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This course in an introduction to the teaching profession. The content is organized around the following clusters: philosophy of education, structure of education in Texas, Code of Ethics and legal issues, family/school partnerships, and professionalism.

This course surveys various student populations in schools and varied educational needs with emphasis on diversity and the influence of culture on behavior and learning. Terminology, characteristics, educational procedures, informal assessment, and requirements under federal, state, and local guidelines are addressed, as well as multiculturalism, technology, and professional collaboration related to diversity. This course may be taught with EDUC 3322.

This field-based course focuses on general principles of curriculum development and assessment (including the state assessment system), with emphasis on planning, writing, and implementing effective lessons and units of study in alignment with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The course explored effective research-based instructional strategies, including modifications, extensions, accommodations, and interventions for special students groups as well as a variety of approaches to formative and summative assessment. Field experience is required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDUC 3315 or EDUC 3320, as well as meet the standards in the Departmental Interview and the Basic Skills Requirements.

This course in an introduction to the teaching profession. The content is organized around the following clusters: philosophy of education, structure of education in Texas, Code of Ethics and legal issues, family/school partnerships, and professionalism.

A survey course about the many different populations of students (gifted and talented, physically handicapped, auditory handicapped, visually handicapped, mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, speech handicapped, autistic, and multi-handicapped) in schools - and their educational needs with emphasis on diversity and the influence of culture on behavior and learning. Emphasis on definitions, characteristics, educational procedures, informal assessment, and requirements under federal, state, and local guidelines are elaborated upon. Additional components dealing with multiculturalism, instructional modifications, and reading to include treatment of reading methods is covered. This course may be taught with EDUC 3316.

This field-based course focuses on general principles of curriculum development and assessment (including the state assessment system), with emphasis on planning, writing, and implementing effective lessons and units of study in alignment with the Texas essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The course explored effective research-based instructional strategies, including modifications, extensions, accommodations, and interventions for special student groups as well as a variety of approaches to formative and summative assessment. Field experience is required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDUC 3315 or EDUC 3320, as well as meet the standards in the Departmental Interview and the Basic Skills Requirements.

Designed specifically for education majors for grades elementary and middle level, this course provides students with skills and understanding needed to plan, organize, and deliver effective instruction based on the Social Studies TEKS. Special emphasis is given to instruction in geography, economics, and American history. Students develop an understanding of the social and environmental consequences of scientific discovery and technological innovation.