• EDUC 417: Integrated Literacy Elementary Tch II

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course is the second of three integrated literacy courses for K-5 licensure candidates. Throughout the course, candidates will examine the research on how children become literate and the practical implications of this research for teachers. Topics include analyzing complex texts and unit design, creating literacy-rich environments, and analyzing culturally appropriate assessments. Candidates in the course will engage in standards-based literacy planning, instruction, and assessment. Over the semester, candidates will design a comprehensive literacy unit plan and create lesson plans that include evidence-based instructional strategies. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education.
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• EDUC 418: Reading and Language Arts

  4.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
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• EDUC 419: Content Area Reading K-12

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  With an emphasis on teaching vocabulary and comprehension skills and strategies necessary for grades K-12 students to read to learn, this course is designed to provide candidates opportunities to develop a working knowledge of the instructional methods, strategies, materials and the evaluation tools for integrating reading instruction in content areas in grades K-12. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Co-requisite: EDUC 314.
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• EDUC 422: Mthds Tchg Social Studies in Elem Clsrms

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  The purpose of this course is to introduce candidates to current methods and research regarding the teaching of elementary school social studies. The candidate will demonstrate ability to plan, implement, and assess social studies curriculum skills and content through the use of current technology, materials, and community resources. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Co-requisite: EDUC 314.
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• EDUC 431: Mthd Teaching English in Sec Clsrm

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course will introduce candidates to effective methods for teaching secondary English. Candidates will review state and national English standards and explore cross-curriculum methods and activities. Candidates will explore content-specific applications of Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI²) and Tennessee's Literacy Standards. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, and assess secondary English skills and content through the use of current technology, materials, and community resources. This course will be delivered in a hybrid format, with face-to face meetings once per week and the remaining content delivered online. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
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• EDUC 433: Mthds Tchng History in Sec Clsrm

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course will introduce candidates to effective methods for teaching secondary History. Candidates will explore content-specific applications of Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI²) and Tennessee's Literacy Standards. Candidates will review state and national Social Studies standards and explore cross-curricular methods and activities. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, and assess secondary Social Studies practices and History content through the use of current technology, materials, and community resources. This course will be delivered in a hybrid format, with face-to-face meetings once per week and the remaining content delivered online. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
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• EDUC 434: Mthd Teaching Math in Sec Clsrm

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course will introduce candidates to effective methods for teaching secondary Mathematics. Candidates will explore content-specific applications of Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI²) and Tennessee's Literacy Standards. Candidates will review state and national Mathematics standards and explore cross-curricular methods and activities. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, and assess the Standards for Mathematical Practice and secondary Mathematics content through the use of current technology, materials, and community resources. This course will be delivered in a hybrid format, with face-to-face meetings once per week and the remaining content delivered online. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
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• EDUC 452: Student Teaching Seminar

  2.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course offers a format for candidates to implement, review, and refine teaching strategies that engage learners in critical thinking while addressing differing perspectives. Candidates will analyze teaching practices, the learning environment, and professional skills through formal and structured reflective activities. Candidates will consider how educational theory and current research in education relate to teacher effectiveness. Students will prepare a cover letter and a résumé or curriculum vitae for review by the instructor.Prerequisites: Admission to Student Teaching and passage of Praxis Content Knowledge examination. Co-requisite: Student Teaching.
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• EDUC 454: Enhanced Student Teaching K-5

  10.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course offers a full-time teaching experience in an accredited public school under the direction of a selected cooperating teacher, a Tusculum College Clinical Experience Supervisor and the Director of Field Experience. Candidates are required to observe the same schedule as that prescribed for regular classroom teachers and are expected to participate in the same activities as the cooperating teacher. Each candidate is required to complete a minimum of two placements during the 16 weeks of the full-time student teaching experience. Prerequisites: Admission to Student Teaching and passage of Praxis Content Knowledge examination. Co-requisite: EDUC 452. Course graded as Pass/Fail.
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• EDUC 455: Enhanced Student Teaching 6-12

  10.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course offers a full-time teaching experience in an accredited public school under the direction of a selected cooperating teacher, a Tusculum College Clinical Experience Supervisor and the Director of Field Experience. Candidates are required to observe the same schedule as that prescribed for regular classroom teachers and are expected to participate in the same activities as the cooperating teacher. Each candidate is required to complete a minimum of two placements during the 16 weeks of the full-time student teaching experience. Prerequisites: Admission to Student Teaching and passage of Praxis Content Knowledge examination. Co-requisite: EDUC 452. Course graded as Pass/Fail.
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