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EDU 254 Literacy Development in the Primary Grades/Practicum
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Philosophy, information and strategies for literacy development in the primary classrooms. Topics include: literacy and
language development theories; observation and assessment; family literacy; strategies for teaching and motivation and
management.
Information:
Education department approval is required before enrolling in this course.
This class requires a 10-hour practicum. Meets Reading Endorsement requirements in conjunction with other coursework.
May be taken for Professional Development purposes.
Offered: Spring.
EDU 255 Content Area Reading Middle and Secondary Schools/Practicum
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Information and strategies in content area literacy and its fundamental role in instruction across the curriculum. Topics
include: overview of content area literacy; active learning in the reading and writing process; comprehension, vocabulary,
and study skill strategies; the role of literature in the content areas; writing as a tool for content area comprehension;
assessment strategies and technology.
Offered: Spring.
EDU 256 Literacy Development in the Middle School/Practicum
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Research and information strategies related to teaching reading and language arts at the middle school level. Topics
include: reading research; reading strategies; work with and support struggling readers; motivation; readers’ workshop;
assessment; age-appropriate materials selection; and development and implementation of strategic reading groups.
Information:
Education department approval is required before enrolling in this course.
This class requires a 10-hour practicum. Meets Reading Endorsement requirements in conjunction with other coursework.
May be taken for Professional Development purposes.
Offered: Spring.
EDU 257 Special Topics: Children’s Literature and Literacy/Practicum
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Strategies for using children’s literature to support literacy development. Topics include: literature selection criteria, genre,
response strategies, literature assessment, elements and styles of literature and poetry, ethnic and gender issues in
children’s literature, thematic unit building, response assessment, using children’s literature to teach writing, and benefits
of literature and response in the classroom.
Information:
Education department approval is required before enrolling in this course.
This class requires a 10-hour practicum. Meets Reading Endorsement requirements in conjunction with other coursework.
May be taken for Professional Development purposes.
Offered: Spring.
EDU 260 Developing Reading, Instruction, Assessment, and Remediation
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Concepts, techniques and skills to teach struggling readers. Includes the components of reading. Includes the application
of concepts to conduct assessments, instructional and remedial activities for struggling readers. Includes how to
participate in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process to help develop long-range individualized instructional
plans and create short-range goals and objectives considering an individual student’s abilities, needs and learning
environment.
Information:
Same as EDS 260.
Admission to the Post-Degree Teacher Certification Program or Education department permission is required before
enrolling in this course.
Requires a paid subscription to TaskStream electronic portfolio. Additional fees apply.
This class requires a 15-hour practicum.
Offered: Spring.
EDU 268 Issues in Education
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Special topics in education with an emphasis on current issues. Includes issues and concepts relating to the National Board
for Professional Teaching, standards, and future teaching practices. Also includes student learning, personal motivation,
lesson plan development, behavior and ethics, and professional portfolio.
Information: Admission to the Post-Degree Teacher Certification Program or Education Department approval is required
before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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