EDUC - Education

The course offers an overview of the teacher certification program at UMHB, state guidelines governing the certification of teachers in Texas, and the benefits and challenges facing teachers at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels of education.

Designed specifically for education majors, this course is an introduction to educational technology used in contemporary schools; emphasis is placed on interactive boards, computers, tablets, and web applications. This course examines the integration of current technology used for planning, organizing, and delivering instruction based upon the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Students will receive practical hands-on experience in designing learner activities and increasing teacher productivity.

This course is an introduction to the teaching profession. The content is organized around the following clusters: becoming a teacher, the roles and responsibilities of teachers in today’s schools, characteristics of contemporary schools, structure of education in Texas, Code of Ethics & legal issues, family/school partnerships, and professionalism. The course is a designated Writing Emphasis class (WE).

This course surveys various student populations in schools and varied educational needs with emphasis on diversity and the influence of culture on behavior and learning. Terminology, characteristics, educational procedures, informal assessment, and requirements under federal, state, and local guidelines are addressed, as well as multiculturalism, technology, and professional collaboration related to diversity. This course will address the needs of students served in special education. This course may be taught with EDUC 3322.

Designed specifically for education majors for elementary and middle level, this course provides students with skills and understanding needed to plan, organize, and deliver effective instruction based on the Social Studies TEKS. Special emphasis is given to instruction in geography, economics, and American history. Students develop an understanding of the social and environmental consequences of scientific discovery and technological innovation. This course will address the needs of students served in special education. Prerequisite: EDUC 4328

This course is a study of the causes and characteristics of emotional and behavioral disorders in students from early childhood through adolescence. Classroom and behavior management strategies for maintaining a positive learning environment are considered along with strategies for preparing individuals to live cooperatively and productively in society, social skills needed for educational and functional living environments, and strategies for crisis prevention and intervention.  Lab/field experience is required. This course will address the needs of students served in special education.

This course is designed to review the TExES competencies for the PPR for teachers pursuing music, physical education, and post-bac certificates. Sessions emphasize test content and test-taking strategies.

This course is designed to review the TExES competencies for the PPR. Sessions emphasize test content and test-taking strategies.

This course focuses on the development of human beings from birth to adolescence, with respect to physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development. Major theories of child development are explored including those of Piaget and Vygotsky. This is a designated Writing Emphasis (WE) course.

This field based course is a study of the materials, methods, and fundamental principles necessary to teach math and science based upon the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). As a field based course, students are expected to design and participate in learning activities both in the field and in the UMHB classroom. This course will address the needs of students served in special education. Prerequisite: EDUC 4328

This course includes classroom and behavior management techniques as well as approaches to encouraging parental involvement. Emphasis is given to guidelines for working with various populations in schools. Preventive, supportive, and corrective behavior management techniques are explored. 

Prerequisites:  Successful completion of EDUC 3315, meeting the standards in the College of Education interview, and satisfying the Academic Proficiency standards.

This course focuses on general principles of curriculum development and assessment (including the state assessment system), with emphasis on planning, writing, and implementing effective lessons in alignment with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).  The course addresses working with special populations.  Prerequisites:  Successful completion of EDUC 3315, meeting the standards in the College of Education interview, and satisfying the Academic Proficiency requirement.

Building on the understanding of the lesson model from Curriculum Design I, this course explores teaching methodologies, learning theories, and assessment strategies specific to math and science.

This course is designed to provide real-world exposure to many issues faced by educators today. Topics such as English learners, gifted students, and literacy instruction will be addressed in this course.

The state of Texas requires pre-service teachers to acquire multiple hours of field experience working with students on public school campuses prior to student teaching. In this course, students are placed with an elementary, middle-level, or high school mentor teacher for 60 or more hours of classroom interaction and involvement. The course also involves research and written reflection. Lab fee.

Student Teaching shall consist of five weeks of full days in observation and teaching experiences in classrooms grades elementary. Lab fee.

Student teaching shall consist of five weeks of full days in observation and teaching experiences in classrooms middle level. Lab fee.

Student teaching shall consist of five weeks of full days in observation and teaching experiences in classrooms secondary level. Lab fee.

Student teaching and observation in a public school setting for the first half of the semester.

Student teaching and observation in a public school setting for the second half of the semester.

Primarily for post-bac and alternative certification students, this internship involves observation and teaching experiences for one semester in partial fulfillment of state requirements. Two semesters of internship are required by the state.

Primarily for post-bac students, this internship involves observation and teaching experiences for one semester in partial fulfillment of state requirements. Two semesters of internship are required by the state.