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ELEMENTARY/EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION (EEC) |
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| EEC
290 |
Special
Topics |
3
cr |
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| Guided
study of selected educational tasks (e.g.
curriculum revision, classroom materials
development, models of learning and teaching)
and teaching problems and practices for
improving student achievement. No more than
six semester hours may be earned in Special
Topic Courses. |
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| EEC 300 |
Classroom Management |
3 cr |
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| An introductory course in classroom management with emphasis upon effective instructional practices that inhibit student behaviors incompatible with learning. The focus is upon established guidelines including preparation for instruction, organizing instruction, assessing student performance, establishing a positive learning climate, and effective communication skills. |
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| EEC 332 |
Teaching
Language Arts |
3 cr |
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| This course presents methods of promoting
meaningful language and literacy skills in early
childhood and elementary school programs. Corequisites:
RED 330, RED 333, and EEC
346. Prerequisites: Admission to Candidacy, EEC
300. This course has a required field experience. |
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| EEC 335 |
Teaching
Mathematics (W) |
3 cr |
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| A
course which deals with effective methods of teaching
mathematics to elementary school students. Emphasis
will be on developing an understanding of numbers,
teaching basic operations, and using various teaching
aids and materials to meet the various needs of
elementary age children. Prerequisites: Candidacy, MA 201
or MA 202; RED 330 and 333, EEC
290, EEC 332, and EEC 346. Corequisites: EEC 336, EEC 337,
EEC 345; and RED 331. This course has a required field experience. |
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| EEC 336 |
Teaching
Social Studies |
3 cr |
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| A
course using problem solving and independent investigation
as means of teaching the relationship of humans
to their environment. Objectives, content, and
procedures are discussed. Prerequisites: Candidacy, RED 330
and RED 333; EEC
300, EEC 332, and EEC 346. Corequisites: EEC 335, EEC 336,
EEC 337, EEC 345; and RED 331. This course has a required field experience. |
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| EEC 337 |
Teaching
Science |
3 cr |
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| A
course using discovery, inquiry and problem-solving
approaches as a means of teaching science. Relationship
of science to entire early childhood and elementary
curriculum is discussed. Prerequisites: Candidacy, RED 330
and RED 333; EEC
300, EEC 332, and EEC 346. Corequisites: EEC 335, EEC 336,
and EEC 345; and RED 331. This course has a required field experience. |
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| EEC 345 |
Sequence
Field Experience |
1 cr |
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| Supervised
practice in teaching curriculum areas in the elementary
or early childhood classroom setting during the
semester in which sequence courses are taken.
Prerequisites: RED 330 and RED 333;
EEC 300, EEC 332, and EEC 346. Corequisites:
EEC 335, EEC 336, and EEC 337; and RED 331. |
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| EEC 346 |
The Early
Childhood-Elementary School Program |
3 cr |
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| This
course will introduce the roles of the teacher
in working with children from nursery/ day care
setting through the elementary grades. History,
management, and parent education techniques are
presented. Corequisites:
EEC 332; and RED 330 and RED 333. Prerequisites: Admission to Candidacy, EEC 300. This course has a required field experience. |
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| EEC 429 |
Opening
School Laboratory Experiences |
1 cr |
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| Professional
laboratory experiences of observation and participation
for a two-week period at the opening of school. Prerequisite: Candidacy. |
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| EEC
430 |
Student Teaching |
9
cr |
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| Observation
and supervised teaching in elementary or early
childhood settings with opportunity for study
and discussion of problems and issues encountered.
Prerequisite: Candidacy and permission of department. |
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| EEC
490 |
Special Topics |
3 cr |
| Guided
study of selected educational tasks (e.g. curriculum
revision, classroom materials development, models
of learning and teaching) and teaching problems
and practices for improving student achievement.
No more than six semester hours may be earned
in Special Topic Courses. |
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| EEC
494 |
Directed
Study |
1, 3 cr |
| No
more than two directed studies can be applied
toward the Bachelor’s Degree and Class B
Certification. Prerequisite: Candidacy and permission of the
department. |
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| EEC
496 |
Internship |
3 cr |
| The
internship is a supervised learning experience
in an approved school setting similar to that
in which an educator will eventually be employed.
