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204. Introduction to Bilingual-Bicultural Education
Semester by arrangement. Three credits. Diaz, Leach, Minaya-Rowe, Reagan
This course deals with cultural-historical background and processes of establishment and implementation of bilingual-bicultural education programs.
211. Curriculum and Teaching of Reading
Semester and hours by arrangement. Variable credits, not to exceed three. Prerequisite: EGEN 294 and EGEN 295 or consent of instructor. Doyle, Irwin, Meagher, M. Weinland
An introduction to the principles and practices of teaching reading in the elementary school. Field experience may be included.
212. Introduction to Outdoor Education
Semester and hours by arrangement. Three credits. Goodkind.
An introduction to the elements and philosophy of outdoor education. The development of knowledge, understanding and appreciation of educational values inherent in the natural environment.
220. Teaching the Language Arts in the Elementary School*
Both semesters. Three credits. Open to undergraduate elementary education majors and elementary education certification students. Doyle, Irwin, Meagher
A study of current theory and approaches to teaching the language arts effectively by connecting the teaching of speaking, listening, reading, and writing and by integrating this instruction with children's literature and content learning. Field experiences may be included.
221. Teaching Reading and Writing in the Elementary School*
Both semesters. Three credits. Open to elementary education majors and elementary education certification students. Doyle, Irwin, Meagher, M. Weinland
An Introduction to the teaching of reading and
writing in the elementary school. Field experiences may be included.
222. Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School*
Both semesters. One credit. Open to undergraduate elementary education majors and elementary education certification students. DeFranco
A study of current approaches to teaching and learning school mathematics. Opportunities will be provided for participants to develop an awareness and knowledge of the Standards for Teaching School Mathematics (NCTM, 1990).
223. Curriculum and Teaching of Elementary School Science*
First semester. One credit. Open only to Elementary Education majors. Lonning
A study of curriculum materials, laboratory experiences and teaching techniques in science.
224. Curriculum and Teaching of Elementary School Social Studies*
Either semester. One credit. Open only to Elementary Education majors. T. Weinland
A study of the organization of learning experiences and teaching methods emphasizing the social sciences as the foundation of the social studies.
225. Teaching in the Kindergarten
Semester and hours by arrangement. Three credits. Prerequisite: EPSY 221 which may be taken concurrently, and HDFR 190. Open only with consent of instructor.
The organization of learning experience in kindergarten. Field experience may be included.
230. Foundations of Education: Multiculturalism, Equity, and Excellence
(Formerly EDLR 230.) First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Education. Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Fowlkes, Weibust
Legal and Sociocultural concepts and issues related to multiculturalism and American schools.
231. Foundations of Education: Social Context of Schooling
(Formerly EDLR 231.) Second semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Education. Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Fowlkes, Weibust
Social nature of schools: standards, values, socialization, social function of schooling.
232. Foundations of Education: Philosophical Tools for Teachers
(Formerly EDLR 232.) First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Education. Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Reagan
Philosophical trends in schooling, and applications of philosophy for prospective teachers.
233. Social and Community Issues in Education
(Formerly EDLR 233.) First semesters. One credit. Required of students in the teacher preparation program leading to teacher certification. Open only to School of Education students. Mannebach
Social and community issues, including the effect of alcohol, drugs and tobacco, confronting teachers in contemporary society.
240. Uses of Microcomputers
One credit.
This course will provide an introduction to the use of microcomputers.
258. Methods in Elementary School Music
Semester by arrangement. Three credits. Prerequisite: Satisfactory progress in applied music, and consent of instructor.
262. Directed Observation and Participation
Credits by arrangement, not to exceed three. Open only with consent of instructor. This course may be taken for more than one semester.
This course gives prospective teachers an opportunity to see secondary and elementary school teachers and pupils in action, to discuss with supervisors and teachers problems related to work in designated field, and to study school resources from the standpoint of good teaching.
265. General Teaching Methods
First semester. One credit. Open to undergraduate and TCPCG education majors only.
An introduction and overview of teaching roles and responsibilities. Topics include setting goals and objectives; planning lessons and units; teaching inductively, deductively and interactively; selecting appropriate instructional media; organizing time, space, materials and learners in groups of varying sizes; assigning homework, practice and review; and evaluation techniques.
266-267. Instruction and Curriculum in the Secondary School**
Semester and hours by arrangement. Variable credit not to exceed 6. Prerequisite: EGEN 294, EGEN 295 and consent of instructor.
A study of the selection and organization of learning experiences, instructional
materials and teaching methods. Course activities will include a combination
of lecture, seminar, and clinical experiences in local schools.
| English Spaulding | Natural Sciences Lonning |
| Foreign Languages: French Staff, German Staff, Spanish Staff | Social Studies - History T. Weinland |
| Mathematics DeFranco | Speech Correction Bartlett |
| Music Junda |
Semester and hours by arrangement. Variable credit. Prerequisite: EGEN 294 and EGEN 295. Irwin
Methods of teaching reading to middle and high school students.
273. Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
Second semester. Two credits. Secondary Education majors may take this course during their student teaching semester only. Irwin, Meagher, Spaulding, M. Weinland
A study of the role of reading and writing in the learning of the content areas taught in secondary schools.
276. Directed Student Teaching*
Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: EGEN
296, EDCI 265, and consent of instructor. Open only to students in the
School of Education. Application, signed by the advisor, must be made to
the Coordinator of Student Teaching for the fall se
mester prior to March 1; for the spring semester prior to October 1.
Student teaching in selected elementary schools. Provides opportunity for students to observe teaching, to develop teaching skills through practice, and to engage in other school activities for which elementary teachers are responsible.
277. Directed Student Teaching**
Semester, credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: EGEN 296, EDCI 265, an appropriate section of EDCI 266 and consent of instructor. Open only to students in the School of Education. Application, signed by the advisor, must be made to the Coordinator of Student Teaching for the fall semester prior to March 1; for the spring semester prior to October 1.
Class meetings providing orientation to student teaching followed by teaching in schools supervised by a member of the staff of the Curriculum and Instruction Department. It is the policy of the department to extend its practice-teaching opportunity to a point sufficient to indicate adequately a student's teaching ability and aptitude.
297. Computer Literacy
Either semester. Variable credit, not to exceed three. Prerequisite: Admission to School of Education or consent of instructor.
This course will provide an Introduction to the nature, functioning and application of microcomputers. The major languages typically used with microcomputers will be surveyed.
298. Variable Topics
Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
299. Independent Study for Undergraduates
Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Open only to juniors and seniors with appropriate background for the study of education. Students must present the instructor with a problem well laid out for investigation. May be repeated for credit with a change in content.
Designed primarily for qualified students who wish to extend their knowledge in some specialized area.