ACADEMIC CATALOG >>
2008-2009
EDU, EPS, RDG, SPD (Education)
EDU 201 Teaching as a Profession (3)
The function of the
public and private schools and the meaning of being a teacher. Exploration of
the roles, relationships, and responsibilities of professional educators.
Philosophies of education. Introduction to the CCU/State of Colorado Teacher
Licensure requirements. Corequisites: EDU 214.
EDU 204 Teaching Theory and Practice: Secondary Education
(4)
School-based experience in which students explore effective
teaching, school culture, teacher roles, responsibilities and relationships,
communication skills, and the CCU/State of Colorado Teacher Licensure
requirements. Corequisites: EDU 215.
EDU 214 Field I Standards-based Planning (2)
Elementary school-based experience with a focus on lesson plan development,
defining the "context of learning" through classroom observation, and demonstrating
introductory pedagogical knowledge and skills. Students will write lesson plans that
include learner objectives, assessments, Colorado Model Content Standards, and
Teacher Performance Standards. Course fees apply. CUS Corequisites: EDU 201.
CAGS Corequisites: None.
EDU 215 Field I Standards-based Planning Secondary (2)
Students will focus on lesson plan development, define the "context of
learning" through classroom observation and demonstrate introductory knowledge and
skills as they relate to defining goals, student learning objectives,
identifying appropriate Colorado Model Content Standards, and selecting Teacher
Performance Standards. Corequisites: EDU 204.
EDU 230 Educational Technology (3)
Integration of technology
into all aspects of teaching and learning to include instructional planning and delivery,
grading, communication, assessment data analyses, student research, and class assignments.
Review of current software, hardware, and multimedia used by local school districts.
Includes Internet/Intranet, PowerPoint and portfolio development.
EDU 314 Curriculum: Mathematics/Science (3)
Concepts,
methods, techniques, and materials necessary to effectively teach mathematics
and science to elementary -age students. Special emphasis on integration of
curriculum, Colorado Content Standards, and classroom applications through
field-based partnerships.
EDU 321 Secondary Reading and Mathematics Instruction
(3)
Concepts, methods, materials, and evaluation techniques used in
teaching content reading. Strategies to develop enjoyment and appreciation of
individual reading. Integration of mathematics at the secondary level. Critical
thinking and analytical skills applied to lesson development. Integration of
reading/language arts and mathematics literacy standards across the secondary curriculum.
EDU 324 Curriculum: Reading/Language Arts (3)
Concepts,
methods, techniques, and materials necessary to effectively teach reading and
language arts to elementary-age students. Special emphasis on integration of
curriculum, Colorado Content Standards, and classroom applications through
field-based partnerships.
EDU 334 Curriculum: Social Studies/Creative Arts (3)
Concepts, methods, techniques, and materials necessary to teach expressive
arts, social studies (including history, civics, economics and geography) to
elementary-age students. Special emphasis on integration of curriculum, Colorado
Content Standards, and classroom applications through field-based
partnerships.
EDU 340 Measurement and Evaluation (3)
Role of
assessment and evaluation in the instructional process, with emphasis on
practical application to learning outcomes and increased student achievement.
Performance-based assessment, assessment procedures, reflective practices, and
other current practices.
EDU 401 Classroom and Instructional Management (3)
Methods of facilitating positive student achievement and behavior in the
elementary school. Principles learned are reinforced and expanded in the methods
courses required in the elementary program.
EDU 402 Law, Ethics and Reform in American Education (3)
Purposes of education in changing times. Impact of social, political and
economic factors on education policy and structure. Supreme Court decisions that
shape U.S. education. School law as it applies to classroom and school district
decisions. Ethical and moral questions that face practicing educators. Capstone
course, taken the semester directly prior to student teaching.
EDU 404 Classroom Management Techniques (1)
Essential classroom management techniques to create positive student achievement
in the secondary classroom Includes research-based strategies to develop a productive
classroom climate where students work cooperatively and focus on positive behaviors.
Application of management skills and Christian perspectives to various discipline-related problems.
EDU 414 Field II Research-based Instruction (2)
Minimum
of 70 contact hours in an elementary public school classroom. Course fees apply.
