EDUC 628 – Planning for Teachers
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is designed to develop an understanding of effective instructional planning, both long range and short-range, to improve student achievement and classroom measurement. This course introduces students to designing and using standards-driven assessments using curriculum standards. Both informal and formal test interpretation are covered. Consideration of methods […]
EDUC 629 – Classroom Management and Supervison
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is designed for teacher candidates with minimal classroom experience. The course focuses on preventing problem behaviors in the classroom by helping steachers structure the learning environment, build positive relationships with students, and provide effective instruction to reduce problem behaviors. Participants will also learn strategies to help […]
EDUC 621 – Understanding Learning Differences
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course will present the student with contemporary approaches to topics including cognition, cognitive learning, brain functionality, language development, divergent learners, developmental milestones, social development, developmental prerequisites, and educational methodologies required of a contemporary educator. Emphasis will be placed on how, why, and when children learn and develop […]
EDUC 624 – Behavior Management of Studs W/Disa
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course examines research-supported techniques that teachers can use in working with learners who have exceptional learning needs and whose behavior interferes with their success. These students include children and adolescents with problems related to sustaining attention, hyperactivity, pragmatic language skills, aggression, and oppositional defiance. Participants will learn […]
EDUC 611 – Solving Instruct Problems Usin Tech
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course will enable students to develop skills in using technology in instructional settings, and to determine appropriate technological tools for enhancing and extending learning. Competencies developed in this course will be utilized in other courses in the program, and in particular, the practicum and capstone seminars.
EDUC 622 – Assessment of Learning and Behavior
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take EDUC-621. (Required, Previous or concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course addresses techniques and procedures for systematically observing and evaluating students’ behavior and achievement. It examines the construction and validation of conventional measures (e.g., tests and rating scales), as well as alternative approaches to assessment, such as performance measures, rubrics, and […]
EDUC 626 – Concepts and Methods in Education
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course explores concepts in teaching and learning through curriculum and the application of theories and models suited to specific subject areas. Key concepts are examined using a problem-solving approach. How students learn specific concepts and what can be done to motivate and support this learning is emphasized. […]
EDUC 637 – Foundations of Reading
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is an overview of reading-related theories, skills and instructional practices. Each major component of the reading process will be examined in light of recent research and curricular implications drawn. Oral and written language will be addressed as integral aspects of reading development. Home/school connections, diversity and […]
EDUC 648 – Educational Research
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is designed to provide students an introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods. Skills in understanding and critically analyzing professional educational research will be emphasized. Basics of statistical analysis will be introduced.
EDUC 737 – Content Area Reading & Writing
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is designed to prepare pre-service and in-service teachers in grades PK-12 to teach reading and writing skills related to content subjects (i.e., Math, Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts) in an integrated manner. Methods and materials needed to promote reading achievement in content subjects will be […]