420-445/645 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION 3 cr
The development of contemporary public education from its historical
backgrounds with emphasis on the evolution of education philosophy as it
relates to present-day needs and practices of teachers.
Prereq: Sr st. Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
422-343/543 ADOLESCENT LITERATURE AND RELATED MEDIA 3 cr
Designed primarily to acquaint the student with books and nonprint media
which appeal to the adolescent interest. Emphasis will be placed on
adolescent human growth and development, reading interests and principles
of selection. Open as an elective.
Prereq: Soph st.RELATED MEDIA
422-344/544 CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AND RELATED MEDIA 3 cr
Survey of historical development of children's literature; emphasis on
standards for selection of materials related to the interests, abilities
and needs of children and the curriculum. Open as an elective.
Prereq: Soph st.
422-350/550 REFERENCE AND BIBLIOGRAPHY 3 cr
Basic reference theory and an introductory survey of materials and
bibliographies useful in manual and automated reference service.
Prereq: Jr st.
422-351/551 BUILDING MEDIA COLLECTIONS 3 cr
Principles of building collections for all types of libraries. Study of
the standard bibliographies used in the selection of materials for
libraries. Emphasis will be placed on the principles of selection of books
and other library materials. The publishing field will be examined.
Prereq: Jr st.
422-434/634 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY 3 cr
An introduction to instructional technology as it relates to present and
future curriculum objectives. Basic techniques for operating traditional
and computer enhanced audiovisual equipment, producing graphic, projected
and electronic media are developed including use of video systems and
microcomputer applications for the classroom and media center.
Prereq: Jr st or above.
422-438/638 UTILIZATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION RESOURCES 3 cr
This course, presented at the introductory level, provides students with
both experiences in hands on production of instructional programs, as well
as evaluation and utilization of off-air and commercially available
programs. Class time will be divided between classroom activities and
studio sessions.
422-440/640 DEVELOPING LIBRARY/MEDIA SKILLS 3 cr
This course is designed to be taken by library/media specialists,
in-service teachers, public librarians, and the pre-service library/media
specialist who may wish to develop skills to effectively serve the users
of the Instructional Media Center.
422-441/641 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN THE LIBRARY AND MEDIA CENTER 3 cr
This course prepares students to identify and critically select available
library hardware and software through the process of analysis of needs,
design and evaluation of currently available systems and services.
Prereq: 422-434/634 or cons instr.
422-451/651 CLASSIFICATION AND CATALOGING 3 cr
Introduction to bibliographic control of library media materials. Study
of the principles governing the classification of print and non-print
library materials emphasizing the Dewey Decimal Classification and the
basic methods of descriptive cataloging, MARC records, as well as subject
headings and filing procedures.
Prereq: Jr st.
422-454/654 LIBRARY AND MEDIA CENTER ADMINISTRATION 3 cr
Organization and administration of libraries and school media centers.
Includes the study of library objectives and theory and practice of
acquiring, processing, disseminating, housing and accessing all types of
educational materials according to management principles.
Prereq: Jr st.
422-494 SEMINAR 2 cr
An advanced course of study which may involve original research or the
study of materials in a particular area appropriate to librarianship
studied under an instructor of the department.
May be retaken.
Prereq: Jr or sr st.
423-222 CHILD DEVELOPMENT 3 cr
A developmental study of the child from conception to the onset of
puberty, including physical, psychosocial and cognitive growth.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 439-210 or 489-210 and 420-243.
423-322/522 PRESCHOOL CHILD DEVELOPMENT 3 cr
A study of theory and principles of development and learning from
conception to age eight; techniques of observing and the role of play in
development.
Prereq: Soph st. Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
423-464/664 EDUCATIONAL METHODS OF TEACHING FOR THINKING 3 cr
This course is intended to raise awareness of the variety of models,
processes and techniques available for enhancing student thinking. Focus
will be on skills training and applications of models and techniques.
Demonstrations of applications and processes in teaching classroom content
will be available. Skills to be stressed include higher-order thinking,
divergent-production, strategic reasoning, scientific inquiry and problem
solving. Emphasis is on their use in teaching the regular curriculum.
423-465/665 THE EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY OF CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS 3 cr
This course focuses on the teaching/learning strategies which facilitate
critical thinking within the classroom. The cognitive psychology
underlying the processes is studied along with relevant research
findings. Critical thinking processes which are explored include
deductive and inductive reasoning, questioning, problem solving and
decision making. Emphasis is on the integration of thinking skills and
classroom content.
Prereq: Jr st or above.
423-474/674 INCREASING STUDENT MOTIVATION TO LEARN 3 cr
This course is designed to help educators gain an understanding of the
developmental and psychoacademic needs of students, analyze educational
practices that may undermine the fulfillment of these needs in traditional
classrooms, and explore structural changes and instructional strategies
that support the needs of all students, thereby increasing their
motivation to learn in school.
