UHD 2000/2001 Catalog UHD Catalog Home | Course Descriptions | Education (BED, EED, PED, SED, SOSE) Table of Contents | Previous Section | Next Section | Index | How to Use the Online Catalog Bilingual Education (BED) Elementary Education (EED) Professional Education (PED) Secondary Education (SED) Social Sciences–Education (SOSE) Bilingual Education (BED) 3301 92 Understanding the Second Language Learner (3-3-2) Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program and concurrent enrollment in Interdisciplinary Block I. Field-based course which provides an understanding of developmental, environmental, and cultural factors which affect second language learners. 3311 93 Foundations of Bilingual/ESL Education (3-3-2) Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program and concurrent enrollment in Interdisciplinary Block I. Field-based course which examines and applies the rationale, goals and objectives of bilingual/ESL programs through interaction with urban students and teachers in a bilingual/ESL classroom. 4301 Teaching Language Arts and Reading in Spanish (3-3-2) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Interdisciplinary Block I and concurrent enrollment in Interdisciplinary Block II. Field-based course which applies language arts and reading techniques in Spanish through interaction with urban students and teachers in a bilingual program. 4311 Integrating Curriculum in a Bilingual/ESL Classroom (3-3-2) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Interdisciplinary Block I and concurrent enrollment in Interdisciplinary Block II. Field-based course which addresses bilingual/ESL methods and techniques for integration of various school subjects. Elementary Education (EED) 3301 Understanding the Learner in the Elementary School (3-3-2) Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program and concurrent enrollment in Interdisciplinary Block I. Field-based course which addresses factors which affect student learning in urban schools: human growth and development, environment, diversity, instruction, and motivation. 3302 Enhancing Student Achievement in the Elementary Classroom (3-3-2) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Interdisciplinary Block I and concurrent enrollment in Interdisciplinary Block II. Field-based course which focuses on factors that enhance student achievement in urban schools: outcome-based learning experiences, communication, instructional strategies, materials and resources, assessment, and classroom management. 3311 Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom (3-3-2) Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program and concurrent enrollment in Interdisciplinary Block I. Field-based course which addresses the integration of language arts and social studies curricula and methodology in urban elementary classrooms. 3312 Using Effective Teaching Strategies in Math and Science (3-3-2) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Interdisciplinary Block I and concurrent enrollment in Interdisciplinary Block II. Field-based course which emphasizes making mathematics and science meaningful to children in urban classrooms. 4301 Student Teaching in the Elementary Classroom (3-0-15) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Interdisciplinary Blocks I and II, concurrent enrollment in Interdisciplinary Block III. Classroom management, student record keeping, assisted and independent teaching in an urban public school, guided by a mentor teacher and site-based university instructor. 4302 Student Teaching in the Elementary Classroom (3-0-15) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Interdisciplinary Blocks I and II, concurrent enrollment in Interdisciplinary Block III. Classroom management, student record keeping, assisted and independent teaching in an urban public school, guided by a mentor teacher and site-based university instructor. 4303 Student Teaching in the Bilingual/ESL Classroom (3-0-15) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Interdisciplinary Blocks I and II, concurrent enrollment in Interdisciplinary Block III. Classroom management, student record keeping, assisted and independent teaching in an urban public school, guided by a mentor teacher and site-based university instructor. 4304 Student Teaching in Early Childhood Classroom (3-0-15) Prerequisite: Successful completion of PED 4311, 4312, 4313. Classroom management, student record keeping, assisted and independent teaching in an urban public school, guided by a mentor teacher and site-based university instructor. Professional Education (PED) 3301 An Introduction to Exceptional Education (3-3-0) Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program. An introduction to exceptionalities among children with emphasis on prevalence, causes, assessment, characteristics and educational considerations. Additional topics include: legal factors in special education, bilingualism, parents and families and current trends and issues. 4301 Collaboration in the Schools (3-3-0) Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education program or department approval. An exploration of strategies for school personnel to function as effective collaborators. Topics include inclusion, interpersonal teaming and communication skills. 4311 94 Curriculum for the Early Childhood/Kindergarten Classroom (3-3-0) Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education program or departmental approval and completion of PED 3312. Classroom strategies and materials appropriate for pre-school, kindergarten, and primary programs. 4312 The Young Child (3-3-0) Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education program or departmental approval. Characteristics of physical, psycho-social, cognitive, language and literacy development of young children and the instructional implications of those characteristics for an early childhood environment. 4313 The Early Childhood Learning Environment (3-3-0) Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program or departmental approval and completion of PED 3312. Introduction to models and theories of the organization and management of an early childhood learning environment. Application of specific organizational strategies and classroom management techniques appropriate for young children. Secondary Education (SED) 3301 Understanding the Learner in the Secondary School (3-3-2) Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program and concurrent enrollment in Interdisciplinary Block I. Field-based course which explores the relationship of human growth and development to learning and education in the secondary school environment. Special emphasis is placed on applying this understanding to culturally diverse students in an urban setting. 3302 Enhancing Student Achievement in the Secondary School (3-3-2) Prerequisite: Successful completion of interdisciplinary Block I and concurrent enrollment in Interdisciplinary Block II. This field-based course provides students the opportunity to develop and apply effective instructional techniques that enhance student learning across the secondary school curriculum. Special attention is paid to the integration of technology into lesson planning and design. 3311 Curriculum Foundations for Teaching in the Urban Secondary School (3-3-2) Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program and concurrent enrollment in Interdisciplinary Block I. An introductory course which surveys techniques and materials appropriate for presentation and design of the learning experience across the secondary school curriculum. This field-based course is structured so that special emphasis is placed on the interaction of technology into the learning experience. 3312 Organizing and Managing Classroom Environment in the Secondary School (3-3-2) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Interdisciplinary Block I and concurrent enrollment in Interdisciplinary Block II. This field-based course provides for the introduction, analysis, and development of effective classroom management principles. Course content includes consideration for students of various cultures in urban settings as well as students with special needs. 4301 Student Teaching in the Secondary Classroom (3-0-15) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Interdisciplinary Blocks I and II, concurrent enrollment in Interdisciplinary Block III. Classroom management, student record keeping, assisted and independent teaching in an urban public school, guided by a mentor teacher and site-based university instructor. 4302 Student Teaching in the Secondary Classroom (3-0-15) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Interdisciplinary Blocks I and II, concurrent enrollment in Interdisciplinary Block III. Classroom management, student record keeping, assisted and independent teaching in an urban public school, guided by a mentor teacher and site-based university instructor. Social Sciences–Education (SOSE) 3306 Culture of the Urban School (3-3-0) Prerequisite: Introductory course in social science. Urban culture as the dominant form of community life in contemporary schools: characteristics, unique properties, and problems. 3320 Assessment and Evaluation of Children (3-3-0) Prerequisites: PSY 2310, 3303, 3305 OR 4304. Principles and procedures for evaluating the cognitive, affective, and social learning of children. 3321 Assessment and Evaluation in the Classroom (3-3-0) Prerequisite: Admission to the Secondary Teacher Education Program and completion of the Interdisciplinary Block I. A field-based course in the Teacher Education program. Principles and procedures for evaluating the cognitive, affective, and social learning of adolescents. 4303 Current Issues in Urban Teaching (3-3-0) Prerequisites: Completion of Interdisciplinary Blocks I and II or departmental approval. A field-based course in the Teacher Education program. Examines the characteristics of current social movements useful to the sociological study and interpretation of major social trends involving both social and cultural change in urban schools and society as a whole.