Teacher Education and Administration Business Education, BUED = 0512 4503. Business Education Principles and Curriculum. 3 hours. An in-depth look at the current professional status of business education. Explores the business education secondary school curriculum in depth and articulates it with other educational levels, such as elementary, independent business schools, vocational trade/technical institutes and community colleges. History, issues, trends, current developments, learning principles, program promotion, the professional literature and applications of major research findings are all stressed. Note: This course is available only to teachers holding a valid teaching certificate or to business teacher education candidates who plan to do student teaching. 4513. Teaching of Business Education. 3 hours. Up-to-date teaching strategies are explored, with emphasis on both the basic business and the skill subjects. The essential elements for all business education courses at the secondary, middle school and elementary levels are scrutinized and discussed. Methods for implementing the state's minimum requirements are explored, with special emphasis on research-based procedures. NBEA's national guidelines also are analyzed. Course provides the student the background from which he or she can evaluate teaching methods in the various business subjects. Prerequisite(s): ATTD 1200 and BUED 4503 with a minimum grade of C. Early Childhood, EDEC = 0515 3350. Early Childhood Development and Learning (Pre-birth through Age 8). 3 hours. Basic principles of development and learning; the young child's cognitive, language, social, emotional and physical development. Requires 15 hours of observation. Prerequisite to all other education courses for Option IV students. Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in EDEC 3360. 3360. Early Childhood and Kindergarten Education. 3 hours. Types of current programs, foundations, professional decision making, parent/teacher/school relationships, professional organizations, legislation, survey of exceptionalities, and tests and measurements. Requires 15 hours of field experience in NAEYC-accredited or UNT-approved early childhood centers. Prerequisite to all other education courses. Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in EDEC 3350. 4106. Student Teaching in the Kindergarten. 3-6 hours. Teaching under supervision. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3320, 4330, 4340, 4350, EDRE 4820; plus Option IV courses must be within 6 hours of completion. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass/no pass only. 4107. Student Teaching in Prekindergarten. 3-6 hours. Teaching under supervision, children ages 3 and/or 4. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3320, 4330, 4340 and 4350; EDRE 4820; plus Option IV courses must be within 6 hours of completion. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass/no pass only. 4450. Developmental Prereading and Reading for Young Children (Ages 3- 8). 3 hours. Techniques and materials for the progress of each child in the development of prereading abilities, the transition to beginning reading and the basic reading skills. The reading process is related to characteristics of young children, prevention and/or diagnosis and solution of problems, and working with parents. Courses includes 10-15 hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): EDEC 3350 and 3360. Requires concurrent enrollment in EDEC 4460, 4470 and 4490 (does not apply to Option II: Reading). 4460. Mathematics for Preprimary and Primary Children (Ages 3-8). 3 hours. Pre-mathematics skills and beginning sequential mathematics concepts for appropriate stages of cognitive development of young children. Real-life experiences and the use of concrete materials. Course includes 10-15 hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): EDEC 3350 and 3360. Requires concurrent enrollment in EDEC 4450, 4470 and 4490. 4470. Arts, Social Studies and Science for Young Children (Ages 3-8). 3 hours. Integration of science, social studies, health and safety; expression, appreciation and creativity through the arts - music, art, movement and drama; and the relationship of these areas to the total early childhood program. Experiential activities, content, methods and materials. Course includes 10-15 hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): EDEC 3350 and 3360. Requires concurrent enrollment in EDEC 4450, 4460 and 4490. 4490. Early Childhood Curriculum, Organization and Management. (Grades Pre-K through 3). 3 hours. Curriculum development and principles; analysis of learning environment; instructional strategies; physical facilities, equipment and materials; and development, organization and evaluation of programs for childhood education. Course includes 10-15 hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): EDEC 3350 and 3360. Requires concurrent enrollment in EDEC 4450, 4460 and 4470. 4800-4810. Studies in Education. 1-3 hours each. Organized class for program needs and student interest needs. Prerequisite(s): consent of department. Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit. 4900-4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each. Educational Foundations, EDUC = 0555 2000. Exploring Diversity Through Social Action. 3 hours. (2;0;45) Exploration of diverse populations in U.S. society through a field-based practicum in various settings throughout the Metroplex area. Weekly seminars will attend to issues related to race and ethnicity, gender, social class, disability and sexual orientation. A minimum of 45 hours as a volunteer in a selected practicum site per semester is required. Satisfies the Diversity in the United States requirement of the University Core Curriculum. 4800. Studies in Education. 1-3 hours. Organized classes for program needs and student interest. Prerequisite(s): consent of department. Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit. 4900-4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each. Elementary Education, EDEE = 0520 3310. Child Growth and Development. 3 hours. Development to beginning adolescence; physical, mental and social characteristics of school-age child; major problems in child development. Includes 16 hours of observation. Prerequisite(s): those seeking elementary or all-level certification must apply for admission to the teacher education program prior to course enrollment. 3320. The Elementary Curriculum. 3 hours. Principles in making and administering curriculum for elementary grades in public school; subject matter. Admission to the teacher education program includes 60-90 hours of directed experience, observation and participation in the elementary school. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3310, EDEC 3350 or EDSP 3300, depending on certification option chosen. 3380. Teaching/Learning Process. 3 hours. Examination of teaching and learning styles, classroom management, and the design of instructional units for elementary classrooms. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3310, EDEC 3360 or EDSP 3300, depending on certification option chosen; admission to the teacher education program. 3440. Introduction to Instructional Technology. 3 hours. Introduction to class presentation and teacher productivity systems, including graphic, audio, video and computer-based materials. Laser discs, videotapes, LCD systems and computer software for the classroom. Prerequisite(s): CECS 1100. (Same as CECS 3440 and EDSE 3440.) 4105-4115. Student Teaching in the Elementary School. 