WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Education
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EducationThe Education Discipline provides the first two years of preparation for students interested in teaching in the public schools (elementary, secondary or special education). After transferring to a four-year school and earning a bachelor's degree in the appropriate major, a student can receive certification/licensing from the state as a practicing teacher, which could lead, in addition to public school teaching, to a career in private or parochial schools. Also, the two year sequence prepares a student to become a paraprofessional/teacher's aide or a substitute teacher. Courses in Education as listed in the 2008-2009 WNC catalog. Back to the Education main page. | Courses |
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201 |
Introduction to Elementary Education |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Introduces the foundations of elementary education, current trends and issues in curriculum and instruction, the roles of teachers and issues of diversity. Includes field experience. |
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202 |
Introduction to Secondary Education |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Introduces the prospective middle/secondary school teacher to the role of thinker/reflective practitioner. Creates awareness of the historical, social, political and economic forces influencing schooling in the United States. |
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203 |
Introduction to Special Education |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Surveys the various types of exceptionalities. Emphasizes etiology, physical and educational characteristics. |
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204 |
Information Technology in Teaching |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Studies the use of microcomputers in operations and word processing applicable to classroom for teachers to operate and utilize microcomputers in education. Special instruction fees. |
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206 |
Classroom Learning Environments |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: EDU 201
Presents the function and analysis of elementary school classrooms, daily activities, and methods of behavior management. Includes field experience. |
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207 |
Exploration of Children's Literature |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Surveys children's literature: issues, genre, censorship, historical background, book evaluation and selection. |
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208 |
Students with Diverse Abilities and Backgrounds |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: EDU 203 . Corequisites: EDU 209
Focuses on students with learning disabilities, mental retardation, behavior disorders and language disorders, and their accommodation in general education environments. |
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209 |
Exploring Teaching and Learning Practicum |
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Credits: 1. Prerequisites: EDU 203 . Corequisites: EDU 208
Applies field experience to acquaint students with types of disabling conditions and kinds of services available to persons with disabilities. |
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210 |
Nevada School Law |
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Credits: 2. Prerequisites: none
Identifies legal issues in education and illustrates the implications of laws/mandates in the schools. Guidelines for teachers will provide information on avoiding situations that may lead to litigations. Concepts covered include teacher liability, teacher/student right to free speech and privacy, and accommodations for religious practices and students with disabilities. |
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214 |
Preparing Teachers to Use Technology |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: EDU 204 or consent of instructor
Identifies and illustrates technology applications in education. Students learn practical skills in using various software packages that have universal applications as well as specific classroom teaching applications. The main goal of this course is for education students to acquire skills and knowledge needed to successful fulfill the electronic portfolio requirements set forth by the UNR College of Education during their professional internship semester. |
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