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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 Grades EC -
4 (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 3345 Art, Music, And Physical Development
Methods 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) S
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 Grades EC - 4
(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) S
ED 4344 Mathematics Methods For Grades EC
- 4 (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) S
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: Learning to Read
(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 EC - 4 and 4 -8 certification. (3-0) S
ED 4353 Reading in Secondary Content
(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. (3-0) S
ED 4355 Reading II: Reading to Learn
(3 semester hours) Focuses on developing and using reading, writing,
listening, speaking and thinking as tools. 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 experience associated with this class. This is a requirement and
a prerequisite for a grade in this course. Prerequisite: ED 4352. (3-0)
S
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. Prerequisite: ED 4355 or ED 4353. (3-0) S
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 Classroom Management Grades 8 - 12
(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. The domains and competencies for
the Pedagogy and Professional Development TExES are examined. (3-0)
S
ED 4362 Classroom 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 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) S
ED 4693 Student Teaching – Grades EC
- 4 (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. (6-0) S
ED 4694 Student Teaching Grades 8 - 12 (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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