3426. Early Childhood Teaching/Learning I: the Young Child from Birth Through Prekindergarten. 6 hours. (4;4) Developmentally appropriate practice in interactions with and in the education of young children from birth through the age of four, including the learning environment, curriculum planning and program administration. Practical training in appropriate guidance and teaching techniques during three hours per week of supervised laboratory experience in the Child Development Laboratory, one hour per week in an approved infant and toddler program in addition to four hours per week in class. Prerequisite to all other Early Childhood courses. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3310.
4106. Student Teaching in the Kindergarten. 3-6 hours. Teaching under supervision. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3320, 4330, 4340, 4350, EDRE 4820 and 4860; 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 and 4860; plus Option IV courses must be within 6 hours of completion. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass/no pass only.
4426. Early Childhood Teaching/Learning II: the Young Child from Kindergarten Through the Primary Grades. 6 hours. (4;4) Developmentally appropriate practice in interactions with and in the education of young children from kindergarten through the primary grades, including the learning environment, curriculum planning and organization. Practical training in appropriate guidance and teaching techniques during four hours per week of supervised laboratory experience in the Early Childhood Professional Development School setting, along with four hours per week in class. Prerequisite to Early Childhood student teaching. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3310 and EDEC 3426.
4433. Supporting the Individual Differences of Young Children in Early Childhood Programs. 3 hours. The wide variety of individual needs and strengths of young children are identified and examined. Assessment techniques and adaptation strategies, as well as information from other professionals, agencies and parents are analyzed and used as the basis for setting individualized education goals and plans within an inclusive environment. Developmentally appropriate practice and anti-bias curriculum are examined, adapted and implemented in a manner which best meets the needs of every young child. Skills are developed to help make the early childhood teacher a pro-active and effective member of the advocacy team for each child. Prerequisite(s): EDEC 3426.
4443. National, State and Local Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education. 3 hours. As the culminating course in the early childhood program, this seminar addresses current issues of interest, impact and concern for the field of early childhood education, for young children and their families, as well as for children's programs. Current national/world issues are examined along with the resulting trends where applicable. Sources including printed, broadcast and on-line news media are explored. Resource speakers add a broadening perspective of these issues. Professionalism and professional relations with peers are also explored. Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in student teaching.
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. Course includes 10-15 hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3310.
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.
2000. Exploring Diversity Through Social Action. 3 hours. (3;0;45) Exploration of diverse populations in U.S. society through a field-based practicum in various settings throughout the Metroplex area. Weekly seminars 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.
4800-4810. 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.
3310. Child Growth and Development. 3 hours. Development from prenatal and infancy to beginning adolescence, including physical, mental and social characteristics and major problems in child development. Requires 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 School Curriculum (Grades K-8). 3 hours. (0;0;3) Principles and foundations of curriculum for grades K-8 in public schools. Students experience first hand the scope and sequence of the curriculum in an elementary/middle school setting. Assignments, directed field experience and other class activities take place on site in an elementary and/or middle school setting during the internship year. Prerequisite(s): admission to the teacher education program, EDEE 3310 or EDSP 3300, EDRE 4820, EDRE 4860, and an educational application computer course.
3380. Teaching/Learning/Assessment in Elementary Schools (Grades 1-8). 3 hours. (0;0;3) Principles of teaching and learning, classroom management and the design of instruction and assessment for elementary/middle schools. Students observe teaching and learning in real settings, design instructional units and assess student learning in an elementary/middle school setting. Assignments, directed field experience and other class activities take place on site in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3310, EDRE 4820, EDRE 4860, along with an educational application computer course. This course is to be taken in the professional year.
4105-4115. Student Teaching in the Elementary School. 3 hours each. Teaching under supervision. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3310 or EDSP 3300, depending on certification option chosen; EDEE 3320, 4330, 4340, 4350; EDRE 4820 and 4860. Required for those seeking elementary certification. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass/no pass only.
4330. Science for Children (Grades 1-8). 3 hours. (0;2;3) Subject matter background and material organization for an integrated science program in the elementary/middle school. Students experience firsthand the scope and sequence of science education in an elementary/middle school setting. Assignments, directed field experience and other class activities take place on site in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3310, EDRE 4820, EDRE 4860, along with an educational application computer course. This course is to be taken in the professional year.
4340. Social Studies in Elementary School (Grades 1-8). 3 hours. (0;0;3) Principles of teaching social studies in the elementary/middle school. Students observe social studies instruction and materials in real settings, apply principles of social studies instruction in classroom settings and experience firsthand the scope and sequence of the curriculum in an elementary/middle school setting. Assignments, directed field experience and other class activities take place in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3310, EDRE 4820, EDRE 4860, along with an educational application computer course. This course is to be taken in the professional year.
4350. Mathematics in the Elementary School (Grades 1-8). 3 hours. (0;0;3) Principles in mathematics teaching and learning based on national curriculum and assessment standards. The learning process in the development of mathematical thinking and skills in children. Students observe mathematics instruction and materials in real settings and experience firsthand the scope and sequence of mathematics in an elementary/middle school setting. Assignments, directed field experience and other class activities take place on site in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): admission to the teacher education program includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3310, EDRE 4820, EDRE 4860, along with an educational application computer course. This course is to be taken in the professional year.
4360. Multicultural Awareness for Elementary Teachers (Grades 1-8). 1 hour. (0;0;1) Curriculum materials, teacher attitudes and teaching strategies for diverse populations of students are examined. Students observe ethnic and linguistic diversity, practice multicultural awareness and acceptance in real settings and experience firsthand the diversity in an elementary/middle school setting. Assignments, directed field experience and other class activities take place on site in school setting. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3310, EDRE 4820, EDRE 4860, along with an educational application computer course. This course is to be taken in the professional year.
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 includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3310, EDRE 4820, EDRE 4860, along with an educational application computer course. This course is to be taken in the professional year.
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.
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): admission to teacher education, 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 be admitted to the teacher education program prior to course enrollment.
4830. Reading in the Content Area. 3 hours. Focuses on developing and using reading, writing, listening, speaking and thinking as tools for learning within the content areas. Instructional strategies, thematic teaching, study skills, concept development, and effective uses for text, media and other resources to enhance student learning are explored. 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, or concurrent enrollment in EDRE 4820.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each.
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. May be taken concurrently with EDSE 3830 and/or 4840.
3830. Teaching/Learning Process and Evaluation. 3 hours. (0;0;3) Examines the processes of learning and the phenomena of adolescent development as they relate to teaching in the secondary school. Instruction, assignments, directed field experience including a semester-long observation sequence and other class activities may take place on site in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 3800 and admission to teacher education.
4060. Content Area Reading in Secondary Schools. 3 hours. (0;0;3) Provides an overview of the reading process with emphasis on reading to learn in the secondary school content areas. 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. Instruction, assignments, directed field experience and other class activities may take place on site in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 3800 and admission to teacher education.
4070. Teaching Diverse Populations. 3 hours. (0;0;3) Provides knowledge and skills required for developing and implementing challenging instruction for students who are culturally different, students who receive special education services and students who are identified as gifted and talented. Instruction, assignments, directed field experience and other class activities may take place on site in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 3800 and admission to teacher education.
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. (0;0;3) Provides knowledge and skills required for organizing and directing various instructional strategies in the secondary classroom. Content includes teaching strategies, approaches to classroom management and discipline, student motivation, student and teacher assessment and evaluation, and the use of media and technology in the classroom. Instruction, assignments, directed field experience and other class activities may take place on site in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 3800 and admission to teacher education.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each.
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