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Education
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Introduction to Education |
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This course explores education in America from early childhood through high school graduation. This course will introduce the philosophical foundations, learning environments, social contexts, curriculum and instruction, standards and assessment, as well as contemporary issues related to the field. The roles, responsibilities and daily life of teachers, schools and students will be examined. This course includes 40 hours of experience in the field. |
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Educational Psychology |
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Explains psychological theory and research related to learning, motivation, cooperation, and instruction in diverse cultures and settings. |
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Social Foundations of Education |
| Prerequisite |
ED 294 |
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Historical, social, and multicultural foundations of education will be studied. Social and ethical issues will be examined with consideration of implications for teaching in order to better understand education within a context of a changing society. A variety of interactive methods will be employed. Students in all teaching licensure programs will enroll in ED 310. |
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Practicum: General Education |
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ED 294 |
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Field experience in general education classrooms- elementary level and secondary level. |
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Reading Study Skills in the Content Areas |
| Prerequisite |
SPED 225 |
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Teaching techniques to improve reading ability in content materials; vocabulary, comprehension, study skills and providing for individual learning differences. Includes child development, assessment, cultural diversity issues, and technology. |
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Middle School Philosophy |
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This course is intended for those individuals preparing to become middle level school leaders and educators. It investigates the philosophical basis for middle level education and all phases of duties and responsibilities for educational leadership as they interact with the components of appropriate middle level education. |
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Adolescent Development and Advisor/Advisee Programs |
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The purpose of the course is to explore pre-adolescent development and the role adults play in the unique development of middle school students to build positive relationships through a team using planned advisory programs. |
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Interdisciplinary Instructional Strategies |
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The purpose of the course is to provide instruction in the design and preparation of interdisciplinary instructional units with appropriate instructional strategies for classroom use. The instructional units and strategies will be designed for use in grades 5-8 middle school classrooms using an interdisciplinary team approach to instruction. |
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Student Teaching: Middle School |
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Students must be admitted to SARTE, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and earn at least a C- in all core courses. |
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Supervised student teaching experience in a middle school (grades 7-8). Applications are due per posted Field Experience deadlines |
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Student Teaching: Secondary |
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Admitted into teacher education program: SARTE, complete Ed 310, Ed 498, Ed 448. Student teachers must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 (Early Childhood, Sped, Elementary Ed) or 2.50 (Secondary and K-12) at the time of application for student teaching. All courses required for the major must be completed. |
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Supervised student teaching experience in a secondary school (7-12). Applications due as per posted deadlines in Field Experiences Offices. |
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Student Teaching: Secondary |
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Admitted into teacher education program, SARTE, complete Ed 310, Ed 498, Ed 448. Student teachers must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 (Early Childhood, Sped, Elementary Ed) or 2.50 (Secondary and K-12) at the time of application for student teaching. All courses required for the major must be completed. |
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Supervised student teaching experience in a secondary school (7-12). Applications due as per posted deadlines in Field Experiences Offices. |
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Student Teaching: Secondary/K-12 |
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Supervised student teaching in a middle school or a secondary school (9-12). Applications due per posted deadlines in Field Experiences Office. Students must have completed the education core and all major coursework. |
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Internship |
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Opportunities for on-the-job experience. Appropriate for students with individualized majors. A maximum of 12 internship credits may be applied to the degree. |
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Topics in Education |
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This is an upper division topical course which may be repeated when the topic changes. |
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Independent Study in Education |
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Extends study beyond regular course work. May substitute for courses in major with consent of advisor, instructor, and department chairperson. Repeated up to 8 credits. |
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The Professional Teacher in the Classroom |
| Prerequisite |
ED 205
SPED 225
ED 294
ED 310
Successful admission in SARTE |
| Description |
The purpose of this course and 60-hour practicum is to prepare for a successful student teaching experience. More specifically, to accomplish the following. To engage in a meaningful field experience and to process that experience through reflection, analysis, discussion, and writing. To plan, prepare, teach and assess a unit consistent with the edTPA requirements. To deepen one's understanding of the role of a teacher, the types of duties and commitment that classroom teaching entails by leading a focus class all semester. To increase one's awareness and ability to respond to the social, emotional, physical, and psychological needs of students with support from the cooperating teacher, school liaison, and ED 498 instructor. To contribute to a positive learning environment, by encouraging appropriate social interactions and engagement in the learning process. To develop professional consultation skills necessary to initiate and apply appropriate and effective teaming techniques across school and home environments. |
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Continuing Studies Workshop |
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Continuing Studies Workshop |
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