A child growth and development course dealing with the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, language, and moral aspects of the child from birth up to the school-age years.

The purpose of this course is to offer opportunities to explore various perspectives of language acquisition and the development of literacy. The focus will be on exploring linguistic principles of literacy development that children birth through grade 3 require in order to become fluent in the areas of reading and writing. The students will examine how knowledge, theory, and research influence our understanding of language and literacy instruction.

This course is designed to provide early childhood education majors with an observation and participation experience. Candidates are placed in an educational setting for children birth through age three. Field time is required.

Provide an overview and introduction into adapting early childhood curricula for special needs children birth through grade 3 particularly in subject areas of art, music, physical education and health. This course covers topics such as special education law, handicapping conditions, assessments, intervention strategies and adapting early childhood curricula to include the creative arts.

The course is designed to provide early childhood education majors with an observation and participation experience. Candidates are placed in an educational setting for children ages 3 through 5. Field time is required.

This course provides methods for teaching math and the integration of mathematics into other content areas. The focus will be on theory, teaching strategies, and hands-on learning. A study of instructional methods, curricular design, and scope and sequence for the teaching and integrating of mathematics in the preschool and early elementary school settings will be included. An inquiry centered approach is inherent throughout the course to promote investigation and critical thinking on the part of pre-service teachers.

Provide an overview and introduction into adapting early childhood curricula for children Birth through Grade three. Students will critique and develop curricula appropriate for meeting early childhood unified content and professional standards in the areas of social studies, science and mathematics. This course focuses on identification of inquiry strategies, assessments, selection of curricular materials, and research strategies that allow practicing teachers to look closely at their teaching and the nature of practice.

The course deals with the management and operation of the child care program. Concepts will deal with establishing a community base, licensing, financing, physical facility, operational guidelines, staffing, enrollment, parental involvement, food service, and other operational considerations.

The course is designed to provide early childhood education majors with an observation and participation experience. Candidates are placed in an educational setting for children kindergarten through grade 3. Field time is required.

This course is designed to relate theory to practice in a realistic setting. The student is placed in a situation to obtain experiences relating directly or indirectly to the areas being studied.

This course is designed to relate theory to practice in a realistic setting. The student is placed in a situation to obtain experiences relating directly or indirectly to the areas being studied.

This course is designed to provide knowledge of genre of literature, activities, and units that focus on literature, cultural awareness through literature and the competence in selecting and evaluating books for children.

A forty-hour field experience designed to introduce the preservice teacher to the roles of educators, professional expectations, and beginning elements of sound teaching practice. Admission to Honors classification required.

Field experience will provide the student an opportunity to obtain practical experience in an area of interest.

This lab must be taken in conjunction with TEEL 321 The Young Child.

This course is designed to give the student a wide background in literature appropriate for use with children birth to 7. Pre-reading and early reading skills will be emphasized.

This class is designed for pre-service teachers who will learn to set up, plan, and implement effective teaching and discipline strategies to optimize students' on-task time. This course covers responsibility and accountability of teachers when running an effective classroom. The principles can be applied to all settings and all grade levels.

Curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation as well as action research strategies that support learning at elementary and middle school levels will be studied. Students will critique and develop curricula appropriate for meeting content and professional standards.

This course provides methods for teaching mathematics and the integration of content from other disciplines. The focus will be on theory, teaching strategies, and hands-on learning. A study of instructional methods, curricular design, and scope and sequence for the teaching of mathematics in K-6 settings will be included. An inquiry-centered approach is inherent throughout the course to promote investigation and critical thinking on the part of preservice teachers.

This course provides methods for teaching science and the integration of content from other disciplines. The focus will be on theory, teaching strategies, and hands-on learning. A study of instructional methods, curricular design, and scope and sequence for the teaching and integrating of science in elementary and middle school settings will be included. An inquirycentered approach is inherent throughout the course.

The course presents basic principles, procedures and instructional practices as a process in teaching social studies in the elementary school.

Study of language acquisition, methods, and materials of teaching communication skills.

This course will encompass the acquisition of language and the development of reading. The focus will be on theory, strategies, methods, and materials.

Opportunity for students to obtain experience in the instruction of teaching mathematics under the supervision of the Education faculty. Field time is required.

Opportunity for students to obtain experience in instruction in the teaching and assessment of reading and language arts with the integration of technology under the supervision of education faculty. Field time is required.

Opportunity for students to obtain experience in instruction in the teaching and assessment of social studies, management of a classroom, and making adjustments for individual student needs under the supervision of the education faculty. Forty hours of field work is required.

