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Course Descriptions - Lewis-Clark State College 2002-2003 Catalog

ED 105 - Learning Community Seminar (1 cr.)

Designed to create a cohort group to help socialize students into the profession of education. Students collaborate with peers by discussing issues pertinent to becoming professional members of the education community. Students will increase their skills in and understanding of: time management, note taking, reading textbooks, preparing for quizzes, tests, and exams, and career choices.

ED 214 - Principles of Education (3 cr.)

An introduction to the teaching profession through consideration of relevant principles including the importance of education and teaching, the purpose of schools, teaching orientations and styles, trends in education, international influences on American education, the changing nature of American education, the administration and governance of schools, school funding, social issues affecting education and learning, schools and their environs, and education in other societies. Includes thirty-five hours of field experiences in area elementary and secondary schools.

ED 222 - Beginning Sign Language (3 cr.)

Students will learn a sign language and finger spelling system consistent with English, used in educating hearing impaired individuals.

ED 310 - Professional Foundations of Education (3 cr.)

Designed for post bachelors DLT teacher candidates, this course is a systematic survey of the philosophical foundations and historical development of public education, the legal, financial, and organizational principles associated with schooling, and certain social issues that have helped to shape, guide, and/or impact contemporary education. Twenty hours of field experience required. ED 214 meets the same requirement.

ED 316 - Physical Education for the Elementary Teacher (2 cr.) (Also listed as KIN 316)

Designed to aid the classroom teacher in developing and implementing physical education programs in elementary and middle schools. Fee required.

ED 318 - Assessment of Learning (3 cr.) (Also listed as PSYC 318)

An introduction to the theory of assessment. This course presents the foundational concepts, principles, and procedures needed to systematically acquire, organize, and apply information about learners and learning. This course also serves as a component in the elementary and secondary teacher education programs' technology strand and is designated technology-intensive. Pre-requisite: Elementary Education Majors must be admitted to the teacher education program; secondary certification candidates must have completed ED 214.

ED 321 - Educational Psychology (3 cr.) (Also listed as PSYC 321)

Builds on knowledge gained in Developmental Psychology to further the understanding of various theories of learning, teaching, and child development. Pre-requisite: Admission to the Elementary Teacher Education Program or declared as Psychology major/minor.

ED 323 - Professional Strategies for Teaching K-8 (6 cr.)

Development of a repertoire of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate units of instruction. Focuses on the integration of methods and strategies, media and technologies, and discipline and motivation to produce effective learning activities, including those meet the needs of a culturally and intellectually diverse classroom population. Fee required. Pre-requisite: Admission to the Elementary Teacher Education Program.

ED 338 - Elementary Language Arts Methods (3 cr.)

Methods of teaching the language arts including listening, oral and written communication skills. Identification of the interrelation of reading, literature, spelling and handwriting. Available only through Independent Study in Idaho.

ED 344 - Elementary School Science Methods (3 cr.)

Methods of teaching elementary school science utilizing both teacher designed and established

commercial model programs. Investigation of the role science should play in the education of elementary age youth. Emphasis placed upon inquiry and discovery approaches in teaching science. Available only through Independent Study in Idaho.

ED 421 - Social Studies Curriculum (3 cr.)

Methods of teaching social studies with emphasis on unit teaching and the use of instructional materials at the secondary level. Available only through Independent Study in Idaho.

ED 422 - Intermediate Sign Language (3 cr.)

Continuation of ED 222.

ED 426 - Professional Internship in Education K-8, I ( 7-14 cr.)

A performance-based experience where interns have opportunities to develop and refine instructional materials and practices based on researched best practices for reading, language arts, math, science, health, social studies, physical education, visual and performing arts and multicultural issues to be utilized in K-8 classroom settings. The importance of effective communication strategies, including appropriate technology, will be emphasized. Interns will have numerous opportunities to interact with classroom teachers and elementary students during this first semester of a yearlong internship. Pre-requisite: Admission to the Elementary Teacher Education Program. Co-requisites: ED 427 and SE 428.

ED 427 - Professional Seminar: Issues in Education I (1 cr.)

Promotes self-reflection and the successful transition into the teaching profession through opportunities for interns to address and reflect upon contemporary and perennial issues that affect and inform their praxis. Includes questions of instructional philosophies and orientations, classroom management, professional conduct, ethics and legal considerations, interpersonal communications, steps toward securing employment, efficient time management, and proposals for educational reform and innovation. Fee required. Pre-requisite: Admission to the Elementary or Secondary Teacher Education Program. Co-requisites: Internship I.

ED 429 - Professional Internship in Education K-8, II (7-14 cr.)

A continuation of ED 426. As the internship experience proceeds the intern will continually subsume more responsibility for classroom instruction and management. This is a writing integrated course. Pre-requisite: Admission to the Elementary Teacher Education Program. Co-requisites: ED 430 and SE 431.

ED 430 - Professional Seminar: Issues in Education I (1 cr.)

A continuation of ED 427. LCSC faculty as well as occasional guests including teachers and school administrators will conduct the seminar. Pre-requisite: Admission to the Elementary or Secondary Teacher Education Program. Co-requisites: Internship II.

ED 435 - Diversity Issues in Education

(1-3 cr.)

Acquaints students with issues surrounding diversity in education. It will help students develop a broader perspective concerning culture and its influence on schooling and students' successful negotiation of the educational system.

ED 436 - Issues in Teaching English as a Second Language (1-3 cr.)

Second in a series sponsored by the Idaho US WEST TEAMS initiative on working with culturally diverse students in the regular classroom. The class will include discussion of issues and methodology in ESL and bilingual approaches for teaching students whose second language is English.

ED 437 - Advanced English as a Second Language Methods (1-3 cr.)

