Credits: 1 to 3. Open only to selected undergraduate students.
In-depth study of a problem that relates to teacher preparation. The project must be approved and supervised by a department faculty member.
EDE 4942 Integrated Teaching in Elementary Education
Credits: 3; Prereq: EEX 3070; Coreq: LAE 4314 and SSE 4312.
This field component is an intensive experience completed during the integrated semester in language arts and social studies in the inclusive classrooms. (S-U)
Credits: 3.
An overview of education, teaching and schools; a survey of historical, philosophical and social foundations; and an orientation to professional education and the code of ethics. Thirty hours of field experience is required. This is the first of three prerequisite core courses (EDF 2085 Teaching Diverse Populations and EME 2040 Introduction to Educational Technology) for students who plan to be teachers.
EDF 3514 History of Education in the United States
Credits: 3
The development of American schools and major problems in American education, with emphasis upon the relationships among the schools, intellectual movements and social institutions. (H)
EDF 3604 Social Foundations of Education
Credits: 3.
The educative effects of social structures and social values and the issues involved in appraising these effects, including the resulting social demands upon schools. (S)
EDF 3609 Sociological and Historical Foundations of Education
Credits: 3; Prereq: department permission for freshman/sophomore-level students.
A sociological and historical analysis of schooling in American society. Aims of education are examined in relation to social structures, institutions and values; subcultures; social stratification; school law; and democracy and the sociology of the teaching profession.
EDG 4003 Global Issues in K-12 Education
Credits: 3.
Overview of current global issues and strategies for incorporating them into the K-college curriculum.
EDG 4203 Elementary and Secondary Curriculum
Credits: 3.
Purposes, organization, curriculum and issues of elementary and secondary schools and roles of educators.
EDG 4204 Curriculum and Instruction for Secondary Learners
Credits: 3.
Develop curriculum and instruction focused on secondary school.
Credits: 1 to 4; can be repeated with change in content up to 12 credits.
Topics will vary.
Credits: 3.
Examination and development of beliefs about teaching, learning, children, subject matter and the purposes of early childhood education in a democratic society.
EME 2040 Introduction to Educational Technology
Credits: 3.
An introduction to computer productivity (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, painting, drawing, layouts); multi-media (media design, digital video, presentation); communications (Internet, ERIC); educational software (computer-aided instruction, public domain software); interactive media (linked environments, one-to-many, presentations using electronic tools); reference materials (electronic encyclopedia, atlases, clip art, libraries, Internet); instructional applications (techniques); and ethical, legal and social issues.
EME 4200 Production and Utilization of Educational Media
Credits: 4.
Study of educational production and utilization concepts. Experience will be gained using media hardware and producing media in instructional/informational situations.
EME 4401 Integrating Technology in the Elementary Curriculum
Credits: 3; Prereq: EME 2040.
Prepares elementary majors to effectively use technology in teaching and learning.
EME 4406 Integrating Technology into the Secondary Curriculum
Credits: 3.
Students gain experience with curriculum design and course development, which assumes use of technology.
ESE 4340C Effective Teaching and Classroom Management in Secondary Education
Credits: 3.
Basic strategies for curriculum planning, instruction, classroom organization and student behavior management
Credits: 1 to 4; can be repeated with change in content up to 10 credits. Open only to selected undergraduate students.
In-depth study of a problem that relates to preparation as secondary education teachers. The project must be approved and supervised by a department faculty member.
Credits: 3.
Introductory class on genres of children's literature, critical response theory, strategies for critically evaluating books for instructional and aesthetic purposes, and strategies for generating personal, critical and aesthetic responses to literature from diverse and inclusive student populations.
LAE 4314 Language Arts for Diverse Learners
Credits: 3; Prereq: EEX 3070, and 3ECD or 3EMR classification; Coreq: SSE 4312 and EDE 4942 Integrated Teaching.
Analysis of content, materials and methods for teaching language arts in an inclusive elementary school classroom.
MAE 2364 Explorations Teaching Secondary Mathematics and Science
Credits: 3.
Introduces prospective teachers to teaching secondary mathematics and science (grades 6-12).
MAE 3312 Content and Methods for Teaching Mathematics in the Inclusive Elementary Classroom Part I
Credits: 3; Prereq: elementary education majors.
Analysis of the content and methods necessary to effectively teach content from the number, algebra, and geometry strands of mathematics in the inclusive elementary classroom. Provides pre-service teachers with the underlying content and pedagogical content knowledge necessary to effectively teach mathematics.
