EDCI 5300: Teaching and Learning Principles in the Public School

Three semester hours. Taken summer semester

This is an in-depth study of theories and principles with an emphasis on child development and appropriate instructional strategies based on current research and developmentally appropriate practices. Instructional materials and multifaceted authentic assessment techniques in specific content areas as specified in the TEKS for children PK-12 will be emphasized. Students must earn a "B" or better to successfully complete the course. Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education. Course fee: $200.

EDSE 5307: Survey of Special Education

Three semester hours. Taken summer semester

A survey of special education as seen from the perspective of normal psychomotor, cognitive, social, and behavioral norms; with the focus on a basic overview of the federally determined categories of disabling conditions. Also includes an overview of the national legislation, litigation and advocacy trends; the Texas Rules and Regulations for Special Education; as well as research in the field. Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education.

EDRD 5309: Theory and Practice of Early Reading Development

Three semester hours.  Taken fall semester

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an in-depth understanding of children's early development in reading and writing. The course will have a field-based component so that students can assess children and design and implement an instructional program integrating the processes of written language. Ongoing assessment will be a key factor of the children's program. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDRD 5305: Content Reading Instruction

Three semester hours.

The course focuses on foundations of reading instruction, with emphasis on research and its applications regarding reading and learning from different types of texts through the use of various methods, materials, and programmatic schemes, especially those appropriate for secondary school reading programs. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDBE 5325: Teaching English as a Second Language

Three semester hours. Taken spring semester

This course focuses on strategies for implementing English as a Second Language Programs in grades PK-12. Emphasis on identification, selection, evaluation of ESL materials and tests; construction and presentation of structured and unstructured techniques to teach ESL; classroom management; relationship between oral and literate skills; role of ESL in bilingual programs. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.