P = Prerequisite, R = Recommended, C = Concomitant
I = Fall Semester, II = Spring Semester, S = Summer Session(s)

EDUC F100 Introduction to Teaching (1 cr.) A freshman-level course that provides a general introduction to the teaching profession and to various styles of learning. Students will explore educational careers, teaching preparation, and professional expectations as well as requirements for teacher certification. This will enable the student to make informed decisions regarding their college program as well as their future professional needs. I, II, S

EDUC F201 Exploring the Personal Demands of Teaching: Laboratory Experience (2 cr.) P: EDUC P250 and PPST-Praxis I. Taken with EDUC F202. Focuses on learning interpersonal communication skills in a small group setting. Students will demonstrate observation, active listening, self disclosure, and feedback skills in relation to teaching. S/F graded. I, II

EDUC F202 Exploring the Personal Demands of Teaching: Field Experience (1 cr.) P: EDUC P250 and PPST-Praxis I. Taken with EDUC F201.Students are placed in a multicultural field experience (school classroom) for 30 credit hours. Application of interpersonal communication in teaching and an exploration of classroom management skills. Students observe and work with children and teach three lessons. Additional fee required; S/F graded. I, II

EDUC F203 Introduction to General Studies (Threshold Seminar) (1-3 cr.) Identification and assessment of goals for a university degree. Development of a written academic and strategic plan to complete the degree.

EDUC F400 Preparing the Prior Learning Portfolio (1 cr.) General studies. Preparation of the prior learning portfolio for assessment by faculty. S/F graded.

EDUC F401 Senior Capstone Seminar (1 cr.) General studies. Assessment by each student of his/her B.G.S. academic program in the light of university requirements and the personal and professional goals for a degree. Development of a plan for life-long learning in the achievement of the student's personal and professional objectives.

EDUC J511 Methods of Individualizing Instruction (3 cr.) Students will critically examine several approaches to individualizing instruction. Emphasis is on developing strategies for determining characteristics of the learner and on creating a variety of classroom strategies designed to individualize learning (K-12). Course project is development of classroom instructional materials, in-service program design, or proposal for research. II

EDUC L436 Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language (3 cr.) P: TEP or all required ESL prerequisites. Current practices and strategies for teaching English as a second language. Theories, methods, materials, and issues in the field of ESL will be covered as they relate to the teaching of listening, speaking, reading, and writing for non-native speakers of English. I

EDUC L482 Student Teaching—All Grades—English as a Second Language (6 cr.) Full-time supervised student teaching in English as a second language at the elementary, junior high/middle school, and/or secondary school in an accredited school within the state of Indiana or an approved or accredited out-of-state site. This will be done under the supervision of a university supervisor and a school cooperating teacher, and will include a minimum of six continuous weeks of full-time experience. Additional fee required; S/F graded. I, II

EDUC L511 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Writing in Elementary School (3 cr.) This course is a study of trends, issues, theories, research, and practice in the teaching and evaluation of written composition in elementary schools. The emphasis is on alternative methods for the teaching of writing and for the evaluation of progress in writing. S

EDUC L512 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Writing in Secondary Schools (3 cr.) A study of trends, issues, theories, research, and practice in the evaluation of written composition in secondary schools. Emphasis on alternative methods for the teaching of writing and for the evaluation of progress in writing.

EDUC L530 Topical Workshop in Language Education (1-6 cr.) Individual and group study of special topics in the field of language education. Updating and improving the teaching of English, English as a second or foreign language, foreign languages, and reading. S/F graded. S

EDUC L533 Library Materials for Children and Young Adults (3 cr.) An overview of materials for educational, informational, and literary use by children and young adults with an emphasis on critical selection and analysis, knowledge of age-level development stages, and motivational techniques. Includes print, film, video and television, and computer software formats.

EDUC L536 Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language (3 cr.) Study and analysis of current methods and materials in ESL. Development and evaluation of practical exercises, visual aids, and demonstration materials for use by teachers in ESL programs at the elementary, junior, and senior high levels.

EDUC L590 Independent Research in Language Education (3 cr.) Independent study in language acquisition and language learning.

