A study of classroom management in theory and practice, with a focus on planning and assessment in middle level classrooms. This course is in conjunction with a four-week experience, consisting of 2 two-week placements in the candidate's area of content concentration.

Introduction to theory, research, purposes, methods and materials appropriate to social studies instruction in the middle grades. This course is in conjunction with a four-week field experience, consisting of 2 two-week placements in the candidate's areas of content concentration.

This course introduces teacher candidates to the fundamentals of theory and practice for teaching English Language Arts at the middle level (grades 5-9) as they develop an understanding of state and national standards. Course work includes current issues and recent developments in curriculum and methodology in h teaching of middle level English Language Arts with emphases on the integration of reaching, writing, listening, speaking and language use. Course includes a four-week field placement in middle school settings.

Supervised experiences in schools, other education agencies, and the community. Required of all students receiving a bachelors degree in secondary education. Includes field trips, work in schools, and involvement in community projects.

A course planned for teachers who expect to become either instructors or supervisors of music in the public schools. Observation, teaching, work on research problems, and conferences with the supervising teacher included. TO BE OFFERED ONLY ON A PASS/FAIL BASIS.

A course designed to give the student experience with and practice in the program of an elementary school. Working with children in a variety of diverse learning environments is the basic component of the course. Two eight-week placements; one in grades K-3 and one in intermediate (grades 4-5) are completed. A required weekly seminar will include professional development on topics such as culturally responsive teaching, professional noticing, technology, trauma training, and best teaching practices. Offered on a pass/fail basis only.

Supervised practice teaching under competent leadership. Observation, instruction, independent study which parallels field experience, and confer- ences with supervising instructor included. This course is designed primarily for students in Allied Health Professions, Education, Library and Information Science, Home Economics, and Social Work. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

A course covering the basic studies helpful to teachers of English composition at the secondary level. Focuses on the teaching of grammar, punctuation, usage, etc., and on theme planning, correction, and revision. Students are required to do quite a bit of writing. Provides ENG Major Elective credit and ENG minor credit.

This capstone course is taken during the student teaching experience and is taught via an online modality. The purpose of the course is to investigate and document teaching effectiveness. Candidates design an integrated unit of study, pre and post test student learning, analyze learning gains drawing on formative and summative measures, and make modifications and accommodations based on the results. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

Digital game-based video applications as prominent video-based vehicles for distance education and multimedia development through multi-user and virtual platforms. Classroom exercises and projects develop basic video game production skills including the use of graphical and video assets, flash animations storyboarding, equipment, terminology and systems, message design issues, and research on DGBI.