Sam Houston State University Undergraduate Catalog 2006-2008
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EED 374 Human Growth and Learning. This course examines growth and learning in elementary environments. Major theories of the teaching-learning process are studied. Human development related to education is emphasized. Special attention is paid to the cultural milieu. Field experiences in public schools at appropriate levels included in this course (15 hours). Prerequisite: Junior status. Credit 3.

EED 385 Elementary Classroom Management in a Diverse Population. The purpose of this course is to provide the prospective elementary or middle school teacher with the experiences in classroom management and discipline theories appropriate for the diverse population of students in the elementary or middle school. Field experiences in public schools at appropriate levels included in this course (15 hours) Prerequisite: Junior status. Credit: 3.

EED 434 Mathematics in the Elementary School. This course emphasizes making mathematics meaningful to children. Students are to make lesson plans of acceptable quality, to produce practical teaching aids, and to be able to integrate mathematics with other areas of learning. Experience is provided in the selection and evaluation of teaching methods unit and lesson planning, use of curriculum and audio visual materials and the preparation of instructional materials appropriate for social studies content and skills at different elementary and middle school grade levels. Students observe and teach math lessons in an elementary or middle school classroom during the 120 hours of field experience. Prerequisites: EED 374 & Reading Block, admitted to Educator Preparation Program,offiicial degree plan, and departmental approval. Field experiences in PK-8 public schools included in this course. This course is taken in block with EED 435, EED 436 and EED 367. Credit 3.

EED 435 Science in the Elementary School. This course is concerned with the scope and sequence of the science curriculum for elementary and middle school children. In this course, experience is provided in the selection and evaluation of teaching methods unit and lesson planning, use of curriculum and audio visual materials and the preparation of instructional materials appropriate for science content and skills at different elementary and middle school grade levels. Students are given experience in lesson planning, in organizing units of instruction, in the use of instructional materials, and in laboratory methods appropriate to elementary or middle school classrooms. Students observe and teach science lessons in an elementary or middle school classroom during the 10 days of field experience. Prerequisites: EED 374 & Readomg Block, admitted to Educator Preparation Program, official degree plan, and departmental approval. Field experiences in PK-8 public schools included in this course. This course is taken in block with EED 434, EED 436,and EED 367. Credit 3.

EED 436 Social Studies in the Elementary School. In this course experience is provided in the selection and evaluation of teaching methods, unit and lesson planning, use of curriculum and audio-visual materials, and the preparation of instructional materials appropriate for social studies content and skills at different elementary and middle school grade levels. Students are expected to pass a social studies proficiency test to receive credit for this course. Emphasis is placed on the unit approach to teaching social studies. Students observe and teach social studies lessons in an elementary or middle school classroom during the 120 hours of field experience. Prerequisites: EED 374 & Reading Block, admitted to Educator Preparation Program, official degree plan, and departmental approval. Field experiences in PK-8 public schools included in this course. This course is taken in block with EED 434, EED 435, and EED 367. Credit 3.

EED 467 Technology Applications in the Classroom. This course will apply technology and computers to support instruction in various content areas in elementary and middle schools. The course will explore, evaluate, and utilize computer/technology resources to design and deliver instruction as well as to assess student learning. Prerequisite: EED 374 & Reading Block. Admitted to Educator Preparation Program, official degree plan, and departmental approval. Field Experience in PK-8 public schools included in this course. This course is taken in block with EED 434, EED 435 and EED 436.

EED 475 Problems. Designed to permit individual students to study specific areas of interest and need. Prerequisite: Departmental Approval. Credit 3.

EED 476 Developing a Professional Teacher Portfolio. The purpose of this course is to provide the prospective elementary or middle school teacher the opportunity to organize artifacts on the development, exploration, integration, application, and teaching of content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and skill development in the development of a professional teacher portfolio. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in student teaching and Departmental Approval. Credit: 3.

EED 484 Assessment, Evaluation, and Legal Issues in the Elementary Classroom. The purpose of this course is to provide the prospective elementary or middle school teacher practical experience in the areas of assessment, evaluation, and legal issues in the elementary or middle school. The course will include a study of teacher-made tests, standardized tests, interpretation of test scores, performance assessment techniques, grading and reporting student progress, and legal issues relevant to education. This course is taken during the student teaching semester. Prerequisite: Admitted to the Educator Preparation Program, ACS Methods Block, and departmental approval. Credit 3.

EED 491 Student Teaching in the Elementary School. The student is assigned to student teach in an elementary or middle school classroom for a placement of approximately six to seven weeks. Must be taken with EED 492 or ECE 486 or BSL 488 or SPD 484 or 496 for a total of six semester hours credit for the provisional elementary or provisional all-level certificate. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching Program. Credit 3.

EED 492 Student Teaching in the Elementary School. The student is assigned to student teach in an elementary or middle school classroom for a placement of approximately six to seven weeks. Must be taken with EED 491 or ECE 486 or BSL 488 or SPD 484 or SED 496. Prerequisites: ACS Methods Block (EED 434, 435, 436, 467). Admission to Student Teaching Program. Credit 3.

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