EDU - Education

Develop skills needed to integrate technology into teaching and learning. Covers multimedia, word processing, spreadsheets, Internet searching, legal and ethical use of technology. Begin construction of electronic portfolio, which demonstrates candidate is ready to be recommended for teacher licensure. Present portfolio at end of student teaching.

Design, implement and evaluate art experiences that are interrelated with other disciplines and developmentally appropriate, meaningful and challenging for all students. Lessons(designed and taught) demonstrate that the learners are developing positive disposition towards artistic exploration and expression.

Approaches and methodologies used in teaching mathematics in the elementary school.  Emphasizes knowledge of mathematical concepts and their use in developing understanding of computational skills and logic of mathematics.

Focuses on learning how to teach mathematics in the elementary school. Helps teacher candidates know, understand and use the major content and processes, as defined in state and national standards, with kindergarten through sixth grade students.  Observe and practice mathematical procedures in authentic settings.  20 hours of field experience is required.  Prerequisite or concurrent requisite:  EDU 30030 Elementary Math Methods.

Explores current and future teaching profession. Introduces Ottawa University's mission and teacher education program's conceptual framework. Learn about topics such as reflective inquiry, standards driven classrooms, use of technology, and diversity of learners. Skills assessed in relation to profession.

Become familiar with various emotional and behavioral disorders, health and physical impairments, and intellectual deviations associated with children (birth through high school age) who are identified as exceptional. Addresses strategies for meeting academic, social and emotional needs of these children within the confines of the classroom (including IEPS). Examines criteria for effectively working with administrators, specialists, support personnel, and family who impact the educational experiences of these children. Field experience required.

Designed to acquaint students with knowledge gained from educational psychologists in learning theory and practice, motivation and management, and effective instruction. Meets required competencies in research, teaching methods and materials, media and technology, teaching effectiveness, interpersonal relations, educational ethics, understanding the learner, teaching-learning process, learning styles, and understanding the relationship between school and home. Emphasis placed on understanding methods needed to maintain an effective learning environment through classroom management strategies and motivational techniques.

Design, implement and evaluate social studies experiences (history, geography, social sciences, and other related areas) that are developmentally appropriate, meaningful and challenging for all students. Lessons (designed and taught) demonstrate that the learners are becoming effective decision makers and responsible citizens in a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent world.

Emphasis on approaches and methodologies used in teaching language arts in the elementary school. Learn to present techniques for teaching listening, oral language, writing, spelling, grammar, and handwriting through social science experiences (history, geography, social sciences, and other related areas) that are developmentally appropriate, meaningful and challenging for all students. Construct lessons that demonstrate ways for elementary students to become effective decision makers and responsible citizens in a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent world.

Provides candidate with understanding of historical, philosophical and social foundations of education in the United States. Addresses legal and ethical issues. Learn how educational policy is formulated and affects classroom practice. Provides opportunities to learn from a variety of professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Emphasis on approaches and methodologies used in teaching science in the elementary school. A hands-on approach to science methods for the acquisition of attitudes, skills and knowledge to teach science.

Assists prospective elementary teachers in exploring and questioning how reading is taught.  Develop skills in a variety of methods and approaches in reading programs in the primary classroom.  Field experience is required.

Assists prospective elementary teachers in exploring and questioning how reading is taught.  Develop skills in a variety of methods and approaches to reading programs in the intermediate classroom.  Field experience required.

Learn to design, implement, and evaluate materials and instructional techniques for early through late adolescent learner. Topics include assessing readability of materials, evaluating student reading skills, teaching vocabulary, comprehension and study skills, working with at risk students, and incorporating writing into curriculum.

Observe, develop, and practice skills under the guidance of a classroom teacher in the student's major area of interest.

The study of philosophical and theoretical frameworks of English language learners (ELL), and includes aspects of SEI programs. The review of historical and legislative foundations, teaching strategies/methods, culture related factors used in determining educational strategies and interventions, assessment/placement, special education/gifted ELL programs, and parent/community programs.

