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EDUC 210 Curriculum Methods-Early Childhood (3)

An activity-oriented course including methods in art, music, social studies, and science. Approaches to the basic process of inquiry in the physical and natural world. Emphasis is placed on building a positive self-concept in children. (Spring Semester)

EDUC 210A Philosophy of Adventist Education (3)

An overview of philosophers and schools of philosophy that are pertinent to the field of education in relation to individuals, church, and societal values. Study of Ellen White's influence on the theory and practice of Seventh-day Adventist education. (Offered through External Degree only)

EDUC 235 Philosophy of Education (2)

Prerequisites: ENGL 102. An overview of philosophers and schools of philosophy that are pertinent to the field of education in relation to individuals, church, and societal values. Study of Ellen White's influence on the theory and practice of Seventh-day Adventist education. (Fall Semester)

EDUC 242 Human Learning (3)

Prerequisite: PSYC 210. Designed to help future teachers understand and apply to the classroom psychological principles and research findings in behavioral and information processing, cognitive learning, and problem-solving theories of learning. Additional topics are humanistic education, motivation, measurement and evaluation, and classroom management. The student will be expected to spend time each week observing teachers in elementary schools. (Spring Semester)

EDUC 245 Early Childhood Health, Nutrition, and Safety (3)

Prepares child care-givers to deal with issues of children's safe environments and good nutrition and health. (Fall Semester)

EDUC 260 Health Education (3)

Study of health education in elementary and secondary schools. Students must evaluate a healthy education program. (Offered through External Degree only)

EDUC 294 Topics in Education (1-4)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. In-depth study on the lower division level of a topic in education. (Offered as needed)

EDUC 295 Independent Study in Education (1-3)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Study on an independent basis in collaboration with the instructor on a topic in education at the lower division level. (Offered as needed)

EDUC 302 Administration of Early Childhood Programs (2)

Prerequisite: Sophomore level standing. An overview of the organization and administration of nursery schools, kindergartens, and day care centers. A philosophy of working with young children is developed. Techniques and materials for working with young children are introduced. (Spring Semester)

EDUC 305 Elementary Health/Science Methods (3)

Prerequisites: EDUC 242, and acceptance into the teacher education program. Materials and methods of teaching science and health in the elementary school. Students must register concurrently for EDUC 307, unless they already have credit for methods of teaching social studies and religion in the elementary school or special permission from the department chair. Laboratory work required. (Spring Semester)

EDUC 308 Elementary Social Studies Methods (2)

Prerequisite: EDUC 242. Materials and methods of teaching social studies in the elementary school.

EDUC 307 Elementary Social Studies/Religion Methods (3)

Prerequisites: EDUC 242, and acceptance into the teacher education program. Materials and methods of teaching religion and social studies in the elementary school. Each student must register concurrently with EDUC 305 unless waived by department chair. Required for SDA certification. (Spring Semester)

EDUC 310 Teaching Experiences (2-4)

Prerequisites: EDUC 242, and permission of instructor. Directed teaching experiences. Emphasis will be given to organization of the curriculum, grouping for instruction, and individualization of instruction. Students may be advised to choose an emphasis in one of the following: (1) early childhood, (2) health sciences, (3) secondary teaching, (4) adult education. May be repeated up to 12 hours. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

EDUC 319 Elementary Mathematics Methods (3)

Prerequisites: EDUC 242, MATH 110, and MATH 115, and admission into the teacher education program. Materials and methods of teaching mathematics in the elementary school. (Fall Semester)

EDUC 320 Classroom Management (3)

An introduction to classroom management. Designed to help the prospective teacher gain an understanding of classroom procedures for creating and maintaining a productive learning environment in which student success is maximized. (Spring Semester)

EDUC 321 Techniques for Integrating Educational Technology into the Elementary and Secondary Classroom (3)

A survey of the instructional uses of educational technology, including the Internet, computer hardware, and software.

EDUC 333 Music for the Elementary School Specialist (3)

Prerequisite: MUHL 120 or equivalent. See MUED 333 for course description. Cross-listed as MUED 333. (Fall Semester)

EDUC 335 Elementary School Physical Education Methods (3)

Prerequisites: EDUC 242, and acceptance into the teacher education program. A study of literature, objectives, content, methods, and procedures with current trends in teaching physical education in the elementary school.

