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Professional Education Courses
ED 3314 The American Public School
(3 semester hours) A study of the nature, scope, and purposes of the
public school, with emphasis on meeting the needs of the multicultural
society of Texas. Successful completion of 20 clock hours of field experience
is required and a prerequisite for a grade in this course. Completion
of 45 hours of course work and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 is a prerequisite
for this course. (3-0) S
ED 3315 Children’s Literature
(3 semester hours) Examining literature that is age appropriate for
elementary students. Literature from many cultures and writers will
be included. Students will explore ways to incorporate a variety of
literature in their classes and the national and state standards will
be incorporated into the class. (Same as LIT 3315) (3-0) Y
ED 3317 Critical Thinking Skills
(3 semester hours) A course designed to develop and promote problem
solving skills/activities relevant to teaching. Collection/design of
proactive, interesting, and humorous materials to promote critical thinking
will be encouraged. (3-0) S
ED 3339 Educational Psychology (3
semester hours) This course will introduce the theoretical foundation
underlying various teaching strategies and provide a framework for understanding
student development. Emphasis will be on application of theories in
actual teacher behavior. (Same as PSY 3339) (3-0) S
ED 3342 Classroom Management for Elementary
Teachers (3 semester hours) Principles of teaching, classroom
management and organization, and designing instruction and assessment
for elementary/middle schools. Emphasis will be given to understanding
the teaching environment, understanding learners, and enhancing student
achievement. The domains and competencies for the Professional Development
TExES are examined. A minimum of 10 clock hours of field experience
is required and a prerequisite for a grade in this course. (3-0) S
ED 3343 Curriculum and Instruction in Science
and Mathematics for Pre-K – 4th Grade (3 semester hours)
Principles in mathematics and science teaching and learning based on
national and Texas curricula and assessment standards. The class focuses
on hands-on methods for the development of integrated science programs
and mathematical thinking and skills in young children. (3-0) Y
ED 3344 Curriculum And Instruction In Language
Arts And Social Studies For EC – 4th Grade (3 semester
hours) Principles of teaching social studies in the elementary/middle
school based on national and Texas curricula and assessment standards
with firsthand experience in developing appropriate scope and sequence
for pre-K – 4th grade classrooms. (3-0). Y
ED 3345 Curriculum And Instruction In Art,
Music, And Physical Development For Pre-K – 4th Grade
(3 semester hours) Principles and foundations for developing critical
thinking and motor skills through art, music, and organized movement.
(3-0) Y
ED 3370 Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics
and Computer Information Systems (3 semester hours) Curriculum
design and methods of instruction in the mathematical sciences. A minimum
of 20 clock hours of field experience is required and a prerequisite
for a grade in this course. (3-0) S
ED 3371 Curriculum and Instruction in the
Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) Curriculum design and methods
of instruction in the natural sciences. A minimum of 20 clock hours
of field experience is required and a prerequisite for a grade in this
course. (3-0) S
ED 3380 Curriculum and Instruction in English
(3 semester hours) Curriculum design and methods of instruction in English.
A minimum of 20 clock hours of field experience is required and a prerequisite
for a grade in this course. (3-0) S
ED 3382 Curriculum and Instruction in Social
Studies (3 semester hours) Curriculum design and methods of
instruction in history. A minimum of 20 clock hours of field experience
is required and a prerequisite for a grade in this course. (3-0) S
ED 4320 Education Practicum: Structured Tutoring
(3 semester hours) Students learn about reading instruction, the special
difficulties encountered by children from low income and second language
households, and school functioning by tutoring at risk students in reading
in an area school. Tutors are instructed in best practices from the
Reading One to One tutor’s manual. Data on student progress form
the basis for an extensive term paper. (Same as SOC 4320) (3-0) S
ED 4343 Science Methods For Elementary Teachers
(3 semester hours) Subject matter and scope and sequence organization
for an integrated science program in the elementary/middle school based
on national and Texas curricula and assessment standards. Hands-on activities
and directed field experience are included. (3-0) Y
ED 4344 Mathematics Methods For Elementary
Teachers (3 semester hours) Subject matter and scope and sequence
organization for teaching mathematics in the elementary/middle school,
based on national and Texas curricula and assessment standards. Manipulatives
and visuals are used to help students master basic mathematics principles
and develop critical thinking skills. (3-0) Y
ED 4345 Language Arts/Social Studies Methods
For Elementary Teachers (3 semester hours) Subject matter and
scope and sequence organization for teaching language arts and social
studies in the elementary/middle school, based on national and Texas
curricula and assessment standards. (3-0) Y
ED 4352 Reading I: Initial Instruction For
Elementary Teachers (3 semester hours) A study of the reading
process and theories about teaching reading, understanding the sequential
development of reading programs and methods for grouping students and
subject matter. Supervised field-based assignments will be required.
