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Education (EDU)
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service Division
EDU 201: Introduction to Elementary Education
Units (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.
EDU 202: Introduction to Secondary Education
Units (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.
EDU 203: Introduction to Special Education
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Surveys the various types of exceptionalities. Emphasizes etiology, physical and educational characteristics.
EDU 204: Information Technology in Teaching
Units (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.
EDU 206: Classroom Learning Environments
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: EDU 201
Presents the function and analysis of elementary school classrooms, daily activities, and methods of behavior management. Includes field experience.
EDU 207: Exploration of Children's Literature
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Surveys children's literature: issues, genre, censorship, historical background, book evaluation and selection.
EDU 208: Students with Diverse Abilities and Backgrounds
Units (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.
EDU 209: Exploring Teaching and Learning Practicum
Units (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.
EDU 210: Nevada School Law
Units (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 litigation. Concepts covered include teacher liability, teacher/student right to free speech and privacy, and accommodations for religious practices and students with disabilities.
EDU 214: Preparing Teachers to Use Technology
Units (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.