EDUC - Education

The course offers an overview of the teacher certification program. The course is designed to introduce the student to the education profession. Placement in three different education levels, elementary, middle, and secondary for the purpose of exploring the school setting. Requires a 27-hour field experience with 9 hours observation in each level.

Designed specifically for education majors, this course is an introduction to educational technology used in contemporary schools, with an emphasis on computers. The course examines computer hardware, software, and other 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. Lab fee.

This course in an introduction to the teaching profession. The content is organized around the following clusters: philosophy of education, structure of education in Texas, Code of Ethics and legal issues, family/school partnerships, and professionalism.

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 may be taught with EDUC 3322.

This field-based course focuses on general principles of curriculum development and assessment (including the state assessment system), with emphasis on planning, writing, and implementing effective lessons and units of study in alignment with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The course explored effective research-based instructional strategies, including modifications, extensions, accommodations, and interventions for special students groups as well as a variety of approaches to formative and summative assessment. Field experience is required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDUC 3315 or EDUC 3320, as well as meet the standards in the Departmental Interview and the Basic Skills Requirements.

This course in an introduction to the teaching profession. The content is organized around the following clusters: philosophy of education, structure of education in Texas, Code of Ethics and legal issues, family/school partnerships, and professionalism.

A survey course about the many different populations of students (gifted and talented, physically handicapped, auditory handicapped, visually handicapped, mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, speech handicapped, autistic, and multi-handicapped) in schools - and their educational needs with emphasis on diversity and the influence of culture on behavior and learning. Emphasis on definitions, characteristics, educational procedures, informal assessment, and requirements under federal, state, and local guidelines are elaborated upon. Additional components dealing with multiculturalism, instructional modifications, and reading to include treatment of reading methods is covered. This course may be taught with EDUC 3316.

This field-based course focuses on general principles of curriculum development and assessment (including the state assessment system), with emphasis on planning, writing, and implementing effective lessons and units of study in alignment with the Texas essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The course explored effective research-based instructional strategies, including modifications, extensions, accommodations, and interventions for special student groups as well as a variety of approaches to formative and summative assessment. Field experience is required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDUC 3315 or EDUC 3320, as well as meet the standards in the Departmental Interview and the Basic Skills Requirements.

Designed specifically for education majors for grades 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 is designed to review the TExES competencies for the PPR test 130 or 160. The sessions will emphasize test taking strategies, study skills and will utilize large and small group interaction along with think pair share techniques. NOTE: This seminar is required of all secondary, all-level (art, music, P.E., Spanish, and technology applications), and post-baccalaureate certification candidates.

A course designed for junior and senior level students. The course will consist of a wide variety of topics based on the specific needs or aspirations of the individual students. The course may be repeated for credit. Independent learning is designed to provide an opportunity to develop proficiency in specific areas under the direct supervision of the professor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chairperson.

May be scheduled to permit the offering of topics of current interest and special workshops.

This course is designed to review the TExES competencies for elementary and middle level certification areas in reading/English language, arts, math, science, social studies, fine arts, health and fitness, and professional development. Emphasis is on pre-assessment, test-taking, strategies, study skills and strategies. Methods include large group, small group, pair-share learning, thinking aloud, and modeling.

A course designed for junior and senior level students. The course will consist of a wide variety of topics based on the specific needs or aspirations of the individual students. The course may be repeated for credit. Independent learning is designed to provide an opportunity to develop proficiency in specific areas under the direct supervision of the professor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chairperson.

May be scheduled to permit the offering of topics of current interest and special workshops.

Student teaching will consist of observation and teaching experiences for a semester. Conferences are arranged with the instructor. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

This course focuses on the development of human beings from birth to age twelve, with respect to physical, emotional, cognitive, language, social, moral, and ethical development. Major theories of child development are considered. Learners are introduced to the aspects of developmental appropriateness.

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 and units of study in alignment with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The course addresses data analysis and the design of formative and summative assessment. Prerequisites: successful completion of EDUC 3315/3320, meeting the standards in the Department Interview, and satisfying the Basic Skills requirement.

Student teaching will consist of observation and teaching experiences for a semester. Conferences are arranged with the instructor. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

Secondary student teaching requires a minimum of ten (10) weeks of full days with experience in each of two teaching fields for which certification is sought. Group and individual conferences are scheduled with the instructor. Transportation to and from student teaching assignments is the responsibility of the student. Prerequisite: See Prerequisites for Student Teaching in this catalog. Lab fee.

