Department of Teacher and Bilingual Education

Educational, psychological, historical and linguistic foundations of bilingual education; principles of learning relevant to bilingual-bicultural groups. Prerequisites: Admission to Educator Preparation Program; SPAN 1313, SPAN 1314, or two approved Spanish Courses.

Assessment instruments and strategies used in local, state and national systems for culturally and linguistically diverse students. Development and assessment of literacy and biliteracy; formal and informal assessment of language proficiency for Bilingual and ESL classrooms. Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation Program.

How to adjust the curriculum for English Language Learners by applying language, literacy and learning theories to instruction in the first and second languages. Strategies for developing literacy in English by using the student's primary language. Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation Program.

Methods and techniques of content-area instruction in Spanish for the bilingual child, using the first and second lanugage to build curriculum in language arts, social studies, science, mathematics, music and art. Preparation for the Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) - Spanish. Prerequisites: Admission to Educator Preparation Program; SPAN 1313, SPAN 1314, or two approved Spanish courses.

Social, cultural, and linguistic factors that affect student literacy. Designing literacy plans to meet diverse needs of students. Adjusting curriculum to support English Language Learners. Includes English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation Program.

Linguistic structures and the relationships found in first and second language learning; educational implications in public school classrooms; dialects and cognitive development of language. First and second language acquisition theories for English Language Learners. Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program.

Developmental stages of art and creative thinking, relationship of creative activities to problem-solving. Methods and materials for teaching fine arts. Theories and research on learning academic skills through play and creative activities. Prerequisite: EDEC 3324.

Strategies and materials for enhancing the physical development of young children. Units of health, nutrition, safety and other related topics. Field experiences.

Examination of global cultural diversity and the relationship between local and global issues in educational environments.

The child and adolescent in contemporary society: ethnic background, interests, attitudes, values and needs, self-concept, adjustment mechanisms; the learning process; social, emotional and sexual development. Identification and teaching mainstreamed and special populations of students. Methods for working effectively with the elementary and secondary student. Practical application in the classroom emphasized. 50% field-based. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.

Fee: $55.00

Study of the organization, function, history and purpose of schools in the United States and Texas and the importance of instructional media. Requires 8 hours weekly of participation as a teacher assistant in an accredited school. Student must furnish own transportation. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.

Lesson plan design for various teaching approaches will be emphasized. In correlation with lesson design, assessment methods and learning styles will be covered in detail with emphasis on how these three aspects of education are interdependent. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.

Growth and development, teaching and learning processes. Emphasis on early childhood, elementary school children, and adolescent development. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.

Fee: $55.00

Methods and techniques of presenting social studies materials and content, including audio-visual aids, testing and evaluation, historical background, public school curriculum and philosophical implications. Prerequisites: junior standing and admission to teacher education.

Motivation, attention, interest, transfer, relevance and other principles of learning. Theories and models with emphasis on early childhood and elementary school students. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.

A foundation course in curriculum philosophy and practice. Curriculum organization, planning and evaluation are analyzed. Materials for classroom use are developed and studied. Legal issues are reviewed. Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDED 3310 or EDED 4320.

Includes a general overview of the middle school, comparison and contrast to high school and uniqueness of the middle school scenario. Middle school students and their problems will be emphasized as well as teaching strategies and techniques with the middle school student in mind. Also included is a study of individual and group behavior change and behavior management with middle school students. Practical application in the classroom is emphasized. 50% field-based. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.

Theory and application of group management skills that are appropriate for physical activities. Effects of litigation, facilities, design, program, equipment, class scheduling and lesson planning on group management. Prerequisite: completion of 90 semester hours. For Kinesiology majors only.

Effective assessment and teaching of mathematics in elementary grades focusing on inquiry and other constructivist approaches. Field experience required. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.

Effective assessment and teaching of science in elementary grades focusing on inquiry and other constructivist approaches. Field experience required. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.

Emphasis will be given to practical activities in the classroom stressing various methods, strategies and learning styles appropriate for a secondary situation. 50% field-based. Prerequisites: EDED 3302 and EDED 3333.

Emphasizes learning and mastery of technology and media tools that may be used to enhance learning in the public schools. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.

Emphasis on creative academic activity, fine arts, and physical activity in the elementary grades. Emphasis on developing the whole child through constructivist approaches. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.

An initial study of the broad components of curriculum and the specific strategies to develop an integrated curriculum. Focus on construction and implementation of differentiated instruction for the EC-6 core content. Scope and sequence of language, math, social studies and natural sciences. Curriculums in health, physical education, and fine arts. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.

In-depth study of current problems and issues facing teaching and public education. Course may be repeated for credit when topics differ.

Students will demonstrate, in a laboratory setting, knowledge of and an ability to effectively apply those skills necessary for successful teaching in the elementary school. Student teaching is a full-time assignment (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) for 16 weeks in an accredited elementary school. Student is to furnish transportation. Prerequisite: admission to student teaching.

Introduction to the reading process. The study of essential reading abilities and foundations of reading with emphasis on the state public school curriculum in reading. Field experience required. Prerequisites: admission to teacher education.

Criteria for selection and evaluation of children's literature in public schools; techniques for using literature in the classroom; integrating children's literature into the content area and reading curriculum. Using literature to meet the needs of children and to complement the reading and content area curriculum in elementary schools. Prerequisite: 9 semester hours of English.

Interrelationships between oral and written language; psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic theory and its application to English language learning; theories of writing development; criteria for evaluating oral and written language development. Field experience required.

Strategies for teaching reading in the content areas with emphasis on the skills necessary for helping students increase their reading vocabulary and reading comprehension according to the Science of Teaching Reading (STR). Prerequisite: admission to teacher education..

Emphasis on materials, methods, and beliefs for teaching literacy according to the Science Teaching Reading (STR). Includes the reading process, comprehension strategies for both narrative and expository text, vocabulary development, word study, study skills, and reading-writing connections.

The nature of the reading process, reading styles, comprehension instruction, vocabulary development, readability and lesson planning in the content areas according to the Science of Teaching Reading (STR). Prerequisite: 9 advanced hours of education or the equivalent.

Includes methods of assessment, both formal and informal, with attention given to special needs of the learning disabled and gifted readers. Development of diagnostic/prescriptive case study required. Lab experience is required. Prerequisites: EDRG 3314 and EDRG 3344.

History, legislation, practices, and opportunities inherent in teaching students with exceptionalities. Field experience required. This is the first course in the special education sequence.

Formal and informal assessment procedures applicable to identification of and instructional planning for exceptional individuals. The theory and content of instruments used to identify, analyze and evaluate the strengths and learning needs of exceptional individuals are emphasized. A minimum of 15 hours of field experience is included. Prerequisite: EDSE 4349.

Methods and strategies applicable to the educational needs of secondary students with disabilities including post-secondary education, life skills, vocational preparation and transition planning. Prerequisite: EDSE 4349.

Historical background leading to current laws and regulations pertaining to the legal aspects of special education. Impact of the Texas Education Code in general. Prerequisite: EDSE 4349.

Comparison of theoretical models for individual and group behavior change and implications for behavior management. Field experience is required. Prerequisite: EDSE 4349.

Models and strategies applicable to the assessment and educational needs of exceptional students in various settings. This is the last course in the Special Education sequence. Prerequisities: EDSE 4349, EDSE 4357, EDSE 4358.