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Assists prospective teachers in exploring and questioning how reading is taught. Develop skills in a variety of methods and approaches in reading programs in the elementary school. Note: EDU 30001 Elementary Reading Methods/Practicum: Part II must follow this course.

Assists prospective teachers in exploring and questioning how reading is taught. Develop skills in a variety of methods and approaches to reading programs in the elementary school. 20 hours of field experience required. Prerequisite: Required to be taken immediately following EDU 30000 Elemntary Reading Methods and Practicum: Part I

Focuses on learning how to teach mathematics in the elementary school. Note: EDU 30030 Elementary Mathematics Methods and Practicum: Part II must follow this course.

Focuses on learning how to teach mathematics in the elementary school. Addresses mathematical standards. 10 hours of field experience is required. Prerequisite: EDU 30010 Elementary Mathematics Methods and Practicum: Part I.

Emphasizes content in social studies, health and science for grades K-9. Focuses on understanding the world from each of the subject areas and how each area influences the others. Covers traditional social sciences including geography and economics, as well as the scientific method. Follows an integrated approach in planning, methodology and assessment, including assessment projects for social studies and science that have been developed for use in elementary schools. Projects focus on integrating all content areas.

Introduces concepts and theoretical positions underlying adolescent personality traits, stages of growth development, learning development, and cultural, family and peer relationships. Develops psychological perspectives in adolescent behaviors, motives and values.

Develops methodology for teaching science and health in the elementary school. Emphasizes knowledge of science and health concepts and the use of these concepts in developing and understanding of the world of children. Stresses scientific inquiry and discovery methods. Practicum portion provides opportunity to practice and develop the skills learned in the coursework. PREREQUISITE: Elementary Methods and Materials.

Continuation of Elementary Science & Health Methods I. Student will complete all requirements for course in this section.

Design, implement and evaluate scientific experiences (physical, life, earth, and space) that are developmentally appropriate, meaningful and challenging to all students. Stresses scientific inquiry and discovery methods. Note: EDU 30531 Elementary Science Methods and Practicum:Part II must follow this course.

Design, implement and evaluate scientific experiences (physical, life, earth, and space) that are developmentally appropriate, meaningful and challenging for all students. Stresses scientific inquiry and discovery methods. 10 hours of field experience required. Prerequisite: EDU 30530 Elementary Science Methods and Practicum:Part I.

Focuses on intergroup and intragroup experiences of various ethnic populations within the U.S. Includes the impact of integration, discrimination, prejudice and social dynamics of conflict and assimilation in relationship to various groups. CROSS LISTED SOC 30653.

Explores current and future teaching profession. Introduces Ottawa University's mission and teacher education program's conceptual framework. Learn about topics such as reflective inquiry, standards driven classrooms, use of technology, and diversity of learners. Skills assessed in relation to profession. Develop electronic portfolios.

Observe three school districts. One full day is spent in each school so candidates are exposed to educational settings in high, medium and low socio-economic areas, schools with diverse populations and have the opportunity to work with faculty from diverse backgrounds. Prerequisite: Required to be taken immediately following EDU 30731 The Teaching Profession: Part I

Examines a wide range of literary works appropriate to readers of middle school and high school age. Study of types and themes of adolescent literature and issues related to its use in school programs. Designed for teachers, librarians and parents. CROSS LISTED WITH ENG 30924.

Course introduces the education major to the modern classroom and gives the observer a working knowledge of how the classroom teaching professional sets the tone for learning. Students will learn observation skills prior to visiting the classroom and will participate in a debriefing session after.

Become familiar with various emotional and behavioral disorders, health and physical impairments, and intellectual deviations associated with children (birth through high school age) who are identified as expectional. Addresses strategies for meeting academic, social and emotional needs of these children within the confines of the classroom (including IEPS). Examines criteria for effectively working with administrators, specialists, support personnel, and family who impact the educational experiences of these children. Field experience required.

Students acquire necessary skills and technologies for the classroom including those required for the development of an electronic portfolio. The portfolio serves as a comprehensive illustration of the competencies required for teacher certification. This portfolio will be required to be submitted at the end of the student's program of study.

Designed to acquaint students with knowledge gained from educational psychologists in learning theory and practice, motivation and management, and effective instruction. Meets required competencies in research, teaching methods and materials, media and technology, teaching effectiveness, interpersonal relations, educational ethics, understanding the learner, teaching-learning process, learning styles, and understanding the relationship between school and home. Emphasis placed on understanding methods needed to maintain an effective learning environment through classroom management strategies and motivational techniques.

Focuses on methods integrating reading and study skill evaluation with content instruction.Topics considered include assessing readability of prose materials, evaluating student reading skill and teaching work attack and comprehension skills. Prerequisite: Required to e taken with or after EDU 30000 Elementary Reading Methods and Practicum: Part I and EDU 30001 Elementary Reading Methods and Practicum: Part II.

Learn about formal, informal, formative and summative assessments. Use assessment data planning and goal setting. Discusses topics such as school improvement plans and quality performance assessment.

Assists prospective teachers in exploring and questioning how reading and language arts are taught in the modern elementary school. Develops skills in a variety of methods and approaches to teach language arts and reading. Presentation of whole language, phonics and other approaches.

Study of handwriting, listening, speaking, creative writing skills, as well as diagnosis, assessment and remediation techniques in the area of language development and reading. Field experience in tutoring children designated as at-risk in this area.

Course exploress the characteristics and needs of children who have learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, hearing impairments, mental retardation,physical handicaps, speech impairments, visual limitations, as well as those who are gifted and talented.

Course explores the application of respondent and operant learning principles to classroom learning, teaching models for different instructional goals,

Course explores recognition of emotional-social disturbances, assessment of educational needs, establishment of programs to implement behavioral change, as well as the necessary modification in educational programs to remediate learning and behavioral difficulties of children.

