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EDU 2000 Foundations of Education
A foundation course with emphasis on educational history, principles, philosophy, and school and society. Experiences will include observation of different levels of public school classes.
3 credit hours Offered: Every semester

EDU 2010 Life-Span Development
A basic overview of human development from birth to death with emphasis on the physical, social, mental and spiritual. The organization is chronological and conceptual (See also PSY 2010 or SWK 2010).
3 credit hours Offered: Every semester

EDU 3000 Instructional Technology
An introduction to the use of various types of technology in teaching. Students will examine selected media for instructional analysis as well as design media for instruction. Activities will include the use of instructional technology hardware. Prerequisite: An introductory microcomputer course. Lab fee.
3 credit hours Offered: Fall

EDU 3010 Curriculum and Instructional Design
A systematic approach to curriculum and instruction including purpose, process, practice, and an overview of learning theories. Includes the study of the K-12 school curriculum and its development as well as unit, theme, and lesson planning, organization, and problems related to curriculum and instruction. Practicum 1 EDU3175 is taken concurrently (Prerequisite EDU 2000).
3 credit hours Offered: Every semester

EDU 3040 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
A study of the reading process and methods, materials, and techniques of teaching reading in the content areas. Emphasis on recognizing signs of reading difficulty and how to use appropriate measures to improve students’ reading performance.
3 credit hours Offered: Fall

EDU 3175 Practicum 1
A planned practicum done during the first semester of the Junior year requiring 30 clock hours of observation and participation in school classrooms and seminar sessions with college personnel. Emphasis is on observing and responding to classroom environment, atmosphere, and the curriculum. Course is taken concurrently with Curriculum and Instructional Design EDU 3010
1 credit hour Offered: Every semester (lab fee)

EDU 3275 Practicum 2
A planned practicum done during the second semester of the Junior year requiring 30 clock hours of observation and participation in school classrooms seminar sessions with college personnel. Emphasis is on observing and responding to instructional methods, meeting the needs of students, and assessment of students. Course is taken concurrently with Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Student Education EDX 3010.
1 credit hour Offered: Every semester (lab fee)

EDU 4010 Methods of Teaching English
Methods of teaching English in the middle and secondary school.
3 credit hours Offered: Spring

EDU 4023 Music Methods for the Elementary School
Music interests of children at various elementary grade levels; music literature to enable the teacher to develop interests and promote growth; music suitable for various units and activities.
2 credit hours Offered: Spring 2008

EDU 4024 Music Methods for the Secondary School
Music materials and methods in the areas of choral and general music for the middle and secondary school.
2 credit hours Offered: Fall 2007

EDU 4030 Methods of Teaching Physical Education
Methods of teaching Physical Education in the middle and secondary schools.
3 credit hours Offered: Spring 2007

EDU 4040 Methods of Teaching Science
Methods of teaching science in the middle and secondary school.
3 credit hours Offered: Spring

EDU 4050 Methods of Teaching Social Sciences
Methods of teaching the social sciences in the middle and secondary school.
3 credit hours Offered: Spring

EDU 4175 Practicum 3
A planned practicum done during the first semester of the Senior year requiring 30 clock hours of observation and participation in school classrooms and seminar sessions with college personnel. Emphasis is on observing and responding to classroom management, student behavior, and materials used in instruction. Course is taken concurrently with Classroom and Behavior Management EDX 4050.
1 credit hour Offered: Every semester (lab fee)

EDU 4275 Practicum 4
A practicum done prior to the Professional Semester that includes working with an appropriate grade level subject area teacher for 5 days the opening week and the first day of student contact of a school year. This practicum must be completed in the summer prior to the Professional Semester. Reflective journaling, an evaluation from the host school, and a concluding seminar with college personnel are required.
0 credit hours Offered: Summer

EDU 4085 Internship
Internship for elementary and secondary teaching. Assuming full classroom teaching responsibilities; planning, organization and use of instructional materials under the direction of a qualified in-service teacher; participation in school and community activities. Prerequisite: Senior status and approval by the Teacher Education Department. For details see Director of Teacher Education. Lab fee: $200.00.
10 credit hours Offered: Every semester

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COURSES

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EDE 3021 Foundations of Early Childhood
on study and evaluating research applicable to curriculum design and construction.
3 credit hours Offered: Fall

EDE 3022 Curriculum & Language Development in Early Childhood
Development of basic communication skills; processes and their relationship to curriculum; appropriate objectives and activities related to language arts, social sciences, science, mathematics, health and nutrition; problems in reading readiness, perception and cognition with lab experiences.
3 credit hours Offered: Spring

EDE 3050 Introduction to Language Arts and Children’s Literature
This course is the first in a series of three literacy courses and will be an introduction to literacy instruction for K – 6 students (including ESE and ESOL students). It includes an overview of the content of language arts (applied linguistics, speaking, listening, viewing, visual representation, writing, and reading). Emphasis will be placed on linguistics and acquisition of first and second language and appropriate instruction in relation to the developmental levels and backgrounds of all students. The various genre and purposes of children’s literature (including multicultural literature) will be introduced. Instructional methods and materials for listening, speaking, viewing and visual representation are included in the course.
4 credit hours Offered: Every semester

EDE 3060 Arts for the Elementary School
Development of creative expression in the elementary school child through experiences with a variety of materials and techniques. Lab fee.
2 credit hour Offered: Fall

