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ED 337 Teaching Methods in Secondary
Education 3 cr.
This course expands and builds upon the topics encountered
in ED 336 which lead to interdisciplinary teaching and
learning. Focus will be on lesson structure for separate
licensure classroom management, effective communication
skills, modifying instruction for students with special needs
and the integration of technology. Perspectives for Holistic
Effective Teaching (PHET) Model provides the mechanism
for student planning and self-assessment while developing
a teaching portfolio and engaging in extensive
microteaching sessions. Forty (40) hours of clinical/field
experience are required. Prerequisites: ED 202, ED 204,
ED 336 or approval of advisor, and formal admission to the
Department of Education.
ED 355 Assessment and Correction of Reading
Disabilities 3 cr.
A study of the types and causes of reading disabilities,
procedures for clinical and classroom diagnosis, and the
methods and materials for the correction of these disabilities.
Ten to fifteen (10-15) hours of clinical/field experience are
required. Prerequisite: ED 221, ED 315, 335, or 376.
ED 361, 362 Field Experience 1 - 3 cr.
A career exploration experience through involvement in a
variety of classroom settings. Required structured
observations, tutoring, teacher-aide, and small group
instruction in assigned chartered school settings under the
supervision of a selected classroom teacher. (Forty-five (45)
clock hours of field work are equivalent to one semester
hour of credit.)
ED 372 Special Needs Children in ECE 3 cr.
The focus is the education of children with special needs
in the early childhood classroom. The course addresses
the characteristics of specific disabilities, related laws and
regulations, developmental evaluation, community resources
and agencies, communication with and role of the family,
and classroom curriculum which is both developmentally
and exceptionally appropriate. Students will learn how to
collaborate with multidisciplinary personnel. Ten (10) hours
of clinical/field experience are required in programs which
include children with special needs. Prerequisites: ED 204,
ED 205, ED 270.
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ED 373 Family, School and Community
Relations in ECE 3 cr.
A study of the culture of schools as well as the roles and
techniques both for effective relationships and partnerships
with families and communities as they become actively
involved with early childhood education programs. Ten (10)
hours of clinical/field experience are required. Prerequisite:
ED 270.
ED 374 Music and Creative Arts in ECE 3 cr.
This course focuses on appreciation for and the integration of
art and music activities into the classroom learning
environment. Students will learn strategies and techniques
to meet the needs of students with diverse needs and
cultural backgrounds in the context of developmentally
appropriate practice. Ten (10) hours of clinical/field experience
are required in early childhood programs. Prerequisites: ED
204, ED 270.
ED 375 Physical Development and Movement
Activities for Children in ECE 3 cr.
Based on current research on physical development, this
course will focus on the development of physical skills in
children. Emphasis in the four main skill areas: locomotor,
ball-handling, gymnastic skills and rhythmic activities. Students
will also learn the importance of good health, nutrition and
safety for young children; first aid procedures, information
on communicable diseases and child abuse, and how to
implement activities recommended by the OT/PT for
children with developmental delays or disabilities. Ten (10)
hours of clinical/field experience in P-3. Prerequisites: ED
204, ED 270.
ED 376 Developmental Reading Instruction for
Children in ECE 3 cr.
A comprehensive approach to the development of reading
with a focus on language development, oral communication
skills, and reading/writing through developmentally,
individually, and age-appropriate activities for young
children. Students will be exposed to environments that
facilitate and foster growth in listening, speaking, phonics,
reading, writing skills and use of current technology.
Emphasis on assessment of children’s progress in literacy
development, appropriate teaching methodologies, and the
integration of this holistic approach throughout the entire
curriculum for young children of diverse learning needs.
Fifteen (15) hours of clinical/field experience are required.
Prerequisites: ED 202, ED 204, ED 221, ED 270, and
formal admission to the Department of Education.