Assessment for EL Teachers
This course will focus on assessments for EL students, including ELPA 21 and FAST. Topics will include multiple response assessments, accommodations, MtSS processes, Special Education referral considerations, as well as…
Internship for EL Teachers
This course will require students to develop a professional development session for colleagues regarding EL considerations. Topics in this course will include home language surveys, entrance/exit requirements, policies…
Internet Course
Internet-based course. May be repeated for credit. This course does not meet the criteria for the Master of Arts in Education degree requirements.
Special Topics
A course, on a special topic in the discipline at the post-baccalaureate or master degree level, offered on the basis of need, interest, or time lines. May be repeated for credit. See registrars office current class…
Special Topics
A course, on a special topic in the discipline at the post-baccalaureate or master degree level, offered on the basis of need, interest, or time lines. May be repeated for credit. This course does not meet the criteria…
Special Topics
A course, on a special topic in the discipline at the post-baccalaureate or master degree level, offered on the basis of need, interest, or time lines. May be repeated for credit. This course does not meet the criteria…
Special Topics
A course, on a special topic in the discipline at the post-baccalaureate or master degree level, offered on the basis of need, interest, or time lines. May be repeated for credit. This course does not meet the criteria…
Introduction to Education
This course is an introduction to the field of education. Students study the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education. Legal, political, economic, and governmental basis of education is studied. An…
Continuing from 100 level written communication courses, this course examines the formal elements of argument: claims, warrants, support, induction, deduction, logical fallacies, and classical argumentative structures.…
Educational Psychology
This course introduces students to theories of learning and development. Students apply critical thinking and their knowledge of learning theories to explore and analyze motivation, classroom management, measurement,…
Creative Arts for Early Childhood
This course is designed to facilitate the development of an understanding of the value and function of creative activity in a childs learning, and how to plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate…
Emphasis on introduction to best educational practices related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. This course includes lesson planning, lesson presentations, and lesson reflection and analysis. Emphasis on…
This course is a study of developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment practices from birth to age 6, including children with special abilities and/or developmental differences. This course emphasizes healthy…
Child and Adolescent Literature
Survey of many genres of literature; principles of selection and evaluation; the rich role of literature in todays classroom; planning a literature-based reading program; literacy analysis of social issues, culture and…
Special Topics
Courses on topics of interest to education students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be…
Independent Study
Independent reading and-or research under the guidance of an education department faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. May be repeated for credit. Independent study contract…
Positive Classroom Environment
This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with foundational knowledge in creating and maintaining a positive K12 classroom climate, resolving conflict, and utilizing behavioral intervention strategies for…
Techniques of Secondary Methodology
This course emphasizes secondary curriculum, instruction, and assessment. It investigates multiple curriculum resources and explores classroom climate strategies. Students explore best practices in research for specific…
Diverse Learners
As we become increasingly aware of the value and strength of diversity in our world, teachers must be prepared to meet the needs of students. This course explores research-based strategies to recognize strengths and…
Educational Foundations
This course is an introduction to the field of education. Students study the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education. Legal, political, economic, and governmental basis of education is studied. An…
Positive Classroom Environment
This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with foundational knowledge in creating and maintaining a positive K-12 classroom climate, resolving conflict, and utilizing behavioral intervention strategies for…
This course provides an introductory overview of students acquisition of language. Candidates explore the interdependence of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Topics covered include comprehension, background…
Introduction to Special Education
This course provides an introduction and overview to the field of disability studies in education, and examines inclusive practices in contemporary schools, grades PK-12. Topics covered will be the identification and…
Emphasis on introduction to best educational practices related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. This course includes lesson planning, lesson presentations, and lesson reflection and analysis. Emphasis on…
Emergent Literacy
The focus of this course is the literacy development of the pre-K-3 child. The course covers the developmental process of literacy acquisition and the use of appropriate methods, models, and strategies for encouraging…