220 EDUC 4470. Teaching for Thinking (2) Theory and practice for teaching thinking skills in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and EDUC 3140 or equivalent. EDUC 4480. Differentiated Curriculum for the Gifted and Talented (3) Curriculum theories and educational strategies for educating gifted and talented students. A practical course, with special attention to the development of instructional materials appropriate for use by gifted students in special programs as well as in the regular classroom. EDUC 4490. Assessment and Evaluation in Education of the Gifted (3) Principles of assessment applied to: identification of gifted and talented students including identification of gifted in minority populations, diagnosis of student learning needs, learning styles, evaluation of student progress, and evaluation of program effectiveness. 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 4520. Collaboration, Consultation, and IEP Development (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 (2) This Practicum must be taken either concunently with, or after completion of, EDUC 4510 and EDUC 4520. This Practicum experience will focus on examining in depth the lives of students with mild to moderate disabilities in school, home, and community settings. Students will be introduced to the IEP process and will practice developing collaborative relationships within school settings. 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, discipline 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) Instructional 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) Instructional 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 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) assessment, (b) behavior management, (c) curriculum and instruction for students K-12, and (d) planning and developing post secondary transition plans. Must be taken either 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 4610. Student Teaching in Secondary Education (4) F, S 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 concunently with EDUC 4820 and 4960. Offered CR/NC only. EDUC 4640. Diagnosis and Remediation of Mathematics Problems (3) F Principles and techniques for diagnosis and remediation of mathematics problems. Applications of techniques of diagnosis and conective mathematics with children. EDUC 4650. Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Problems (3) S Principles and techniques for diagnosis and remediation of reading problems. Applications of techniques of diagnosis and conective reading with children. Prerequisite: EDUC 3240 or EDUC 3760. 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) Principles 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 specific 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) interdisciplinary 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. Weber State University 2005 - 2006 Catalog