Instructional Strategist I: Mild and Moderate Elementary Endorsement
Requires completion of the elementary education major. This endorsement authorizes instruction in all Elementary mild and moderate instructional special education programs.
Requirements:
EDU 206 - Survey of Exceptional Individuals
(3 credits) This course provides an overview of the history of special
education up
to and including present day trends and practices in education students with exceptionalities. Various areas of exceptionality are explored, including ways to support students with di
verse learning and behavioral needs in inclusionary environments.
Note: This course includes a field experience. Students must earn a C- or
better in order to fulfill program requirements for elementary licensure.
EDU 235 - Characteristics of Learners with Mild and Moderate Disabilities
This course will include various causes of mild and moderate disabilities,
an overview of current trends in educational programming for mild and
moderate disabilities, educational alternatives and related services, and
the importance of the multidisciplinary team in providing more appropriate
educational programming. Prerequisite: EDU 206. (3 credits)
EDU 314 - Working with Parents
This course examines the theories and knowledge of dynamic roles and
relationships within and between families, schools and communities and how
they can influence and support learning. Candidates will engage in
intentional practices that value diversity and demonstrate understanding in
how language, culture and family background can impact development. In
addition, candidates will also learn to recognize how children are best
understood in the context of family and how linguistic diversity, biological
and environmental factors, and family strengths can influence development
and learning at all stages of life. Prerequisite: EDU 206. (2 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
EDU 315 - Behavior Management and Classroom Instruction
This course is designed to provide an overview of various models for
classroom and behavior management. The course will emphasize both
theoretical and practical dimensions of behavior and social concerns. Note: This course includes a 10 hour field experience. Prerequisite: EDU206. (2 credits)
EDU 318 - Diagnostic Assessment, Teaching and Evaluation of Special Education Students
A study in the purposes, procedures and issues related to screening, testing and evaluation of special needs students. The course will include a study of diagnostic instruments used by the profession.Prerequisite: EDU206.(3 credits, alternate years, consult department)
EDU 319 - Communication and Collaborative Partnerships for Special Educators
This course examines how successful early childhood education depends upon
reciprocal and respectful partnerships with families, communities and
agencies. Candidates will understand the dynamic roles within and between
families, schools and communities and how to create a community of support
for children and families through interagency collaboration. Candidates will
learn how to collaborate with supervisors, mentors and colleagues to enhance
professional growth within and across disciplines to inform practice and to
advocate for developmentally and individually appropriate practice.
Utilizing collaborative partnerships, candidates will learn how to create
safe, inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments that engage
learners in meaningful activities and interactions. Prerequisite: EDU 206.
(2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
EDU 336 - Methods and Strategies for Learners with Mild and Moderate Disabilities (Elementary)
This course is designed to prepare pre-service teachers to develop and implement intervention strategies as well as appropriate accommodations and modifications to address students' exceptional learning and behavioral needs at the elementary school level. Pre-service teachers will also develop/refine skills in IEP writing, incorporating assessment and evaluation information as well as input from parents/families. Prerequisites: EDU206 and 235. (3 credits, alternate years, consult department)
EDU 343WI - Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Problems
No course description available.
EDU 345 - Language Learning and Reading Disabilities
This course focuses on learning oral language and the implications that has for learning written language. A major part of the course is devoted to designing effective remedial education programs for Title I and special education. Special attention is paid to early intervention programs. This is an upper level course, designed for students completing reading and special education endorsements. Prerequisites:
EDU243WI and EDU326.(3 credits) Note: This course includes a field experience.
EDU 426 - Elementary Special Education Student Teaching
This experience will include the observation, engagement and instruction of
an elementary special education classroom for 4-8 weeks while under the
supervision of a licensed, qualified teacher. Exact number of weeks/credits
required will be determined by student teacher coordinator and department
chair. Candidates will draw from and develop the knowledge, skills and
dispositions in planning, instruction, assessment and professionalism
learned and assessed throughout the education program. Candidates are
expected to model "Teacher as Servant" throughout the experience by serving
God and society in diverse classroom settings. (4-8 credits) Note: Graded on
a pass/no pass basis. Successful completion of student teaching is a
necessary step towards licensure; a passing grade for student teaching does
not guarantee licensure recommendation from department.