Courses

Theory, research and practice in reading and writing for second language learners. Implications for teaching reading and writing skills that allow second language learners to participate in the full range of academic situations. This course entails 8 hours of field experiences at another school and 32 hours working with English learners in one's own school. Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 263

Students review pedagogical approaches and strategies as they apply to teaching philosophies, textbook selection, syllabus development, best practices in undergraduate active learning methods, use of instructional technologies, exam construction,

A study of pedagogical theories, styles, and strategies as they apply to college-level teaching of psychology courses, including presentation of course material, learning

This course will offer an in-depth understanding of the teaching of psychology at the post secondary level.

Problems and practices of teaching psychology at the college level. In addition to seminar meetings, students work with faculty in appropriate courses.

The Teaching of Psychology Practicum is designed to give students supervised practical Students will be paired with a current faculty member teaching, but not limited to, PSYC Studies in Psychology courses.

This course is designed to introduce prospective teachers of children in grades pre-kindergarten through third grade to principles of early learning acknowledging cultural, social, and developmental differences among children. This course develops prospective teachers' understanding of language development and literacy as fundamental to learning and academic development.

This course is designed for elementary and early childhood education majors interested in a P-6 teaching career. The purpose of the course is to establish a foundation of content and application relative to an arts-based P-6 curriculum emphasizing reflective decision making and integrated teaching/learning strategies. Methodologies utilized will include discussion, lecture, field experiences, case studies, problem solving sessions, projects and research.

This course explores the principles and evidence-based practices for teaching outdoor practice, students will develop the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to design, on activities that promote physical, social, and emotional well-being; environmental educators, coaches, recreation leaders, and outdoor professionals, this course equips experiences in school, community, and recreational settings.

Class instruction in the fundamentals of playing and teaching percussion.