EDUC M101 Laboratory/Field Experience (0 cr.) Laboratory or field experience for Early Childhood Education majors. Corequisite: must be taken with a lecture course. Additional fee required; S/F graded. I, II

EDUC M301 Laboratory/Field Experience (0-3 cr.) Laboratory or field experience for juniors. May be repeated. Additional fee required; S/F graded. I, II

EDUC M311 General Methods for Kindergarten/Elementary Teachers (3 cr.) P: EDUC P250 and PPST-Praxis I. An introduction to instructional design, media, and methodology appropriate to elementary teaching levels. Provides orientation to classroom management, legal rights and responsibilities of students and teachers, disability awareness, human relations skills, and other general methods concerns. Must be taken with EDUC R301. I, II, S

EDUC M314 General Methods for Senior High/Junior High/Middle School Teachers (3 cr.) P: EDUC P250 and PPST-Praxis I. An introduction to instructional design, media, and methodology appropriate to secondary teaching levels. Provides orientation to classroom management, legal rights and responsibilities of students and teachers, disability awareness, human relations skills, and other general methods concerns. Must be taken with EDUC R301. I, II, S

EDUC M323 The Teaching of Music in the Elementary School (2 cr.) P: MUS M174 and admission to TEP. Not open to music majors. Fundamental procedures of teaching elementary school music, stressing music material suitable for the first six grades. Observations required. MUS M174 is not a prerequisite for EDUC M323 if pursuing an associate degree in early childhood. I, II, S

EDUC M333 The Teaching of Art in the Elementary School (2 cr.) P: FINA H100. Admission to TEP. The selection, organization, guidance, and evaluation of individual and group art activities. Laboratory experiences with materials and methods of presenting projects. Observations required. I, II, S

EDUC M337 Methods and Materials for Teaching Instrumental Music (2 cr.) P: Junior standing; EDUC P250, EDUC F201-EDUC F202. Teaching methods and materials; organization of the instrumental curriculum. Four meetings per week. II

EDUC M338 Methods and Materials for Teaching Choral Music (2 cr.) P: Junior standing; EDUC P250, EDUC F201-EDUC F202. Organization and development of choral groups; voice production, rehearsal techniques; tone, diction, and phrasing; materials suitable for school choruses at secondary level. Four meetings per week. I

EDUC M401 Laboratory/Field Experience (0-1 cr.) Laboratory or field experience for seniors. May be repeated. To be taken concurrently with specific methods. Additional fee required, S/F graded. I, II

EDUC M425 Student Teaching in the Elementary School (10 cr.) P: Completion of all requirements. Classroom teaching and other activities associated with the work of the full-time elementary classroom teacher. Applicable to residence requirements. Note application deadlines. Additional fee required; S/F graded. I, II

EDUC M441 Methods of Teaching Senior High—Junior High/Middle School Social Studies (2 cr.) P: TEP. Study of the development of preadolescent and adolescent children in the social studies, methods, and materials for classroom use, emphasis on teaching strategies and the diagnosis and correction of learning difficulties encountered by preadolescent and adolescent children in the social studies. I

EDUC M445 Methods of Teaching Senior High—Junior High/Middle School Foreign Languages (2 cr.) P: TEP. Analysis of second-language learning in the preadolescent and adolescent; theories and status of foreign language teaching; standards of proficiency for teachers; objectives; methods and materials for classroom use; problems and pitfalls in language teaching; teaching strategies. I

EDUC M446 Methods of Teaching Senior High—Junior High/Middle School Science (2 cr.) P: TEP. The course will develop a functional understanding of modern science teaching philosophies; current materials and trends in senior high-junior high/middle school science; planning, executing, and evaluating strategies; and analyzing and evaluating teaching behaviors. I

EDUC M451 Student Teaching in the Junior High/Middle School (10 cr.) P: Completion of all other required course work and PPST-Praxis I. Under the direction of the supervising teacher, students assume responsibility for teaching their own subject matter area in a public school in the state. This practicum is required when adding a junior high endorsement to an elementary license. Additional fee required; S/F graded. I, II

EDUC M452 Methods of Teaching Senior High—Junior High/Middle School English (2 cr.) P: TEP. This course will provide a theoretical base for teaching English. Methods, techniques, content, and materials applicable to the teaching of English in the senior high-junior high/middle school. I

EDUC M457 Methods of Teaching Senior High—Junior High/Middle School Mathematics (2 cr.) P: TEP. Study of the mathematical development of children in the senior high-junior high/middle school; methods and materials for classroom use; emphasis on teaching strategies and the diagnosis and correction of learning difficulties in mathematics. I

