This course is designed to facilitate the development of an understanding of the value and function of creative activity in a child's learning, and how to plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate integrated experiences in creative art, dramatics, music, movement, and play for young children. Prerequisite: 150.
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, and evaluation. Field work may be required by the instructor. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 150 or concurrent. OC
Learn how to coach the athlete's body, mind, and spirit. Learn techniques to motivate, build team chemistry, plan practices, work with families, and many other aspects of coaching. Many guest speakers, discussions, shadowing coaches and other presentation methods. There are no textbooks to purchase.
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. Through writing, this course allows students to explore relevant issues in their field of interest including but not limited to, education, mathematics, and natural and social sciences. Prerequisite: C or higher in 104, 105 or 195. WCII, IL
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 overview of innovative theories and practices are presented. The organization of U.S. schools as elementary, middle level, and secondary is examined. Field hours may be required by the instructor.
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 for the Master of Arts in Education degree requirements.
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 for the Master of Arts in Education degree requirements.
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 for the Master of Arts in Education degree requirements.
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 registrar's office current class schedules Web page for specific semester description.
Internet-based course. May be repeated for credit. This course does not meet the criteria for the Master of Arts in Education degree requirements.