4000

This course is designed to review the TExES c ompetencies for the PPR test 130 or 160. The sessions will emphasize test taking strategi es, study skills and will utilize large and s mall group interaction along with think pair share techniques. NOTE: This seminar is requ ired of all secondary, 8-12, all-level(P.E., music, and are), and post-baccalaureate certi fication candidates.

A course designed for junior and senior level students. The course will consist of a wide variety of topics based on the specific need s or aspirations of the individual students. The course may be repeated for credit. Inde pendent learning is designed to provide an op portunity to develop proficiency in specific areas under the direct supervision of the pro fessor. Prerequisite: Permission of the dep artment chairperson.

This course is designed to review the TExES c ompetencies for EC-4 , 4-8 certification area s in reading/English language, arts, math, sc ience, social studies, fine arts, health and fitness, and professional development. Empha sis is on pre-assessment, test-taking, strate gies, study skills and strategies. Methods i nclude large group, small group, pair-share l earning, thinking aloud, and modeling.

A course designed for junior and senior level students. The course will consist of a wide variety of topics based on the specific need s or aspirations of the individual students. This course may be repeated for credit. Ind ependent learning is designed to provide an o pportunity to develop proficiency in specific areas under the direct supervision of the pr ofessor. Prerequisite: Permission of the de partment chairperson.

Student teaching will consist of observation and teaching experiences for a semester. Con ferences are arranged with the instructor. T ransportation to and from the teaching assign ment is the responsibility of the student. L ab fee.

Student teaching will consist of observation and teaching experiences for a semester. Con ferences are arranged with the instructor. T ransportation to and from the teaching assign ment is the responsibility of the student. L ab fee.

Secondary student teaching requires a minimum of ten (10) weeks of full days with experien ce in each of two teaching fields for which c ertification is sought. Group and individual conferences are scheduled with the instructo r. Transportation to and from student teachi ng assignments is the responsibility of the s tudent. Prerequisite: See Prerequisites for Student Teaching in this catalog. Lab fee.

This field-based course is a study of the mat erials, methods, and fundamental principles n ecessary to teach math and science for prospe ctive teachers seeking interdisciplinary cert ification. Course objectives include acquiri ng the knowledge and skills needed for planni ng, organizing, and effectively delivering in struction based upon the Math and Science Tex as Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Pra ctical activities include hands-on experience for teaching in a developmentally appropriat e manner using manipulatives and other concre te representations, as well as technology. P rocess, inquiry, and critical thinking skills are stressed. As a field based course, stude nts are expected to design and participate in learning activities both in the field and th e UMHB classroom. Prerequisites: MATH 2309 o r MATH 2313.

A study of materials, methods, and fundamental principles necessary to teach math in grades EC-4 and in grades 4-8. The emphasis is on acquiring the knowledge and skills needed for planning, organizing , and effectively delivering math instruction based upon the math TEKS in a developmentally appropriate manner using manipulatives, pictorials, and other concrete objects. Specific areas are covered are number concepts, patterns, and algebra, geometry, and measurements, probability and statistics and the mathematical processes. The course if field-based and students are expected to design and participate in learning activities both in the field and in the UMHB classroom

Student teaching shall consist of five weeks of full days in observation and teaching expe riences in classrooms grades Ec-4. Lab fee.

Student teaching shall consist of five weeks of full days in observation and teaching expe riences in classrooms grades 4-8. Lab fee.

Student teaching shall consist of five weeks of full days in observation and teaching expe riences in classrooms grades 8-12. Lab fee.

Stresses the principles, contenct,methods and materials of teaching science in grades EC-4, and grades 4-8. Thhis field-based course gives the student the knowledge and skills needed for planning, organzing, and effectively delivering instruction based upon the Science TEKS. Practical activities are included to provide hands-on experience and knowledge for the prospective teacher. Process, inquiry, and critical thinking skills are stressed. Technology is presented as an appropriate vehicle for enhancing the students’ understanding of science.

A course designed for junior and senior level students. The course will consist of a wide variety of topics based on the specific need s or aspirations of the individual students. This course may be repeated for credit. Inde pendent learning is designed to provide an op portunity to develop proficiency in specific areas under the direct supervision of the pro fessor. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chairperson.

Student Teaching shall consist of five weeks of full days in observation and teaching expe riences in classrooms grades EC-4. Lab fee.

Student teaching shall consist of five weeks of full days in observation and teaching expe riences in classrooms grades 4-8. Lab fee.

Student teaching shall consist of five weeks of full days in observation and teaching expe riences in classrooms grades 8-12. Lab fee.

A course designed for junior and senior level students. The course will consist of a wide variety of topics based on the specific need s or aspirations of the individual students. This course may be repeated for credit. Ind ependent learning is designed to provide an o pportunity to develop proficiency in specific areas under the direct supervision of the pr ofessor. Prerequisite: Permission of the de partment chairperson.

Student Teaching will consist of a half-semester observation and teaching experience in the lower grades (Early Childhood-3). Students will begin student teaching the first day of the district to which they are assigned. Group and individual conferences are arranged with the University Supervisor. Students are required to attend regularly scheduled seminars throughout the semester. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

Student teaching will consist of a half-semester observation and teaching experience in the upper grades (4-6). Group and individual conferences are arranged with the University Supervisor. Students are required to attend regularly scheduled seminars throughout the semester. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

Student teaching will consist of a half-semes ter of observation and teaching experience in grades 4-6. Students will begin student tea ching the first day of the district to which they are assigned. Group and individual conf erences are arranged with the University Supe rvisor. Students are required to attend regu larly scheduled seminars throughout the semes ter. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the stud ent. Lab fee.

Student teaching will consist of a half-semes ter of observation and teaching experience in grades 6-8. Group and individual conference s are arranged with the University Supervisor . Students are required to attend regularly scheduled seminars throughout the semester. Transportation to and from the teaching assig nment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

Student teaching will consist of a half semes ter of observation and teaching experience in grades 8-10. Students will begin student te aching the first day of class for the distric t to which they are assigned. Group and indi vidual conferences are arranged with the Univ ersity Superviso. Students are required to a ttend regularly scheduled seminars throughout the semester. Transporatation to and from t he teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

Student teaching will consist of a half-semester of observation and teaching experience in grades 10-12. Group and indivdual conferences are arranged with the University Supervisor. Students are required to attend regularly scheduled seminars throughout the semester. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.

Student teaching will consist of observation and teaching experiences for a semester. Conferences are arranged with the instructor. Transportation to and from the teaching assignment is the responsibility of the student. Lab fee.