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TUSCULUM COLLEGE 2004-2005
consideration to cultural, psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic variables
that affect second language learning. Students will also complete a
practicum of at least 20 hours in an English as a Second Language classroom
setting at the elementary level. Competency: Reading. Prerequisite:
admission to the Teacher Education Program.
EDUC 302. TESOL CURRICULUM II.
This course provides a working knowledge of the basic theories and
instructional models and materials for teaching skills in reading, writing,
speaking, and listening to students who are learning English as a
second language in the classroom setting at the 6-12/adult level. Issues
such as identification of students, testing, and policies regarding
inclusion will be discussed. The pre-service student will demonstrate
ability to plan, implement, and assess curriculum that includes current
technology, materials, and community resources, giving special
consideration to cultural, psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic variables
that affect second language learning. Students will also complete a
practicum of at least 20 hours in an English as a Second Language classroom
setting at the 6-12/adult level. Competency: Reading. Prerequisite:
admission to Teacher Education Program.
EDUC 307. LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND EMERGENT LITERACY.
This course is designed for students interested in premedical studies,
pediatrics, social work, and teaching and those students interested in
developing sound parenting skills. The focus of this course is on the
child from birth to eight years of age. Students will study key concepts
of language development and instruction. In addition, students will
engage in the study of issues related to language problems experienced
by children from culturally diverse backgrounds. Competency: Writing.
Prerequisite: PSYC 305. Offered every other year.
EDUC 320. CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE AND MANAGEMENT.
This course is designed to help future teachers to thoughtfully examine
various approaches to classroom discipline and management, and
to ensure that the discipline approach is consistent with the overall
instructional program. Emphasis is placed on ways to make informal
decisions concerning the various approaches to discipline and properly
managing various aspects of the classroom; i.e., teacher-student
relationships, personal philosophy, the understanding of the assumptions
that undergird various discipline approaches, the physical environment,
knowledge of theory and practical applications for classroom
discipline and management, so that students will stay on task and
maintain interest in learning. Competency: Analytical Reading. Prerequisites:
PSYC 305 and EDUC 200. Offered every year.
EDUC 332. CHILDREN’S LITERATURE.
Provides the prospective elementary teacher as wide an exposure as
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