Special Topics in Psychology
The Special Topics in Psychology course offers an opportunity for students to explore emerging trends in psychology. It is designed for students interested in examining the diverse facets of human behavior and could cover topics such as positive psychology, forensic psychology, theories of motivation, death and dying, gender / transgender psychology, as well as many […]
Issues and Trends in Special Education
Issues and Trends in Special Education explores a range of current issues and trends within the field of special education. Students will examine key topics affecting the education of students with disabilities, including policies, practices, and emerging developments. The course content is designed to adapt to changes in the field, addressing the evolving challenges and […]
Elementary Literacy
Elementary Literacy introduces the fundamental concepts, theories, and instructional strategies of literacy development in elementary school students. Emphasizing the five essential components of literacy—phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—students will explore effective methods for teaching reading and writing at the elementary level. The course also examines literacy assessment, instructional planning, and strategies for fostering reading and writing development. Through […]
Basic Academic Skills Assessment Preparation
Basic Academic Skills Assessment Prep is designed to prepare first-semester teacher education students for success on the Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA) exams in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Through targeted instruction, practice assessments, and skill-building activities, students will develop the foundational knowledge and test-taking strategies necessary to achieve proficiency in these core academic areas. Additionally, […]
Math in Our World II
Math in Our World II uses MATH220W as its basis for further investigation into mathematical discourse. Students engage in various activities and discussions with an emphasis on communication, problem solving, cooperative learning, and activity-based learning. The course covers mathematical content for levels K-8, with a focus on grades 4, 5, and 6. Topics include algebra, […]
Math in Our World I
Designed for Teacher Education students, Math in Our World I introduces mathematical thought through activities and discussions of several mathematical topics, including problem solving, various number systems (Egyptian, Roman, Babylonian, Mayan), arithmetic in different bases, properties of real numbers, and operations on rational numbers. The course also covers some geometry, measurement, data, and chance. These […]
Essentials of Career and Technical Curriculum and Instruction
Essentials of Career and Technical Curriculum and Instruction explores the history, philosophy, principles, organization, and operation of career and technical education in the United States. Students develop an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a professional career and technical educator. This course provides students with the foundation and skills needed to design, implement, and […]
Design of Instruction
Design of Instruction introduces students to the design and development of the content of learning experiences. This course introduces curriculum theory and investigates the processes of curriculum development, use, and evaluation. It also addresses these broad questions: “What do students need to learn?” “How is the learning experience most effectively managed?” And “How do we […]
Assessment of Student Learning
In Assessment of Student Learning, students learn strategies for planning and assessing school children in both direct and indirect instruction. Students in the course learn how to select, design, conduct, and interpret the results of formative and summative assessments. The course also examines teacher-created assessments and standards-based assessments and compares the data that each provides. […]
Foundations of Diversity
The United States is a nation rich in cultural diversity, experiencing variations in race, ethnicity, gender, ability, age, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and more. For this diverse nation and for the children of this diverse nation to prosper, everyone must recognize and understand the nature of this diversity and the extent to which perceived […]
Integrated Arts
Integrated Arts explores the value of integrating the arts across all content areas of the curriculum. Students in the course learn the importance of children in the classroom being engaged in the creative process. These students investigate the various means of expressing ideas, emotions, and images through the use of music, drama, movement, puppetry, visual […]
Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning studies principles of curriculum, organizations, and teaching methods. Under supervision, students observe and participate in a public school. The course introduces the student to rubric evaluation, learning styles, lesson planning, and curriculum delivery. This course includes field study. (Prerequisites: EDU101W or POI; Co-requisite: ENGL120W or POI)