EDUC M464 Methods of Teaching Senior High—Junior High/Middle School Reading (3 cr.) P: TEP. Curriculum, methods, and materials for teaching senior high-junior high/middle school students to read more effectively. I, II

EDUC M470 Practicum (6 cr.) Teaching or experience under the direction of an identified supervising teacher, with university-provided supervision in the kindergarten endorsement or minor area, and at the level appropriate to the area, and in an accredited school within the state of Indiana unless the integral program includes experience in an approved and accredited out-of-state site. The practicum may be full or part-time, but in every instance the amount of credit granted will be commensurate with the amount of time spent in the instructional setting. Additional fee required; S/F graded. I, II, S

EDUC M480 Student Teaching in the Secondary School (10 cr.) P: Completion of all other required course work and PPST-Praxis I. Students assume, under the direction of the supervising teacher, responsibility for teaching in their own subject-matter area in a public school in the state. Taken concurrently with EDUC S487-EDUC R303. Additional fee required; S/F graded. I, II

EDUC M482 Student Teaching All Grades: Music (10 cr.) P: Completion of basic and methods course requirements. Under the direction of the supervising teacher, students assume responsibility for teaching their own subject matter in a public school in the state. Taken concurrently with EDUC S487-EDUC R303. Additional fee required; S/F graded. I, II

EDUC M501 Laboratory Field Experience (3 cr.) Designed to assist the preservice teacher with a career decision and to provide a practical understanding of children and the preservice teacher's relationship with children. Additional fee required; S/F graded. II

EDUC M525 Practicum in Junior High/Middle School Education (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Provides for closely supervised field experience with children of junior high/middle school age. Additional fee required; S/F graded. I, II

EDUC M550 Practicum—English as a Second Language (3 cr.) Teaching or experience in an accredited school, usually in Indiana. Credit will be commensurate with the time spent in the instructional setting. Additional fee required; S/F graded. II

EDUC M595 Research in Junior High/Middle School Education (cr. arr.) Individual research.

EDUC P250 Educational Psychology (3 cr.) The study and application of psychological concepts and principles as related to the teaching-learning process. Topics covered include: educational research methods, cognitive and language development; personal, social, and moral development; behavioral learning; motivation; effective teaching; and measurement and evaluation. I, II

EDUC P407 Psychological Measurement in the Schools (3 cr.) Application of measurement principles in classroom testing; construction and evaluation of classroom tests; evaluation of student performance; interpretation and use of measurement data; assessment of aptitudes, achievement, and interests via standardized tests; school testing programs. I

EDUC P475 Adolescent Development and Classroom Management (3 cr.) Focuses on discipline approaches appropriate for middle and high school through an understanding of adolescents. Analysis of cognitive and moral development, puberty, environmental and cultural issues, family and peer relationships, identity formation, and social and personal problems. Provides tools to diagnose students' behaviors and to establish learning climate.

EDUC P490 Internship in Student Affairs (1 cr.) Participation in a variety of student service experiences in general studies. S/F graded.

EDUC P503 Introduction to Research (3 cr.) Methods and procedures in educational research.

EDUC P507 Testing in the Classroom (3 cr.) History and theory of measurement, interpretation, and measurement data, tests for administrative and supervisory purposes and for teaching aids, prognostic testing, and testing in relation to pupil diagnosis and adjustment. I, II, S

EDUC P510 Psychology in Teaching (3 cr.) Basic study of psychological concepts and phenomena in teaching. An analysis of representative problems of the teacher's assumptions about human behavior and its development. II

EDUC P514 Life Span Development: Birth-Death (3 cr.) A survey of human development from infancy through old age, emphasizing the life span perspective of development. Classical stage theorists, current popular conceptions, major research findings, and educational/counseling implications for all life stages from birth to death.

