Courses Taught
EDF2005 - Introduction to Education - this course consists of a survey of the historical, sociological, and philosophical foundations of education and an orientation to professional education which included the code of ethics of the teaching profession. in addition to class lectures, 15 hours of field experience in an elementary, middle, or secondary school is required. Prerequisite: student must score into college-level English on placement test.
EDG2701 - Teaching Diverse Populations - this course explores the multiple facets of diversity as represented in an educational setting. it emphasizes the value of diversity and commonality and focuses on valuing diversity in the classroom and the elimination of barriers to cultural understanding. in addition to class lecture, 15 hours of field experience in appropriately diverse settings will be required. Prerequisite: student must score into college-level English on placement test.
EDG4410 - Classroom Management and Communication - this course provides basic skills and knowledge for creating a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction and effective communication among members of the learning community. The course emphasizes attitudes, language patterns, values and behaviors. The course also includes methods and strategies for consulting with other school professionals and parents.
EME2040 - Introduction to Educational Technology - this course provides applied instruction in the use of technology in an educational setting. Media includes computers, information technology, presentation technology, and educational software. Software includes Windows based (or equivalent) word processing and use of the internet. ethical, legal, and social issues regarding educational technology are examines. Prerequisite: students must score into college-level English on placement test.
REA1125 - Essential Skills in Reading - this course teaches the reading section of the College-Level academic skills test. Instruction centers on the development of comprehension skills in both the literal and critical area. test-taking strategies are emphasized to help reduce anxiety and to increase test-sophistication.
REA1205 - Advanced College Reading - this course teaches vocabulary knowledge, test-taking techniques, rapid reading, rate flexibility, and critical reading skills. expected outcomes are to show improvement in all areas listed above and to demonstrate analytical thinking skills such as determining valid arguments, drawing logical conclusions and inferences, detecting bias and prejudice, and finding the author's purpose and tone. Prerequisite: students must place into college-level English and reading on placement test.
RED3360 - Teaching Reading in Middle/Secondary Schools - this course promotes the effective teaching of literacy skills across the curriculum. The major emphasis of this course is placed on current theories, research-based and materials used in content area literacy instruction
RED4519C - Diagnostic and Instructional Interventions in Reading - this course introduces formal and informal methods and materials used to identify reading strengths and weaknesses of students. Topics include assessments of all aspects of reading, including comprehension, word recognition, phonics and cognitive strategies. The main emphasis is diagnosis of reading problems, administration of assessments, evaluation of results and planning instructional interventions to remediate reading difficulties. A minimum of 20 hours of structured field experience is required.