Critical analysis and discussion of classroom instructional practices as they pertain to theory, content knowledge and practice to teaching and assessment of social studies, management of a classroom, and making adjustments for individual student needs. Student will write the first of two chapters of an individual research project under the supervision of a professor in the Department of Teacher Education per previously arranged contract.

Opportunity for students to obtain experience in instruction in the teaching and assessment of reading and language arts with the integration of technology under the supervision of the education faculty. Forty hours of field is required.

Critical analysis and discussion of classroom instructional practices as they pertain to theory, content knowledge and practice to teaching and assessment of reading and language arts with the integration of technology. Students will write the first two chapters of an individual research project under the supervision of a professor in the Department of Teacher Education per previously arranged contract.

A study of the psychology of learning, individual differences and measurement, with emphasis on individual learning.

Opportunity for students to obtain experience in the instruction of teaching social studies under the supervision of the Education faculty. Field time is required.

This course provides an opportunity for candidates to obtain experience in instruction in the teaching and assessment of science under the supervision of education faculty. Field time is required for this experience.

This internship must be taken in conjuction with TEEL 481 Correction of Reading Disabilities.

Science of Reading II focuses on using literacy assessments to identify strengths and weaknesses of students and to design effective data-based interventions. A critical examination of the reading and writing processes will take place along with how to identify struggling readers and writers. Structured literacy elements and principles informed by the Science of Reading will be thoroughly discussed and implemented. Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Professional Standards and Elementary Program Standards, International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading, International Literacy Association (ILA) Standards, and the Professional Portfolio Assessment in Teaching (PPAT) will be utilized to assess students’ needs and to implement instruction.

Focuses on application of word recognition and comprehension skills and related aspects of reading instruction by tutoring, under supervision, a child with reading deficiencies. Lecture involves learning correlates of reading problems and diagnostic techniques. Students will complete 16 hours of internship time with elementary students as part of this course.

Critical analysis and discussion of classroom instructional practices as they pertain to theory, content knowledge and practice of teaching mathematics and science. Students will complete the writing and field assessment of an individual research project under the supervision of a professor in the Department of Teacher Education and submit a presentation proposal to a state or national conference. Admission to Teacher Education & good standing in Honors program are required.

Presentation of the Honors thesis will be made to Honors Seminar 5 and 6 classes and prepared for presentation at a state or national conference and for publication in an educational journal. Admission to Teacher Education and good standing in Honors program is required.

Admission by application submitted to the education department office. Supervised teaching experience is provided in approved elementary schools. Student teaching in: (1) elementary school; (2) elementary school art; (3) elementary school music; (4) elementary school physical education; and (5) early childhood and preschool.

An exploration of significant curriculum models emphasizing specific instructional methodologies and various learning materials pertinent to the different levels of early childhood education. The course will involve the development of selected instructional activity resources.

An exploration of significant curriculum models emphasizing specific instructional methodologies and various learning materials pertinent to the different levels of early childhood education. The course will involve the development of selected instructional activity resources.

This course is designed to provide teachers with the skills needed to enlist and coordinate participation and involvement of parent and community as partners with the school.

This course is designed to provide teachers with the skills needed to enlist and coordinate participation and involvement of parent and community as partners with the school.

A critical study of selected problems relating to the educational area under consideration.

A critical study of selected problems relating to the educational area under consideration.

This internship must be taken in conjuction with TEEL 681 Correction of Reading Disabilities.

This internship must be taken in conjuction with TEEL 681 Correction of Reading Disabilities.

Focuses on application of word recognition and comprehension skills and related aspects of reading instruction by tutoring, under supervision, a child reading deficiencies. Lecture involves learning correlates of reading problems and diagnostic techniques.

Focuses on application of word recognition and comprehension skills and related aspects of reading instruction by tutoring, under supervision, a child reading deficiencies. Lecture involves learning correlates of reading problems and diagnostic techniques.

This course provides current and future educators the opportunity to analyze, critique and conduct graduate-level research by utilizing techniques that are pertinent and specific to the field of education. Particular emphasis will be placed on the following approaches: qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods and action research. In addition, students will learn how to consume and conduct research to inform and improve their professional practice within the classroom and at the building or district levels.

This course will encompass the acquisition of language and the development of reading. The focus will be on theory, strategies, methods, and materials.

This course is intended to give students an opportunity to examine a variety of theoretical and pedagogical issues in literacy of the child with the integration of social studies at the intermediate grade level. 
 