EDUC P515 Child Development (3 cr.) A survey and analysis of selected sources of information about the behavior and development of the elementary school child and the implications this information has for teaching the elementary school child. I

EDUC P516 Adolescent Behavior and Development (3 cr.) Research and theory related to adolescents in the intellectual, physical, social-personal, and emotional areas of development. II

EDUC P519 Psycho-Educational Assessment of Exceptional Children (3 cr.) P: EDUC P407 or EDUC P507, or consent of program director. Instruments used to assess intellectual, educational, and social competencies of exceptional children. Additional credit for supervised practice in administering these tests to visually or acoustically handicapped, cerebral-palsied, language-impaired, or mentally retarded children. I, S

EDUC P520 Early Adolescent Behavior and Development (3 cr.) P: Research theories and practices related to social, personal, intellectual, emotional and physical aspects of the middle years of childhood. S

EDUC P545 Educational Motivation (3 cr.) This course examines a variety of theories of human motivation in educational settings, focusing on those theories that have practical application for teachers of kindergarten through post-secondary education. The course includes an examination of the development of achievement and intrinsic motivation and focuses specifically on the anxious, apathetic, and/or underachieving student and other problem students. Teachers will gain knowledge and skills in understanding how students' needs motivate them either to learn or to cause problems. S

EDUC P570 Managing Classroom Behavior (3 cr.) An analysis of pupil and teacher behaviors as they relate to discipline. Attention is given to the development of such skills as dealing with pupils' problems and feelings, behavior modification, reality therapy, assertiveness in establishing and maintaining rules, and group processes. Designed for teachers, administrators, and pupil personnel workers. I, II, S

EDUC P590 Research in Educational Psychology (cr. arr.) Individual research.

EDUC R301 Audiovisual-Production of Materials (1 cr.) A study of simple hand and machine-assisted materials production techniques. Basic graphics techniques and layout are included for a variety of mediated formats. Taken concurrently with EDUC M310. I, II, S

EDUC R303 Audiovisual-Operation of Equipment (1 cr.) Training to basic skill levels in the operation of 16mm projectors, opaque, overhead, tape-recorders, television video taping/playback, phonographs, and other common classroom equipment. Taken concurrently with EDUC E485 or EDUC S487. I, II

EDUC R423 Utilization of Instructional Materials (3 cr.) For preservice teachers. Lectures and laboratory experiences in the selection, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of instructional materials culminating in a micro-teaching presentation by each student. I

EDUC R503 Application of Instructional Media and Technology (3 cr.) Deals with the planning and use of resources for developing instruction in the classroom or other locations where learning takes place. Designed to provide students with experiences which will allow them to select, arrange, and use a variety of resources in a systematic approach to instruction. Additional fee required.

EDUC R541 Design and Production of Instructional Materials (3 cr.) Laboratory practice in creating visual instructional media, applying lettering, and mounting techniques. End products include pictures, maps, charts, and graphs for projected and non-projected use. Includes application of a basic model of graphic communication. Additional fee required.

EDUC R590 Research in Instructional Systems Technology (cr. arr.) P: Consent of instructor. Individual projects.

EDUC S460 Books for Reading Instruction (3 cr.) Examines the use of children's literature, trade books, and other non-text materials in reading instruction. Contemporary and historical selections for children and adolescents included. S

EDUC S487 Principles of Senior High-Junior High/Middle School Education (2 cr.) The background and objectives of our junior high/middle school and senior high schools. Contributions made by the curriculum and extracurriculum to these objectives. Contributions to the teacher of the guidance program. Taken concurrently with EDUC M480-EDUC R303. I, II

EDUC S490 Research in Secondary Education (cr. arr.) Individual research.

EDUC S503 Secondary School Curriculum (3 cr.) Primarily for teachers. Factors influencing curriculum development, organization, and content of the curriculum in several subject fields.

EDUC S505 The Junior High and Middle School (3 cr.) Role of the junior high school and middle school in American education. Total program: philosophy, functions, curriculum, guidance, activities, personnel, and administration.

EDUC S506 Student Activity Programs (3 cr.) For elementary, junior high/middle, and secondary school teachers and administrators. Comprehensive consideration of the student activity program. S

EDUC S508 Problems in Secondary Education (3 cr.) Group analysis of common problems in the field of secondary education. Taken with student teaching.

EDUC S512 Workshop in Secondary Education (Variable Title): (1-6 cr.) Individual and group study of issues or concerns relating to the field of secondary education. Workshop format. S/F graded unless otherwise noted in the Schedule of Classes.

