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A study of the theories, design, implementation and evaluation of early childhood curriculum and assessment. This course focuses on the goals, benefits and uses of developmentally appropriate curriculum, effective instructional strategies and assessment.  Required of all Early Childhood Education candidates. Offered fall semester.

ECE 240. Children, Families, Schools, and Communities. (3)

This course will assist candidates in building family, school, and community partnerships that support children‘s well-being and educational success. Candidates will explore theories and processes used to establish positive relations to include: diversity of families, professionalism and ethics, the NAEYC Code of Conduct, and advocating for young children.  Required of all Early Childhood Education candidates. Offered spring semester.

ECE 252. Language Development and Communication Skills: Young Children. (3)

Prerequisites: ECE 233 and ECE 240.

This course will provide a study of the principles of language development in early childhood and the complex connections between linguistic development and the child‘s family and community. The content will focus on language development, cultural, and linguistic diversity (PK-3).  Required of all Early Childhood Education candidates. Offered fall semester.

ECE 300 – Field Experience in Early Childhood Education (3)

A field experience placement in an early childhood setting which allows participants to experience an integrated curriculum. This field based course will allow elementary or other teacher education majors to add on certification in Early Childhood. The course will be conducted as a combination of field experience and seminar sessions.

ECE 352. Literacy Development in Young Children. (3)

Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education and ECE 252.

This course will provide candidates content knowledge and experiences in developing literacy programs for young children, ages PK-3. The content will focus on developmentally appropriate approaches, strategies, and tools used in the acquisition of reading, writing, and speaking skills. Required of all Early Childhood Education candidates. Offered spring semester.

ECE 437. Teaching an Integrated Curriculum. (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education

This course emphasizes the use of content knowledge, best practices and proven theories in an interdisciplinary approach to teaching language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, health, and the arts in early childhood classroom. Candidates will demonstrate their ability to combine their knowledge to create an engaged, integrated curriculum to enhance a positive learning environment for children.  Required of all Early Childhood Education candidates. Offered fall semester. To be taken in the fall prior to the internship.

ECE 438. Methods and Materials for Social Studies. (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

This course provides teacher candidates with an in-depth study of methods and materials used for teaching social studies to primary students (PK-3). Emphasis will be on the use of a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of primary students in the areas of history, geography, economics, political science, and social studies. Required of all Early Childhood Education candidates. Offered fall semester.

ECE 439. Methods and Materials for Science and Mathematics. (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

This course is a study of methods and materials used for teaching mathematics and sciences in the K-3 classroom. Emphasis will be on the integration of math and science content, promotion of positive attitudes toward the teaching of the content areas, concept development, questioning techniques, and multimedia teaching strategies for meeting the needs of individuals and groups. Required of all Early Childhood Education candidates. Offered spring semester.

A survey course focusing on the foundations of education, including the characteristics and expectations of the profession. Content includes the historical, philosophical, legal, governance and societal influences on American schools. Emphasis is placed on the Newberry College Conceptual Framework Standards and Dispositions for Teaching. Required of all education candidates.

Candidates should take EDU 224 and EDU 230 in different semesters. Offered every semester.

EDU 230. Human Development and Learning. (3)

A study of the development of the learner through the lifespan, with emphasis on childhood and adolescence in the school setting. Topics include: physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development. This course emphasizes the relationship between development and learning and individual differences in personality, achievement, learning ability, and moral development. Required of all education candidates. Candidates should take EDU 224 and EDU 230 in different semesters. Offered every semester.

EDU 232. Working with Exceptional and Diverse Learners. (3)

Prerequisites: EDU 224 and EDU 230.

This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with strategies to understand how our diverse society influences teaching and learning in the classroom. This course will emphasize understanding how students‘ learning is influenced by individual experiences, talents, disabilities, gender, language, culture, social status, and family values. Special attention will be given to exceptional learners including categorical labels, educational law, and instructional accommodations. This course will encourage teacher candidates to reevaluate personal beliefs and possible prejudices that may adversely affect the learning process and gain an appreciation for all facets of diversity that will be encountered in their classrooms. Required of all education candidates.

NOTE: All candidates must pass or exempt Praxis I Reading, Writing, and Mathematics tests and be admitted to the Teacher Education Program to be eligible to take 300-level and 400-level education courses. Students can request approval for a one-time waiver if the circumstance warrants this exception. A waiver can be obtained from the Department of Education Office and allows a student to take one restricted course before being admitted to the Teacher Education Program provided there are extenuating circumstances.

EDU 300 Assessment for Learning. (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

This course is designed to assist teacher candidates in understanding the choices involved in selecting instructional strategies and options for assessment and evaluation. Content will include the history and purpose of assessment and will explore the relationships between curriculum, instruction and assessment. Candidates will study the diverse functions of various assessments, methods of assigning grades, and how to use data from state, national and teacher-made assessments to make instructional decisions. Required of all teacher candidates except for BME. BME candidates should take MUS 341.

EDU 341. Classroom Environment for Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms. (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

Intended to introduce candidates to the principles used in creating a positive environment in early childhood and elementary grades. Emphasis is placed on state and national curriculum standards; lesson design, implementation, assessment, characteristics of successful researched-based instructional approaches; successful classroom management approaches and current trends and issues in education. Requires 24 hours of field experience in the public schools. Required of all Early Childhood and Elementary education majors. PK-12 candidates may take either EDU 341 or EDU 342. Offered fall semester.

