Courses

Course focuses on teaching academic literacy to older students and adults in post-secondary settings. Topics include: the literacy needs of adult learners in formal schooling; appropriate assessment strategies; instructional methodologies, materials, and resources; and the school- based groups, schools, and agencies that serve these students.

This course is a study of research-based content and instructional methods and strategies, materials and resources to teach bilingual learners the EC-6 academic curriculum based on content-related standards associated with the teaching of mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts. As this is part of a multi-course, field-based experience, students must apply in advance for placement and meet program-specific prerequisite and corequisite coursework requirements.

This course is designed for the purpose of providing Physical Education majors with an opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of basic sport skills. Emphasis will be given to strategies for organizing, teaching and assessing student progress in each sport.

This course is designed for the purpose of providing physical education majors with an opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of basic sport skills. Emphasis will be given to strategies for organizing, teaching and assessing student progress in each sport.

Introduces goals, principles, and practices for teaching English to adult learners, addresses the influence of varying backgrounds on adult language learning, and examines ways to evaluate adults' second language development. After learning to recognize quality components in distinct program models, as outlined by TESOL Standards for Adult Education ESL Programs, students do a critical study of communitybased or other English language programs.

This course features practical strategies and instructional techniques for teaching adult learners. Topics include characteristics of adult learners, adult learning/teaching styles, overcoming resistance to learning, promoting self-learning in adults, and dealing with diversity in the adult learning environment.

This seminar addresses methods and techniques for effective instruction of adults across a variety of settings and content. The emphasis is on concepts, theories, and principles relevant to the selection, use, and evaluation of instructional strategies. Participants will have an opportunity to practice strategies that expand their teaching repertoire.

Seminar that addresses methods and techniques for effective instruction of adults across a variety of settings and content. Emphasis on concepts, theories, and principles relevant to the selection, use, and evaluation of instructional strategies. Participants will have an opportunity to practice strategies that expand their teaching repertoire.

Instructional technology is becoming increasingly an important part of adult learner education. Adult learners need to utilize current and emerging technologies to perform required career duties and succeed as professionals in the workforce. Technology enhances the learning of adults, improves their motivation, and engages them in various activities. It also increases accessibility to individualized learning, and improves communication with coworkers and supervisors.

Methods of teaching and motivating students in agricultural mechanics; designed for students preparing to teach agricultural science in Texas public schools.