Courses

EDUC (Education Courses for All Education Majors)

EDUC 2000 Foundations in Education Clinical Practice
Education clinical practice for those in education tracks or majors.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1213 English Composition and Grammar II
Corequisite: EDUC 2113 Foundations in Education

EDUC 2113 Foundations in Education
An introduction to the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education and their relationship to teaching as a profession. Current issues in education are also introduced and discussed. Laboratory experiences as an observer/aid in the public schools and procedures for admission to teacher education are included.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1213 English Composition and Grammar II
Corequisite: EDUC 2000 Foundations in Education Clinical Practice

EDUC 2301 Introduction to Education
This course is designed to assist a student who is considering education as a profession. Emphasis will be placed on an overview of what it means to be in a teacher education program. Current issues will be considered. Also, the student will become acquainted with the policies and procedures in becoming a teacher-candidate. Finally, preparation for taking the OGET will be covered and discussed.

EDUC 3000 Educational Technology Clinical Practice
Clinical practice will support the curriculum associated with the Educational Technology course and requires concurrent enrollment.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1213 English Composition and Grammar II.
Corequisite: EDUC 3202 EDUC Educational Technology

EDUC 3202 Educational Technology
This course provides proficiency at utilizing technology in the P-12 classroom arena. Focus is on curriculum integration. This course includes a variety of cloud-based, interactive learning technologies and other free educational technology tools.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1213 English Composition and Grammar II; computer literacy (knowledge of Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); knowledge of Internet use.
Corequisite: EDUC 3000 EDUC Educational Technology Clinical Practice

EDUC 4000 Assessment and Evaluation Clinical Practice
Clinical practice will support the curriculum associated with Assessment and evaluation course and requires concurrent enrollment.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1213 English Composition and Grammar II
Corequisite: ENGL 4232 Assessment and Evaluation

EDUC 4232 Assessment and Evaluation
This course will give the teacher candidate an overview of assessment tools used in educational settings. The use of both formal and informal assessment tools and the evaluation processes will be considered. Also, the course will consider such areas as teacher made tests; standardized testing, authentic assessment and evaluation, developing a record keeping system and parent-teacher conferences.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1213 English Composition and Grammar II
Corequisite: ENGL 4000 Assessment and Evaluation Clinical Practice

EDUC 4812 Classroom Strategies
This course addresses strategies for positive classroom management, learning environment, family communications, how to develop goals, objectives, rubrics and proper documentation techniques. Topics will also include reflections on instructional practices, understanding of the state teacher evaluation process (the Oklahoma Minimum Criteria for Teacher Performance, Teacher Leader Effectiveness) and instructional strategies for incorporating the criteria into the teaching and learning process.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1213 English Composition and Grammar II; Admission to the Teacher Education Program; Admission Clinical Internship.
Corequisites: EDUC 4815 Teaching Clinical Internship I; EDUC 4825 Teaching Clinical Internship II

EDUC 4815 Teaching Clinical Internship I
Six weeks of clinical internship in an appropriate public school setting under the combined direction of clinical faculty (P-12 cooperating teacher) and a university supervisor. This course is designed to give the teacher-candidate first-hand experience in observation, critical analysis of lesson types, lesson planning and classroom teaching in an accredited school. Mid-Term Evaluation occurs in week six.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1213 English Composition and Grammar II; Admission to the Teacher Education Program; Admission Clinical Internship.
Corequisites: EDUC 4825 Teaching Clinical Internship II: EDUC 4812 Classroom Strategies

EDUC 4825 Teaching Clinical Internship II
This course is designed to give the teacher-candidate first-hand experience in observation, critical analysis of lesson types, lesson planning and classroom teaching in an accredited school. End of Term Evaluation occurs in week twelve.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1213 English Composition and Grammar II; Admission to the Teacher Education Program; Admission Clinical Internship.
Corequisites: EDUC 4815 Teaching Clinical Internship I: EDUC 4812 Classroom Strategies

Secondary EDUC Courses

EDUC 4000 Assessment and Evaluation Clinical Practice
Clinical practice will support the curriculum associated with Assessment and evaluation course and requires concurrent enrollment. Teacher-Candidate will spend 20 hours in clinical practice.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1213 English Composition and Grammar II.
Corequisite: ENGL 4232 Assessment and Evaluation

EDUC 4232 Assessment and Evaluation
This course will give the teacher candidate an overview of assessment tools used in educational settings. The use of both formal and informal assessment tools and the evaluation processes will be considered. Also, the courses will consider such areas as teacher made tests; standardized testing, authentic assessment and evaluation, developing a record keeping system and parent-teacher conferences.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1213 English Composition and Grammar II.
Corequisite: ENGL 4000 Assessment and Evaluation Clinical Practice

EDUC 4103 Methods of Teaching
This course is a study of theory, research, and instructional strategies applicable to the methods of teaching. Topics include curriculum development, classroom management, differentiated instruction, and assessment. Components within the course are aligned with InTASC Standards. 

Corequisite: ENGL 400-1S Methods of Teaching English Clinical Practice; HIST 4000 Methods of Teaching History Clinical Practice; PHYSED/HLTH 4000 Methods of Teaching Health/Physical Education Clinical Practice; MUSC 4000 Methods of Teaching Vocal Music Clinical Practice.

Elementary and Early Childhood Courses

ELED 4843 Assessment and Intervention Practices
This course is designed for elementary education majors and any others interested in exploring quality literature for children, preschool through eighth grade. The course provides a broad overview of the field of children's literature, including historical and contemporary considerations, criticism and representative works from major genres. The course also includes and examination of different responses to literature and how it relates to literacy development.

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education
Corequisite: ECDV 4000 Assessment and Intervention Clinical Practice

ECDV 4000 Assessment and Intervention Clinical Practice
Clinical practice will support the curriculum associated with Assessment and evaluation course and requires concurrent enrollment. Teacher-Candidate will spend 20 hours in clinical practice.

ELED 4803 Methods of Teaching Reading in the Primary Grades
This course is a study of theory research and related instructional strategies and curriculum materials applicable to the teaching of developmental reading in the primary grades. Topics will include research-based approaches to reading instruction incorporating principles of effective teaching and essential skills which include phonological system, syntactical system, semantic system and pragmatic (social or cultural) system. Components within this course specifically address Early Childhood Development Education standards.

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education
Corequisite: ELED 4000 Methods of Teaching Reading in the Primary Grades Clinical Practice

ELED 4000 Methods of Teaching Reading in the Primary Grades Clinical Practice
This clinical practice includes 40 hours in an appropriate public school setting under the combined supervision of clinical faculty (P-05 cooperating teacher) and an academically qualified university professor. The pre-internship clinical practice is the practical application of concepts being taught in ELED 4803 Methods of Teaching Reading in the Primary Grades. Candidates enrolled in this course have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program and are developing the skills and competencies to prepare them for clinical practice (student teaching). Candidates will also apply for the clinical internship (student teaching) during this course. Components within this course specifically address Early Childhood Development Education standards.

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education
Corequisite: ELED 4803 Methods of Teaching Reading in the Primary Grades