EDU 415 Field II Research-based Instruction (2)
Minimum
of 80 contact hours in a secondary public school classroom. Course fees apply.
Corequisites: EDU 440.
EDU 416 Field Practicum Option (2)
Field experience in an educational setting other than that planned for
Field I or II. Students study and apply best practices in content instruction
for diverse populations and contexts. This includes but is not limited to
an inner city; rural; low income; faith-based; special needs; Denver Street
School; international location; schools with defined emphases i.e., core
knowledge, technology, or Montessori; or with a school specialists such as
counselor, ELL, or other. 20 hours apply to the Field II. Open to education
minors with School of Education approval.
EDU 440 Secondary Curriculum and Instruction (4)
A comprehensive study of grades 7-12 curriculum based on secondary content
area licensure standards and Colorado model and research based methods.
Emphasis on lesson planning and development of a practice Teacher Work Sample
that applies various instructional models. Corequisites: EDU 415.
EDU 451 International Teaching (3)
EDU 451 provides
the opportunity for students to teach abroad in a comparative education setting.
Designed to enhance skills for classroom teaching in a global setting, students
are placed with a cooperating teacher in an elementary or secondary school for a
two week teaching experience.
EDU 453 Christian School Practice (2)
Christian school
philosophy, curriculum, and school practices are understood through academic
study, research, seminars and K-12 Christian school field experience. Students
document a twenty hour practicum in which Biblically-based instructional
materials and methods that promote faith and moral development distinct to the
Christian school context in American education are integrated into lesson
planning and teaching. Practicum hours count toward Field II classroom hours.
EDU 470 Student Teaching (12)
A minimum sixteen week teaching experience (640 contact hours) in the licensure
area classroom. Evaluation by the supervising teacher, content faculty and
education faculty. Documentation of assessed proficiency in each of the forty-five
Colorado Teacher Performance Standards/Standard Elements and in the implementation
of strategies and activities to increase student learning in content knowledge and
skills.
EDU 497 Student Teaching Seminar (2)
Ongoing reflection on
the teaching internship. Culminating review of teacher performance standards and the
Action-Research Project. Interview and teacher application skill development.
Corequisites: EDU 470.
EDU 500 Curriculum and Instructional Design (3)
This
course examines curriculum and instructional design with respect to
psychological, sociological, philosophical, pedagogical, and andragogical
foundations. Instructional Design is the intentional, systematic and reflective
process of developing principles of learning and instruction into plans for
instructional material, activities, information resources, and evaluation.
Emphasis is upon application to curriculum development, teaching situations, and
training.
EDU 505 Psychological Foundations of Education (3)
This
course explores the relationship between psychological theory and practice in
Education. Focus on the learner's development from birth through adulthood with
direct application to curriculum development and instruction.
EDU 520 Studies in Education (3)
Survey of current
issues in the curriculum and instruction field of education. Readings and
discussion cover theory, practice, principles, philosophy, trends, future
directions, and political and instructional aspects of education. Emphasis is
upon critical analysis and other process skills.
EDU 521 Internship in Teaching I (3)
The internship
provides teachers in the Alternative Licensure Program support, teaching
strategies and documentation of the Teacher Performance Standards required for
teacher licensure. Participants will document 225 hours of professional
development obtained at the university (CCU) and the partner school during the
one-year period of employment as an Alternative Licensure teacher as required by
Colorado law. Prerequisites: Permission of the School of Education.
EDU 522 Internship in Teaching II (2)
A continuation of
EDU 521 and completion of the required 225 hours of professional development
obtained at the university (CCU) and the partner school during the one-year
period of employment as an Alternative Licensure teacher as required by Colorado
law. Prerequisites: EDU 521.
EDU 523 Measurements and Evaluation (3)
The role of
assessment and evaluation in the instructional process, with emphasis on
practical application to learning outcomes and Colorado State Standards.
Performance-based assessment, assessment procedures, reflective practices, and
other current assessment practices are investigated.
