Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

ED-3013 MATH CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
A study of the methods, curriculum, and principles of teaching mathematics. Portfolio is
required. Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required. TaskStream is required.
ED-3023 SCIENCE CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
This course will focus on the acquisition of science knowledge, skills, and dispositions for
designing and teaching effective science lessons for diverse elementary students. Candidates
will become familiar with methods of community based as well as interactive learning and
instruction in the various scientific studies. Admission to the Teacher Education Program is
required. TaskStream is required.
ED-3103 MULTICULTURAL STUDIES (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
A study of the concepts, paradigms, and explanations needed to become effective Christian
educators in a culturally diverse and democratic society. Special emphasis is placed on diversity
in the classroom and impact on learning.
ED-3110 ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
This course will focus on the acquisition of knowledge, skills and dispositions for designing and
teaching effective social studies lessons for diverse elementary students. Candidates will
become familiar with methods of community-based as well as interactive learning and
instruction incorporating social concepts and issues with performing arts techniques. Admission
to the Teacher Education Program is required. TaskStream is required.
ED-3123 READING AND WRITING IN THE DISCIPLINES (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
This course is designed to assist pre-service and content area teachers in the development of
literacy strategies. It will give them tools that will support the students learning in the content
area, most specially the diverse learner. Admission to the Teacher Education Program is
required. TaskStream is required.
ED-3243 FUNDAMENTALS OF READING (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
This course focuses on current and relevant instructional reading practices. Topics include, but
are not limited to: Language acquisition skills, emergent literacy and beginning reading skills,
letter and word recognition, decoding skills, developing fluency and promoting comprehension.
The assessment component of this course includes: Preliminary reading evaluations, informal
reading inventories, teacher-made supplementary evaluations, and progress monitoring.
ED-3263 DEVELOPING READING AND WRITING SKILLS (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
This course will present the necessary elements for a balanced reading and writing program. It
will meet the diverse instructional needs of students. It utilizes and encompasses current
research strategies along with articulating the standards of the National Council of Teachers of
English, International Reading Association, and the National Reading Panel. Admission to the
Teacher Education Program is required. TaskStream is required.
ED 3271 PRACTICES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
Overview of legislation practices and current topics in special education including ESL and
gifted. TaskStream is required.
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