Professional Education Course Descriptions

2000 PRE-STUDENT TEACHING FIELD EXPERIENCES I

An on-site orientation to the role of the teacher in the public school including observation in the classroom and assisting the teacher in various duties. Requires a minimum of fifteen clock hours in the public school. (Prerequisite: thirty (30) semester hours)

2013 FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION

An introduction to the historical and philosophical foundations of education. Other topics include: insights into the teaching profession and the school in today's multicultural society, its purposes, organization and operation.

3002 PRE-STUDENT TEACHING FIELD EXPERIENCES II

This course is designed to advance the student's awareness and skills of classroom activities by serving in the role of a paraprofessional for a minimum of seventy-five hours in the public school. This course should be taken concurrently with EDUC 3334 Teaching Strategies, Adaptations, and Modification in Education. (Prerequisites: Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience I and admission to Teacher Education)

3113 EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT, ASSESSMENT, & EVALUATION

The unit ensures that teacher candidates acquire principles and methods of measurement and evaluation in the schools by including the administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized tests and construction of teacher-made tests and learn to apply the professional and pedagogical knowledge and skills to become competent to work with all students. (Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education)

3313 TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION FOR THE CLASSROOM

This course focuses on the integration of technology into the PK-12 curricula. A hands-on approach gives students experience in planning and developing technology-based products and activities that address state academic standards and national educational technology standards. (Prerequisites:CIS 1003 or BIM 1553 with a grade of C or better)

3334 TEACHING STRATEGIES, ADAPT. & MODIF. IN EDUCATION

The intent of this course is to provide the teacher education candidate with the knowledge, wisdom, and a repertoire into the variety of instructional perspectives that are available to be utilized for successful teaching in the classroom. (Prerequisites: EDUC 3313 and admission to Teacher Education)

3434 TEACHING STRATEGIES AND PROGRESS MONITORING

This course seeks to prepare the Teacher Candidate to plan, develop, and implement instructional practices used with a variety of students and to assess the effectiveness of those practices using informal and formal assessment practices to monitor progress.

4000 PRE-STUDENT TEACHING FIELD EXPERIENCES III

This course is designed to continue to advance skills and knowledge in application of techniques and principles relating to instruction in the student's area of specialization. Requires a minimum of fifteen clock hours in the public school and completion of ETS Major Field Achievement Test in Education. (Prerequisites: Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience II and admission to Teacher Education)

4443 CLASSROOM AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

This course will develop knowledge and skills regarding the best practices related to motivation and behavior to create learning environments that encourage positive social interaction, self-motivation, and active engagement in learning; thus, providing opportunities for success. (Prerequisite Admission to Teacher Education)

4910 TEACHING EXPERIENCES IN MAJOR PROGRAM

Observation, participation, and supervised teaching in the public schools. Nine credit hours are required by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. This will be split for double majors. (Prerequisite: admission to Student Teaching)

4960 DIRECTED READING

Individualized literature study in some area of education selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

4970 SPECIAL STUDIES

Individualized project selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

4980 SEMINAR

Small group study of topic announced by department.

4990 RESEARCH

Independent investigation designed in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

5103 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

To equip and motivate educators and administrators to understand, critically appraise, and apply the historical and philosophical foundations of education in developing their educational theory and practice. Attention will be given to such issues as the nature and purpose of education, professional ethics and moral education, diversity in American society and multicultural education.

5113 FUNDAMENTALS OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

The examination of the curriculum worker's task of helping teachers to attain and maintain a desirable learning and teaching situation for both elementary and secondary school students.

5153 TEACHING STRATEGIES

An investigation of contemporary problems of classroom instruction and related educational and social concerns. Additional strategies for coping with these problems are examined.

5203 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

A study of research methodology and literature related to solving educational problems and improving the learning process.

5213 EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT

An introduction to the field of educational and psychological testing, emphasizing standardized tests.

5223 EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS

Calculating statistics and interpreting the results in solving problems in education. (Prerequisite: EDUC 5203)

5403 PRIN & ADMIN OF GUIDANCE SERVICES

This course is designed to develop familiarity with the counseling profession-its professional practices and issues, itsbasic concepts, and its relationship to other human service providers. Counseling history, professional associations, credentialing, licensure, and advocacy for the profession will be explored. Major emphasis will be placed on ethical and legal issues for the profesion.

5683 PRACTICUM-MATH SPECIALIST

Supervised experience under the direction of university faculty in cooperation with local and state educational personnel. Experiences are designed to prepare teachers to assume the duties and repsonsibilities of a Mathematics Specialist. (Prerequisite: passing score on comprehensive exam)

5960 DIRECTED READINGS

Individualized literature study in some area of education selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

5970 SPECIAL STUDIES

Individualized project selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

5980 SEMINAR

Small group study of topic announced by department.

5990 RESEARCH FOR MASTER'S THESIS