Education, Paraeducator
See also Speech Language Pathology Assistant.
ED100 Introduction to Education
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
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, Sp
ED113 Instructional Strategies in Language Arts and Reading
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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. F, Sp
ED114 Instructional Strategies in Math and Science
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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
ED125 Techniques for Tutoring Adults
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Presents basic tutoring theory and techniques to prepare tutors to work with adult learners primarily in professional-technical content areas. Offered as needed.
ED126A Tutoring Principle/Practice A
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Prepares tutors and instructional assistants to determine appropriate learning outcomes for students based on learner characteristics. Class fee $12. F, offered as needed.
ED126B Tutoring Principle/Practic B
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Prepares tutors and instructional assistants to select appropriate materials and strategies to help learners meet specific learning outcomes. Class fee $12. W, offered as needed.
ED126C Tutoring Principle/Practice C
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Provides the skills necessary for effective tutoring and assisting in educational environments. Class fee $12. W, offered as needed.
ED130 Comprehensive Classroom Management
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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 effective 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, W, Sp
ED131 Instructional Strategies
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Focuses on the components of effective instruction. Designs standards-based activities that integrate multiple content areas, addresses the instructional needs of diverse learners and includes appropriate strategies for assessment. Prerequisite: ED100 or consent of instructor. Sp
ED133 Instructional Media and Materials
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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.
ED169 Overview of Student with Special Needs
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Introduces the disabling conditions of students with special needs and their implications in school settings. Defines and identifies intervention strategies for disabilities covered uner federal law. Prerequisite: ED100 or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp.
ED200 Foundations of Education
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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, Sp
ED205A Tutoring Principles and Practice
2 credit hours, 3 Lecture/Lab hours
Teaches principles and practices of effectively 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.
ED205B Tutoring Principles and Practice
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Teaches principles and practices of effectively 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.
ED209B Practicum: Introductory Observation and Experience
3 credit hours, 7 Lecture/Lab hours
Introduces the field of education to students exploring education as a career. Offered as needed.
ED209C Professional Technical Practicum 1
6 credit hours, 16 Lecture/Lab hours
Prepares students for extended teaching responsibilities in professional 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
ED209D Professional Technical Practicum 2
9 credit hours, 23 Lecture/Lab hours
Prepares students for full teaching responsibility in professional 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
ED209V1 Advanced Education Practicum
3 credit hours, 7 Lecture/Lab hours
Provides an educational field experience in a classroom setting for students pursuing careers in instructional assisting, professional-technical, or education settings. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Offered as needed.
ED209V2 Advanced Education Practicum
4 credit hours, 10 Lecture/Lab hours
Provides an educational field experience in a classroom setting for students pursuing careers in instructional assisting, professional-technical, or education settings. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Offered as needed.
ED209V3 Advanced Education Practicum
5 credit hours, 14 Lecture/Lab hours
Provides an educational field experience in a classroom setting for students pursuing careers in instructional assisting, professional-technical, or education settings. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Offered as needed.
ED209V4 Advanced Educational Practicum
6 credit hours, 17 Lecture/Lab hours
Provides an educational field experience in a classroom setting for students pursuing careers in instructional assisting, professional-technical, or education settings. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Class fee $10. Offered as needed.
ED210 Professional Portfolio
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Focuses on professional portfolio development to document educational experience and expertise. Provides an opportunity to develop a professional portfolio which will document experience and effectiveness as an educator. Includes portfolio demonstrations in seeking a certified position. Offered as needed.
ED213 Advanced Instructional Techniques in Reading
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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.
ED214 Advanced Instructional Techniques in Math and Science
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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.
ED229 Learning and Development
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Addresses current theory regarding human development, intelligences, motivation and the learning process. Applies strategies and techniques derived from these theories. Prerequisite: ED100 or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su.
ED235 Education Technology
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Introduces current advanced technology available in education. Emphasizes the tools to evaluate, select and implement appropriate technology in the instructional setting. W, Su.
ED254 Strategies for ELL Students
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Examines the pedagogical and cultural approaches which lead to successful acquisition of English language skills and content knowledge. Prerequisite: ED100 or consent of instructor. Sp.
ED256 Bilingual Methodology
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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 reading and Spanish reading in a bilingual classroom. Prerequisite: ED100 or consent of instructor. Offered as needed.
ED258 Multicultural Education
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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. ED100 or consent of instructor. F, Sp, Su.
ED266 Current Issues in Special Education
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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.
ED269 Educating the Mildly to Severely Disabled
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Presents the theory and techniques of working with students with disabilities. Studies the services and funding provided for mildly and severely disabled students. Prerequisite: ED169 or consent of instructor. Su.
ED270 Practicum 1
3 credit hours, 7 Lecture/Lab hours
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
ED271 Practicum 2
5 credit hours, 13 Lecture/Lab hours
Focuses on field 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
ED282 Teaching at Community College
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Assists new, continuing or adjunct instructors develop and refine 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.
ED291 Natural Resource Institute
2 credit hours, 40 Lecture/Lab hours
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.
ED292 Occupationl Analysis, Curriculum and Evaluation
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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.
ED293 Applied Integrated Academics
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Prepares Professional-Technical teachers to integrate mathematics, language arts, and science content into thier professional-technical courses. Offered as needed.
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