196 197 304. Foundations of Education (3) Explores the history and philosophy of education and related schooling issues. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. Should be taken concurrently with Educ 300, Educ 301, Educ 303. 306. Elementary Reading Methods (4) A, W, S Methods and materials to teach developmental reading in the elementary school. Recommended prerequisites: Educ Level 1 courses. Should be taken concurrently with Educ 307, Educ 315, Educ 365. 307. Multicultural/Bilingual Education (3) Rationale, concepts, and practice provide a scope of understanding regarding the role of cultural and language pluralism in school and in society. Recommended prerequisites: Educ Level 1 courses. Should be taken concurrently with Educ 315, Educ 365, and Educ 306 if elementary education major. 315. Curriculum Design and Assessment (3) Principles and skills for preparation, planning, and evaluating classroom instruction. Recommended prerequisites: Educ Level 1 courses. Should be taken concurrently with Educ 307, Educ 365, and Educ 306 if elementary major. 320. Applications of Microcomputers in Education (3) Provides students with methods of incorporating microcomputers into the field of Education. 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. Content Reading Instruction Grades 3-8 (3) Development of reading abilities and study skills in content subject areas. Prerequisite: Educ 306 or Educ 462. 343. Creative Processes in the Elementary School (3) 5m, 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. 365. The Exceptional Student (3) Su, A, W, S Provides a basic knowledge of exceptional students and the educational structure for providing appropriate instruction. Recommended prerequisites: Educ Level 1 courses. Should be taken concurrently with Educ 306, Educ 307, Educ 315. 409. Elementary Mathematics Methods (3) Goals, methods, technology, and materials appropriate for teaching mathematics in elementary schools. Prerequisite: All Educ Level 1, 2 courses. Should be taken concurrently with Educ 411, Educ 413, Educ 416. 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. 411. Elementary Science Methods (3) Goals, methods, and materials to teach hands-on inquiry-oriented science. Prerequisites: All Educ Level 1, 2 courses. Should be taken concurrently with Educ 409, Educ 413, Educ 416. 413. Elementary Social Studies Methods (3) 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. Prerequisite: Educ 200 (except Early Childhood Education majors), all Educ Level 1, 2 courses. Should be taken concurrently with Educ 409, Educ 411, Educ 416. 416. Classroom Management (3) Positive and preventive classroom and student management strategies and techniques, legal implications, and classroom crisis preparedness. Recommended prerequisites: All Educ Level 1, 2 courses. Should be taken concurrently with Educ 409, Educ 411, Educ 413. 418. Elementary Language Arts Methods (4) Methods and materials to teach language arts and integrate them throughout the elementary curriculum. Recommended prerequisites: Educ Level 1, 2, 3 courses. Should be taken concurrently with Educ 422, Educ 424. 422. Elementary Art/Music Methods (3) Students prepare materials and teach lessons that engage elementary students in music and art activities. Prerequisite: All Level 1, 2, 3 courses. Should be taken concurrently with Educ 418, Educ 424. 424. Teaching in a Diverse Classroom (2) Teaching in heterogeneous classrooms. Provides pre-service teachers with methods and strategies that are effective in meeting the needs of a diverse group of learners in general classroom environments. Prerequisites: All Educ Level 1, 2, 3 courses. Should be taken concurrently with Educ 418, Educ 422. 425. Planning Curriculum and Instruction in Multiethnic Settings (3) This course explores the application of assessment and evaluation procedures in planning curriculum and instruction for multi-ethnic students in public school classrooms. Prerequisite: Educ 307. 427. Literacy Strategies in English for Speakers of Other Languages (3) Strategies for building reading, writing, and oral English proficiency with students whose first language is not English. Prerequisite: Educ 307. 438. Student Teaching in the Elementary School (6) A, W, S Student teaching experience in elementary public school setting plus weekly seminar on campus. Prerequisite: completion of professional education courses through level 4 and permission of Field Experience Director. Must be taken concurrently with Educ 498. Offered CR/NC only. 439. Student Teaching in the Middle School (6) Supervised teaching in selected middle school classrooms. Available on a CR/NC basis only. 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. (Required of all majors in Social Science area). 451. Role of the Special Educator (3) 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 Assessment (2) Students learn elements of standardized testing for the purpose of student diagnosis, with emphasis on criterion and norm referenced tests. 454. Application of Special Education Assessment (4) Administer, score, and interpret norm-referenced assessments instruments; analyze in combination with data from other assessment processes; determine eligibility and develop educational programs. Prerequisite: Educ 453. 455. Planning Instruction in Special Education (3) Instructional programming and modification of curriculum for students with disabilities served by teachers with Mild/Moderate Endorsements. 458. Student Teaching in Secondary Schools (6) A, W, S Student teaching experience in secondary public school setting plus weekly seminar on campus. Prerequisite: completion of professional education courses through level 3 and permission of Field Experience Director. Must be taken concurrently with Educ 499. Offered CR/NC only. 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 Educ 301 or equivalent. 461. Methods and Practices In Special Education (4) 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 (3) 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. Field experience in a public school setting. Prerequisites: Educ 300, 301, 303, 315. Must be taken concurrently with Educ 463. 463. Classroom Strategies in Secondary School (3) A, W, S Instruction and practice in using a variety of specific teaching strategies such as: Cooperative learning, inquiry/creative problem solving, laboratory method, lecture/demonstration, instructional games and simulations. Field experience in a public school setting. Prerequisites: Educ 300, 301, 303, 315. Must be taken concurrently with Educ 462. 465. Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Problems (5) A Principles and techniques for diagnosis and remediation of reading problems. Applications of techniques of diagnosis and corrective reading with children. Prerequisite: Educ 306 or Educ 462. 467. Application of Special Education Methods and Practices (4) Effective teaching methods, strategies, and practices for secondary age level students with disabilities. A cognitive learning strategies approach is emphasized. Prerequisites: Educ 451, Educ 454, Educ 306 (or comparable course), Educ409 (or math competency). 470. Learning in the Schools (3) Principles of learning and management and their application to the school situation. Prerequisite: Student teaching. 479. Student Teaching in Special Education (6) A, W, S 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. 482. Adult Education (3) 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. 483. Individually Prescribed Program (1-9) Su, A, W, S Designed primarily for teachers fulfilling recertification requirements or personal needs. 485. Supervision of Student Teachers (3) The cooperating teacher-student relationship and the factors and conditions that contribute to successful student teaching experiences. 487. Directed Experiences with Students (1) A, W, S Directed experiences with elementary and secondary school students in cooperating schools. Students may register for one unit of credit per quarter for a maximum of three quarter hours. 488. Teaching Practicum in Elementary Education (12) Su, A, W, S Student teaching experience in a public school to synthesize theory and practice. Support seminars held on campus. Prerequisites: All Educ Level 1, 2, 3, 4 courses. Must be taken concurrently with Educ 498. Available on a CR/NC basis only. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) 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. 490. The Psychology of Reading (3) This course examines the principles of cognitive psychology that pertain to reading. The course explores how students comprehend and apply what they know with specific focus on the relationship between reading and learning. Related teaching strategies and classroom application will be emphasized. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly 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. 495. Teaching Practicum in Secondary Education (12) A, W, S Student teaching experience in a public school to synthesize theory and practice. Support seminars held on campus. Prerequisite: All Educ Level 1, 2, 3 courses. Must be taken concurrently with Educ 499. Available on a CR/NC basis only. 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