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[1] Courses in Education (EDUC)

1100 STEP 1: INQUIRY APPROACHES TO TEACHING This course allows students to explore teaching as a career at no cost. The course instructor introduces students to the theory and practice behind exemplary inquiry-based science and mathematics instruction, guides them through the process of designing and preparing to teach lessons in local, high-need third-grade through sixth-grade classrooms to obtain firsthand experience in planning and implementation, and assesses their progress toward course objectives. Fall, spring.

1101 STEP 2: INQUIRY-BASED LESSON DESIGN This course allows students to continue to develop the lesson planning skills learned in Step 1 as they become familiar with exemplary middle school (grades 6 – 8) mathematics and science curricula. After observing a lesson being taught in a local school district classroom, students work alone, or in pairs, and teach three inquiry-based lessons to middle school students in grades six through eighth. Prerequisite: EDUC 1100. Fall, spring.

1240 BASIC EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SKILLS A required course for teacher candidates who need an introduction to computer and information literacy. Candidates develop competency in word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, presentation software, and Internet utilization through laboratory activities. Candidates must take a basic computer literacy skills competency exam for admission to teacher education. Candidates who do not receive a passing score on the competency exam must enroll in this course. Fall, spring and summer.

1300 EDUCATION AS A PROFESSION A required course for education candidates for admission into the teacher education program. The course is designed to help students explore their motivation for teaching; overview the structure of the American public school, both as an institution within itself and as an agency of society; gain a sense of the changing nature of schooling; and understand the UCA teaching program. A field experience is required. Fall, spring, summer.

1301 KNOWING AND LEARNING IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE This course seeks to develop a tool kit of powerful approaches to knowing and learning in mathematics and science. This course focuses on issues of what it means to learn and know science and mathematics.

3309 CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES: FAMILY, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS This course examines the theory, research, and practice of school, family, and community partnerships. It is designed to equip future educators with the knowledge and skills needed to form meaningful relationships with students’ families, schools, and community members. Course goals will be accomplished through the use of lecture, discussion, and field experiences. This course is part of the ESL endorsement. Fall, spring, summer.

3320 INTRODUCTORY STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE LEARNING NEEDS: P-4 Introduces diverse populations through the study of the learning and emotional development of students with exceptionalities (i.e., disabilities and gifted/talented). Characteristics of exceptionalities, instructional strategies, modifications and accommodations, and current educational trends are addressed. Although a lecture format will primarily be used, candidates are expected to participate in small and large group discussions. This course is the first part of a two-semester sequence that prepares teacher education candidates to teach students with diverse learning needs. Prerequisites: Admission into the teacher education program. Fall, spring. Course restricted to P-4 majors only.

3321 INTRODUCTORY STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE LEARNING NEEDS: MIDDLE/SECONDARY Introduces diverse populations through the study of the learning and emotional development of students with exceptionalities (i.e., disabilities and gifted/talented). Characteristics of exceptionalities, instructional strategies, modifications and accommodations, and current educational trends are addressed. Although a lecture format will primarily be used, candidates are expected to participate in small and large group discussions. Prerequisites: Admission into the teacher education program. Fall, spring, summer. Course restricted to Middle/Secondary Education majors only.

4210 INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY INTO TEACHING & LEARNING This course is designed to integrate technology into classrooms specifically to enhance the instruction and learning for all grade levels (P-12) and academic disciplines. Teacher candidates will demonstrate the use of technology to plan, assess, and conduct classroom activities, and to make connections between technology and specific grade levels and disciplines. This course is to be taken in conjunction with Internship I and/or the content methods course. Students must be advised of the appropriate semester to take the course according to program requirements. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Fall, spring.