Education

2 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Examines teaching as a profession. Provides opportunities for direct experience with, and analysis of, educational settings. Explores current issues in education and characteristics of effective schools.

F, W, Sp

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces the nature of the reading process and presents a systematic approach to language arts instruction. Students learn to link literacy instruction and assessment to state content standards.

Prerequisite: ED100 or consent of instructor.

Sp

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces the development of math and science concepts and presents a systematic approach to math and science instruction. Students learn to link math and science instruction and assessment to state content standards.

Prerequisite: ED100 and MTH060, or consent of instructor.

W

1 class and 4 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Presents basic tutoring theory and techniques to prepare tutors to work with adult learners primarily in career and technical education content areas.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Provides current theory and methodology for managing small and large groups of students so that students choose to be productively involved in instructional activities. Covers the four major factors or skill areas of eff ective classroom management: 1) understanding students’ personal/psychological and learning needs; 2) establishing positive adult-student and student-student relationships; 3) implementing instructional methods that facilitate optimal learning; and 4) using organizational and group management methods that maximize positive student behavior and learning.

Prerequisite: ED100 or consent of instructor.

F, Sp

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Focuses on the components of effective instruction. Covers design of standards-based activities that integrate multiple content areas, address the instructional needs of diverse learners, and include appropriate strategies for assessment.

Prerequisite: ED100 or consent of instructor.

Sp

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Covers the preparation and use of instructional media and materials commonly found in public schools. Includes an introduction to computers and other new learning technologies and how to design lessons using these materials. Develops an understanding of the place and importance of these instructional tools.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces the disabling conditions of students with special needs and their implications in school settings. Defi nes and identifi es intervention strategies for disabilities covered under federal law.

Prerequisite: ED100 or consent of instructor.

W, Sp, Su

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Provides an overview of the American educational system, including historical, legal, and philosophical foundations. Explores the governance of local schools and districts, and considers the roles and ethical obligations of professional educators.

Prerequisite: ED100 or consent of instructor.

F, W, Sp

1 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Teaches principles and practices of eff ectively tutoring adult learners in skill areas of basic reading, writing, and English as a Second Language. Includes additional instruction in tutoring basic math, advanced grammar, conversation, and pronunciation following completion of basic course.

Offered as needed.

1 class and 4 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Presents the principles and practices of tutoring basic reading, writing, and English as a Second Language skills to adult learners. Following completion of course basics, additional options provide instruction in tutoring basic math, advanced grammar, conversation, and pronunciation. Also considers learning styles and tutoring with the aid of a computer.

Offered as needed.

1 class and 6 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces the fi eld of education to students exploring education as a career.

Offered as needed.

1 class and 15 lab hrs/wk, 6 cr.

Prepares students for extended teaching responsibilities in career and technical education in a public school setting. Students assess, plan, and implement a five-day unit of instruction at the practicum placement site.

Prerequisite: ED209B.

W

2 class and 21 lab hrs/wk, 9 cr.

Prepares students for full teaching responsibility in career and technical education in a public school setting. Students assess, plan, and implement all instructional programs for a period of four weeks at the practicum placement site.

Prerequisite: ED209B and ED209C.

Sp

1 class and 6-16 lab hrs/wk, variable 3-6 cr.

Provides an educational fi eld experience in a classroom setting for students pursuing careers in instructional assisting, professional-technical, or education settings.

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Focuses on professional portfolio development to document educational experience and expertise. Provides an opportunity to develop a professional portfolio that will document experience and effectiveness as an educator. Includes portfolio demonstrations in seeking a certified position.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Covers the use of a variety of instructional strategies, which build upon the foundations of reading, developed in ED113. Compares and contrasts current instructional strategies and explores the interactive nature of language, reading, writing, and spelling.

Prerequisite: ED113.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Covers the use of a variety of instructional strategies, which build upon the foundations of mathematics in ED114. Explores manipulative mathematics across the curriculum, as well as the integration of science into the curriculum.

Prerequisite: ED114.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Addresses current theory regarding human development, intelligence, motivation, and the learning process. Applies strategies and techniques derived from these theories.

Prerequisite: ED100 or consent of instructor.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces current advanced technology available in education. Emphasizes the tools to evaluate, select, and implement appropriate technology in the instructional setting.

W, Su

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Examines the pedagogical and cultural approaches that lead to successful acquisition of English language skills and content knowledge.

Prerequisite: ED100 or consent of instructor.

Sp

4 class and 6 lab hrs/wk, 6 cr.

Presents the knowledge and foundation skills necessary to teach English as a foreign language. Includes awareness of English language components, development of student profiles, teaching techniques, observation, and teaching practice. Covers development of contextualized materials that support communicative language practice. Provides awareness of the cultural and professional behaviors required in teaching practice.

Prerequisite: advanced English language proficiency/ TOEFL score of 500.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Covers the philosophy, techniques, activities, and materials used in bilingual/bicultural education programs. Examines the philosophy, rationale, and legal implications of bilingual/bicultural programs, and management and use of English and Spanish reading in a bilingual classroom.

Prerequisite: ED100 or consent of instructor.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Covers the philosophy, activities, and techniques appropriate to a culturally sensitive classroom. Students will develop an understanding of the impact of culture on individual perception and learning and on group dynamics.

Prerequisite: ED100 or consent of instructor.

F, W, Su

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Explores, in more depth, current issues in special education. Includes current philosophical frameworks, legislative changes, emerging conditions, and technological advances.

Prerequisite: ED169 or consent of instructor.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Presents the theory and techniques of working with students with disabilities. Studies services and funding provided for mildly and severely disabled students.

Prerequisite: ED169 or consent of instructor.

Offered as needed.

1 class and 6 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Offers a supervised practicum in a school setting. Uses and develops knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to working in a school and with children.

Prerequisite: ED100 or equivalent experience and current First Aid Card.

W

1 class and 12 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Focuses on fi eld experience in a variety of classroom settings closely paralleling duties regularly assigned to an instructional assistant on a school team. Applies in-depth knowledge, methods, and skills gained from prior education courses. Seminars cover classroom experience and problem-solving techniques.

Prerequisite: consent of instructor and current First Aid Card.

Sp

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Assists new, continuing, or adjunct instructors to develop and refi ne the skills necessary to apply successful strategies in a community college classroom. Addresses shifting paradigms in teaching/learning related to diversity, brain-based teaching, and student-centered instruction. In addition, participants will gain an understanding of the historical and current perspective of the role of community colleges in a seamless education system.

Offered as needed.

5 class hrs and 35 lab hrs, 2 cr.

Studies natural resource education for teachers interested in establishing a natural resource program at their high schools. Involves instruction in ecosystem-based management and sustainability in natural resource education. Field experiences are provided by experts in natural resource management and connections are made toward program development at schools.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Provides students with the opportunity to analyze their professional-technical specialty area in order to develop curriculum and evaluation strategies for professional-technical programs. Includes community surveys, occupational advisory committees, occupational analysis, program goals and objectives, and evaluation.

Prerequisite: ED209B

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Prepares professional-technical teachers to integrate mathematics, language arts, and science content into their professional-technical courses.

Offered as needed.