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| EDCO 600 - Teaching in a Democracy (3). |
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Description: Students consider the role and nature of schooling in a democracy through observation and analysis of culturally responsive teaching practice, the moral dimensions of teaching, Universal Design for Learning, and the impact of teachers on classroom environment.
Notes: Previously offered as EDUC 600. Offered in summer and fall.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Seminar/Recitation Education Core Department |
| EDCO 601 - Psychology Applied to Teaching (3). |
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Description: An integrated study of development, learning, and motivation with emphasis on childhood and adolescence in the school setting. Significant time is devoted to the application of these strands to working with students living in poverty. Topics include motivation, self-regulation, and families and communities. Approximately 12 hours of field work will be completed for this course.
Notes: Previously offered as EDUC 601. Offered in summer and fall.
Lab Fee: $155.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Field Studies, Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Seminar/Recitation Education Core Department |
| EDCO 602 - Technology for the 21st Century Classroom (2:2:1). |
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Description: An introductory technology course required for MAT students. This course addresses the use of technology to: 1) acquire information; 2) develop communication skills; 3) develop subject area strategies for technology usage; 4) promote decision-making and problem-solving; and 5) address the needs of diverse learners. Approximately 12 hours of field work will be completed for this course.
Notes: Previously offered as EDUC 602. Offered in fall and spring.
Lab Fee: $25.
2.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 1.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Field Studies, Independent Study/Research, Laboratory/Clinical, Lecture/Lab-Clinical Education Core Department |
| EDCO 605 - Educational Assessment (3). |
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Description: An introductory course in the assessment and research procedures commonly used in the field of education. Various classroom assessment techniques and appropriate use to meet the diverse needs of all learners are explored. Skills in data-based decision-making are identified and utilized by course participants. Principles of Universal Design for Learning are applied to the design and implementation of assessment.
Note: Previously offered as EDUC 605. Offered in fall and summer.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Education Core Department |
| EDCO 610 - Effective Teaching Practices for Exceptional and Diverse Learners (3). |
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Description: This course is designed to provide students with the characteristics, assets, and instructional needs of exceptional and diverse learners. This includes, but is not limited to, gifted learners, culturally and linguistically diverse learners, learners living in poverty, and learners with disabilities. In addition, students will investigate research-based teaching practices and methods for designing and accommodating the instructional environment and curricula aligned to the principles of Universal Design for Learning. Approximately 12 hours of field work will be completed for this course.
Prerequisite: EDCO 601.
Notes: Previously offered as EDUC 610. Offered in fall and spring. Lab fee: $30.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Field Studies, Independent Study/Research, Lecture Education Core Department |
| EDCO 620 - Global Studies in Pedagogy: Teaching Internship Abroad (1:0:1). |
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Description: EDUC 620 is a short-term study abroad experience that provides teacher candidates an opportunity to live and teach in a diverse setting. Candidates co-teach with an expert foreign teacher promoting the exchange of educational ideas and varied teaching practices.
Prerequisite: Candidates approved for EDUC620 will have completed all teacher education course requirements prior to teaching abroad. Course takes place during the last six weeks of the semester.
Notes: Offered in spring.
1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Field Studies, Independent Study/Research, Seminar/Recitation Education Core Department |
| EDCO 660 - Effective Positive Classroom Management Strategies (3). |
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Description: Teacher candidates observe and analyze the impact of social skills and academic strategies on student learning, behavior, and classroom climate. Approximately 12 hours of field work will be completed for this course.
Notes: Previously offered as EDUC 660. Offered in summer and fall semesters.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Education Core Department |
| EDCO 690 - School Internship (7:0:7). |
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Description: Field-based internship in which teacher candidates implement instruction and conduct assessment as full-time junior faculty members in a school setting. Teacher candidates follow the school district calendar until university graduation including a pre-semester experience (second semester of the year-long internship).
Prerequisite: Completion of all MAT admission and core course requirements except EDCO 695.
Corequisite: EDCO 695.
Notes: Previously offered as EDUC 690. Offered in fall and spring. A grade of S or U is recorded. Lab fee: $300.
7.000 Credit hours 0.000 Lecture hours 7.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Field Studies, Independent Study/Research, Internship, Laboratory/Clinical Education Core Department |
| EDCO 695 - Education Capstone (1). |
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Description: Using the context of the internship experience, teacher candidates analyze competing ideas about what learning to teach in a democratic society means. Candidates explore the political, legal, ethical, and philosophical foundations of education to develop an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of the professional educator.
Prerequisite: Full admission to the MAT program, completion of all core courses except EDCO 690.
Corequisite: EDCO 690.
Notes: Previously offered as EDUC 695. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Seminar/Recitation Education Core Department |
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