Teacher Education - Recommended Courses

EDU220 Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) Rationale for and current educational and legal issues for serving English Language Learners (ELL). Comparison and evaluation of various types of language educational models including Structured English Immersion (SEI), English as a Second Language (ESL) and bilingual. Includes SEI, ESL, and bilingual strategies.
Prerequisites: None.

EDU236 Introduction to Relationships in a Classroom Setting Analysis of K-12 classroom interactions, classroom environment, and classroom management skills from a teacher's point of view. Focus on classroom as a multidimensional environment in which principles of classroom design, communication, management, and resources determine effectiveness.
Prerequisites: None. EDU221 suggested but not required.
Course Note: Requires a 20-hour field experience in a K-12 classroom.

EDU291 Children’s Literature Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children.
Prerequisites: None.

EDU292 The Art of Storytelling Explore the art and origin of storytelling. Provide a variety of storytelling techniques, styles and exercises to enhance the delivery of telling stories. Assist in the integration and application of storytelling to the learning environment in the classroom. Prerequisites: None. ECH176/CFS176 Child Development Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues.
Prerequisites: None.