USF TELEPHONE DIRECTORY - University of Sioux Falls

EDU 218 Paraprofessional in Education This course offers one of
the first field experiences in the teacher education program. Teacher
education candidates work as teacher assistants for a minimum of
120 clock hours. Candidates are encouraged to select a school that
has a diverse population. Performance evaluation serves as one
admission criterion for admittance into the teacher education
program. Most candidates complete the paraprofessional during the
January Interim of 16-18 days. (4 s.h.) (P/NC)
EDU 230 Foundations of Early Childhood/Kindergarten A
critical review of research in child development and theories of
learning in relation to early childhood programs. This course will
involve fieldwork in a series of visits and observations to a variety of
early childhood sites. A foundation will be laid for the understanding
of Developmentally Appropriate Practice in early childhood
programs. (3 s.h.)
EDU 231 Native American Studies for Educators A study of the
backgrounds and ways of life of the Native American peoples,
especially of those in America. The course includes the study of
methods and techniques to enhance the learning opportunities for
Native American children in the elementary, secondary, or K-12
classroom. This course fulfills the requirement for South Dakota
teacher certification. (3 s.h.)
EDU 235 Early Childhood/Kindergarten Methods An
investigation and development of early childhood curricula as a
reflection of the developmentally appropriate needs of children from
ages 3-6. Practical experience in an early childhood/kindergarten
setting is included. (3 s.h.)
EDU 240 Technology in Education Designed as an introductory
computer applications course for teachers, this class provides
experience in technology programs for K-12 classrooms. The course
includes hands-on experience with telecommunications,
multimedia, hypermedia, and K-12 software programs. Candidates
also prepare a web site for portfolio preparation. (3 s.h.)
EDU 250 Parent and Community Relations This course will assist
candidates in establishing relationships and partnerships with
families and with the community to promote healthy development of
children. Interactions with and on behalf of families will be the focus
of learning and practice. (3 s.h.)
EDU 260 Language Development This course will examine
language development theories, brain development and its impact on
the acquisition of language, as well as normative language
development. Techniques and materials to facilitate language and
cognitive development for early childhood/kindergarten education
will be explored. Candidates will be responsible for planning and
implementing language based activities, as well as observing
language development of children enrolled in ECE settings. (3 s.h.)
EDU 270 Telecommunication in the Classroom Focus of the
course is on using telecommunication tools in K-12 classrooms.
Topics include professional resources, in-class materials,
communication and publishing mediums, and equity, ethics, legal,
and human issues concerning the Internet. (2 s.h.)
EDU 271 Multimedia for Educators This course covers the use of
interactive multimedia for instruction. It includes the use of scanners,
digital cameras, CDs, presentation software, presentation
equipment, evaluation of K-12 multimedia software, and research of
multimedia projects in K-12 classrooms. (2 s.h.)
EDU 275 Hypermedia for Educators An introduction to
hypermedia authoring tools and their role in education. The course
provides hands-on experience in learning how to develop curriculum
using Hyperstudio. Exposure to other hypermedia programs is
included. (2 s.h.)
EDU 290 K-12 Technology Methods Content, management and
teaching strategies are examined. Field-based laboratory experiences
in K-12 classrooms are included. (3 s.h.)
EDU 300 Early Childhood Practicum Practicum experience
during January Interim or throughout the semester for 130 clock
hours in an approved early childhood setting under the direction and
supervision of a certified teacher and university supervision.
Application deadline for Fall practicum is Feb. 10. Application for
Spring and Interim practicum is Oct. 10. Prerequisite: Completion of
approved coursework for the Early Childhood Endorsement. (3 s.h.)
(P/NC)
EDU 306 Educational Psychology and Evaluation The
application of psychology to educational practice, emphasizing
psychological foundations of learning and learning styles. Includes
an overview of evaluation processes such as the development of
instructional objectives, test construction, portfolio assessment and
grading. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Education
Program. (3 s.h.)
EDU 311 Secondary Content Area Reading This course will
prepare candidates to use and adapt content area reading strategies.
Topics covered are curricular materials, reading strategies,
evaluation techniques, reluctant and/or delayed readers, cross
discipline projects that promote a literate community. Prerequisite:
Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program (2 s.h.)
EDU 315 K-8 Social Studies Methods This course will help
prepare students to become effective social studies educators capable
of teaching K-8 students the content knowledge, the intellectual
skills, and the civic values necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of
citizenship in a democracy. Special attention is given to national and
state social studies standards, effective teaching strategies,
assessment, addressing the individual and cultural diversity of all
learners, developing a unit of study, integrating technology, and
designing materials that are appropriate for K-8 social studies. Field
experience in a K-8 classroom will also be completed. Prerequisite:
Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (2 s.h.)
EDU 314 K-8 Math Methods Sequential development of
mathematical concepts using inquiry and other learning approaches
is explored. Students will gain an ability to design, deliver, and
evaluate a variety of instructional strategies that incorporate learning
resources, materials, technologies, and national and state standards
for mathematics appropriate for K- 8. Field experience in a K-8
classroom will also be completed, focusing on assessing and
planning instruction for an individual student. Prerequisite:
Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (2 s.h.)
EDU 316 K-8 Science Methods National and state science
standards that focus on K-8 students' needs and specific learning
environments will be addressed through practical applications of
research in the classroom. Students will be encouraged to read and
think about science and how to teach it through group interaction and
activities. Problem solving, science in everyday life, integrating
technology, inquiry –based learning, assessment, scientific methods,
curricular materials, instructional strategies, and science issues are
topics that will be studied. Field experience in a K-8 classroom will
also be completed. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher
Education Program. (2 s.h.)
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