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An advanced course that integrates educational theory and understanding with field experiences and methods courses. ELE410 is the first in two consecutive quarters of integrated course work and field experience. The concurrent university study and field experience provide an opportunity to bridge theory and practice. Candidates meet weekly in seminar to explore and analyze their varied experiences and broaden their base of professional knowledge prior to student teaching. Prerequisite(s): Admission to National College of Education and completion of all Foundational Coursework. Co-requisite: Two methods courses. 3 quarter hours

An advanced field experience integrating knowledge from ELE410 and methods courses. The Practicum II field experience is the first in two consecutive quarters of field experience and integrated coursework. The field experience and university course work provides an opportunity to bridge theory and practice. The candidate is actively involved two full days per week in a school-based practicum experience. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the National College of Education and completion of all Foundational Coursework. Co-requisite(s): ELE410 Practicum II seminar. 2 quarter hours

An advanced course that continues to integrate educational theory and understanding with field experience and methods courses; Practicum III and Student Teaching are linked experiences. Through this three term professional sequence, the student participates actively in a full academic year in elementary/middle level schools. The concurrent university course and field experiences provide an opportunity to bridge theory and practice. In Practicum III, the students evaluate and apply independently the concepts introduced in Practicum II and elaborate in Practicum III, and continue to refine these concepts in Student Teaching. Prerequisite(s): Admission to National College of Education; a grade of "C" or better in ELE410, ELE415, and the two methods courses taken concurrently with Practicum II. Co-requisite(s): Practicum III Field experience. Two Methods courses. 3 quarter hours

An advanced course integrating knowledge from ELE420 and methods courses, the Practicum III field experience is the second in two consecutive quarters of field experience and integrated coursework. The field experience and university course provides an opportunity to bridge theory and practice. The candidate is actively involved two full days per week in a school-based practicum experience. Practicum III Field Experience is linked to the Student teaching experience. Prerequisite(s): Admission to National College of Education; A grade of "C" or better in ELE410, ELE415, and the two concurrent methods courses. Co-requisite(s): Practicum III Seminar, Two methods courses. 2 quarter hours

This course is designed to explore current practices in classroom management. Various aspects affecting student behavior will be considered, such as cultural and family background, classroom standards of behavior, classroom environment, instructional organization, school policies, the rights and responsibilities of students, parents and teachers and approaches to classroom management. Prerequisite: Admission to National College of Education. 5 quarter hours

This is the final course in the professional sequence of the Elementary Education program leading to certification for teaching in elementary and middle level classrooms. The course combines university and field experiences focusing on active involvement in a classroom under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor. The course advances the candidate's professional growth through study and application of instruction to support the learning of individuals and groups, completion of a web-based professional portfolio, and additional opportunities to bridge theory and practice. Candidates advance their understanding of school environments that support learning and collegial relationships in the school. Prerequisite(s): Earning a grade of "C" or better in ELE410, ELE415, ELE420 and ELE425, and all four methods courses. Passing score on State of Illinois Content Area Test for Elementary and Middle Level [110]. 12 quarter hours

1-6 semester hours

1-6 semester hours

1-6 semester hours

Special topic courses are developed to meet emerging learning needs. The specific topic is indicated on the transcript. There is no limit on the number of 495 courses which can apply to the degree, although each topic may be taken only once. 1 to 6 quarter hours.