EDUC 340 Materials and Methods of Secondary Teaching (3)

Prerequisites: EDUC 242. Student must have completed majority of the content area major. A study of current practices, materials, and organization for guiding learning in the secondary school. Required laboratory work in a local school will be arranged. (Fall Semester)

EDUC 341 Processes and Acquisition of Reading (3)

Prerequisite: EDUC 242. Presents the theoretical underpinnings for the process of language development, including the impact of phonemic awareness, and how the brain responds to reading sill acquisition for reading. (Fall Semester)

EDUC 342 Materials & Methods for Assement & Instruction of Elementary Language Arts (3)

Prerequisites: ENGL 341. Materials and methods of teaching language arts in elementary school. Includes curriculum organization, methods, materials and instructional aids for elementary students. Exposes teachers to a variety of texts to be used in the classroom and explains strategies for selecting and evaluating reading materials. (Fall Semester)

EDUC 343 Materials & Methods for Assessment & Instruction of Elementary Reading (3)

Prerequisite: EDUC 342. Materials and methods of teaching reading in the elementary school. The emphasis is on a balanced reading program that includes current information on the use of whole language, basal readers, and phonics, in teaching and assessing reading skills. (Spring Semester)

EDUC 345 Secondary School Methods (1-3)

Prerequisites: EDUC 242, and acceptance into the teacher education program. A study of literature, objectives, content, methods, and procedures with present trends in the teaching of various subject areas in the secondary school. Secondary School Methods courses are available in the following subject areas:

EDUC 360 Evaluation in Teaching (3)

Prerequisite: PSYC 105. Examines the relationship between teaching, learning, and evaluation; the use of instructional objectives and standardized tests; how to construct and use classroom tests to measure specific learning outcomes; and how to award fair grades. (Offered through External Degree only)

EDUC 365 Methods of Teaching Reading in the Secondary Content Area I (3)

Outlines the essentials of the reading process. Introduces teachers to the purposes of reading; methods of assessing student reading; cognitive strategies in reading; methods of incorporating reading through student-centered instruction; and motivations for reading. (Fall Semester)

EDUC 370A Fundamentals of Curriculum Development (3)

Emphasis is placed on design, development, and upgrading of curriculum for elementary and secondary schools. Includes a focus on the conceptual framework of our society that often forces change in the curriculum. (Offered through the External Degree only)

EDUC 418 Introduction to Special Education (3)

Prerequisites or concurrent: EDUC 242. History and philosophy of programs for exceptional children and youth. Identification of exceptionality in terms of characteristics, causes, definitions and implications for teachers. Laboratory time required. (Spring Semester)

EDUC 424 Educational Assessment (3)

Prerequisite: EDUC 242. An introductory course in the principles of constructing standardized and teacher-made tests, test scoring and interpretation, grading-reporting practices, and an overview of commonly used statistical terms. (Spring Semester)

EDUC 449 Student Teaching-Multigrade (2-4)

Prerequisite: Completion of Admission to Student Teaching. Full-time participation in a classroom with at least three grades in a small school for at least four weeks. Successful completion of the course is contingent upon meeting contact hours. It is also contingent upon developing competence. An extension of time may be necessary to meet either or both of these requirements. Location of the school may require living off-campus. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

EDUC 450E Student Teaching-Elementary/Early Childhood (10)

Prerequisites: Completion of Admission to Student Teaching requirements. Student will be involved in the total program of the school(s), including observation, participation, analysis of teaching, and full-time teaching. The student will work with a qualified cooperating teacher all day every school day for 10-12 weeks. The time may be extended for excessive absences and/or to give the student more time to develop competence. Because of the assignment, the student should not take any other courses except courses approved by the student's advisor in education. Early childhood majors will be required to work on two school levels. Graded on a pass/fail basis. A one hour seminar will be scheduled each week during the semester for all students enrolled in EDUC 450E. A teaching portfolio will be written during the student teaching assignment. The portfolio topics will be discussed in the weekly seminar. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

EDUC 450S Student Teaching-Secondary (10)

Prerequisites: Completion of Admission to Student Teaching requirements. Student will be involved in the total program of the schools, including observation, participation, analysis of teaching, and full-time teaching. The student will work with a qualified cooperating teacher all day every school day for 12-16 weeks (K-12 programs). The time may be extended for excessive absences and/or to give the student more time to develop competence. Because of the assignment, the student should not take any other courses except courses approved by the student's advisor in education. Students will be required to work on two school levels and in both a private and a public school system. Graded on a pass/fail basis. A one hour seminar will be scheduled each week during the semester for all students enrolled in EDUC 450S. A teaching portfolio will be written during the student teaching assignment. The portfolio topics will be discussed in the weekly seminar. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

EDUC 455 Inservice Student Teaching (3-6)

Prerequisites for secondary: EDUC 241, EDUC 242, EDUC 340, EDUC 345, residence of at least one semester, three-fourths of a major commonly taught in secondary schools, and acceptance into the teacher education program. Prerequisites for elementary/early childhood: Methods course(s) required for elementary or early childhood concentration, PSYC 210, residence of at least one semester, acceptance into the teacher education program, and permission to student teach by March 1 of the preceding year. Designed for employed teachers who need student teaching. Offered in off-campus situations. Graded on a pass/fail basis. (Fall and Spring Semester)

EDUC 494 Topics in Education (3)

Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. In-depth study in collaboration with the instructor of a topic in education. This is not to be taken in lieu of another course. (Offered as needed)

EDUC 495 Independent Study in Education (1-3)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Study on an independent basis in collaboration with the instructor on a topic in education at the upper division level. (Offered as needed)