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This course is designed to review the TExES competencies for the PPR for some students pursuing certificates involving one-hour capstones. Sessions emphasize test content and test-taking strategies. Registration requires permission from the Dean of the COE.

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 the interrelated nature of the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth of individuals. Major theories of child development are explored including those of Piaget and Vygotsky. The course does not satisfy any requirements for students majoring in Psychology.

This course surveys various child and adolescent populations and their varied 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, ESL, and programs for Gifted and Talented.

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. 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.

This course addresses the assessment challenges facing today’s educator. Included are portfolio assessment for teachers, diagnostics and corrective reading practices utilizing literature in the classroom, elements of early literacy acquisition, and other areas of proficiency with current state emphasis.

For students pursuing the B.S. in Educational Advocacy, this course provides an opportunity to serve for 70 or more hours in a setting aligned with their focus of study.  For those certifying to teach, 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. Students certifying as teachers are placed with an elementary, middle-level, or high school mentor teacher for 70 or more hours of classroom interaction and involvement. The course also involves research and written reflection. 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.