Prereq: Admission to Professional Education.
423-478/678 ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT 3 cr
Adolescent Development acquaints students with the major theories related
to adolescent development and helps students interpret the theories in
ways which are meaningful in understanding and working with adolescents.
Focus is on the changes of adolescence with special attention given to the
biological, cognitive, social and emotional systems.
423-481/681 HUMAN ABILITIES AND LEARNING 3 cr
This course is designed to help educators comprehend and apply the
fundamental psychological principles underlying the teacher-learning
process. Among the areas considered are motivation, classroom management,
instructional applications, individual differences and creativity.
423-482/682 EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS 3 cr
This course is designed for students at the senior or graduate level who
have no statistical background. Emphasis is directed toward measures of
central tendency and dispersion, correlational techniques, linear
regression, probability, hypothesis testing, chi-square, analysis of
variance and covariance and an overview of non-parametric techniques.
Prereq: Senior or graduate standing.
423-483/683 TEACHING STRATEGIES 3 cr
This course is designed to assist teachers at all levels develop a variety
of teaching strategies for use in the classroom.
Prereq: Senior or graduate standing.
424-421/621 EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT, RESEARCH AND EVALUATION 3 cr
This course includes the techniques of measurement, application of
measurement and evaluation to the teaching-learning process, basic methods
of research and the analysis of data, and an emphasis on the teacher as a
consumer of educational research.
424-423 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 cr
A study of principles and techniques used to evaluate pupil progress in
physical education through a survey of available testing instruments and
the use of elementary statistics.
Prereq: Jr or sr st. Restricted to students with professional ed
admission.
424-424/624 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3 cr
This class is designed for special education and elementary education
majors. It includes teacher testing and assessment of students, basic
statistical procedures, the use and interpretation of standardized tests,
appropriate use of observational techniques and various grading and
reporting systems.
Prereq: Jr or sr st. Restricted to students with professional ed
admission.
424-425/625 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL 3 cr
This class is designed for secondary education majors. It includes
teacher testing and assessment of students, basic statistical procedures,
secondary school use of standardized tests, appropriate use of
observational techniques, and various grading and reporting systems.
Prereq: Jr or sr st. Restricted to students with professional ed
admission.
426-496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES 1-3 cr
Repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits in major/degree.
Prereq: Consent
of instructor.
426-498 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 cr
Repeatable.
Prereq: Sponsorship of instructor and permission of dept.
428-472/672 MODELS OF ACCELERATED CLASSROOM LEARNING 3 cr
This course is intended to instruct teachers how to use the latest "whole
brain" learning theories and techniques in the classroom. It will employ
accelerated learning, whole brain instruction, positive and holographic
learning.
428-473/673 HUMAN INTERGROUP RELATIONS FOR EDUCATORS 3 cr
The course is for teachers who deal with students who are culturally
different. This includes racial, handicapped, disadvantaged and
nontraditional learner population. The emphasis of the course will be on
attitudes, feelings and values of both the teacher and the learner.
428-475/675 UNDERSTANDING AND DEALING WITH DISRUPTIVE CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR 3 cr
Designed to give students an opportunity to discuss the various
theoretical approaches to handling disruptive behavior in the classroom
and to apply these approaches to actual problem situations. Emphasis will
also be placed on the prevention of behavior problems through the
development of effective classroom procedures. Recommended for all
Education majors.
428-479/679 DISCIPLINE AT HOME AND SCHOOL 3 cr
This course is designed for both parents and teachers. It explores
several different discipline programs as to their application in the home
ad the classroom. Students will become aware of many alternative
approaches in dealing with discipline and management problems.
Prereq: Cons instr.
428-487/687 PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 3 cr
Identification and interpretation of policies and practices connected with
the development of human resources. Emphasis is placed on personnel needs
assessment and training programs in government agencies at all levels.
The implication of in-service training in business, educational
organizations, and the various professions will be examined.
Prereq: Sr or grad st.
429-492 FIELD STUDY 1-6 cr
Studies designed to increase the student's understanding of an area of
library media by reading and travel under the direction of a member of the
department. Area of concentration to be approved by the chairperson of the
department. Repeatable.
Prereq: Jr st or cons instr.
439-413 DIRECTED TEACHING FOR SPECIAL MINORS 2 cr
(This course is offered by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction
and is supervised by a member of the library media area. It is planned to
supply actual experience to blend theory and practice for library media
minors who intend to obtain initial Instructional Library Media Specialist
licensure.) Public-Special students see 429-411 Library Practice.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Cons of minor advisor.
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