MAE 4310 Teaching Mathematics in the Inclusive Elementary School
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3ECD or 3EMR classification.
Analysis of content, materials and methods of teaching mathematics in the inclusive elementary classroom. Prepares the future teacher of mathematics for facilitation of instruction to meet the needs of all children, including children with disabilities.
MAE 4320 Middle School Mathematics Methods
Credits: 3.
Mathematics materials, planning, presentation and assessment for the middle school classroom.
MAE 4331 Secondary School Mathematics Methods and Assessment
Credits: 3.
Methods and materials for teaching mathematics in grades 6-12.
MAE 4941 Practicum in Teaching Secondary Mathematics and Science
Credits: 3; Prereq: Secondary Mathematics Teaching 1 and Secondary Mathematics Teaching 2; or Secondary Science Teaching 1 and Secondary Science Teaching 2.
An overview of principles for teaching secondary school mathematics (grades 9-12) for prospective teachers.
MAE 4947 Secondary Mathematics Practicum
Credits: 3.
Utilizing effective presentation techniques, activities and evaluation strategies appropriate for secondary school mathematics classes.
RED 2000 America Reads Tutoring Strategies
Credits: 2 to 3.
Effective strategies for helping children who struggle with reading in one-on-one tutor situations at school or in a community setting.
RED 3307 Teaching Reading in Primary Grades
Credits: 3.
Study of constructivist theory of how children learn and the sociopsycholinguistic theory of language learning. Focuses on how children construct knowledge about and learn to use written language.
Credits: 3.
A study of the fundamental knowledge necessary to teach basic reading skills in the elementary school classroom.
RED 4324 Reading in the Intermediate Grades
Credits: 3; Prereq: EEC 3706.
Theory and practice for teaching reading in grades 3-6. This course developes expertise in literacy strategy and instruction in the classroom. Instruction is always embedded in the context of current educational policies. Participants will also become familiar with current research on reading, recent educational policy development and issues of teaching in a diverse society.
SCE 4310 Elementary Science Methods for the Inclusive Classroom
Credits: 3; Prereq: ECD or 3EMR classification.
Materials and methodology related to teaching the concepts and processes of science. The pre-service teacher who completes this course will be prepared to teach science concepts and processes to all children, including those with disabilities.
SCE 4342 Environmental Education Methods and Materials
Credits: 3.
An introduction to the history, philosophy and status of environmental education and exposure to current environmental education teaching approaches, activities, programs and curricula in school and non-school settings.
Credits: 3.
Advanced explorations of secondary science pedagogy and curriculum.
SSE 4312 Social Studies for Diverse Learners
Credits: 3; Prereq: EEX 3070 and second-semester standing in the elementary ProTeach program; Coreq: LAE 4314 and EDE 4942 Integrated Teaching.
Study of goals, methods and evaluation procedures for social studies curriculum in elementary schools (K - 6).
SMT 1661 Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching Mathematics and Science
Credits: 1.
An introduction to the evidence-based teaching practices necessary to design and deliver excellent mathematics and science instruction. The students will engage in early field experiences in a local elementary school classroom to explore mathematics and science teaching as a career.
SMT 1662 Step 2: Inquiry Based Lesson Design in Mathematics and Science Education
Credits: 2; Prereq: SMT 1661 with minimum grade of C.
An introduction to inquiry-based lesson design that supports effective instructional techniques for middle school mathematics and science teaching.
SMT 3100 Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Credits: 3; Prereq: SMT 1043C and SMT 1053C
Investigates theories of knowing and learning in mathematics and science and implications for teaching secondary mathematics and science. (S)
SMT 3301C Classroom Interactions in Mathematics and Science Education
Credits: 3; Prereq: EDG 3377, SMT 1043 and SMT 1053 with minimum grades of C .
Overview of principles for teaching middle and secondary school mathematics or science through an exploration of the role of content, pedagogy, curriculum and technology as they promote learning and impact equity.
SMT 4945 Apprenticeship in Secondary Mathematics and Science Teaching
Credits: 4; Prereq: EDG 3377, SMT Step 1 and SMT Step 2 with minimum grades of C.
UFTeach capstone experience in which students apply previously learned techniques and theoretical perspectives of mathematics or science education within a secondary school classroom setting.
TSL 3520 ESOL Foundations: Language and Culture in Classrooms
Credits: 3.
Examines issues of language and culture relevant to school-age learners of English as a Second Language (ESOL).
TSL 4324 ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers
Credits: 3.
Overview of the issues relevant to ESOL learners and develops the skills to teach ESOL students in content area classes.