Required Courses
EDU221 Introduction to Education
Overview of the historical, political, economic, social, and philosophical factors that influence education and make it so complex. Opportunity for students to assess their interest and suitability for teaching.
Prerequisites: None.
Course Note: Requires minimum of 30 hours of field experience in elementary or secondary classroom environment.
EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner
Overview of the exceptional learner, one who differs from the average or normal, with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification, characteristics, and educational adaptations. Issues related to mildly disabled, severely disabled, emotionally and behaviorally disordered, mentally retarded, and gifted students. Includes school-based practicum.
Prerequisites: None.
EDU230 Cultural Diversity in Education
Examination of the relationship of cultural values to the formation of self-concept and learning styles. Examination of the role of prejudice, stereotyping and cultural incompatibilities in education. Emphasis on teacher preparation (preservice and/or inservice) to offer an equal educational opportunity to students of all cultural groups.
Prerequisites: None.
Recommended Courses
EDU220 Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL)
Rationale for and current educational and legal issues for serving English Language Learners (ELL). Comparison and evaluation of various types of language educational models including Structured English Immersion (SEI), English as a Second Language (ESL) and bilingual. Includes SEI, ESL, and bilingual strategies.
Prerequisites: None.
EDU236 Introduction to Relationships in a Classroom Setting
Analysis of K-12 classroom interactions, classroom environment, and classroom management skills from a teacher's point of view. Focus on classroom as a multidimensional environment in which principles of classroom design, communication, management, and resources determine effectiveness.
Prerequisites: None. EDU221 suggested but not required.
Course Note: Requires a 20-hour field experience in a K-12 classroom.
EDU291 Childrens Literature
Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children.
Prerequisites: None.
EDU292 The Art of Storytelling
Explore the art and origin of storytelling. Provide a variety of storytelling techniques, styles and exercises to enhance the delivery of telling stories. Assist in the integration and application of storytelling to the learning environment in the classroom. Prerequisites: None. ECH176/CFS176 Child Development Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues.
Prerequisites: None.
Early Childhood Education
ECH176 Child Development
Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues.
Prerequisites: None.
Child/Family Studies
CFS176 Child Development
Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues.
Prerequisites: None.
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