3-6 hours each. Teaching under supervision. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3310, EDEC 3360 or EDSP 3300, depending on certification option chosen; EDEE 3320, 4330, 4340, 4350; EDRE 4820. Required for those seeking elementary certification. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass/no pass only. 4330. Science for Children. 3 hours. (3;2) Subject matter background and material organization for an integrated science program in the elementary school. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3310, EDEC 3360 or EDSP 3300, depending on certification option chosen; EDEE 3320; admission to the teacher education program. 4340. Social Studies in Elementary School. 3 hours. Materials and methods in teaching social studies. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3310, EDEC 3360 or EDSP 3300, depending on certification option chosen; EDEE 3320; admission to the teacher education program. 4350. Mathematics in the Elementary School. 3 hours. The learning process in the development of mathematical thinking and skills in children. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1100 and 2090; EDEE 3310, EDEC 3360 or EDSP 3300, depending on certification option chosen; EDEE 3320; admission to the teacher education program. 4360. Multicultural Awareness for Elementary Teachers. 1 hour. Emphasizes curriculum materials, teaching procedures, teacher attitudes and learning activities which focus upon elementary teachers providing each child with opportunities to understand and to develop respect for self-identity and heritage, and others in the classroom. Prerequisite(s): admission to the teacher education program. 4370. Educational Measurement. 1 hour. Introduces basic principles of measurement and evaluation. Topics include definitions of testing; test scores and norms; validity, reliability and correlation; evaluation of standardized achievement tests; construction of teacher-made tests; and predictive and trait measurement tests. Prerequisite(s): admission to the teacher education program. 4800-4810. Studies in Education. 1-3 hours each. Organized classes for specific program needs and student interest. Prerequisite(s): consent of department. Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit. 4900-4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each. Reading, EDRE = 0525 1200. Developmental Reading. 3 hours. Strategies for improving comprehension of college texts. Includes vocabulary development, comprehension monitoring, critical reading, summarizing and rate flexibility. Credit in this course does not fulfill any degree requirement. Pass/no pass only. 4120. Diagnostic Screening and Corrective Educational Techniques for Elementary Children. 3 hours. Theory and application of mental testing, perceptual evaluations, learning styles, evaluation as diagnostic and screening techniques, utilization of child therapies, developmental approaches in language, and minor projective techniques. Prerequisite(s): EDRE 4820. 4800-4810. Studies in Education. 1-3 hours each. Organized class for program needs and student interest needs. Prerequisite(s): consent of department. Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit. 4820. Teaching Reading K-12. 3 hours. Reading process; sequential development of reading, kindergarten through college; total reading program; methods for various groupings and subject matter areas. For students with no previous course work in reading. Prerequisite(s): those seeking elementary or all-level certification must apply for admission to the teacher education program prior to course enrollment. 4830. Reading in the Content Area. 3 hours. Methods and materials for developing reading programs in subject fields. Higher-level reading and study skills are examined, as well as factors related to readability. Prerequisite(s): EDRE 4820. 4850. Assessment and Evaluation of Reading. 3 hours. Examines a variety of assessment and evaluation strategies that are appropriate for the classroom teacher to utilize. Although both formal and informal procedures are introduced, the main focus is on non-intrusive, naturalistic procedures. Observations are required. Prerequisite(s): EDRE 4820. 4860. Reading and the Language Arts. 3 hours. Problems related to the comprehension and expansion of symbols of meaning; the interrelationship of reading with other areas of language arts. Prerequisite(s): EDRE 4820. 4900-4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each. Secondary Education, EDSE = 0595 3440. Introduction to Instruction Technology. 3 hours. Introduction to class presentation and teacher productivity systems, including graphic, audio, video and computer-based materials. Laser discs, videotapes, LCD systems and computer software for the classroom. Prerequisite(s): CECS 1100. (Same as CECS and EDEE 3440.) 3800. Legal, Organizational and Professional Issues in Teaching. 3 hours. An overview of American secondary education, including history, purposes, legal bases, school organization, education as a profession and analysis of characteristics required for professional success. Prerequisite(s): junior standing and consent of department. First enrollment in teacher education. 3830. Teaching/Learning Process and Evaluation. 3 hours. This course examines the processes of learning and the phenomena of adolescent development as they relate to teaching in the secondary school. The course includes a required 45-hour field practicum in the public schools. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 3800 and consent of department. 4060. Content Area Reading in Secondary Schools. 3 hours. This course provides an overview of the reading process with emphasis on reading to learn in the secondary school content areas. This course provides knowledge and skills for identifying reading problems, modifying instructional materials and processes, and using writing to promote learning and thinking in the content areas. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 3800, 3830 and 4840, and consent of department. 4070. Teaching Diverse Populations. 3 hours. This course provides knowledge and skills required for developing and implementing challenging instruction for culturally different students, special education students in the mainstream, and students identified as gifted and talented. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 3800, 3830 and 4840, and consent of department. 4108-4118. Student Teaching in the Secondary School. 3 hours each. Teaching under supervision. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 3800, 3830 and 4840, and senior standing. May be taken concurrently with EDSE 4060 and/or 4070. Required for those seeking secondary certification. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass/no pass only. 4800-4810. Studies in Education. 1-3 hours each. Organized classes for program needs and student interest. Prerequisite(s): consent of department. Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit. 4840. Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management. 3 hours. This course provides knowledge and skills required for organizing and directing various instructional strategies in the secondary classroom. Course content includes approaches to classroom management and discipline, student motivation, student and teacher assessment and evaluation, and the use of media and technology in the classroom. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 3800 and 3830, and consent of department. 4900-4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each.