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| SPED 210: Inclusive Strategies St. Ambrose University 3 Cr Projects: |
The inclusion of students with disabilities in the general classroom focuses attention on ways to accommodate these unique learners. This course addresses, at the introductory level, characteristics of these learners, techniques and strategies for accommodating them in the general classroom and the communication skills needed to collaborate with parents, teachers, and specialists. Prerequisites: EDUC 205; PSYC 101. |
| EDUC ELEC: Introduction to Education Scott Community College 3 Cr Projects: |
Study of the structure of American education, what is required for proper schooling and consideration of the role of the teacher. A broad foundation prepares the student for making career choices in school level and subject field. |
| EDUC 205: Field Experience St. Ambrose University 2 Cr Projects: |
Course provides orientation to the performance-based approach utilized in teacher education at St. Ambrose. Requires 70 hours of field observations. Intended for students with no PK - 12 observation experience. |
| EDUC 301: (WI) History and Philosophy of Education St. Ambrose University 3 Cr Projects: |
Provides teacher education majors with a background in the historical development of U.S. education and in-depth analysis of its structural, philosophical, legal and ethical concerns. Panel discussions, debates and written reports are used. Prerequisites: EDUC 205, sophomore status and ENGL 101 with C or better. |
| EDUC 305: Secondary Methods St. Ambrose University 3 Cr Projects: |
Organization, lesson planning, development of a teaching unit, secondary classroom procedures emphasized. Lecture and laboratory. Field hours are required. Prerequisites: EDUC 205, 284, 309. (Department methods of art, music and physical education are accepted in place of this course.) |
| EDUC 308: Educational Technology St. Ambrose University 2 Cr Projects: |
An introduction to a variety of technologies and media. Students construct a lesson incorporating technology relevant to their particular teaching endorsement. Prerequisites: Sophomore status and EDUC 205. |
| EDUC 336: Content Reading St. Ambrose University 3 Cr Projects: |
Examines literacy skills and instructional needs of middle and secondary school students, with emphasis on teaching and management techniques for a range of reading levels. Strategies for teaching comprehension study skills and recreational reading are introduced (field hours in a classroom setting). Prerequisites: EDUC 205, 284, and 309 or concurrent enrollment. |
| EDUC 419: Student Teaching (Secondary Educ) St. Ambrose University 15 Cr Projects: |
Directed observation and supervised teaching experience. Students are required to spend a full day, five days per week, for a semester in a secondary school. Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program; senior standing; all requirements in secondary education; major, minor areas; recommendations of chairs from the major, minor and Education Departments. Student teaching should be considered a full-time professional obligation. |
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