The internship provides students with an opportunity
to apply theories and concepts learned during
the undergraduate program. Prerequisites: Candidacy
and approval of department chair. |
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| EEC
499 |
Seniors
Honors Project |
3-6 cr |
| Under
the advice and guidance of a faculty mentor, honors
students will identify and carry out a research
project, relevant to the field of elementary/early
childhood study, that will lead to a formal presentation
at the annual Honors Student Colloquium. The senior
project will be judged and graded by three faculty
and chaired by the honors mentor. This course
is required for Honors recognition and may be
repeated for up to six credit hours. Prerequisites:
Participant in honors program and junior level
status. |
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| EEC
522 |
Curriculum
Planning in Elementary School |
3 cr |
| The
study of curriculum with emphasis on concepts,
procedures and models particular to curriculum
in the elementary school. Curriculum study includes
the context of and a process for planning, developing,
implementing and evaluating the elementary school
curriculum. |
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| EEC
523 |
Instructional
Planning in Elementary School |
3
cr |
| Presents
an overview of factors and procedures involved
in planning, developing and evaluating the elementary
school instructional process. |
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| EEC
532 |
Language
Development in Elementary School |
3
cr |
| Designed
to explore the multi-dimensional theory of language
development and to provide techniques and practices
for development of language ability. Through correlating
these related areas, the student should grow in
understanding dynamics and change in language
structure and development. Opportunities for oral
and written communication are emphasized. |
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| EEC
535 |
Trends
in Teaching Mathematics |
3 cr |
| This
course emphasizes new methods of presenting mathematical
content to elementary school students. Various
materials will be developed to promote thinking
and discovery of mathematical concepts. Opportunities
are provided for developing multi-level materials
appropriate to the varied abilities and interest
levels in elementary school. |
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| EEC
536 |
Issues
and Innovations in Teaching Social Studies |
3 cr |
| Current
issues and innovations in early childhood and
elementary school social studies teaching and
learning are reviewed. |
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| EEC
537 |
Teaching
Science |
3
cr |
| Current
trends and issues in early childhood and elementary
school science teaching and learning are reviewed. |
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| EEC
550 |
Trends
in Parent Education |
3
cr |
| A
study of current trends in parent education designed
to promote better home-school communication and
cooperation. |
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| EEC
551 |
Seminar
in Elementary/ Early Childhood Education |
3 cr |
| A
seminar of topics, programs, and research in the
field of elementary/early childhood education.
This course provides a forum for discussion of
contemporary educational issues, and practicum
experiences in the teaching field in which the
quality of performance in teaching is evaluated. |
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| EEC
552 |
Community
Services for Families and Children |
3
cr |
| Study
of agencies which provide services, types of services
provided, and means of obtaining needed services. |
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| EEC
553 |
Organizational
Patterns and Curriculum in Early
Childhood Education |
3
cr |
| A
review of organizational and curricular patterns
utilized in the classroom setting for the education
of young children. A study of educators and their
theories concerning learning styles and developmental
patterns in relation to the school setting and
curriculum. |
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| EEC
554 |
Language
Development in Early Childhood |
3 cr |
|
Education |
| Study
of the language development of young children
with an emphasis on provision of classroom environment
to promote growth of language. |
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| EEC
555 |
Organization
and Administration in Early |
3
cr |
| Childhood
Education |
| Managing
the multiple responsibilities of administrative
heads of educational programs for young children. |
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| EEC
556 |
Research
in Early Childhood Education |
3
cr |
| A
review of research in the field of early childhood
education. |
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| EEC
557 |
Practicum |
1-9
cr |
| Experiences
in a field-setting to work with children ages
N-12 under the supervision of qualified personnel. |
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| EEC
558 |
Teaching
Spelling and Writing |
3
cr |
| Analysis
of methods of teaching spelling and the mechanics
on writing, included review of pertinent research
in the skill areas as well as emphasis on the
relationship of spelling to the development of
skills in word recognition. |
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| EEC
560 |
Workshop
in Elementary/Early Childhood Education |
3 cr |
| A
topical workshop in which participants have experiences