This course is Part 1 of a two-course sequence in elementary mathematics teaching methods. This sequence is designed to examine a variety of approaches to teaching (mathematics for primary grades): factors related to instructional planning, instructional models and strategies, matching children with instructional techniques and approaches, including instructional components related to multiculturalism. The course is intended to provide the elementary teacher with teaching expertise needed to meet the diversity among the populations in today’s classrooms. 

This course is Part 2 of a two-course sequence in elementary mathematics teaching methods. This sequence is designed to examine a variety of approaches to teaching (mathematics for intermediate grades): factors related to instructional planning, instructional models and strategies, matching children with instructional techniques and approaches, including instructional components related to multiculturalism. The course is intended to provide the elementary teacher with teaching expertise needed to meet the diversity among the populations in today’s classrooms.

This course focuses on application of word recognition and comprehension skills and related aspects of reading instruction by tutoring, under supervision, a child with reading difficulties. This class involves learning to locate literacy difficulties through assessments and designing appropriate intervention strategies.
 

This course explores the educational implications and applications of research on child development, cognitive science, learning, motivation, teaching and assessment and how it can be applied to intervene and address the everyday problems within the field of education.

This course explores practices to support the education of all students. The focus is on inclusive practices: instructional approaches that emphasize teaching students effectively in the academic, social, and behavior domains. The emphasis is on reality-based techniques that can be implemented for students with a range of special needs and students from diverse backgrounds, and that are consistent with today’s instructional expectations and the knowledge base of effective practices.
 

This class is designed for pre-service and in-service teachers at the graduate level who will learn to set up, plan, and implement effective teaching and discipline strategies to optimize students' on-task time. This course covers responsibility and accountability of teachers when running an effective classroom. The principles can be applied to all settings and all grade levels.  

This course explores the historical and philosphical foundations of general, special and inclusive education; the development and characteristics of all learners including those with disabilities; the impacts of individual differences on education; and the legal parameters appropriate for each learner's educational needs.

This course provides the study of the use of technology in the school, home and the community. Emphasis is placed on applications of technology systems and devices that are productive for students with exceptionalities.

This course provides the student with the following aspects of behavior strategies and management; introduction to behavior systems. Measurement of behavior and behavior change; procedures for establishing new behavior; strategies for increasing desirable behavior and decreasing undesirable behavior; and special considerations for application of behavioral principles in the schools.

This course explores a variety of assessment instruments, procedures, and technologies for learner screening, evaluation, eligibility decisions, instructional planning, progress monitoring, and technology considerations.

This course emphasizes the practices and procedures useful in teaching students with high incidence disabilities in settings ranging from the resource room to the inclusive regular education setting. Teacher candidates demonstrate that they can synthesize and apply the knowledge obtained in the university classroom to actual practice during a field-based internship under the supervision of Education faculty.

This course emphasizes the practices and procedures useful in teaching students with high incidence disabilities in settings ranging from the resource room to the inclusive regular education setting. Teacher candidates demonstrate that they can synthesize and apply the knowledge obtained in the university classroom to actual practice during a field-based internship under the supervision of Education faculty.

This course provides a supervised teaching experience designed to assist prospective special education teachers in the development of skills in: managing classroom learning environments, implementing instruction, employment issues, and diversity issues.

Principles of learning & teaching is a national exam that measures students' pedagogical knowledge at three grade levels (K-6, 5-9, and 7-12).

An introduction to secondary and middle school science teaching methods. The course provides opportunities for designing units and teaching lessons across science disciplines. Topics include learning theories and styles, teaching strategies, topics in science education research, student assessment, instructional technologies, standard-based instruction, and teaching students with special needs (the handicapped and the gifted).

This course is a comprehensive overview of teaching skills and literacy strategies common to all content areas in secondary education. It is also a review and update of effective school principles, integration of instruction for special needs students, legal issues, assessment and the use of technology in the secondary classroom. In addition, this course includes a two hour per week clinical experience in a secondary school. This course shall be taken in the semester prior to directed teaching.

Admission by application. Supervised teaching experience is provided in approved accredited secondary schools. Directed teaching in: 1. Secondary school (12 hrs); 2. Secondary school art (6 hrs); 3. Secondary school music (6 hrs); or 4. Secondary school physical education (6 hrs), or 5. Secondary school (6 hrs).

An introduction to secondary and middle school science teaching methods. The course provides opportunities for designing units and teaching lessons across science disciplines. Topics include learning theories and styles, teaching strategies, topics in science education research, student assessment, instructional technologies, standard-based instruction, and teaching students with special needs (the handicapped and the gifted).

This course provides an in-depth analysis of the various factors that contribute to an effective teacher. Students will analyze and evaluate relevant research and national teaching standards to better understand and apply the principles of effecting teaching.