246 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. Prerequisite: EDUC 4510. EDUC 4540. Managing Student Behavior and Teaching Social Skills (3) Current issues, practices, and application of a variety of approaches for behavior change, disdpline and management of the classroom environment, and the teaching of appropriate social skills. Prerequisite: EDUC 4510. EDUC 4550. Instructional Content and Methods for Elementary Special Education Students (3) Instrudional programming and modification of curriculum for students with disabilities served by teachers with Mild/Moderate Endorsements. Prerequisites: EDUC 4520/21 and EDUC SI4530. EDUC 4580. Instructional Content, Methods, and Transition for Secondary Special Education Students (3) Instrudional programming and modification of curriculum for students with disabilities served by teachers with Mild/Moderate Endorsements. Prerequisites: EDUC 4520/21 and EDUC SI4530. EDUC 4581. Pre-Student Teaching in Special Education (4) 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 dired guidance of the Cooperating Teacher and the Course Instructor. This course is designed to provide students with practical experiences in the areas of: (a) assessment, (b) behavior management, (c) curriculum and instruction for students K-12, and (d) planning and developing post secondary transition plans. Must be taken dther concurrently with, or after completion of, EDUC SI4530/MED 6530, EDUC 4540/MED 6540, EDUC 4550/MED 6550, and EDUC 4580/MED 6580. Prerequisite: EDUC 4521/MED 6521 Practicum in Special Education, with a grade of B or better. EDUC 4640. Diagnosis and Remediation of Mathematics Problems (3) F Prindples and techniques for diagnosis and remediation of mathematics problems. Applications of techniques of diagnosis and corrective mathematics with children. EDUC 4650. Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Problems (3) S Prindples and techniques for diagnosis and remediation of reading problems. Applications of techniques of diagnosis and corrective reading with children. Prerequisite: EDUC 3240 or EDUC 3930. EDUC 4670. Special Education Student Teaching (4) Su, F, 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. EDUC 4700. Learning in the Schools (2) Prindples of learning and management and their application to the school situation. Prerequisite: Student teaching. EDUC 4740. Building School Partnerships with ESL/Bilingual Families (1) This course prepares students to be advocates and practitioners of family involvement in education. Goals and benefits of family involvement will be explored along with spedfic strategies for developing a partnership within the education system. Components of family structure, economics, cultural diversity, second-language learners, communication skills and resources are integrated into the student experience. EDUC 4800. Bachelor of Integrated Studies Senior Capstone (3) The Senior Capstone serves as the culmination of the Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) interdisdplinary degree. After completing course work in three different areas of emphasis, BIS student synthesize their three disciplines in this capstone project. Prerequisite: EDUC 3800. For more information about the BIS program and the capstone project, see BIS Program. 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, S 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 4320 or EDUC 4350 if previously taken, EDUC 4330, EDUC 4340). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Levd 4 Elementary (EDUC 4840, EDUC 4860). EDUC 4820S. Managing Diverse Classrooms (3) F, S 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: Secondary Teacher Education Core (EDUC DV3200S, EDUC DV3260S, EDUC 3900, and EDUC 3930). EDUC 4830. Individually Prescribed Program (1-6) Su, F, S Designed primarily for individual needs. EDUC 4840. Student Teaching in Elementary Education (8) F, S Student teaching experience in a public school to synthesize theory and practice. Support seminars held on campus. Prerequisite: EDUC Levd 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, S 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 4320 or EDUC 4350 if previously taken, EDUC 4330, EDUC 4340). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 4 Elementary (EDUC 4820, EDUC 4840). To be taken for CR/NC only. EDUC 4870. Directed Experiences with Students (1) F, S Direded experiences with dementary 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 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. Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog