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Adult Studies. Accelerated Programs
AEDU 316 Elementary Methods — Social Studies (1)
This course helps the student to understand the place of social studies within the curriculum and
to become familiar with its scope and sequence. Students learn to identify, design, and use a wide
variety of concepts, activities, resources, and techniques relevant to elementary and middle school
social studies education.
AEDU 318 Elementary Methods — Science (1)
This course is a workshop in methods and materials for teaching science at the elementary and
middle school levels. It emphasizes constructivist teaching and inquiry teaching.
AEDU Secondary Methods in Grades 6-12 (3)
In this course students consider the goals, curriculum, methods, and teaching techniques of
teaching content areas in grades 6-12 and study the current literature and/or issues in their content
area. The student’s specialization determines the content area and course number.
AEDU 335 Teaching in the Middle Grades (3)
An overview of middle grade-school philosophy and school structure. Includes a study of
curriculum, pedagogy, and instructional strategies used in the middle grades.
AEDU 380 General Methods (3)
A study and discussion of theories and techniques of teaching. Specific topics include planning,
organizing, methods of instruction, and assessment. Special Education double-majors will take
ASPED 380.
AEDU 450 Student Teaching: Elementary (5-10)
Student teaching requires a commitment for the entire semester. Student teachers may not be
excused from student teaching except in the case of illness or death in the immediate family.
Student teachers follow the calendar of the cooperating school for vacations and other days off.
Double-majors will complete 5 hours of student-teaching in a special education setting in ASPED
450/455.
AEDU 454 Contemporary Issues Seminar (3)
This course meets weekly during the semester of student teaching. Discussion topics include
contemporary issues, worldview implications for teaching, and preparation for teaching.
AEDU 455 Student Teaching: Secondary (5-10)
Student teaching requires a commitment for the entire semester. Student teachers may not be
excused from student teaching except in the case of illness or death in the immediate family.
Student teachers follow the calendar of the cooperating school for vacations and other days off.
Double-majors will complete 5 hours of student-teaching in a special education setting in ASPED
450/455.
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