Theories and concepts of human development, learning, and motivation are presented and applied to interpreting and explaining human behavior and interaction in relation to teaching across the developmental span from early childhood to adulthood. A field experience in a school or other educational agency is a required and basic part of the course.

Theories and concepts of human development, learning, and motivation are presented and applied to interpreting and explaining human behavior and interaction in relation to teaching across the developmental span from early childhood to adulthood. A field experience in a school or other educational agency is a required and basic part of the course.

An introduction to the characteristics and instructional needs of exceptional learners is presented with an overview of principles, procedures, methods, and materials for adapting educational programs to accommodate the integration of exceptional children in regular classrooms, when appropriate. A field experience in a school or other educational agency is a required and basic part of the course. Lecture, three hours per week; laboratory, two hours per week for a maximum of six weeks.

An introduction to the characteristics and instructional needs of exceptional learners is presented with an overview of principles, procedures, methods, and materials for adapting educational programs to accommodate the integration of exceptional children in regular classrooms, when appropriate. A field experience in a school or other educational agency is a required and basic part of the course. Lecture, three hours per week; laboratory, two hours per week for a maximum of six weeks.

An introduction to the characteristics and instructional needs of exceptional learners is presented with an overview of principles, procedures, methods, and materials for adapting educational programs to accommodate the integration of exceptional children in regular classrooms, when appropriate. A field experience in a school or other educational agency is a required and basic part of the course. Lecture, three hours per week; laboratory, two hours per week for a maximum of six weeks.

TEACHING EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM

This course is designed to meet the needs of undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Education for a course in theory and principles of social psychology. The course will cover the basic concepts and theories in social psychology. The theories of attitude formation, group dynamics, and biases will be surveyed, with an application to the professional fields of psychology.

An exploration of topic areas such as conflict mediation, crisis management, communication skills, student development theories, and wellness designed to provide new Resident Life Advisors with the skills and knowledge essential for being successful.

An exploration of topic areas such as conflict mediation, crisis management, communication skills, student development theories, and wellness designed to provide new Resident Life Advisors with the skills and knowledge essential for being successful.

This course is an application-focused course that provides an overview of program evaluation. This course will cover the types of evaluation, the theory associated with evaluation, and the tools most commonly applied to the evaluation process. Students will develop an appreciation for the flexibility needed in order to perform evaluation tasks in practical situations related to their area of expertise.