Education

EDU 201 Introduction to Education (3-0) 3 hrs.
Provides an overview of the American education system. Social, historical and philosophical foundations give perspective to an examination of current issues, policies and trends in the field of education, including cultural diversity. Includes organizational structure, government responsibilities, finance and curriculum. IAI EED 901 IAI SED 901 IAI SPE 911

EDU 202 Pre-Student Teaching Clinical Experience (0-2) 1 hr.
Provides an in-depth study of classroom practices in the subject and age category that each student is training to teach. Students will observe classrooms in their area of interest and will attend a seminar once weekly to discuss their experience. IAI EED 904 IAI SED 905 IAI SPE 914

EDU 211 Educational Psychology (3-0) 3 hrs.
Applies psychology principles to education. Special emphasis on understanding human growth and development, and the process of learning upon motivation, intelligence, evaluation, measurement, creativity, culture and gender. IAI SED 902
Prerequisite: PSY 101 or consent of instructor.

EDU 230 Introduction to Language Arts in Elementary/Middle School Teaching (3-0) 3 hrs.
Examines the foundations of effective practices in supporting student progress toward both fluent and strategic reading and writing. Provides an introduction to the theory and practices of language arts education for students who are interested in becoming teachers. Focuses on construction of meaning from print, the relationship between reading and writing and the principles of classroom assessment. Provides an introduction to the Illinois Learning Standards for English Language Arts.

EDU 250 Technology in the Classroom (2-2) 3 hrs.
Introduces tools and practices for integrating educational technology into the teaching and learning process. The influence of learning theories on technology use, an overview of instructional integration models, uses for instructional software and the Internet, and issues related to the teacher in the selecting, planning and implementation process will be examined. Through class discussion, demonstrations and laboratory activities, students will explore ways to use and create computer-based learning activities, materials, projects and reports.

EDU 290 Topics in Education (.5-0 to 3-0) .5-3 hrs.
Studies selected problems or topics in education. The exact content and instructional method will vary from semester to semester. A syllabus or course outline containing additional information will be available with pre-registration materials each time that the course is offered. This course maybe repeated to a maximum of three credit hours.