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Course Descriptions
Prerequisite & Content-Area Courses:
EDE 202 Exploring Teaching 2
This course explores the history of education in the United States, the profession of teaching, certification in Washington and the dispositions of successful teachers as identified by the Whitworth School of Education conceptual framework.
EDE 203 Exploring Teaching: Field Experience 1
Field experience in which candidates are placed in classrooms as teaching assistants and tutors. Opportunity for candidates to reflect on their potential as educators, Washington state educational reforms and the connection between theories taught in EDE 202 and practical applications within K-12 classrooms.
SS 101 Concepts In Social Sciences I 3
Provides a clear understanding of the major ideas, eras, themes, developments, turning points, chronology and cause-and-effect relationships in U.S. history. The social-studies concepts of economics and civics are presented within a historical context. Guiding the content are the essential knowledge and skills for elementary-teacher candidates as stated in the elementary endorsement competencies published by OSPI. Fulfills U.S. history and civics requirements for elementary-education majors.
SS 102 Concepts In Social Sciences II 3
Provides a clear understanding of the major ideas, eras, themes, developments, turning points, chronology and cause-and-effect relationships in Pacific Northwest history. The social-studies concepts of economics and civics are presented within a historical context. Guiding the content are the essential knowledge and skills for elementary-teacher candidates as stated in the elementary endorsement competencies published by OSPI. Fulfills Pacific Northwest/Washington State history and economics requirements for elementary-education majors.
ETC Cohort Courses:
EDE 204 Human Development and Learning 3
A study of children and youth with a focus on psychology in the classroom. Developmental aspects (cognitive, social-emotional, moral, spiritual, and physical) and sociological challenges (abuse and neglect, substance abuse, poverty, familial discord) and their impact on teaching and learning.
EDE 320/520 Exceptional Learners and Inclusion 3
Provides an overview of exceptional children, gifted education, disabling conditions, legal issues, intervention strategies, family systems, and teaming approaches related to special education. Emphasis placed on accommodations for high-incidence conditions. Development of individualized education plans and completion of a practicum experience in a school or home setting.
EDE 340 Instructional Methods and K-8 Social Studies 3
Introduction to the theories and practices of K-8 teaching through micro-teachings, integrated unit and lesson planning incorporating appropriate technology, and analysis of teaching/learning behaviors through the use of case studies. Focus on social-studies curriculum, Washington state standards, instruction, assessment, values-education and equity issues. Meets Whitworth's oral-communication requirement.
EDE 341 K-8 Mathematics Methods 2
Introduction to math curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the K-8 classroom. Development of lessons and unit plans based on best-practice research and Washington state standards.
EDE 342 Instructional Practicum I 1
Field placement in a K-8 classroom to develop competencies in teaching and assessing learning in social studies, science or math.
EDE 343 K-8 Science Methods 3
Introduction to instruction and assessment of science in the K-8 classroom. Emphasis on integrating science concepts in other disciplines. Includes theories, teaching, strategies, demonstration and laboratory techniques, an overview of curriculum, assessment guidelines, Washington state standards, conducting field trips and safety considerations.
EDE 345 Instruction In Movement and the Fine Arts 3
An overview of curriculum and methods for art, music, physical education, and theatre at the elementary level. Coursework includes the following: Art: workshop approach to develop knowledge about media, techniques, safety, developmental stages, and evaluation of art at the K-12 level. Focus on the process of art. Music: procedures and materials for teaching music in the self-contained elementary classroom. Performance organization, teaching and observations emphasized; Physical education: current methods and materials for developing and teaching physical education and health activities to K-8 grade levels. Management, discipline and directed teaching are practiced. Theatre: techniques of creative drama, story theatre, reader's theatre and improvisation are addressed and applied to teaching situations.
EDE 350 Integrated Instructional Methods: Middle and High School 3
Introduction to the theories and practices of interdisciplinary instruction through micro-teachings, integrated-unit and lesson-planning-incorporating technology, and analysis of teaching/learning behaviors through the use of case studies. Focus on integrating curriculum from student's major and related content areas. Addresses Washington state standards and GLEs, instructional methods, assessment, character education and equity issues.
