Independent Study

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Individual study to enable the student either to study material not in the curriculum or to facilitate an individualized approach in a field not currently covered in a single course. Not open to freshmen. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours. EDUC 301/301M. Early Childhood and Elementary Foundations - An overview of the education of children from birth through 12 years of age. History of the field, professional resources, educational models and theories, importance of working with families and appreciating diversity, and basics of developing curriculum. Field experience included. Offered fall term each year concurrent with EDUC 233 and 356. Three semester hours. EDUC 307/307M. Secondary Foundations - History, philosophy, and social foundations of secondary education. Included are examinations of secondary organization and curriculum and an overview of assessment and instructional strategies. Developmental characteristics, learning styles, and typical interests and activities of pre-adolescents and adolescents are also explored. Field experience included. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours. EDUC 319/319M. Assessment for Early Childhood/Elementary Educators - A comprehensive study of assessment practices in preschool and K-5 elementary settings. Emphasis will be placed on selecting appropriate assessments to measure student learning and interpretation of assessment results. Candidates will learn about a variety of assessments specifically designed for preschool and elementary students. Both standardized and informal assessments and their role in measuring student performance will be covered. Enrollment limited to students admitted to the professional level of the teacher education program. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours. EDUC 321/321M. Assessment for Instruction – A study of the role of formative and summative assessment…