Course Descriptions - Education

This course will familiarize students will the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education. The course will be of particular interest to those students who are exploring teaching as a career or to those who currently work in classroom settings. The class is designed to provide glimpses into a variety of aspects of teaching, to promote discussion and reflection. The major course topics will guide students in exploring the influences of history and society on teaching and learning. Students will also learn a variety of creative instructional student engagement strategies. As part of the course requirement, this course requires at least 10 hours of experience (e.g., service-learning hours, volunteer hours, etc.) in the K-12 setting during the current semester and outside of class meeting time.

This course will familiarize students will the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education. The course will be of particular interest to those students who are exploring teaching as a career or to those who currently work in classroom settings. The class is designed to provide glimpses into a variety of aspects of teaching, to promote discussion, and to encourage self-exploration. The major course topics will guide students in exploring the influences of history and society on teaching, learning, and schooling and how these influences impact what is done in classrooms today. As part of the course requirement, this course requires at least 10 hours of experience (e.g., service learning hours, volunteer hours, etc.) in the K-12 setting outside of class meeting time.

This course is designed to help current and future educators acquire the knowledge and skills needed to become effective practitioners in culturally, racially, and linguistically, and gender diverse classrooms and schools. Students will engage in activities and actions that develop teacher identity and criticality. They will demonstrate instructional approaches that build community and inspire and engage diverse learners. As part of the course requirement, this course requires at least 10 hours of experience (e.g., service-learning hours, volunteer hours, etc.) in the K-12 setting outside of class meeting time.

This course is a hands-on instructional technology course designed for future teachers. Learn how to produce quality videos, podcasts, webinars, and other multimedia presentations. Use Google classroom, Zoom, and other virtual classroom apps for instruction. Expand your knowledge about digital accessibility for the American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.

This course focuses on the literacy needs and development of today's children. The course provides background on how literacy develops and places emphasis on the stages of literacy development. It presents both the theories and strategies that are needed in order to fully understand emerging readers and writers and how learners can be empowered in today's classrooms to function competently as literate adults in the twenty-first century. As part of the course requirement, this course requires at least 10 hours of experience (e.g., service learning hours, volunteer hours, etc.) in the K-12 setting outside of class meeting time. Formerly Titled: Language and Learning

Students will be introduced to the field of special education. This course addresses specialized instruction designed to meet the needs of exceptional students. Course content will include an overview of legal mandates, varied evidence-based instructional practices including writing individualized education plans (IEP), collaborative approaches used by child study teams, and cultural implications to consider in the field of special education. Ten hours of field experience are required.

This course examines principles of educational psychology and the impact these principles have on teacher beliefs and instructional practice. Connections between child and adolescent cognitive, social/emotional, and moral development and principles of effective teaching are addressed. Relevant federal and state laws are discussed within the context of classroom instruction. Finally, students learn major characteristics of the exceptional learner and demonstrate alternative approaches in instruction to provide the least restrictive environment for learners with exceptional needs.