This course is required for all students seeking elementary certification.
A second reading class will be required – ED 4354 or ED 4355,
depending on the elementary certification level sought. (3-0) S
ED 4353 Reading and Study Skills for Secondary
Schools (3 semester hours) Focuses on using reading and writing
in non-language related courses for teachers – Grades 4-8 and
Grades 8-12. Required for all content teaching areas except for English/Language
arts. (3-0) S
ED 4355 Reading II: Teaching Reading In Grades
4 – 8 (3 semester hours) Focuses on developing and using
reading, writing, listening, speaking and thinking as tools in all content
areas taught in grades 4 –8. Instructional strategies, thematic
teaching, study skills, and effective uses for text, media, and other
resources will be utilized. Students will have 10 hours of field experiences
associated with this class and this is a prerequisite for a grade in
this course. Prerequisite: Reading I. (3-0) Y
ED 4357 Diagnostic Reading (3 semester
hours) Examines a variety of assessment and evaluation strategies that
are appropriate for the classroom teacher – both formal and informal
procedures are introduced. (3-0) Y
ED 4358 Chess I: Using Chess in Elementary
Schools (3 semester hours) Using chess to teach critical thinking,
math, and reading skills in the elementary classroom. This course is
also appropriate for chess instructors who wish to incorporate additional
academic and humanistic goals into their programs. This course is offered
exclusively via distant learning through the UT TeleCampus. (3-0)
ED 4359 Chess II: Institutional And Cultural
Contexts Of Chess (3 semester hours) The role of chess as a
combination of game, art and sport in various cultural and institutional
environments; resources for teachers from local and national chess organizations,
foundations and associations. Some knowledge of the rules and strategies
of chess are necessary. This course is offered exclusively via distant
learning through the UT TeleCampus. (3–0)
ED 4361 Secondary Classroom and Instructional
Management (3 semester hours) A systematic approach to managing
the total classroom environment. Emphasis will be given to practical
applications of the research in instructional design, instructional
management, and strategies in behavioral management. Factors which affect
the reader in secondary classrooms are integrated into this systematic
approach. The domains and competencies for the Pedagogy and Professional
Development TExES are examined. (3-0) S
ED 4362 Classroom and Instructional Management
GR 4-8 (3 semester hours) A systematic approach to managing
the total classroom environment in the middle school. Emphasis will
be given to practical applications of the research in instructional
design, instructional management, and strategies in behavioral management
for pre- and early teens. The domains and competencies for the Pedagogy
and Professional Development TExES are examined. (3-0) S
ED 4370 Multicultural Perspectives in Learning
(3 semester hours) Focuses on identifying and effectively meeting the
needs of a diverse population. Emphasis is placed on tools for planning,
collaborative decision making, and implementation of new ideas in the
development of programs for minority and non minority students in academic
achievement. (3-0) S
ED 4372 Educational Technology (3
semester hours) Emphasis is placed on the use of technology to support
the teaching and learning process. This class is usually only available
on the web. Information about specific instructional applications is
presented to provide concrete examples of principles and procedures.
Focuses on electronic instructional media, multimedia, telecommunications,
multi-user networks, and their real world applications to the secondary
classroom. (3-0) R
ED 4394 Multicultural Aspects of Communication
Disorders (3 semester hours) This overview will include therapeutic
management of foreign dialect, language differences, and the effect
of cultural diversity upon learning. The needs of multicultural populations
within the public schools will also be addressed. (Same as SPAU 4394)
(3-0) Y
ED 4693 Student Teaching – Elementary
(6 semester hours) Observation and supervised teaching in the elementary
school. Requires full-time attendance in schools for 12 weeks. Prerequisite:
Admission to student teaching.
ED 4694 Student Teaching (6 semester
hours) Observation and supervised teaching in a single teaching field.
Requires full time attendance in schools for 12 weeks. Prerequisite:
Admission to student teaching. (6-0) S
ED 4696 Student Teaching – Grades 4-8
(6 semester hours) Observation and supervised teaching in a classroom
for Grades 4-8. Requires full-time attendance in school for 12 weeks.
Prerequisite: Admission to student teaching. (6-0) S
ED 4V90 Independent Study in Education
(1-6 semester hours) Independent study under a faculty member’s
direction. May be repeated for credit. Consent of instructor required.
([1-6] 0) R
ED 4V95 Special Topics in Education
(1-6 semester hours) Subject matter will vary from semester to semester.
May be repeated for credit (9 hours maximum). ([1-6] 0) R
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