Courses

Participants will assist the faculty in teaching histology laboratories either pertaining to tissues (4 weeks) or organ systems (4 weeks, or 8 weeks for both). The student will be mentored by one of the listed faculty who will assume responsibility for the final evaluation of the student.

Designed to provide the instrumental music education major with skills necessary to teach beginning, intermediate, and advanced students of brass wind instruments.

Exploration of current research and issues and trends in early childhood education; review and comparison of selected teacher research projects, and examination of the concept and practice of teacher research as a strategy to build school collaboration and strengthen the professional role of teachers. ECE 7700 is cross-listed with EED 7701 and only one course may be counted for credit.

Exploration of current research and issues and trends in elementary education; review and comparison of selected teacher research projects, and examination of the concept and practice of teacher research as a strategy to build school collaboration and strengthen the professional role of teachers. EED 7701 is cross-listed with ECE 7700 and only one course may be counted for credit.

Students compare and contrast how English as a second/foreign language This includes an analysis of the historical, cultural and social influences on of social justice and critical pedagogy. They examine effective models of professional based on a specific context on language teaching and learning.

Emphasis on beliefs, philosophy, issues, research, roles, student selection, curriculum, methodology, internships, organization, and administration of teacher education programs.

In this culminating course for Interdisciplinary Studies majors, students will experience.

Culminating field experience that takes place over 15 consecutive weeks during the final semester in the non-certification seeking teacher education candidate's program. At least one segment takes place in a school setting. Enrollment in and completion of this course constitutes an agreement and understanding of the outcome of non-certification with ALSDE. Candidates will not be eligible to apply for a license to teach in the state of Alabama.

Selected topics related to early childhood programs and activities.

Analysis of research on teaching, classroom observation methods, teaching portfolios, supervision of teachers, license and certification assessment, ethical and legal consideration, and using information to improve teaching.