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This writing-intensive course is designed to provide elementary education teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary for the teaching of science and social studies content in the elementary school curriculum. Candidates will become proficient in planning, writing, implementing and evaluating science and social studies instruction as specified in the Florida Elementary Education Subject Area Competencies 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27. Thus they will acquire knowledge of how to write and implement scientifically based instructional practices in the following curricular areas: history; geography; government and civics; economics; assessment in science and social studies; knowledge of matter; knowledge of forces, motion and energy; knowledge of Earth and space science; knowledge of life science; knowledge of the nature of science; and knowledge of the relationship of science and technology. In order to improve their writing skills, class participants will spend time with students in school and teach them how to write social science-based and science-based texts. Field hours required. This course requires students to brainstorm, free-write, research, rewrite, present information and peer-edit. A significant aspect of this course is teaching students about writing and learning through teaching writing, as well as learning through writing.

An intensive study involving the application of theoretical, philosophical and pedagogical education principles for grades 6-12. Required is a 120-hour minimum field experience for which extensive, fully planned lessons are developed and implemented in the classroom. Lectures and seminars about curriculum and instruction issues are presented at the University. Field experience placements are assigned by the Department of Education.

A specialized elementary music, art and physical education methods course. Features demonstrations with class participation. Implements a variety of strategies that facilitate active learning with music, art, movement and drama.

The focus of this course is the design, development and evaluation of learning experiences using the Internet. Instructional design and development applied to multimedia instruction. Instructional strategies for higher-order learning, including problem solving. Alternative design and development methodologies. Essential multimedia production tools and techniques. Students form design and development teams to create an engaging online-based learning experience. Students create and evaluate learning activities using the Web; creation of personal learning portal.

This course further develops the concepts presented in EDU 301 and 304. Emphasis is placed on the content areas of applied linguistics, curriculum integration, and methods of teaching ESOL. This is a required course for all elementary majors and secondary English majors. Field hours required (as part of Teaching Practicum II).

A full semester under the guidance of certified teachers provides practical application for pre-service teachers seeking certification for grades K-12 in the areas of music and physical education. The semester involves seven weeks at the elementary level and seven weeks at the secondary level. The internship is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Students enrolling are advised that the internship is a full-time endeavor. Interns are advised against outside employment and may not enroll in additional courses concurrently without permission of chair (granted only in the most exceptional circumstances).

A full semester under the guidance of certified teachers provides practical application for pre-service teachers seeking certification for grades 6-12 in the areas of English, mathematics, social sciences and biology. The internship is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Students enrolling are advised that the internship is a full-time endeavor. Interns are advised against outside employment and may not enroll in additional courses concurrently without permission of chair (granted only in the most exceptional circumstances).

This course is designed to provide elementary education teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary for the teaching of mathematics content in the elementary school curriculum. Candidates will become proficient in planning, implementing and evaluating mathematics instruction as specified in the Florida Elementary Education Subject Area Competencies 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32. Thus they will acquire knowledge of how to implement scientifically based instructional practices in the following curricular areas: knowledge of numbers and operations, knowledge of geometry and measurement, knowledge of algebra, knowledge of data analysis, and knowledge of instruction and assessment in mathematics.

Pre-internship for elementary education majors only. An intensive study involving the application of theoretical, philosophical and pedagogical principals for grades K-6. Required is a 120-hour minimum field experience for which extensive, fully planned lessons are developed and implemented in the classroom. Lectures and seminars about curriculum and instruction issues are presented at the University. Field experience placements are assigned by the Department of Education

A course taken concurrently with Teaching Practicum IV: Final Internship. Topics include reflective inquiry, classroom management, the diverse classroom, lesson and unit planning, ethics and continued professional growth. Students will develop a professional portfolio as part of their evaluation.

A full semester of 14 weeks provides practical application and practice in a classroom under the direction of a certified teacher. Seminars and lectures on campus are required throughout the semester. The internship is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Students enrolling are advised that the internship is a full-time endeavor. Interns are advised against outside employment and may not enroll in additional courses concurrently without permission of the Clinical Education Committee.

Involves study and practice in diagnosing reading status of individuals and prescribing appropriate methods and materials to improve reading performance. Emphasizes instruments and other evaluative materials and practices. Field hours required.

A specialized methods course for music education majors. Topics include teaching methods and curriculum materials, as well as planning and management of band, choral and orchestral programs. Field hours required.

A study and practice in methods pertinent to middle school and secondary physical education. Field hours required.

Focuses on teaching intermediate mathematics in the elementary school. Topics include teaching the intermediate elementary mathematics curriculum, learning theories as they relate to intermediate-level mathematics, major topics facilitated in intermediate elementary mathematics and modern approaches to instruction, as well as facilitating the conceptual transfer from concrete manipulative understanding to progressively abstract understanding.

Discusses inclusion as a philosophy and practice. Focus is on the identification/instruction of students with special needs.

A comprehensive survey of the theories and strategies enabling teachers to manage student behavior and solve elementary school classroom problems. Field hours required.

An investigation of learner diversity, including linguistic diversity, with emphasis on developing anti-bias learning strategies, curriculum, and learning environments, as well as corresponding interaction between teacher and learner.

An intensive study involving the application of theoretical, philosophical and pedagogical principles for grades 1-6. Required is a 120-hour minimum field experience for which extensive, fully planned lessons are developed and implemented in the classroom. Lectures and seminars about curriculum and instruction issues are presented at the University. Field experience placements are assigned by the Department of Education.

Topics include reflective inquiry, classroom management, the diverse classroom, lesson and unit planning, ethics and continued professional growth. Students develop a professional portfolio as part of their evaluation.

A full semester of 14 weeks provides practical application and practice in an elementary classroom under the direction of a certified teacher. Seminars and lectures on campus are required throughout the semester. The internship is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Students enrolling are advised that the internship is a full-time endeavor. Interns are advised against outside employment and may not enroll in additional courses concurrently without permission of the chair (granted in only the most exceptional circumstances).

A comprehensive survey of the theories and strategies enabling teachers to manage student behavior and solve secondary classroom problems. Field hours required.

This course is a capstone exam that provides a framework for students to synthesize the 10 subject area competencies and skills (SACS) in biology 6-12. A final comprehensive exam serves as an comprehensive overview of the 6-12 biology subject area components infused in the education program.

This course is a capstone exam that provides a framework for students to synthesize the seven subject area competencies and skills (SACS) in English 6-12. A final comprehensive exam serves as a comprehensive overview of the 6-12 English subject area components infused in the education program.

This course is a capstone exam that provides a framework for students to synthesize the 15 subject area competencies and skills (SACS) in mathematics 6-12. A final comprehensive exam serves as a comprehensive overview of the 6-12 mathematics subject area components infused in the education program.

This course is a capstone exam that provides a framework for students to synthesize the six subject area competencies and skills (SACS) in social studies 6-12. A final comprehensive exam serves as a comprehensive overview of the 6-12 social studies subject area components infused in the education program.

This course is a capstone exam that provides a framework for students to synthesize the 12 subject area competencies and skills (SACS) in music K-12. A final comprehensive exam serves as a comprehensive overview of the K-12 music subject area components infused in the education program.

This course is a capstone exam that provides a framework for students to synthesize the 12 subject area competencies and skills (SACS) in PE K-12. A final comprehensive exam serves as a comprehensive overview of the K-12 PE subject area components infused in the education program.

Provides in-service and pre-service teachers with fully accredited education coursework that satisfies Florida Department of Education certification and continuing education certification requirements.