Technology in Education

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Applications of technology for use in the PreK-12 classroom and for the teacher’s record keeping and research. Offered every term. One semester hour. EDUC 231/231M. Psychology and Education of Exceptional Students - A study of the education of exceptional students and the psychological aspects of exceptionalities. Includes discussion of assessment, family participation, IFSPs/IEPs, service delivery models, general curriculum, and intervention strategies. Includes observation and participation in classrooms with students with special needs. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours. EDUC 233/233M. Classroom Management for Elementary Teachers - A study of skills and techniques for promoting positive behaviors in children birth through elementary age. Students learn how to manage routine situations related to care and education of children in a variety of professional settings from child development centers to elementary schools including the study of different approaches to classroom management. This course is appropriate for junior level students and is taught in a block format with other licensure courses. Field experience included. EDUC 233 offered fall term each year concurrent with EDUC 301 and 356. Two semester hours. EDUC 234/234M. Classroom Management - A study of skills and techniques for managing middle school and secondary classrooms. Emphasis is on strategies that prevent discipline problems and promote positive student behaviors. Review of different approaches to classroom management and discipline. Emphasizes the positive child guidance theory and constructivist learning. The knowledge base includes Brophy, Deitz, Evertson, Canter, Glasser, Johnson and Johnson, Slaven, Walker. Field experiences included. Offered spring term each year. Two semester hours.