EDE 3070 Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing
This course will include instructional methods and materials for teaching all K – 6 students, including ESE and ESOL students, the purposes and processes of writing and its sub skills (handwriting, spelling, grammar). Children’s literature will be used as models of writing. The various approaches to and materials for teaching reading and planning for a balanced program of reading instruction for K – 6 students will be taught. Skills and stratgies for decoding and comprehending will be emphasized. Prerequisite EDE 3050.
4 credit hours Offered: Every semester

EDE 4000 Diagnostic and Prescriptive Reading and Writing Instruction
How to diagnose students with reading and/or writing problems using tools such as informal reading inventories, miscue analysis, and other assessments. Prescribing and utilizing appropriate methods and materials to increase students’ performance in these literacy areas. Special attention will be given to literacy instruction for ESOL students, ESE students and less able students who are not in special programs. Prerequisite EDE3070 Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing.
4 credit hours Offered: Every semester

EDE 4010 Music for the Elementary School
Intensive study of materials, methods and skills for teaching music; singing rhythms, listening, creative activities and instruments.
2 credit hour Offered: Spring

EDE 4020 Physical Education for the Elementary School
Planning of a total program of health and physical education with content, techniques of organization and teaching methods appropriate for the elementary child.
2 credit hour Offered: Spring

EDE 4030 Science for the Elementary School
Programs, materials, practices and trends in teaching elementary school science; attention to newly developed materials and techniques; review of course content, teaching methods and testing procedures.
3 credit hours Offered: Fall

EDE 4040 Math for the Elementary School
A background in math for the meaningful teaching of beginning number concepts, basic facts and fundamental processes and their application in problem solving, including algebra; analysis of current innovations and proposals for the elementary curriculum.
4 credit hours Offered: Every Semester

EDE 4050 Social Studies for the Elementary School
Programs, materials, practices and trends in teaching elementary social studies; attention to newly developed materials and techniques; review of course content, teaching methods and testing procedures.
3 credit hours Offered: Spring

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION COURSES

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EDX 3000 Foundations of Exceptional Child Education
An introductory course designed to survey the education of exceptional students whose special needs are created by measurable differences in development and behavior. Attempts an integrated approach to the various exceptionalities which are encountered in the educational setting.
3 credit hours Offered: Every semester

EDX 3010 Assessment & Evaluation for Exceptional Student Education
A course designed to provide knowledge and introduce educational testing and evaluation. Students will study principles and practices for use of standardized and teacher-made tests as well as other assessment and evaluation tools. Course will provide knowledge and introduce application of exceptional student assessment so those students will be able to use evaluation techniques for translating diagnostic information into appropriate learning environments and prescriptive teacher strategies for exceptional students. Basic statistical elements of testing are included. EDU3275 Practicum 2 is taken concurrently with this class (Prerequisites EDU 3010, EDX 3000).
3 credit hours Offered: Every semester

EDX 4050 Classroom and Behavior Management
A course to provide the theoretical foundations and assist in the development of a program for behavior management in the classroom. Current classroom and behavior management systems will be covered as well as discussion of classroom management applications. Special emphasis will be on the exceptional child. Practicum 3 EDU4175 is taken concurrently with this class.
3 credit hours Offered: Every semester

EDX 3030 Speech and Language Development and Disabilities
A course to introduce the developmental and organic speech and language disabilities. Provides students with a developmental model for integrating instructional strategies and curriculum for the regular and exceptional student with speech and/or language disabilities.
2 credit hours Offered: 3 semester rotation

EDX 3040 Nature and Needs of Mildly Handicapped Students
Course designed to introduce the characteristics, learning styles, and general needs of mildly handicapped students. Referral and identification process, educational support services and personnel for the mildly handicapped, mainstreaming planning, curricular and testing modifications, and instructional strategies will be covered.
2 credit hours Offered: 3 semester rotation

EDX 4010 Instructional Strategies for Lear ning Disabled Students
A course to develop prescriptive and diagnostic teaching strategies and programs to implement goals and objectives for the specific learning disabled student. Content will include class and program organization, physical arrangement, selection and evaluation of curriculum materials, parental communication, and peer-professional communication.
3 credit hours Offered: 3 semester rotation

EDX 4020 Instructional Strategies for Emotionally Handicapped Students
A course to develop strategies and curriculum interventions, goals and objectives, class and program organization, physical arrangements, and communication to provide for the special educational needs of emotionally handicapped students.
3 credit hours Offered: 3 semester rotation

EDX 4030 Instructional Strategies for Mentally Handicapped Students
Course will provide the student with diagnostic-prescriptive assessment, preacademic and academic instructional strategies, curriculum design and planning, class organization, and procedures for writing and implementing an individual plan for mentally-handicapped students.
3 credit hours Offered: 3 semester rotation

EDX 4040 Social-Personal Skills and Transition Planning for Exceptional Students
Course designed to examine the personal and social needs of exceptional students. Occupational, vocational, and employment training opportunities, the school-adult transition process, agency involvement, career-vocational planning, and planning for successful adult and community living will be covered.
2 credit hours Offered: 3 semester rotation

ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) COURSES

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EDU 3020 Affirming Diversity
Reflects the new demographic realities faced by teachers, counselors, social worker, and others working in the public setting. The course will focus on differences and similarities among cultural and linguistic groups with the United States. Students will develop a theoretical and practical knowledge base that will enable more effective interactions and encourage success for all parties.
3 credit hours Offered: Every semester

EDU 4070 Comprehensive Strategies for ESOL
Capstone course that reviews the legal mandate for ESOL in the State of Florida, examines contemporary research in SLA, and re-examines the methodology for incorporating ESOL strategies that were inherent in the methods components of Warner Southern’s teacher education program. This course has a theoretical basis, but a field component as well.
3 credit hours Offered: Every semester