Schedule of Classes

Application of technology concepts and skills to human service professionals. Database construction; linear and nonlinear multimedia projects. Using graphics, text, sound, animation, and other media resources.

Content and pedagogy for physical education in grades P-6 to meet the needs of diverse learners. Introduction to physical education in the regular classroom.

A variety of health and nutrition topics about which teachers all levels must be knowledgeable. Must document certification in CPR and First Aid, and plan lessons for health instruction as part of the requirements. Topics examine nutrition; communicable diseases; relationship between fitness and systems of the body; principles of personal, interpersonal, and community health; mental health; and safety. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment.

Addresses literacy instruction in first and second grade including reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and visually representing, including accommodations of exceptionality and diversity using developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. Key topics examine theories of literacy development, emergent literacy, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, writing process, literacy assessment, and planning for individual learners. Classroom applications are included. Five to ten hours in a local classroom are required. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment.

For future classroom teachers, instructional assessment, that meets the needs of students and the objectives of the discipline, is essential. Writing instructional objectives, constructing formative and summative teacher-made assessments, designing authentic assessments, analyzing assessment data, interpreting standardized test scores, and addressing needs of learners is part of the curriculum. Emphasis on diversity using developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment.