2006–2007 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
process; balanced word recognition, comprehension and vocabulary strategies; formal and
informal assessment; teaching of the language arts. PREREQUISITE: Admission to the School
of Education
EDU342 Reading & Writing with Diverse Learners credits: 2
Adapting literacy instruction and use for diverse learners; identifying reading problems,
determining contributing factors, and planning corrective instruction; classroom management
which supports learning. PREREQUISITE: Admission to the School of Education,
Professional Semester
EDU345 Secondary Curr & Inst: Adolescent Learn credits: 1
By using the knowledge of how adolescents develop and learn, the future teacher will develop
proficiencies in adapting instructional strategies to address adolescent perceptions and
learning behaviors.
EDU362 Teaching the Writer's Craft credits: 3
Focuses on curriculum, methods, and materials used to teach and assess writing in elementary
schools with an emphasis on the writing process. PREREQUISITES: EDU340 and EDU341
EDU364 Teaching English Language Learners credits: 3
Participants in this course will explore the ESL National and State Standards, as well as
effective program models and program components for English language learners. In addition,
students will gain an understanding of second language and literacy development,
assessment strategies and culturally responsive pedagogy. PREREQUISITES: EDU340 and
EDU341
EDU395 Independent Study in Education credits: 1
Junior level independent study.
EDU408 Teaching the Christian Faith (w) credits: 2
Students will prepare and evaluate objectives, strategies, and materials for teaching the faith
to Lutherans and non-Lutherans through lessons, through integrating the faith across the
curriculum, and through worship. PREREQUISITES: ENG101 and REL241 or REL242
EDU422 Curr & Inst: Social Studies Education credits: 2
Students utilize social studies instructional methods useful in elementary classrooms.
PREREQUISITES: EDU340 and EDU341
EDU423 Curriculum & Inst: Science Education credits: 2
Teacher candidates analyze and evaluate elementary school science materials and curriculum.
Current laboratory materials and teaching aids are used to develop projects in elementary
science education. PREREQUISITES: EDU340 and EDU341
EDU424 Curriculum & Inst: Mathematics Education credits: 2
This course focuses on curriculum, methods and materials used to teach mathematics in
elementary schools. PREREQUISITES: EDU340 and EDU341
EDU425 Curriculum & Inst: Music Education credits: 2
Students discover principles, methods, and materials for teaching music in the elementary
classroom. PREREQUISITES: EDU340 and EDU341
EDU426 Curriculum & Instruction: Art Education credits: 2
Development of competence and resources for visual arts advocacy and the well-aligned and
well-differentiated integration of a Discipline-based approach to art education across the
curriculum. PREREQUISITES: EDU340 and EDU341
EDU427 Curr & Inst: Health & Physical Education credits: 2
This course will help you understand, recognize, analyze and demonstrate a range of teaching
skills and also understand the "skill theme approach" to children's physical education
curriculum. PREREQUISITES: EDU340 and EDU341