EDU 530 Introduction to Online Learning (3)
This course
will examine the design and delivery of online classes in a variety of academic
disciplines. Students will explore the basics of online course management, the
concepts of a virtual classroom, and the basic technology tools for online
instruction. Concepts and academic theories learned in this class will be
applied through the construction of an eCompanion course shell relating to an
actual online course.
EDU 536 Mastering the Teaching of Adults (3)
This course
will examine the historical foundations of adults as unique learners and how
this philosophy differs from the traditional methods of teaching. Students will
explore the historical and philosophical aspects of education and critically
analyze why intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to learn must be a planned,
active process, requiring conscious and deliberate activities in diverse
teaching environments.
EDU 538 Training for Impact (3)
This course will provide
strategies and methodologies for implementing measurable, problem specific
training and education which results in learning that impacts an organization.
The course will develop students' skills in integrating training and education
with business needs, obtaining management support, and accurately measuring the
results of the training or educational effort.
EDU 543 Management of Web Based Classes (3)
This course
is a hands-on application class which gives students practical experience in
managing the basic components of an online class. The course covers the
management of course content in a web-based shell as well as the management of
the pacing and delivery of the course materials.
EDU 545 Curriculum & Instruction Online (3)
This
course explores various methods of developing the actual online course content
and explores various techniques to move the initial course design from a text
driven format to a dynamic, integrated online class. This course also examines
various alternative design strategies for enhancing critical thinking and
problem solving skills for a specific targeted audience.
EDU 546 Cognition and Metacognition (3)
This course will
explore the differences in thinking strategies and help the teacher articulate a
philosophy of teaching thinking skills in the classroom. This class will also
include exposure to advanced integrating technology into a classroom technique
as well as engaging teachers to develop alternative methods of integrating
thinking skills into a curriculum.
EDU 548 Program Needs Assessment and Evaluation (3)
An
overview of assessment and evaluation as it pertains to Curriculum and
Instruction. Consideration is given to evaluation terminology and approaches. An
interactive forum provides for discussion of alternative assessment practices.
Emphasis is upon Practicum design.
EDU 550 Research and Analysis Seminar (3)
The purpose of
this course is to develop graduate students into intelligent consumers of
educational research through the understanding of a variety of research designs
and methodologies, and analysis of existing research toward practical
application. Emphasis is on design and skills necessary for completing the MACI
practicum.
EDU 552 Web Based Design (3)
This course is designed as a
practical application class where the student learns how to effectively use the
basic tools in a web based class. Students will populate an actual eCompanion
shell and explore methods for effectively presenting their course materials,
promoting interaction between students, and testing the viability of their
course design.
EDU 556 Alternative Teaching Methodologies (3)
The topics
covered in this class will help instructors and trainers develop a higher level
of competency in the teaching-learning process through research, practical
application workshops, and online seminars. This course will expand students'
skills in adapting to the changing needs of learners through development of
individualized alternative teaching methods.
EDU 560 Instructional Methodologies (3)
A survey of
curriculum design and instructional methodologies with emphasis on planning
learning experiences utilizing instructional models to facilitate positive
student achievement in a variety of educational settings.
EDU 580 Integrating Technology into Education (3)
This
course will be a broad overview of educational technology currently available.
Explore the historical and philosophical underpinnings of technology and
examples of integrating technology education, including software, hardware, and
multimedia. Develop instructional plans that effectively apply and integrate
education technology into curriculum development in an area of interest.
EDU 582 Communications and Visual Literacy (3)
In this
class students will develop the set of skills necessary for the interpretation,
criticism, and selection of numerous types of images toward the goal of creating
and using images to enhance communication in any learning environment. This
course combines art history, psychology, philosophy, information design and
graphic design with computer interface usability.
EDU 600 Leadership Portfolio (1)
An overview of history
and research in the area of leadership philosophy and styles. Through
exploration of servant leadership in light of a biblical worldview, students
will make application to personal, community, and professional settings. While
both theory and practice will be addressed, the primary focus will be the
interface between both in the lives of the graduate student. Should be taken at
or near end of program.
EDU 602 Implications of Brain Research for Education (3)
This course is a survey of brain research with an emphasis on how
it impacts teaching and learning. The course focuses on evaluating current brain
research and formulating plans to incorporate appropriate strategies or changes
into instructional settings. Awareness of current research and how to access the
latest findings will be reinforced and expanded through classroom projects and
readings.
