TCH-ED 366      Field Experience: Literacy
Students will spend 100 hours working in an urban school classroom. Students will have the opportunity to apply learning and lessons designed in the semester's pedogoical courses, particulary Integrated Instruction: Language Arts and Social Studies. Students will work with their seminar leader, having the opportunity to be observed and conference about their teaching.
Credits: 1 hours
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TCH-ED 385      Teaching and Learning with Technology
This is an introductory course that covers the fundamentals of standard educational computer applications in addition to providing basic concepts regarding classroom hardware and software integration. This course familiarizes students with the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers and Students. Because of the computer's increasing importance in all phases of education, hands-on experiences are required throughout the course.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 400      Child Development
Intellectual and social development from birth through middle childhood and their implications for the educative process.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 402      Integrated Arts
Basic principles of creativity and their application in the multicultural teaching of art, creative dramatics, creative movement and musical rhythmic interpretation will be explored. An emphasis will be placed on the interrelationship of these disciplines and integration into the curriculum.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 403      Educational Psychology
This course will provide an introductory examination of psychological research and theory which have implications for, and applications to learning and instruction in interactive social contexts, such as classrooms.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 404      Education Of The Exceptional Child And Youth
Students will be introduced to identification and educational intervention strategies for educating exceptional children and adolescents in inclusive classroom situations. This course requires a 10-hour field experience. Fall, Winter, and Summer.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 405      Practicum I
Taken in conjunction with elementary and middle school methods courses. Students are expected to spend 60 ours at classroom sites during the semester.
Credits: 1 hours
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TCH-ED 406      Practicum II: Elementary
Taken in conjunction with elementary courses. Students are expected to spend 60 hours at classroom sites during the semester.
Credits: 1 hours
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TCH-ED 407      Practicum III - Elementary
Taken in conjunction with the elementary courses. Students are expected to spend 60 hours at classroom sites during the semester.
Credits: 1 hours
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TCH-ED 408      Advanced Foundations
The course will concentrate on the development of a philosophical, historical and social model to assist in understanding the complexities, strengths and problems of present day education. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program as an undergraduate student Offered: Fall
Credits: hours
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TCH-ED 409      Curriculum and Assessment
Curriculum and Assessment is the first of a three-part course sequence designed to assist the preservice teacher in acquiring the knowledge and skills to become an effective practitioner in a world of constant change. The preservice teacher in turn will become a professional educator and facilitator of learning by developing an understanding of the varied roles and relationships that are an integral part of the teaching/learning process. This course focuses on the meaning of curriculum, the role of standards in curriculum design and implementation, the role of assessment is used t effectively enhance instruction and student learning.Restrictions: You must be admitted to the Teacher Education program in Elementary or Middle School Education or the IUE to take this course.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 410      Teacher in the Classroom
Teacher in the Classroom is the second of a three-part sequence designed to assist the preservice teacher in acquiring the knowledge and skills to become an effective practitioner in a world of constant change. The preservice teacher in turn will become a professional educator and facilitator of learning by developing an understanding of the varied roles and relationships that are an integral part of the teaching/learning process. It is designed to assist preservice teachers in not only make the transformation from to student to professional educator, but also in developing the knowledge, management, and reflective skills to implement a well-planned and effective curriculum that meets the needs, interests challenges and lives of students who live in and will function in an increasingly culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.Restrictions: You must be admitted to the Teacher Education program in Elementary or Middle School Education or the IUE to take this course
Credits: hours
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TCH-ED 412      Language Arts In The Elementary And Middle School
Provides instruction in planning, implementing and assessing language arts activities. Critical analysis in classroom settings is emphasized. Other issues discussed include: literature-based instruction, multicultural perspectives, special needs students and professional behaviors. Fall.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 413      Mathematics in the Elementary School
Mathematics-specific pedagogy. Methods, techniques, tools and materials for the effective teaching of mathematics. Emphasis on problem solving and reasoning skills in applying mathematics and on teaching in the context of diverse student backgrounds. Four contact hours per week include a two-hour laboratory.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 414      General Methods Elementary And Middle - 3
To summarize and synthesize the pre-service educational experience. To become knowledgeable about the realities of a school life in a "real" classroom.
Credits: 2 hours
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TCH-ED 415      Reading 1: Intro to Literacy and Reading Instruction
This course introduces concepts about literacy processes; i.e., social, cultural, cognitive and linguistic foundations of reading and writing processes. The major focus of the course is on learning components of a comprehensive reading curriculum, and a range of instructional approaches and methods appropriate for learners at different stages of literacy development.
Credits: 4 hours
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TCH-ED 416      Reading II: Assessing and Teaching Diverse Learners
This course focuses on understanding the major components of reading processes (phonemic awareness, word identification and phonics, vocabulary and background knowledge, fluency, comprehension strategies, and motivation) and how they are integrated in fluent reading for individual students at different stages of literacy development. The major project for the course involves assessing and teaching an individual student of the course of the semester. Teacher candidates should also assess and teach small groups of readers.
Credits: 4 hours
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TCH-ED 417      Science Methods In The Elementary School
The course prepares pre-service teachers to teach science from a constructivist, inquiry-oriented perspective.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 418      Social Studies Methods In The Elementary And Middle Schools
A critical analysis of current practices, teaching methods, materials and the relationship of the social sciences to social studies. Emphasis is on understanding cultural diversity and cultural influences on learning. The planning, implementation and evaluation of an interdisciplinary social studies unit of instruction, focusing on competencies and skills needed for the 21st Century. Fall.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 419      Student Teaching In Elementary School
Observation and student teaching under supervision in an elementary school. Elementary majors must enroll in 12.0 credit hours. Music education majors enroll in 3.0 or 7.0 hours; art education and foreign language education majors enroll in 7.0 hours. Prerequisite: Formal approval by faculty Offered: Winter
Credits: 3,12 hours
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