The study of emergent language and linguistic development, including the processes of first and second language acquisition and the social cultural aspects of language. In addition, emphasis is placed on the role of linguistics in the acquisition of reading and writing skills and the implications for curriculum development.

The teaching of English to speakers of other languages. The study of curriculum and program development, teaching strategies, assessment procedures and material selection for ELL introduction. Review of practical aspects on organizing and managing the ELL classroom, including the why and when to transition students.

Identification and implementation of a variety of assessment tools to determine the placement of English language learners (ELL).

Explores film to promote understanding of cultural diversity. Examines the power of media effects and the use of cinematography as a catalyst for public dialogue and political change. Evaluates the practice of visual learning techniques and digital storytelling as a pedagogical tool. Cross-listed with COM 36673, LAS 36673.

Learn to modify teaching and learning strategies in reading and mathematics.

Provides familiarity with resources for instruction and classroom management. Discusses contemporary discipline strategies for the classroom. Formulate working philosophy of classroom discipline. Gives exposure to communication issues that affect relationships with students of different cultures and backgrounds.

Provides opportunity for student teachers to reflect on teaching and learning. Complete portfolio, develop credential files and interviewing skills, and make application for teaching licensure.

Provides opportunity for student teachers to reflect on teaching and learning. Complete portfolio, develop credential files and interviewing skills, and make application for teaching licensure/certificate.

Course will examine the format and alignment of ELL Proficiency Standards to the Arizona Language Arts Academic Standards. It will also analyze and apply disaggregated data to differentiate instruction as well as integrate diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments for ELLs. In addition, the course will describe the legal, historical and educational reasons for SEI. The course will further identify and use multiple strategies to improve student achievement by integrating: 1. comprehensible input; 2. ongoing, specific and immediate feedback; 3. grouping structures and techniques; 4. building background and vocabulary development; and 5. integrating student engagement. It will also identify the socio-cultural influences on ELLs such as Language shift, identity issues, and the role of culture in learning.

The course will examine the format and alignment of ELL Proficiency Standards to the Arizona Language Arts Academic Standards. It will also analyze the content and use of the Stanford English Language Proficiency (SELP) Assessment in guiding ELL instruction, as well as describing the legal, historical and educational reasons for SEI. The course will build upon the systemic foundation and skill development set forth in EDU 44033 and will further identify and use multiple strategies to improve student achievement by integrating: 1. comprehensible input; 2. ongoing, specific and immediate feedback; 3. grouping structures and techniques; 4. building background and vocabulary development; and 5. integrating student engagement.

Supervised application of course content in a PreK - 12 setting. Emphasis on strategies for English language learner in lesson planning, implementation and evaluation for both small and large group instruction.

Capstone field experience for elementary pre-service teachers. Provides opportunity to observe and teach in an elementary school setting. Consult Education Department for placement information. Prerequisite: All professional education courses and courses in the major must be completed prior to enrollment in course.

Capstone field experience for elementary pre-service teachers. Provides opportunity to observe and teach in an elementary school setting. Consult Education Department for placement information. Prerequisite: All professional education courses and courses in the major must be completed prior to enrollment in course.

Students will create and submit an electronic portfolio, selecting from a variety of strategies for development, organization, storage, and presentation. The portfolio is a collection of material that demonstrates proficiency in relation to national and state standards.

Reviews literature on a current issue in education. Develop an annotated bibliography and write a summary of findings.

Capstone field experience for secondary pre-service teachers. Gives opportunity to observe and teach in a secondary school setting. Consult Education Department for placement information. Prerequisite: All professional education courses and courses in the major must be completed prior to enrollment in course.

Capstone field experience for secondary pre-service teachers. Gives opportunity to observe and teach in a secondary school setting. Consult Education Department for placement information. Prerequisite: All professional education courses and courses in the major must be completed prior to enrollment in course.