EDU 603 Advanced Special Needs Strategies (3)
This
graduate level course is designed to help education students understand the
integration of exceptional children and adolescents into the regular educational
environment in accord with federal and state laws pertaining to exceptional
children. The needs of exceptional children are no longer the responsibility of
special education, but a shared responsibility of regular education teachers, a
team of specialists, parents and family. In order for regular teachers to meet
their responsibility, they need to understand and apply knowledge of child
development, identification and assessment procedures of exceptional children,
adapting and designing educational interventions, and communication strategies
with exceptional students, school team members, and parents. The ultimate goal
is to provide the very best learning environment for the exceptional student to
achieve his/her maximum learning potential.
EDU 606 Advanced Techniques in Classroom Management (3)
This pedagogical course prepares professional educators to: (1) provide
instructional management consistent with various age groups and (2) be
responsive to the intellectual, physical, emotional and social needs of the
learner. Course content examines major schools of thought and dominant variables
involved in classroom management, motivation and discipline. Students learn
practical techniques of organizing and arranging classroom experiences so as to
maximize learning. Students will understand the direct relationship of (1)
planning, (2) teaching, (3) student learning, and (4) reflection and
professional growth.
EDU 640 College Teaching (3)
Instruction and curriculum
development techniques for prospective college teachers, including pedagogical,
andragogical, and synergistic approaches; and the functions of the
professoriate.
EDU 650 Practicum (3)
Application project: development
and implementation of a curriculum and instructional program for one's
professional setting. The Practicum is the capstone project. After the student
has registered for EDU 650, they will be required to register for EDU 650D as
long as the practicum is under development until they have successfully
submitted and completed their practicum project for a grade. Course fees
apply.
EDU 681 Applications of Distance Education Technology (3)
An application-oriented course building on the material from EDU 680.
Students will plan, design, and implement a course using computer-based
technology and distance learning theories over the World Wide Web.
EPS 203 Psychological Foundations of Education (1)
Theories of learning, and thinking, motivation and individual
differences, and how they are applied in an educational setting.
EPS 340 Child Psychology and Development (3)
The
educator's role in recognizing, evaluating and guiding the cognitive, physical,
psychosocial and emotional growth patterns and characteristics from infants to early, middle
and late childhood, as well as early adolescence.
EPS 342 Adolescent Development and Culture (3)
Biological, cognitive, psychological, social, and moral growth and development
of early, middle and late adolescents. Explores theories of adolescent development
in a family, peer, school, and community context. Explores personal, educational and
career decision making, psychosocial problems during adolescence, and implications for
teaching, youth ministry, counseling, and nonprofit organization work with youth.
RDG 445 Literacy Assessment (3)
Literacy assessment
techniques and instruments at the elementary level in coordination with state
standards and No Child Left Behind. Includes standardized testing, Teacher
Performance Standard 1 Knowledge of Literacy, five components of Reading
First/vocabulary, comprehension, phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency.
Examination of literacy in the elementary school and secondary (CUS program
only) with focus on the challenged reader concepts, methods, materials and
strategies, intervention planning and application skills.
RDG 447 Diverse Reader (3)
The scientifically-based
methods of teaching reading as they apply to elementary and secondary (CUS program
only) at-risk/remedial students and a multicultural population. Methods and materials for children with
perceptual learning disabilities, including dyslexia. Includes twenty hours of
field-based practicum.
RDG 448 Content Area Reading (3)
Methods and evaluation
techniques for teaching content-related material at the elementary level with
emphases on critical thinking and analysis skills.
SPD 310 Introduction to Special Education
(3)
Understanding of the integration of exceptional children and
adolescents (K-12) into general educational environments. Development of an
understanding of students with special needs. Designing a learning environment
to include assessment and adaptation of instruction to maximize student learning
potential.
Note: Certain courses may be offered only through the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) or the College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS). Students should refer to their specific degree program in the Catalog or consult their academic advisor to confirm which courses are available in their program. For those course numbers that are similar or identical, “CUS” or “CAGS” will be used to differentiate.
