220 221 Educ 4510. Foundations in Special Education (3) This course will introduce students to the philosophical, historical, legal and ethical foundations of special education. Students will examine in depth the characteristics of exceptional learners, Educ 4511. Practicum in Foundations Topics (1) Students will be required to complete this Practicum while concurrently enrolled in Educ 4510. This Practicum experience will focus on developing collaborative relationships within school settings and examining in depth the lives of students with mild to moderate disabilities in school, home, and community settings. Educ 4520. Planning and Managing the Special Education Learning Environment (3) Roles of the special educator and families. IEP development, Least Restrictive environment, managing multidisciplinary team activities and techniques of collaboration and consultation. Educ 4521. Practicum in Special Education Learning Environment (1) Students will be required to complete this Practicum while concurrently enrolled in Educ 4520. This Practicum experience will introduce students to the IEP process. Students will also practice collaboration and consultation skills in a general education classroom. Educ SI4530. Principles and Applications of Special Education Assessment (3) 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. Educ SI4531. Practicum in Special Education Assessment (1) Students will be required to complete this Practicum while concurrently enrolled in Educ SI4530. This Practicum experience emphasizes the diagnostician's role of a special educator. Students will practice assessment skills be administering tests, evaluating data, and originate IEP goals, based on these data. Students will practice both formal and informal assessment procedures. Educ 4540. Managing Student Behavior and Teaching Social Skills (3) 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. Educ 4541. Practicum in Student Behavior and Social Skills (1) Students will be required to complete this Practicum while concurrently enrolled in Educ 4540. While in a special education setting students will be required to implement the least restrictive interventions appropriate for specific individuals, identify realistic goals for personal and social behavior, and teach an extensive social skills unit. Educ 4550. Instructional Content and Methods for Elementary Special Education Students (3) Instructional programming and modification of curriculum for students with disabilities served by teachers with Mild/Moderate Endorsements. Prerequisites: Educ 4520/21 and 4530/31. Educ 4551. Practicum in Content and Methods for Elementary Special Education Students (1) Students will be required to complete this Practicum while concurrently enrolled in Educ 4550. While in a special education setting, students will practice direct instruction techniques, polish assessment techniques for monitoring student progress. In a general education setting students will practice adaptive instructional techniques, adapt curriculum, and collaborate with a classroom teacher. Educ 4580. Instructional Content, Methods, and Transition for Secondary Special Education Students (3) Instructional programming and modification of curriculum for students with disabilities served by teachers with Mild/Moderate Endorsements. Prerequisites: Educ 4520/21 and 4530/31. Educ 4581. Practicum in Content, Methods, and Transition for Secondary Special Education Students (1) Students will be required to complete this Practicum while concurrently enrolled in Educ 4580. During this Practicum, students will assess student needs and develop and teach cognitive strategy units. Students will also examine post secondary transition programs and practice developing transition plans for students with disabilities. Educ 4610. Student Teaching in Secondary Education (4) F, 5 Student teaching experience in secondary public school setting plus weekly seminar on campus. Prerequisite: completion of professional education courses through Level 2 (Educ DV3200, 3260, 3760 & 3780) and permission of Field Experience Director. Should be taken concurrently with Educ 4820 and 4960. Offered CR/NC only. Educ 4640. Diagnosis and Remediation of Mathematics Problems (3) 5m, F Principles and techniques for diagnosis and remediation of mathematics problems. Applications of techniques of diagnosis and corrective mathematics with children. Prerequisite: MathEd 2320. Educ 4650. Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Problems (3) 5 Principles and techniques for diagnosis and remediation of reading problems. Applications of techniques of diagnosis and corrective reading with children. Prerequisite: Educ 3240 or Educ 3760. Educ 4670. Special Education Student Teaching (4) 5m, F, 5 Supervised teaching in selected special education programs in an elementary or secondary school. Prerequisite: successful completion of mild/moderate Endorsement course work. Available on a CR/NC basis only. Educ 4700. Learning in the Schools (2) Principles of learning and management and their application to the school situation. Prerequisite: Student teaching. Educ 4810. Adult Education (2) A survey course in adult education with emphasis on philosophy, principles, and practices as evidenced in programs and various adult education organizations. Prerequisites: professional education course work, teaching experience, or approval of the instructor. Educ 4820E. Managing Diverse Classrooms (3) F, 5 Current issues, methodology and application of a variety of approaches for behavioral change, discipline and management of diverse learners in the context of classroom environments. Prerequisites: Teacher Education Level 3 Elementary (Educ 4300, Educ 4330, Educ 4340, Educ 4350). