Descriptions of Courses Required for Licensure LSE 511 Human Learning and Development in Instructional Contexts
Candidates learn information from evidence-based foundational psychological theories and research that address human development and how people learn and apply this knowledge to the design of teaching and learning experiences in P-12 classrooms. Cognitive and social-emotional development and learning processes of P-12 learners are examined. Candidates learn how to use high-leverage practices and habits of mind that promote ongoing learning and mental health in schools and acquire skills in creating safe, supportive and productive classroom climates. (2 semester hours) RLP 540 Teaching Content Area Literacy at the Middle and Secondary Level This course focuses on the development of reading in the middle and secondary grades, particularly on the reading to learn from expository text materials, digital texts and other media. Teaching methods that develop strategic reading and writing of informational texts and the assimilation and accommodation of new ideas will be explored. Candidates will learn what methods middle and secondary schools can be incorporated to provide reading and writing instruction across the curriculum as articulated in the Common Core State Standards for Interdisciplinary Literacy, Grades 5-12. Prerequisite(s): None. Corequisite(s): None. (3 semester hours) CIL 505 Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language This course prepares candidates in methodology for teaching language and content to English Language Learners. Candidates examine and apply conceptual and pedagogical tools for teaching English as a second language based on theories of second language acquisition, pedagogy, and methodology. Candidates explore how to use these tools to create effective language and content instruction that is differentiated according to language proficiency. Additionally, relevant national, state, and local language and content standards and assessments are discussed in relation to teaching ESL. Appropriate selection and evaluation of books, multimedia, and technology is also discussed. Assigned course requirements include the completion of 20 clinical/observation hours. Prerequisite(s): None. Corequisite(s): None. (3 semester hours) SPE 500 Introduction to and Methods of Teaching Students with Disabilities This course focuses on characteristics, identification, and initial methods of instruction for cross-categorical P-21 students who receive special education services. Emphasis is on historical, philosophical, psychological, legal and pedagogical implications and issues pertaining to P-21 special education. Candidates develop and implement inclusive, differentiated curricular design, planning and instructional methods for P-21 students with high- and low-incidence disabilities based upon consideration of the impact that disabilities have on how students differ in approaches to learning. Candidates learn how to provide inclusive instructional opportunities
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