Course explores how to teach students with physical, sensory or other health impairment as well as how to evaluate and provide for the long-range needs of learners with retardation.

Course explores teaching strategies for students with physical and other health impairments.

Course examines a variety of methods and approached used in providing education for students with learning disabilities, with emphases on accommodations, modifications, and meta-cognition strategies.

Course explores school based experiences relating to the understanding of and teaching strategies for exceptional learners with mild/moderate mental retardation, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or health related impairments.

Provides survey of all areas in special education related to services for individuals with disabilities. Focuses on the psychological, physiological, sociological, and educational impact of disabling conditions on all exceptional children and youth.

Helps teacher candidates know, understand and use the major content and processes, as defined in state and national standards, with kindergarten through sixth grade students. Observe and practice mathematical procedures in authentic settings. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDU 10932 Introduction to Teaching, EDU 31132 The Exceptional Child and EDU 31233 Educational Psychology.

Emphasis on understanding the organization and control of schools in this country and the level framework within which teachers and schools operate. Presentations by state and local level representatives. Field experience in multicultural settings.

Designed to assist prospective teachers in exploring and questioning how reading is taught. Students develop skills in a variety of methods and approaches to reading programs in the elementary school.

Emphasis on approaches and methodologies used in teaching language arts in the elementary school. Presents techniques for teaching listening, oral language, writing, spelling, grammar and handwriting.

Helps teacher candidates know, understand and use concepts from emerging literacy, reading, language, and child development to teach reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, and thinking skills with kindergarten through sixth grade students. Observe and practice literacy skills in authentic settings. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDU 10932 Introductin to Teaching, EDU 31132 The Exceptional Child and EDU 31233 Educational Psychology.

Design, implement and evaluate social studies experiences (history, geography, social sciences, and other related areas) that are developmentally appropriate, meaningful and challenging for all students. Lessons (designed and taught) demonstrate that the learners are becoming effective decision makers and responsible citizens in a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent world.

Investigates the school and its relationship to society and learner in the past, present and future. Includes historical and philosophical perspectives, as well as approaches of major educational philosophers.

Provides candidate with understanding of historical, philosophical and social foundations of education in the United States. Addresses legal and ethical issues. Learn how educational policy is formulated and affects classroom practice. Provides opportunities to learn from a variety of professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Students explore the issues and challenges of urban education through site visits, teacher interviews, observations and selected readings.

Emphasis on approaches and methodologies used in teaching science in the elementary school. A hands-on approach to science methods for the acquisition of attitudes, skills and knowledge to teach science.

Approaches and methodologies used in teaching mathematics in the elementary school. Emphasizes knowledge of mathematical concepts and their use in developing understanding of the computational skills and logic of mathematics.

Assists prospective elementary teachers in exploring and questioning how reading is taught.  Develop skills in a variety of methods and approaches in reading programs in the primary classroom.  Field experience is required.

Study of the phonetic and linguistic elements in the English language as related to the teaching of reading.

Assists prospective elementary teachers in exploring and questioning how reading is taught.  Develop skills in a variety of methods and approaches to reading programs in the intermediate classroom.  Field experience required.

Provides understanding of the function of testing and measurement in education, emphasizing the construction, selections, administration and application of tests. Assessment instruments include aptitude, ability and intelligence measures, and personality and interest inventories.

Implementation of the six pillars of self-esteem via the classroom curriculum. Assessment of teacher behaviors for modeling.

Overview of cooperative learning strategies and their application in the classroom.

Focuses on methods teachers may use to stem the drop-out rate and help students identify and eliminate self-defeating behaviors. Emphasizes teaching positive self-esteem and successful behaviors. Especially recommended to those working with special education students and/or remedial groups.

Learn to design, implement, and evaluate materials and instructional techniques for early through late adolescent learner. Topics include assessing readability of materials, evaluating student reading skills, teaching vocabulary, comprehension and study skills, working with at risk students, and incorporating writing into curriculum.

Observe, develop, and practice skills under the guidance of a classroom teacher in the student's major area of interest.

Provides knowledge of Physical Education methods at the secondary level. Topics include lesson planning, resource development, and physical as well as psychological development of the older child. Emphasis on physical activities and development related to age group and abilities.

The study of philosophical and theoretical frameworks of English language learners (ELL), and includes aspects of SEI programs. The review of historical and legislative foundations, teaching strategies/methods, culture related factors used in determining educational strategies and interventions, assessment/placement, special education/gifted ELL programs, and parent/community programs.

The study of emergent language and linguistic development, including the processes of first and second language acquisition and the social cultural aspects of language. In addition, emphasis is placed on the role of linguistics in the acquisition of reading and writing skills and the implications for curriculum development.

The teaching of English to speakers of other languages. The study of curriculum and program development, teaching strategies, assessment procedures and material selection for ELL introduction. Review of practical aspects on organizing and managing the ELL classroom, including the why and when to transition students.

Identification and implementation of a variety of assessment tools to determine the placement of English language learners (ELL).

Explores film to promote understanding of cultural diversity. Examines the power of media effects and the use of cinematography as a catalyst for public dialogue and political change. Evaluates the practice of visual learning techniques and digital storytelling as a pedagogical tool. Crosslisted with COM 36673, LAS 36673.

Covers theories of adult motivation, strategies and techniques necessary to motivate adults from both the student and instructor perspective. Recent advances in the field are reviewed in the context of classic adult education theory.

Focuses on selection, use and evaluation of andragogical teaching methods and procedures appropriate to particular domains of adult learning. Includes development of appropriate teaching formats, instructional resources and learning activities.