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 4 Elementary (Educ 4840, Educ 4860). Educ 4820S. Managing Diverse Classrooms (3) F, 5 Current issues, methodology and application of a variety of approaches for behavioral change, discipline and management of diverse learners in the context of classroom environments. Prerequisites: Level 2 Secondary (Educ DV3200, Educ 3260, Educ 3760, Educ 3780). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Level 3 Secondary (Educ 4880, Educ 4960). Educ 4830. Individually Prescribed Program (1-6) 5m, F, 5 Designed primarily for individual needs. Educ 4840. Student Teaching in Elementary Education (8) F, 5 Student teaching experience in a public school to synthesize theory and practice. Support seminars held on campus. Prerequisite: Educ Level 3 (4300, 4330, 4340, & 4350) Should be taken concurrently with Educ 4820 and Educ 4860. Available on a CR/NC basis only. Educ 4860. Elementary Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) F, 5 Synthesis of the TREC model for elementary programs with specific emphasis on beginning a professional career in teaching. Senior project is required. Prerequisite: Teacher Education Level 3 Elementary (Educ 4300, Educ 4330, Educ 4340, Educ 4350). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 4 Elementary (Educ 4820, Educ 4840). To be taken for CD/NC only. Educ 4870. Directed Experiences with Students (1) F, 5 Directed experiences with elementary and secondary school students in cooperating schools. Students may register for one unit of credit per semester for a maximum of three semester hours. Educ 4880. Student Teaching in Secondary Education (8) F, 5 Student teaching experience in a public school to synthesize theory and practice. Support seminars held on campus. Prerequisite: Educ Level 2 (DV3200, 3260, 3760 & 3780). Should be taken concurrently with Educ 4820, and Educ 4960. Available on a CR/NC basis only. Educ 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) For students accepted to the Teacher Education Program who meet the minimum cooperative work experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Amount of credit will be determined by the department. Fingerprinting/ background check must be completed prior to working in the schools. Educ 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Available on CR/NC basis. Educ 4960. Secondary Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) F, 5 Synthesis of the TREC Model for elementary and secondary programs with specific emphasis on beginning a professional career in teaching. Senior Project is required. Prerequisites: Educ Level 2 (DV3200, 3260, 3760 & 3780). Should be taken concurrently with Educ 4820 and Educ 4880. To be taken for CR/NC only. Educ 5050. Action Research in the Classroom (2) Students will explore effective classroom-based research techniques, complete a classroom-based case study, and promote the ongoing application of research to the improvement of teaching practice. This course is designed for cooperating teachers in the site-based teacher education program, and is graded CR/NC. Educ 5060. Effective Mentoring in the Classroom (2) Course covers strategies for effectively mentoring student teachers and novice teachers by expert teachers. Expectations for the course include journal keeping, writing assignments, and mentoring project. Educ 5110. Advanced Multicultural/ Bilingual Education (3) Provides a knowledge base concerning the curricular issues and need for multicultural education, and explores various curriculum models and approaches for successful implementation of multicultural education across the curriculum. Educ 5120. Culture and Language (3) Examines the effects and impact of historical, political, social, and economic issues which affect teaching and learning for students from diverse cultural and ethnic groups. Educ 5770. Field Experience in ESL/ Bilingual Education (2) Students will gain experience in teaching and working with ESL/ bilingual students and apply what they have learned from relevant courses. Educ 5860. Practicum in Education of the Gifted (2) Practical synthesis and application of knowledge and skills gained in previous gifted education courses. Students are expected to take initiative in planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating meaningful projects relevant to gifted and talented students. Prerequisites: MEduc 6420, 6450, 6480, 6490. Educ 5920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Available on CR/NC basis. 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