EDUC S514 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Reading in the Junior High and Secondary School (3 cr.) For junior high/middle and secondary teachers. The developmental reading program in secondary schools; use of reading in various curriculum areas, appraisal of reading abilities, and techniques and materials for helping reluctant and retarded readers. I, II

EDUC S516 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School English Language Arts (3 cr.) P: Completion of an undergraduate methods course and teaching experience, or consent of instructor. Current methods and materials for junior high and secondary school English courses; guiding reading to meet literary, historical, vocational, or scientific interests. I

EDUC S517 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics (3 cr.) P: Completion of an undergraduate methods course and teaching experience, or consent of instructor. Methods, materials, literature; laboratory practice with mathematics equipment; evaluation techniques; standards; and determination of essentials of content. Developing mathematics programs for specific school situations. I

EDUC S518 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School Science (3 cr.) P: Completion of an undergraduate methods course and teaching experience, or consent of instructor. Improved techniques, current literature, textbooks, and free and low-cost materials. Solution of specific practical problems confronting science teachers in the classroom and laboratory. I

EDUC S519 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School Social Studies (3 cr.) P: Completion of an undergraduate methods course and teaching experience, or consent of instructor. Restudying the purposes of high school social studies, evaluating recent developments in content and instructional procedures, and developing social studies programs for specific school situations. I

EDUC S520 Advanced Study in Foreign Language Teaching (3 cr.) P: Completion of an undergraduate methods course and teaching experience, or consent of instructor. Principles, practices, problems, and current research pertaining to the teaching of a particular modern language in the secondary school. Emphasis on teaching the advanced levels. Separate sections as needed for teachers of French, German, Russian, and Spanish. I

EDUC S530 Junior High and Middle School Curriculum (3 cr.) P: EDUC S505, junior high or middle school experience, or consent of instructor. The educational program designed for the junior high and middle school. Functions, organizations, planning, and evaluation of the junior high and middle school curriculum in specific areas. II

EDUC S560 Dynamics and Evaluation of Teacher Effectiveness (3 cr.) P: All basic requirements for the Master of Science degree in secondary education, or consent of instructor. Emphasis on helping in-service teachers identify and evaluate teacher effectiveness--both their own and that of others. Includes overview of the "total teaching team," the dynamics of teaching and how best to provide for and evaluate that effectiveness. I, II, S

EDUC S590 Research: Secondary Education (cr. arr.) Individual research. S/F graded.

EDUC S591 Research Project in Secondary Education (3 cr.) Designed for students to demonstrate their ability to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to problems in their educational areas. Solutions may include research or a comprehensive review of the literature, with recommendations. An oral examination and defense of the project is required. I, II, S

EDUC W200 Microcomputing for Education: An Introduction (1 or 3 cr.) Required of all students pursuing teacher education. Introduction to instructional computing and educational computing literature. Hands-on experience with educational software, utility packages, and commonly used microcomputer hardware. I, II, S

EDUC W210 Survey of Computer-Based Education (3 cr.) P: EDUC W200 or consent of instructor. The first course for the endorsement in educational computing. Proficiency in the use of application programs. Study of social, moral, and technological issues of educational computing. I, S

EDUC W220 Technical Issues in Computer-Based Education (2 cr.) P: EDUC W210 or consent of instructor. An examination of computer hardware and peripheral devices in classroom settings, (e.g., networking, communications, and hyper-media). Understanding of educational applications of a programming or authoring language. II

EDUC W310 Computer-Based Teaching Methods (3 cr.) P: EDUC W210. Integration of educational technology into the school curriculum; methods of teaching computer literacy, computing skills, and programming at K-12 levels; principles of educational software design and evaluation; staff development techniques. S

EDUC W410 Practicum in Computer-Based Education (6 cr.) P: EDUC W310. The culminating experience for the computing endorsement. Either six weeks of full-time or 12 weeks of half-time fieldwork in an educational setting that incorporates instructional computing. I, II

EDUC W450 Research in Instructional Computing (13 cr.) Individual research.

EDUC Y510 Action Research I (3 cr.) An introduction to the basic philosophy and methods of action research. Students will design an action research project and write a proposal. In this class, you will learn how to conduct action research. You will learn how to select an area of focus; collect data; organize, analyze and interpret data; and take action based on your findings. You will plan an action research study and write a formal proposal for that study.

EDUC Y511 Action Research II: Independent Study (1-3 cr.) P: Successful completion of EDUC Y510. Independent study course to carry out projects proposed in EDUC Y510. In this course you will carry out the action research project that you designed in EDUC Y510. You will meet periodically with the instructor and turn in a complete report of your findings. You will find that your research results will give you valuable information for decision making.

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