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2006-2007 Catalog
CIED 1002 Introduction to Education (Sp, Su, Fa) Integrates psychological, sociological, and philosophical foundations of education with concurrent involvement in field experiences. Encourages prospective teachers to become reflective practitioners by emphasizing organization of school systems, planning and implementation of effective classroom environments, development of teaching styles, and new directions in education.
CIED 1011 Introduction to Education: Practicum (Sp, Su, Fa) A 30-hour early field experience designed to give prospective teachers opportunities to observe and participate in a variety of school settings. Includes a variety of field-based activities to encourage personal reflection. Special focus upon organization of school systems, effective classroom environments, teaching styles and new directions in education.
CIED 3023 Survey of Exceptionality (Sp, Su, Fa) A survey of the characteristics of students with exceptional needs. Reviews the definitions of exceptionalities, learning and behavior characteristics of individuals with exceptionalities and the legal basis for the education of persons with exceptionalities in both elementary and secondary schools.
CIED 3033 Classroom Learning Theory (Sp, Su, Fa) A survey of the major theories of learning with special emphasis on human learning and implications for education.
CIED 3103 Children’s Literature (Fa) A survey of children’s literary works, authors, and illustrators with emphasis on the preschool and primary grade literature.
CIED 3113 Emergent and Developmental Literacy (Fa) This course focuses on theories of children’s emerging literacy and on the continuing development of literacy abilities in pre-kindergarten and early elementary years.
CIED 3263 Language Development for the Educator (Sp, Fa) Nature of speech-language development in preschool and school-aged children, including cognitive prerequisites, social contexts, and relationships between language acquisition and literacy. Language differences (dialectal, bilingual) and speech-language disorders are explored. The role of the educator in facilitating language acquisition is emphasized.
CIED 4101 Practicum (Sp)
CIED 4113 Integrated Communication Skills (Sp) Focuses on the methodology of facilitating pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and early elementary children’s literacy development. Emphasis is on the integration of the communication skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening across the curriculum.
CIED 4128 Content Integration (Sp) Integrates the curriculum and teaching strategies of mathematics, science, and social studies in childhood education. Students are required to develop a professional portfolio and participate in specified field experiences.
2006-2007 Catalog
CIED 1002 Introduction to Education (Sp, Su, Fa) Integrates psychological, sociological, and philosophical foundations of education with concurrent involvement in field experiences. Encourages prospective teachers to become reflective practitioners by emphasizing organization of school systems, planning and implementation of effective classroom environments, development of teaching styles, and new directions in education.
CIED 1011 Introduction to Education: Practicum (Sp, Su, Fa) A 30-hour early field experience designed to give prospective teachers opportunities to observe and participate in a variety of school settings. Includes a variety of field-based activities to encourage personal reflection. Special focus upon organization of school systems, effective classroom environments, teaching styles and new directions in education.
CIED 3023 Survey of Exceptionality (Sp, Su, Fa) A survey of the characteristics of students with exceptional needs. Reviews the definitions of exceptionalities, learning and behavior characteristics of individuals with exceptionalities and the legal basis for the education of persons with exceptionalities in both elementary and secondary schools.
CIED 3033 Classroom Learning Theory (Sp, Su, Fa) A survey of the major theories of learning with special emphasis on human learning and implications for education.
CIED 3043 Introduction to Middle Level Principles (Fa) A comprehensive overview of the key components, principles, methodologies, and research foundations to middle level education. Reflective activities and site-based field experience are integrated with course content to provide continuity between theory and practice. Portfolio expectations will be a primary means of course evaluation.
CIED 3053 The Emerging Adolescent (Sp) This course is a study of the developmental characteristics (social, emotional, physical, moral, and intellectual) of early adolescents (ages 10-15 years). The implications of these changes for motivation, instruction, learning, and classroom management in the classroom are emphasized. Course has field component.
CIED 3063 Literacy Strategies for Middle-Level Learners (Sp) This course is designed to examine theories and practice regarding literacy development and assessment grounded in the knowledge of the characteristics of the middle level learner. A 10-hour field experience is required.
CIED 3073 Early Adolescent Literature (Sp) A study of rationales and strategies for incorporating early adolescent literature across the middle level curriculum. Includes an examination of genres and selected texts from each.
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