• EDU 360: Multicultural Education

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This course covers theoretical and practical applications of multicultural issues to learning and teaching in education. Critical issues of self-assessments, case assessment, and considerations of multicultural impact in relation to teaching and learning will be analyzed and evaluated.
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• EDU 410: Technology in Education

  2.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This course introduces a variety of technological devices and explores their use in instructional contexts. The main focus of the course is on the integration of computer applications; Internet research; and instructional computer-generated activities, charts, presentations, games, and projects for the K-12 curriculum. Professional dispositions will be assessed. A 10-hour field experience and fee are associated with the course and must be completed prior to receiving an end of course grade. Fee applies.
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• EDU 412: Language Literacy Methods

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  The course offers pre-service teachers practical ideas to help students improve reading abilities. The course addresses the main components of a reading curriculum, such as motivating students to read, developing fluency and vocabulary, comprehension, phonemic awareness and phonics, and involving parents. Within each component are teaching strategies, activities, and resources to help students with specific reading problems which can be utilized for reading instruction. Professional dispositions will be assessed. A 10-hour field experience and fee are associated with the course and must be completed prior to receiving an end of course grade. Fee applies.
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• EDU 415: Teaching Reading in Grades 6-12

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  The course offers pre-service secondary (grades 6-12) teachers practical ideas to help their future students improve their reading abilities across content areas particularly in nonfiction adolescent literature. The course addresses the main components of reading instruction, such as motivating students to read and developing fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Within each component are teaching strategies, activities, and resources for helping students with specific reading problems to draw upon their sociocultural backgrounds. The material will include works by female authors and authors from various ethnic groups. Professional dispositions will be assessed.
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• EDU 422: Strategies for Teaching K-12 PE

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This course is a study of research, methods, instructional design, materials, and media as they pertain to the physical education program at the K-12 level inclusive. Included will be the use of technology for teaching K-12 physical education. Professional dispositions will be assessed. Additionally, a minimum of 40 hours of field experience and fee are required during this course. Students are required to observe 16 hours in grades K-5 and 24 hours in grades 6-12 (observing classes with diversity is expected). Fee applies.
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• EDU 425: Strategies for Teaching Grades 6-12

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This hybrid course is a study of research, methods, instructional design, materials, and the use of technology and media as they pertain to the secondary classroom in the major fields of biology, English, business, history, and math. Each candidate will focus all assignments and presentations in the specific program of study. Professional dispositions will be assessed. Additionally, 50 hours of field experience and fee are required during this course. Fee applies.
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• EDU 452: Clinical Practice in Elementary Grades K-5

  11.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  Each student teaches a full day in a public elementary classroom for fifteen (15) weeks. Students are admitted to this course through a stringent screening process conducted by the Teacher Education Committee. No student is permitted to student teach unless that student has completed all degree requirements, made application, and been approved for clinical practice. Those applying for clinical practice must demonstrate accomplishment through professional dispositions, grades, quality points, and completion of field experiences. Upon successful completion of clinical practice and the edTPA portfolio a letter grade is given, and a recommendation for teacher licensure will be given. Fee applies.
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• EDU 453: Clinical Practice Seminar, K-5

  1.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This seminar is held in conjunction with EDU 452, and offers an opportunity for student teachers to participate in small group discussions. The focus of discussion is on problems and issues associated with clinical practice. Topics include classroom management, discipline, parent teacher conferences, and working cooperatively with colleagues and administrators. Other subjects discussed include instructional methods, multicultural education, inclusion, and related topics that student teachers may encounter in schools. The development of the professional portfolio is a major component of this course.
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• EDU 456: Clinical Practice in Secondary Grades 6-12

  11.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  Each student will teach a full day under the supervision of an approved teacher in an accredited public or private secondary classroom for fifteen (15) weeks. Students shall have two placements of 7-8 weeks duration each, with one in grades 6-8 and the other in grades 9-12. When 6-8 placement is not available, two 9-12 placements will be made in different schools. Students are admitted to this course through a stringent screening process conducted by the Teacher Education Committee. No student is permitted to student teach unless that student has completed all degree requirements, made application, and been approved for clinical practice. Those applying for clinical practice must demonstrate accomplishment through professional dispositions, grades, quality points, and completion of field experiences. Upon successful completion of clinical practice and the edTPA portfolio, a letter grade and a recommendation for teacher licensure will be given. Fee applies.
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• EDU 457: Clinical Practice Seminar, 6-12

  1.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This seminar is held in conjunction with EDU456 and offers an opportunity for student teachers to participate in small group discussions. The focus of discussion is on problems and issues associated with clinical practice. Topics include classroom management, discipline, parent-teacher conferences, working cooperatively with colleagues and administrators, instructional methods, multi-cultural education, inclusion, and related topics that student teachers may encounter. The development of the professional portfolio is a major component of this course.
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