• Education Courses Education Courses General Information *310. Mathematics Methods (3) A, W, S Modules on trends, methods, and materials appropriate for teaching mathematics in elementary schools. Field experience required. Prerequisite: Educ 301. *311. Elementary Science Methods (3) A, W, S Goals, methods and materials to teach hands-on, inquiry-oriented science. Includes a field experience. Prerequisite: Educ 301 or equivalent (except Early Childhood Education majors). *313. Elementary Social Studies Methods (3) A, W, S Study of Social Studies Teaching in the K-6 environment. The purpose of social studies in the school curriculum, teaching methods, and classroom teaching experience (field experience). Prerequisite: Educ 200 (except Early Childhood Education majors), Educ 301. *314. Arts Methods and Gifted Education (3) A, W, S Modules on art-music methods and introductory exposure to gifted/talented instructional activities. Field Experience required. Prerequisite: Educ 301. *316. Classroom Management: Theory and Practice (3) Su, A,W,S Modular based course with emphasis on the classroom management of time, space, materials and behavior. 317. Art in the Elementary School (3) (See Art 350) 319. Music in the Elementary School (3) (See Music 320) 320. Applications of Microcomputers in Education (3) Provides students with methods of incorporating microcomputers into the field of Education. ♦321. Teaching Reading (3) An overview of the developmental reading program as it relates to secondary school with consideration given to the reading process, methods, and materials for instruction. 339. Teaching Reading in the Primary Grades (3) A, S Analysis of developmental reading skills with emphasis on readiness for reading, phonic and structural analysis, word recognition, use of the basal reader, and reading for various purposes. Prerequisites: Educ 306 or permission of instructor. *340. Word Recognition Skills (3) Understanding and teaching word recognition skills with emphasis on phonic analysis skills, structural analysis skills, dictionary skills, and spelling. 342. Kindergarten and Primary Education (3) The learning characteristics and learning needs of young children and how these are provided for in the program of the kindergarten and first grade. *343. Creative Processes in the Elementary School (3) Su, A, W, S Development of attitudes, methods and skills in creative teaching. Prerequisite: Elementary Education Seniors one or two quarters prior to Student Teaching and Early Childhood Seniors one quarter prior to children's School experience. 346. The Secondary School Student (3) Health, processes of adjustment, development of interests, attitudes and values of the adolescent. 352. The Early Adolescent in the Schools (3) Emphasizes the unique developmental characteristics of early adolescent youth (ages 10-14) and how they affect the curriculum, instruction, and programs in middle schools. 355. The Middle School Organization (2) Organization and scope of the middle school curriculum as it relates to the characteristics of early adolescent youth. Prerequisite: Ed 352. 357. Middle School Curriculum and Instruction (4) Adapting curriculum and instruction to the middle school learner, including techniques of individualization and interdisciplinary learning. 362. Utilization of Media for Health Occupation Majors (2) Basic skills in use and production of audiovisual media for Health Occupation students. Lab fee required. 365. The Exceptional Student (3) Su, A, W, S An introduction to understanding children classed as exceptional for educational purposes. 381. Skills and Technical Problems in Instructional Media: Materials Selection (2) Minor is not currently being offered. 382. Skills and Technical Problems in Instructional Media: Cataloging (3) Minor is not currently being offered. 383. Skills and Technical Problems in instructional Media Reference Services (2) Minor is not currently being offered. *410. The Role of the School in Cross Cultural Communication (3) An understanding of cross cultural relationships as they relate to classrooms; develops skill for identifying and correcting problems of bias as found in curriculum, textbooks and other aspects of the school program. *438. Student Teaching in the Elementary School (6) Su,A,W,S Supervised teaching in selected elementary school classrooms. 439. Student Teaching in the Middle School (6) Supervised teaching in selected middle school classrooms. 441/HAS 441. Instructional Design (3) Designed to provide individuals with the skills necessary for the preparation and planning of instruction. 442/HAS 442. Instructional Skills (4) Designed to provide individuals with the skills necessary for the implementation of instruction. 443/HAS 443. Instructional Evaluation (2) Designed to provide individuals with the skills necessary for the evaluation of instruction. 450. Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12 (3) S Materials and methods of teaching for skill, concept and value development in middle, junior high and senior high school social studies. 451. Role of the Special Educator (3) Sa, W Examination of the professional role responsibilities of the special educator in public schools, and the laws and State rules and regulations that govern the program. 452. Classroom and Behavior Management (3) Current issues, practices, and application of a variety of approaches for behavior change, discipline and management of the classroom environment. 453. Principles of Special Education Assessment (3) Apply statistical procedures and gain basic processes for collecting and analyzing observational information, criterian referenced and environmental assessment in diagnosis and special education program development. 454. Application of Special Education Assessment (3) 5a, W Administer, score, and interpret norm-referenced assessments instruments, analyze in combination with data from other assessment processes, and use to determine eligibility and develop educational programs. Prerequisite: Educ 453. 455. Planning Instruction in Special Education (3) A, S Instructional programming and modification of curriculum for students with disabilities served by teachers with Mild/Moderate Endorsements. 456. The Junior High School (3) The development, philosophy, function and curriculum. Pupils' needs and the efforts to meet them. *457. Student Teaching in Secondary Schools (12) Supervised teaching in secondary school classrooms. *458. Student Teaching in Secondary Schools (6) A, W, S Supervised teaching in secondary school classrooms. *459. Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools (3) S Basic principles of reading instruction; nature and scope of the total reading program; methods, materials and organization of the developmental and corrective reading program in the secondary schools. 460. Teaching for Thinking (3) Theory and practice for teaching thinking skills in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and ED 301 or 302. 461. Methods and Practices In Special Education (4) Sa, W Effective teaching methods, strategies, and practices for secondary age level students with disabilities. A cognitive learning strategies approach is emphasized. Prerequisite: Educ 451. *462. Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (4) A, W, S Methods, materials, and procedures to be used by secondary teachers in all academic areas to enable their students to develop increased skills in reading, study, and writing. Offered in a public school setting if possible. Must be taken concurrently with Educ 463. *463. Classroom Strategies in Secondary School (4) A, W, S Select five modules for instruction and practice in specific teaching strategies from among such areas as laboratory method, individualizing instruction, games and simulations, inquiry and problem solving. Must be taken concurrently with Educ 462. Prerequisites: Educ 301, 303. 465. Diagnosis of Reading Skills (3) A Analysis and diagnosis of reading difficulties. Prerequisites: Educ 306 or 462. 466. Corrective Reading Methods (3) Principles and techniques for remediating reading problems. Prerequisites: Educ 306 or approval of the instructor. 467. Application of Special Education Methods and Practices (4) A, S Effective teaching methods, strategies, and practices for secondary age level students with disabilities. A cognitive learning strategies approach is emphasized. Prerequisites: Educ 451, 454, 306 (or comparable course), 310 (or math competency). *470. Learning in the Schools (3) Principles of learning and management and their application to the school situation. Prerequisite: Student teaching. 475. Aerospace Education (3) Concerned with knowledge, skills, attitudes and communication about aerospace activity, and the impact of air and space upon society. 476. Advanced Aerospace Education (3) Develops an understanding of the political, economic, social and educational implications of aerospace technology. *478. Practicum in Reading (4) A, S Application of diagnostic and corrective reading techniques with reading disabled children. Student Services Interdisc. 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