in creating, designing, construction and using
instructional materials and activities. No more
than six hours of credit may be applied toward
a degree program. |
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| EEC
562 |
Classroom
Logistics and Facilitation |
3
cr |
| To
increase teacher’s competencies to facilitate
learning by providing a classroom atmosphere conducive to self-discipline, participation and worthwhile
learning activities. |
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| EEC
575 |
Diagnosis
of Learning Difficulties in Mathematics |
3
cr |
| Analysis
of diagnostic techniques for identifying children’s
learning difficulties in mathematics. Prerequisite:
EEC 535. |
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| EEC
590 |
Special
Topics |
1-3
cr |
| Guided
supervision in the identification and completion
of educational tasks, such as curriculum revision,
course and/or program design, self-study for accreditation
visitation, student achievement evaluation, aesthetic
experiences, consumer and career education. No
more than six hours of credit may be applied toward
a graduation degree. |
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| EEC
592 |
Research
Seminar |
3
cr |
| Structured
to assist graduate students in designing and implementing
appropriate research for professional growth and
writing of the thesis. |
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| EEC
594 |
Directed
Study and Research |
1
or 3 cr |
| Students
explore through directed individual study research
problems and issues of special interest or significance
in elementary or early childhood education. No
more than three hours of any departmental 594
courses can be accepted toward a degree program.
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. |
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| EEC
595 |
Internship |
3-9
cr |
| The
internship is a supervised learning experience
in a work setting similar to that in which the
educator will eventually be employed. The internship
provides the students with an opportunity to apply
the theories and concepts learned during the graduate
program of study. Prerequisites: Permission of the department chair. |
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| EEC
599 |
Thesis |
1-9 cr |
| A
student selects a project, study, or investigation
related to his area of specialization in early
childhood or elementary education. The project
forms a basis for the thesis. A thesis committee
will provide direction during the investigation
for and writing of the thesis. |
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| EEC
601 |
Advanced
Seminar |
3
cr |
| In
depth study of various curriculum areas through
research reports, problem analysis and individual
evaluation of promising practices and topical
issues. Each seminar participant will concentrate
on a curriculum area: e.g., arithmetic, career
awareness, communication, consumer education,
humanities, natural sciences, social sciences,
early reading, and psycholinguistics. |
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| EEC
610 |
Diagnostic
and Prescriptive Teaching |
3 cr |
| Designed
to assist teachers and school leaders in understanding
the skills and techniques necessary for diagnosing
and prescribing for learners in different types
of teaching-learning settings. |
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| EEC
622 |
Seminar
in Curriculum and Instructional Problems |
3
cr |
| Critical
study of curriculum and instructional problems
in the elementary school. Research reviews and
problem design problems are emphasized. |
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| EEC
635 |
Seminar
in Mathematics Education |
3
cr |
| A
study of current topics related to teaching mathematics
in the early childhood and elementary years. |
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| EEC
690 |
Special
Topics |
3
cr |
| Guided
supervision in the identification and completion
of educational tasks, such as curriculum revision,
course and/or program design, self-study for accreditation
visitation, student achievement evaluation. No
more than six hours will be applied toward a degree.
Prerequisites: Permission of the department
chair. |
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| EEC
694 |
Directed
Study and Research |
1
or 3 cr |
| Students
explore through directed study problems and issues
of special interest or significance in early childhood
or elementary education. No more than three hours
of any departmental 694 courses can be accepted
toward a degree program. Prerequisites: Permission of the department chair. |
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| EEC
695 |
Internship |
3-9
cr |
| The
internship is a supervised learning experience
in a work setting similar to that in which an
educator will eventually be employed. The internship
provides the student with an opportunity to apply
the theories and concepts learned during the graduate
program. Prerequisites: Permission of the department chair. |
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| EEC
699 |
Research
Project |
3
cr |
| The
Research Project, as the culminating experience
in the Instructional Specialist Program, provides
an opportunity for the candidate to synthesize
and apply the various program components in a
selected instructional setting. Suitable agreements
are reached with the appropriate school systems
by the candidate. Prerequisites: Permission of department chair. |
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