EDU 342. Classroom Environment for Middle and High School Classrooms. (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

Intended to introduce candidates to the principles used in creating a positive environment in the middle and high school grades. Emphasis is placed on state and national curriculum standards; lesson design, implementation, assessment, characteristics of successful researched-based instructional approaches; successful classroom management approaches and current trends and issues in education. Requires 24 hours of field experience in the public schools. Required of middle level and secondary candidates; PK-12 candidates may take either EDU 341 or EDU 342. Offered spring semester.

EDU 382. Technology and Teaching. (3). Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

A study of principles of instructional design and the integration of multimedia tools to the learning environment. Participants will evaluate and develop multimedia and web-based instructional applications. Required of all teacher education candidates except B.M.E. B.M.E. candidates should take MUS 382. Offered every semester.

EDU 455. Content Area Literacy in Middle and High Schools. (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

A study of the content and process of using literacy strategies to improve content area instruction at the middle and secondary school levels. Requires 24 hours of field experience in public schools including teaching using literacy strategies. Required of all candidates in secondary and PK-12 programs except B.M.E. Offered fall semester.

EDU 480. Internship. (All Programs). (12)

Prerequisites: Completion of all major courses and admission to the Internship by the Teacher Education

Committee. Co-requisite: EDU 483

This course is designed to provide experience useful in stimulating and guiding the learning activities of students, developing teaching skills of a high order, and promoting professional attitudes that are necessary for successful teaching, and completing a unit work sample to demonstrate impact on student learning. Candidates spend 14 weeks in 2 public school placements except for secondary majors who stay in the same placement for the entire 14 weeks. Offered only with Education 483: Internship Seminar. Required of all candidates in all education programs. A $125 fee is charged for this course. Offered every semester.

EDU 483. Internship Seminar (All Programs). (3)

Prerequisites: Completion of all major courses and admission to the Internship by the Teacher Education committee. The candidate must provide evidence of having taken or registered for Praxis II tests.

Co-requisite: EDU 480

Seminar activities prior to the internship and weekly seminars on campus during the internship. Emphasis on developing a Unit Work Sample, Resumes and Interviewing, Lesson Planning, and Professional Portfolio completion. Offered only with Education 480: Internship. Required of all candidates in all education programs. Offered every semester.

EDU 491, 492. Independent Study. (1-3, 1-3)

Independent Study in a selected field or problem area of education. The topic or problem will be chosen in consultation with the Department of Education faculty member under whose guidance the study will be conducted. Special permission is required. Subject to regulations and restrictions on page 64 of the Catalog.

EDU 495, 496. Internship. (1-3, 1-3)

Internships or practical experience in an approved program of study. Limited to majors in the department. Subject to regulations and restrictions on page 64 of the Catalog. 

A survey of prose and verse representing a range of periods for children, with emphasis on teaching methods and curricular integration. Required of all Elementary Education majors. Offered Spring Semester.

ELE 353. Teaching of Reading in the Elementary Schools. (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

A study of the content and process of the teaching of reading including phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension and vocabulary and fluency skills in grades 2-6. Required of all Elementary Education majors. Offered spring semester.

ELE 448. Methods and Materials for Elementary Social Studies. (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

This course provides teacher candidates with an in-depth study of methods and materials used for teaching social studies to elementary students (grades 2-6). Emphasis will be on the use of a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of elementary students in the areas of history, geography, economics, political science, and social studies. Literature integration into the social studies curriculum will be emphasized in the course. Required of all Elementary Education candidates. Offered fall semester.

ELE 449. Methods and Materials for Elementary Mathematics and Science. (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

A study of methods and materials for teaching mathematics and science (grades 2-6). Emphasis is on course integration, promotion of positive attitudes toward the teaching of the content areas, concept development, questioning techniques, and multimedia teaching strategies for meeting individual and group needs. Required of all Elementary Education candidates. Offered spring semester.

ELE 457. Reading Diagnosis and Remedial Treatment. (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

A study of the diagnostic-prescriptive approach to the teaching of reading (grades 2-6). Special emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing various diagnostic instruments and implementing remedial techniques. Required of all Elementary Education majors. Offered fall semester. NOTE: Methods courses (ENG 335, MAT 336, SCI 321, and SSC 335) required for Secondary School majors, are listed in the departmental course descriptions.

Middle Level Education (EMD)

EMD 335. Middle School Curriculum and Organization (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to the professional education program.

A study of school organization and curriculum developmentally appropriate for middle level students. Specific topics include interdisciplinary teaching teams, flexible grouping and scheduling, vertical articulation, activity and advisory programs, and community building. Candidates also are introduced to the NMSA standards.

EMD 336. Nature and Needs of the Middle School Child

Prerequisite: Admission to the professional education program.

This course is designed to develop an in-depth understanding of the specific nature of early adolescence, the specific needs of young adolescents and the importance of collaborating with families and the entire community.

EMD 436. Methods of Teaching Middle Level Language Arts (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to the professional education program.

This course introduces the teacher candidate to the NCTE standards, language arts curriculum, teaching techniques, and evaluation practices through an examination of the language arts content found in the typical middle school classroom.

EMD 437. Methods of Teaching Middle Level Science (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to the professional education program.

This course introduces the teacher candidate to the NSTA standards, science curriculum, teaching techniques, and evaluation practices through an examination of the science content found in the typical middle school classroom.

EMD 438. Methods of Teaching Middle Level Social Studies (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to the professional education program.

This course introduces the teacher candidate to the NCSS standards, social studies curriculum, teaching techniques, and evaluation practices through an examination of the social studies content found in the typical middle school classroom.

EMD 439. Methods of Teaching Middle Level Mathematics (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to the professional education program.

This course introduces the teacher candidate to the NCTM standards, mathematics curriculum, teaching techniques, and evaluation practices through an examination of the mathematics content found in the typical middle school classroom.