This field-based course is a study of the materials, methods, and fundamental principles necessary to teach math and science. Course objectives include acquiring the knowledge and skills needed for planning, organizing, and effectively delivering instruction based upon the Math and Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Practical activities include hands-on experience for teaching in a developmentally appropriate manner using manipulatives and other concrete representations, as well as technology. Process, inquiry, and critical thinking skills are stressed. As a field based course, students are expected to design and participate in learning activities both in the field and the UMHB classroom.

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 3315/3320, meeting the standards in the Department Interview, and satisfying the Basic

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 and units of study in alignment with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The course addresses data analysis and the design of formative and summative assessment. Prerequisites: successful completion of EDUC 3315/3320, meeting the standards in the Department Interview, and satisfying the Basic Skills requirement.

Building on the understanding of the lesson model from Curriculum Design I, this course explores response to intervention, content-specific methodologies, technology integration, and an in-depth study of requirements for working with special populations (including modifications, extensions, accommodations, and interventions) Prerequisite-EDUC 4316 or 4328, Curriculum Design I

A study of materials, methods, and fundamental principles necessary to teach math in grades elementary and middle levels. The emphasis is on acquiring the knowledge and skills needed for planning, organizing, and effectively delivering math instruction based upon the math TEKS in a developmentally appropriate manner using manipulatives, pictorials, and other concrete objects. Specific areas are covered are number concepts, patterns, and algebra, geometry, and measurements, probability and statistics and the mathematical processes. The course if field-based and students are expected to design and participate in learning activities both in the field and in the UMHB classroom

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 throughout the 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.

Stresses the principles, content, methods and materials of teaching science in grades elementary and middle level. This field-based course gives the student the knowledge and skills needed for planning, organizing, and effectively delivering instruction based upon the Science TEKS. Practical activities are included to provide hands-on experience and knowledge for the prospective teacher. Process, inquiry, and critical thinking skills are stressed. Technology is presented as an appropriate vehicle for enhancing the students’ understanding of science.

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 school, or high school mentor teacher for 96 hours of classroom interaction and involvement.

A course designed for junior and senior level students. The course will consist of a wide variety of topics based on the specific needs or aspirations of the individual students. The course may be repeated for credit. Independent learning is designed to provide an opportunity to develop proficiency in specific areas under the direct supervision of the professor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chairperson.

May be scheduled to permit the offering of topics of current interest and special workshops.

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.

A course designed for junior and senior level students. The course will consist of a wide variety of topics based on the specific needs or aspirations of the individual students. The course may be repeated for credit. Independent learning is designed to provide an opportunity to develop proficiency in specific areas under the direct supervision of the professor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chairperson.

May be scheduled to permit the offering of topics of current interest and special workshops.

Student Teaching will consist of a half-semester observation and teaching experience in the lower grades (Early Childhood-3). Students will begin student teaching the first day of the district to which they are assigned. Group and individual conferences are arranged with the University Supervisor. Students are required to attend regularly scheduled seminars throughout the semester. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

Student teaching will consist of a half-semester observation and teaching experience in the upper grades (4-6). Group and individual conferences are arranged with the University Supervisor. Students are required to attend regularly scheduled seminars throughout the semester. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

Student teaching will consist of a half-semester of observation and teaching experience in the lower middle level. Students will begin student teaching the first day of the district to which they are assigned. Group and individual conferences are arranged with the University Supervisor. Students are required to attend regularly scheduled seminars throughout the semester. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

Student teaching will consist of a half-semester of observation and teaching experience in the upper middle level grades. Group and individual conferences are arranged with the University Supervisor. Students are required to attend regularly scheduled seminars throughout the semester. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

Student teaching will consist of a half semester of observation and teaching experience in the lower secondary level. Students will begin student teaching the first day of class for the district to which they are assigned. Group and individual conferences are arranged with the University Supervisor. Students are required to attend regularly scheduled seminars throughout the semester. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

Student teaching will consist of a half-semester of observation and teaching experience in higher secondary level. Group and individual conferences are arranged with the University Supervisor. Students are required to attend regularly scheduled seminars throughout the semester. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

Student teaching will consist of observation and teaching experiences for a semester. Conferences are arranged with the instructor. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.