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Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA or current TEA requirement
An introduction to teaching, to the Texas Wesleyan University teacher education program and Texas certification standards. Designed to enhance the student’s educational understanding and critical thinking. Students will explore links among historical foundations and best practice, learning theorist, and contemporary concerns in education. This course is a prerequisite for the professional development core and methodology courses. Five (5) hours of observation are required. Course fee applies.
2300. Foundations of Education 3 hours
3308. Teaching the Exceptional Child 3 hours
Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in EDU 2300 and EDU 3431 or 3432
An introductory study of the various exceptionalities. EDU 3308 requires five (5) hours of observation in addition to class time.
3310. Studies in Multicultural Education 3 hours
Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in EDU 2300 and EDU 3431 or 3432
This course address the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary for working with culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse students and their families, especially as it relates to the role of the classroom teacher in providing appropriate cultural experiences, environments, and curriculum for students. The course is based on the application of family-centered practices, including preservation of the home language. The format of the class will provide opportunities for and critical reflection and participation in active learning processes such as role playing, small group discussion, and problem solving with culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse family situations and instructional dilemmas.
Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in EDU 2300 and EDU 3431
This introductory course in Early Childhood Education covers: historical foundations of early childhood education, current programs, best practices, emergent literature, legal and ethical issues, understanding the development of typical and atypical young children and how it influences objectives, activities, materials, and teaching strategies and techniques in an early childhood classroom. EDU 3318 requires five (5) hours of observation in addition to class time.
3318. Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 hours
3319. Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, EDU 3431 and admission to Teacher Education
Designed to help future teachers understand the role of mathematics education in the elementary school curriculum and to develop the knowledge and skills needed for mathematics instruction. Five (5) hours of field experience are required.
3320. Science for Elementary School Teachers 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, EDU 3431 and admission to Teacher Education
Designed to provide pre-service elementary teachers with a general science background. Biological, chemical, physical, and geological concepts are covered in an infused approach. Research design and laboratory safety are included. Five (5) hours of field experience are required.
3324. Language Acquisition and Development 3 hours
Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in EDU 2300 and EDU 3431
Students gain an understanding of the various theories regarding the process of first and second language acquisition and development. Students will