458 Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education eligibility and develop educational programs. This course is part of Special Education Block 2 Integrated Methods courses and should be taken with EDUC 4521, EDUC 4540 , EDUC 4550 , EDUC 4560 . EDUC 4540 - Managing Student Behavior Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Current issues, practices, and application of a variety of approaches for behavior change, discipline and management of the classroom environment, and the teaching of appropriate social skills. This course is part of Special Education Block 1 courses and should be taken with EDUC 4521, EDUC 4530 , EDUC 4550 , EDUC 4560 . EDUC 4550 - Instructional Planning and Learning Environments for Special Education Students Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Instructional programming and modification of curriculum for students with disabilities served by teachers with Mild/ Moderate Endorsements. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Completion of Special Education Block 1 Foundation courses with a grade of B- or better. This course is part of Special Education Block 2 Integrated Methods courses and should be taken with EDUC 4521, EDUC 4530 , EDUC 4540 , EDUC 4560 . EDUC 4555 - Validated Instructional Methods: Reading Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This course is designed to introduce principles and validated strategies for teaching reading to students with mild/moderate disabilities. The course will cover student characteristics and school setting demands that contribute to lack of success in reading. Prerequisite: Completion of Special Education Block 2 Integrated Methods courses with a grade of B- or better. This course is part of Special Education Block 3 Advanced Methods courses and should be taken with EDUC 4570 , EDUC 4580 , EDUC 4581. EDUC 4560 - Validated Instructional Methods: Mathematics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This course is designed to introduce principles and techniques for diagnosis and remediation of mathematics problems. The course will cover student characteristics and school setting demands that contribute to lack of success in mathematics classrooms. Prerequisite: Completion of Special Education Block 1 Foundation courses with a grade of B- or better. This course is part of Special Education Block 2 Integrated Methods courses and should be taken with EDUC 4521, EDUC 4530 , EDUC 4540 , EDUC 4550 . EDUC 4570 - Validated Instructional Methods: Written Expression Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This course is designed to introduce principles and validated strategies for teaching written expression to students with mild/moderate disabilities. The course will cover student characteristics and school setting demands that contribute to lack of success in written expression. Prerequisite: EDUC 4530 Co-Requisite: EDUC 4581 This course is part of Special Education Block 3 Advanced Methods courses and should be taken with EDUC 4555 , EDUC 4580 , EDUC 4581. EDUC 4580 - Learning Strategies and Transition for Special Education Students Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Instructional programming and modification of curriculum for students with disabilities served by teachers with Mild/ Moderate Endorsements. Prerequisite: Completion of Special Education Block 2 Integrated Methods courses with a grade of B- or better. This course is part of Special Education Block 3 Advanced Methods courses and should be taken with EDUC 4555 , EDUC 4570 , EDUC 4581. EDUC 4581 - Pre-Student Teaching in Special Education: Assessment, Behavior Management, Instruction Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] The purpose of Pre-Student Teaching is to continue field experience in a supportive and professional manner. The student will have the opportunity to experience teaching and the responsibilities that it entails under the direct guidance of the Cooperating Teacher and the Course Instructor. This course is designed to provide students with practical experiences in the areas of: a) literacy curriculum and instruction for students K-12, and (b) planning and developing post secondary transition plans. Practical experience in assessment and behavior management are continued. Prerequisite: Completion of Special Education Block 2 Integrated Methods courses with a grade of B- or better. This course is part of Special Education Block 3 Advanced Methods courses and should be taken with EDUC 4555 , EDUC 4570 , EDUC 4580 . EDUC 4640 - Validated Instructional Methods: Mathematics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This course is designed to introduce principles and techniques for diagnosis and remediation of mathematics problems. The course will cover student characteristics and school setting demands that contribute to lack of success in mathematics classrooms. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog