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ECON 4800–Selected Topics inEconomics (3-0-3)
Adetailed examination of selected topics inEconomics.
Prerequisite(s): ECON2105 (C) or ECON 2106 (C)
Education (EDUC)
EDUC 2110 - InvestigatingCritical andContemporary Issues inEducation (3-0-3)
This course engages students in observations, interactions, and analyses of critical
and contemporary educational issues. Students will investigate issues influencing the
contemporary contexts. Students will experienceaminimum of 10 hours of field-based
learning in authentic school settings, and this learning will be specifically and
reflectively connected to core coursecontent.
EDUC 2120 - ExploringSocio-Cultural Perspectives onDiversity inEducational Contexts
(3-0-3)
Given the rapidly changingdemographics in our state and country this course is
designed to equip future teachers with the fundamental knowledgeof understanding
culture and teaching children from diverse backgrounds. Specifically, this course is
designed to examine1) thenature and function of culture; 2) the development of
individual and group cultural identity; 3) definitions and implications of diversity, and4)
the influences of culture on learning, development, andpedagogy. Students will
experienceaminimum of 10hours of field-based learning in authentic school settings,
and this learningwill be specifically and reflectively connected to core course content.
EDUC2130 - Exploring Learning andTeaching (3-0-3)
Explore key aspects of learning and teaching through examining your own learning
processes and those of others, with the goal of applying your knowledge to enhance
the learning of all pupils in a variety of educational setting and contexts. Students will
experienceaminimum of 10hours of field-based learning in authentic school settings,
and this learningwill be specifically and reflectively connected to core course content.
EDUC 3000 - Teacher EducationSeminar I (1-0-1)
Junior year seminar to meet specific requirements of the teacher education program.
Includes assessment of communication skills, writing skills, speaking (videotaping),
useof technology, etc. Required of all middle level teacher education students. May
Involve off-campus visitation. Must be taken both semesters of junior year.
Institutional Credit only.
Prerequisite : Admission to the teacher education program.
AbsoluteCorequisite: EDUC 3010.
EDUC3001 - Teacher EducationCurriculumSeminar (1-0-1)
Junior year seminar to meet specific requirements as related to EDUC 3350 field-
based course. This seminar will address topics of discussion in preparation for and
follow-up from field-based lectures and observations made inmiddle school buildings.
It is required of all middle level education students, and must be taken with EDUC
3350 – Instructional Strategies for Individual and Interdisciplinary teaching.
AbsoluteCorequisite(s): EDUC 3350.
Concurrent Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3000 or EDUC 3010.
EDUC 3010 - Cognitive, Social/Affective and Physical Aspects of theMiddle Level Learner
(3-0-3)
This site-based course is an exploration into the cognitive, social, affective, and
physical aspects of themiddle level learner. Varied teaching techniques will be used
and discussed, with a particular emphasis on verifying concepts learned in class
through experiences with middle level learners in individual and group settings.
Taught on-site at middle schools. Required of all middle level teacher education
majors.
AbsoluteCorequisite(s): EDUC 3000.
