ITE 391 Seminar for Student Teaching
With student teaching as context, examination of
knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teaching;
standards-based planning, teaching, assessment, and reflection;
inclusive classroom management; professional growth and
development; integration of research, theory, and practice.
Emphasis on writing instruction and ethical issues in teaching.
ITE 406 Seminar in Teaching Residency
Analysis and resolution of current ethical issues and practices
in classrooms; teaching skills and strategies; curriculum
planning, professional growth and development; and integration
of teaching experiences with professional standards. Instruction
in preparing an extensive written portfolio.
ORAL COMMUNICATION
GG 410 Undergraduate Seminar
Gain professional training, practical experience, and
evaluate peers on giving scientific presentations, emphasizing
topics in geology, geophysics, and planetary science. 60% of the
grade is based on the equivalent of three oral communication
assignments.ITE 405 Teaching
Residency, Secondary
Full-time student teaching in a school. Student teachers will
receive training for and evaluation of oral communication,
organization, and planning skills.
WRITING INTENSIVE
EE 496 Capstone Design Project
Significant project, and substantial written reports,
integrating design content of previous courses; realistic
constraints involving reliability, safety, economics; and
aesthetic, ethical, societal aspects. Significant instruction on
writing reports.ENG 270
Introduction to Literature: Literary History
Study of significant works of selected historical periods. A
significant portion of class time is dedicated to writing
instruction, and the course requires a minimum of 4,000 words of
graded writing.ENG 271
Introduction to Literature: Genre
Study of significant works of selected genres. A significant
portion of class time is dedicated to writing instruction, and
the course requires a minimum of 4,000 words of graded writing.
ENG 272 Introduction to Literature: Culture and Literature
Study of significant works of selected cultures and cultural
formations. A significant portion of class time is dedicated to
writing instruction, and the course requires a minimum of 4,000
words of graded writing.ITE 312 Foundations in
Curriculum and Instruction
Standards-based planning, assessment, instruction, and
reflection; inclusive classroom management; unique multicultural
environment; issues in education and curriculum. Developing
knowledgeable, effective, and caring professionals to support
the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of all
students. Emphasis on writing instruction.
ITE 313 Literacy
and Literature
First of two methods courses focusing on theories and
research-based practices related to literacy teaching-learning
in elementary classrooms. Emphasis on writing instruction.
ITE 314 Literacy and Literature II
Second of two methods courses focusing on theories and
research-based practices related to literacy teaching-learning
in elementary classrooms. Emphasis on writing instruction.
ITE 322 Social Studies, Elementary
Purposes, methods, curriculum, and assessment in teaching
social studies. Focus: Enriching children's understanding of the
communities of which they are a part through inquiry,
investigation, collaboration, and expository skills. Emphasis on
writing instruction.
ITE 406 Seminar in Teaching Residency
Analysis and resolution of current ethical issues and practices
in classrooms; teaching skills and strategies; curriculum
planning, professional growth and development; and integration
of teaching experiences with professional standards. Instruction
in preparing an extensive written portfolio.
SPED 404 Foundations of Inclusive Schooling
Exceptionality examined from life-cycle perspective. Survey of
characteristics, causes, prevalence, assessment, and
intervention related to individuals who differ in cognitive,
sensory, physical, communicative, emotional/behavioral, or
social areas. Focus on educating students with disabilities in
inclusive classrooms. Includes an emphasis on instruction in
writing. Requires three hours/week field experiences.
SPED
444 Educating Exceptional Students in Regular
Classrooms--Elementary
Teaching elementary students with disabilities and those who are
gifted/talented. Meeting academic/social needs. Classroom
management, motivation, peer interaction, collaboration between
special and regular educators. Includes an emphasis on
instruction in writing.
SPED 445 Educating Exceptional
Students in Regular Classrooms--Secondary
Teaching secondary students with disabilities and those who are
gifted/talented. Meeting academic/social needs. Classroom
management, motivation, peer interaction, collaboration between
special and regular educators. Includes an emphasis on
instruction in writing.