EDE 351 Instructional Practicum I 3
Field placement in a middle- or high-school classroom to observe and assist with student instruction. Provides opportunity for developing competencies in teaching and assessing learning in a targeted endorsable content area.
EDE 360/560 Differentiated Instruction 2
Focus on strategies for differentiating curriculum and instruction to meet the diverse needs of gifted, special-needs, ESL, culturally diverse, and at-risk learners within today's inclusive classrooms. Differentiation by content, instruction and product will be explored.
EDE 367/567 Introduction to Intercultural Education 1
Development of intercultural communication and teaching skills at the culture-general and culture-specific levels of understanding. Examination of the nature and use of power in society and the impact of one's own cultural values, attitudes and beliefs on K-12 students.
EDE 368/568 Intercultural Education Immersion 2
Participation in an intercultural educational setting designed to deepen and broaden previous culturally based experiences. Includes observation, lesson-planning, assisting with special-needs students, tutoring, teaching, and attending professional meetings. Students are expected to immerse themselves in the life of the community in which they are placed.
EDE 401W Democracy, Leadership and Schooling 2
A capstone course to clarify spiritual, philosophical, social, and educational convictions as they relate to the teaching profession. Students explore and translate worldview convictions to educational practice. Reflection and revision of personal philosophy of education and vision statement.
EDE 440/540 K-8 Reading Instruction 3
Processes of teaching reading, reading skills, reading comprehension and vocabulary development for learners in grades K-8. Includes hands-on use of current published reading materials for planning reading lessons, and an overview of Washington state standards and grade-level expectations.
EDE 441/541 K-8 Literacy Instruction 3
Focus on the development of an integrated reading/language-arts thematic unit, assessment of reading & language arts abilities, and use of Washington state standards & grade-level expectations for writing. Includes an introduction to genres of children's literature and their cross-disciplinary integration.
EDE 442 Instructional Practicum II 1
Placement in a K-8 classroom to observe and assist with reading and language-arts lessons modeled by classroom teachers and to assess reading and writing abilities of selected students.
EDE 471/571 Assessment and Accountability 2
Assessment practices and issues in education. Emphasis on best-practice research, performance-based assessment, Washington state standards, and assessment as an integral component of classroom instruction. Students will draft a positive-impact plan.
EDE 472/572 Professional Issues in Education 1
Public-school laws, professional rights and responsibilities, membership in professional organizations, faith and values related to teaching and dynamics of parent/community relations.
EDE 473/573 Classroom Management 1
Addresses theoretical and practical models of classroom management. Candidates develop management plans appropriate to their current student-teaching placement.
EDE 474/574 K-8 Student Teaching Seminar 1
Exploration of issues in student teaching, professional portfolio development, preparation of comprehensive instructional plan, documentation of positive impact on student learning, certification and job placement.
MA 220 Structure of Elementary Mathematics 3
For the prospective elementary or middle-school teacher. Development of number systems, vocabulary, and symbolism in the present-day use of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics. Applies toward the general-education math requirement for elementary-education majors only.
Directed Teaching
Upon completion of professional education coursework, candidates complete a full-time student-teaching internship in the schools under the guidance of an experienced mentor teacher and a university supervisor. Students will develop a standards portfolio and a professional growth plan. Passing scores on the Washington State Performance-Based Pedagogy Assessment and endorsement content test are required for certification.. Pre-requisites: completion of coursework for education major/certification, successful completion of Benchmark III requirements, and approval by the director of ETC. Candidates must apply during the semester prior to the actual experience.
EDE 493 Directed Teaching, Middle School and Special Education 1-11
EDE 494 Directed Teaching, High School and Special Education 1-11
EDE 496/596 Directed Teaching, K-8 Level 1-11
EDE 497/597 Directed Teaching, Middle-School Level 1-11
EDE 498/598 Directed Teaching, High School Level 1-11
Directed Studies
Independent Studies (291,391 & 491); readings (386 & 486); field studies (280 & 480); and teaching assistantships (395 & 495). See page 34 for details.
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