Acquaints students and teachers with methodology issues in Second Language Acquisition, including bilingual approaches to teaching students whose second language is English. Acquaints teachers with a variety of approaches and methods of teaching ESL, such as Audiolingual, Cognitive, Situational Response, Silent Way, etc. Developmental philosophy, critical pedagogy, individualized instruction, small group instruction, and learning centers and major areas of discussion. Recommended pre-requisite: ED 436.

ED 438 - Exemplary Multicultural Teaching Practices (1-3 cr.)

Provides pre-service and practicing teachers with a theoretical basis of multicultural curriculum development and will be linked to actual practices in the classroom. "Exemplary" models, those that go beyond raising levels of awareness and bring education to a level of action, will be examined and showcased.

ED 454 - Professional Teaching Strategies

6-12 (5 cr.)

This course focuses on the acquisition and integration of pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to secondary teaching methods and instructional media and technology necessary to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate instructional lessons. Pre-requisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program; suggested concurrent enrollment in ED 456 Content Methods, ED 458 Internship 1 (6-12) and ED 427 Professional Seminar 1. Fee required.

ED 456 - Content Teaching Methods 6-12 (2 cr.)

This course is intended as a source of ideas, guidelines, and suggestions for the improvement of instruction in the secondary school content areas including junior high and middle schools. Combines theoretical and practical learning experiences for the secondary school content teacher. Special emphasis is placed on unit teaching, inquiry, conceptual, and constructivist techniques, on the critical use of varied activities and materials, on knowledge of local, state, and national standards, and on development of a democratic classroom atmosphere in order to promote learning. Pre-requisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program; suggested concurrent enrollment in ED 454 Professional Strategies, ED 427 Professional Seminar 1, and ED 458 Internship I (6-12).

ED 457 - Content Methods K-12 (3 cr.)

For candidates seeking K-12 teaching certificates, familiarizes teacher candidates with local, state and national curricular models, guidelines, standards, and mandates, and with instructional methods, assessment strategies, and resources peculiar to the candidate's intended teaching disciplines. Candidates benefit from the experience of working with and assisting on-site teacher educators during a K-12 internship in their intended teaching fields. Pre-requisite: Admission to the Secondary Teacher Education Program.

ED 458 - Professional Internship in Education 6-12, I (3 cr.)

Secondary teacher candidates acquire and/or refine their knowledge, skills, and dispositions during an extended field experience with one or more on-site teacher educators in the 6-12 schools. Candidates are organized into cadres by site or academic specialty. Cadres will meet throughout the semester with Education Division faculty cadre leaders. Candidates are provided opportunities to be classroom mentors, tutors and teachers throughout the semester under the supervision of their on-site teacher educators. Pre-requisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program; suggested concurrent enrollment in ED 454 Professional Strategies, ED 456 Content Methods and ED 427 Professional Seminar I.

ED 459 - Professional Internship in Education I, K-12, I (3 cr.)

Intended for interns seeking teaching endorsement in grades K-12. Interns will demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and dispositions during an extended internship of at least 135 hours with on-site teacher educators in elementary and a secondary classrooms. Interns will engage in a variety of activities that include observation, individual and group tutoring, mirror teaching, team teaching, preparation of instructional materials and resources, and assessment and recording of student work. The intern will work with the on-site teacher educator to plan, deliver, and assess several lessons utilizing strategies learned in ED 454/455. The intern will be provided opportunities to be a full time classroom participant for several extended periods of time. Pre-requisites: admission to the Teacher Education Program, concurrent enrollment in ED 454. Recommended that the intern has a means of transportation to the internship site. Pre-requisite: Admission to the Secondary Teacher Education Program. Co-requisites: ED 427.

ED 460 - Professional Internship in Education 6-12, II (6-12 cr.)

The integration and application of pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to successfully design, develop, deliver, and evaluate instruction during a semester-long internship with an on-site secondary teacher educator. Interns are asked to utilize a variety of traditional and contemporary teaching strategies, aids, materials, and activities to meet the needs of a culturally and intellectually diverse classroom population. Interns will participate in regular seminars, lectures, and/or laboratory sessions in support of their internship activities. The intern should have a means of transportation to the internship school. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Internship I. Co-requisites: ED 430.

ED 461 - Professional Internship in Education K-12, II (6-12 cr.)

For candidates seeking K-12 teaching certificates, the integration and application of pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to successfully design, develop, deliver, and evaluate instruction during a semester-long internship with on-site K-12 teacher educators. Interns are asked to utilize a variety of traditional and contemporary teaching strategies, aids, materials, and activities to meet the needs of a culturally and intellectually diverse classroom population. Interns will participate in regular seminars, lectures, and/or laboratory sessions in support of their internship activities. The intern should have a means of transportation to the internship school. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Internship I. Co-requisites: ED 430.

ED 470 - Foundations of Vocational-Technical Education (2-3 cr.)

Local, State and National vocational-technical education legislation, policies, programs and organizations.

ED 471 - Action Research for Teachers (3 cr.)

This course is to help familiarize teachers with fundamental concepts of classroom-based action research, an alternative to traditional research that aims to improve some aspect of classroom instruction. Includes a series of reflective exercises and concludes with an action research activity. May be repeated in order to continue or conclude the activity or engage in a second action research activity. Pre-requisite: Instructor Approval.

ED 472 - The Challenge Curriculum (2 cr.)

This course will help familiarize teachers with motivational and learning strategies for the design of challenge units or activity clusters. Motivational strategies reward students for improvement over their previously established baselines while the challenge unit addresses different ability levels, learning styles, interests, and multiple intelligences. The course culminates in the design of a challenge unit for use in the classroom. . Pre-requisite: Instructor Approval.