230 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 effediveness. 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 concurrently 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, 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) Instmdional 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) Instmdional 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 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 DV3200S, EDUC DV3260S, EDUC 3900 & EDUC 3930) and permission of Field Experience Diredor. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4820 and 4960. Offered CR/NC only. 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) 5 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. Spedal 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). Weber State University 2007 - 2008 Catalog