Sep 26, 2024  
2011-2013 Undergradate & Graduate Bulletin 
    
2011-2013 Undergradate & Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]

Course Descriptions


 

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Following certain course descriptions are the designations: F, Sp, Su. These indicate the semesters fall, spring, summer in which the course is normally offered and are intended as an aid to students planning their programs of study.

  
  
  
  
  

Teacher Education

Following certain course descriptions are the designations: F, Sp, Su. These indicate the semesters fall, spring, summer in which the course is normally offered and are intended as an aid to students planning their programs of study.

EDUC 196 is a prerequisite for all subsequent courses with the exception of EDUC 201 or EDUC 202, which may be taken concurrently.

  
  
  
  
  
  • EDUC 196 - Foundations of Reflective Teaching


    Credits: 3

    The first course taken by all education students seeking the baccalaureate degree. This course is designed to introduce students to the profession of teaching and to the philosophical foundation for teacher education at USI—the Reflective Teaching Model. It introduces students to the program requirements for all teacher education programs. The course examines the nature and functions of schools, using philosophical, historical, and sociological perspectives. Students will explore the ways in which the preservice teacher’s beliefs (especially about knowledge, ethics, and human life) influence educational outcomes by helping to shape classroom life. Guided field experience required. Prereq: EDUC 201 , minimum of FR2 status, and 2.6 GPA. Co-Req: Co-registration in EDUC 103 . Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F, Sp.


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  • EDUC 373 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School


    Credits: 3

    Designed to integrate physical, biological, earth/science concepts, and the teaching of science. Experiences in inquiry-based problem solving using primary and integrated science process skills stressed. Age-appropriate science content and teaching methodologies are studied. The course also explores issues regarding safe science, evaluating student comprehension in science, and addressing state and national science standards. Field experiences with children in a school setting required. It is strongly recommended that students have completed seven credit hours of science before enrolling in this course. Prereq: Admission to teacher education. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F, Sp, Su.


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  • EDUC 423 - Collaborative Partnerships


    Credits: 3

    This course defines, studies, and applies the skills necessary for teaching collaboratively. It presents a paradigm that adheres to the belief that close working relationships between teachers serving the same students are an absolute necessity. Emphasis will be placed on the need for close communication between professionals, the challenges of scheduling and instructional coordination, and interpersonal problem solving. This course will also examine student transition as it relates to placement in the elementary school, movement from the elementary setting to a middle school placement, movement from the middle school to a high school placement and from the school setting into community environments. It will promote skill development in working with students and their parents to encourage advocacy and self determination. Prereq: EDUC 206  and admission to Teacher Education. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F, Sp.


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  • EDUC 439 - Classroom Management through Data-based Decision Making


    Credits: 6

    This is a required course designed to provide preservice and beginning teachers with a basic understanding of the complex set of practices that help to create an environment conducive to learning. This course will help preservice teacher to better understand their own implicit theories behind working with P-12 students in the 21st Century classroom, while helping them to identify effective evaluation practices. This course also acquaints candidates with current controversies and research methods. Co-enrollment in student teaching required. Prereq: Senior status and admission to Synthesis Phase in Teacher Education. Repeatable with change in school setting.


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