• EDU 5200: Teacher Language Aware

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  The content of this course focuses on the knowledge of language structure and its application to teaching. The course will focus on six sub-systems of language- phonetics, phonology, morphology, orthography, semantics, syntax and text structures. In each of these areas the domain of teacher knowledge will be specific, as well as the teacher skills needed in each of these areas. This course requires 15 hours of field experience.
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• EDU 5201: Practices, Ethics, & PD

  1.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  The purpose of this course is to prepare students in accordance with Utah State Board of Education's new and recent requirements for teacher licensure. Students' preparation includes developing online instructional strategies and skills to teach online using a learning management system. Secondly, students in the course will use an assessment system to demonstrate classroom competence through performance-based assessment to emphasize teaching effectiveness and show skills, knowledge, and dispositions that all teachers need. Lastly, by participating in the seminar, students will examine professional development issues to support their profession.
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• EDU 5210: EC Class Org & Mgmt

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Study of classroom management models and schemes for classroom organization appropriate for early childhood education. Review and practice of concrete strategies for classroom interaction. Some class time devoted to seminar discussions of academic and field experiences. Open only to students in the early childhood teacher licensure program. Students enrolled in T L 6210 will be held to a higher standard of performance and may be assigned additional work.
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• EDU 5220: ECE Language & Literacy

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Designed to prepare students for teaching language arts in early childhood classrooms. Major topics include: theories and stages of language, reading, and writing development, characteristics of young literacy learners, writing as a composing process, and text characteristics. Students have first-hand experience with different approaches to teaching reading and writing. Additionally, assessment techniques are explored. Open only to students in the early childhood teacher licensure program. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the Early Childhood Education Program.
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• EDU 5260: EC Math C & I

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Acquaints teacher candidates with appropriate methods for teaching mathematics in early childhood classrooms. A concrete, hands-on approach is emphasized, as students learn, develop, and practice methods which promote the acquisition of mathematical concepts in young children as supported by learning theory. Open only to students in the early childhood teacher licensure program. Students enrolled in T L 6260 will be held to a higher standard of performance and may be assigned additional work.
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• EDU 5280: EC Nat & Soc Sci Mthds

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Content, theories, and practices underlying natural and social science teaching in early childhood classrooms. Students develop awareness of key concepts for young children from the natural and social science disciplines, as well as knowledge of children's growth and learning in these areas. Open only to students in the early childhood teacher licensure program. Prerequisites: Admission to Early Childhood Licensure Program.
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• EDU 5290: Field Practicum: EC

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This practicum is the field component to methods classes for the early childhood education program. Observation, teaching, and reflection are important components of this class. Open only to students in the early childhood teacher licensure program. Offered as credit/no credit. Students enrolled in T L 6290 will be held to a higher standard of performance and may be assigned additional work. Prerequisites: Admission to Early Childhood Licensure Program.
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• EDU 5291: Action Research/Sem: EC

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Historical, social, and professional context of early-childhood education. Historical and professional foundations facilitate an understanding of the philosophy, rationale, and goals of the field. Critical analysis of the societal, economic, and political context of early-childhood education. Open only to students in the early childhood education program. Students enrolled in T L 6291 will be held to a higher standard of performance and may be assigned additional work.
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• EDU 5295: Stu Teach: Kindergarten

  4.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Supervised teaching in the classroom, lesson planning, scheduling, implementation and evaluation of instruction, classroom management, and interaction with school personnel. Open only to students in the early childhood education program. Offered as credit/no credit. Students enrolled in T L 6295 will be held to a higher standard of performance and may be assigned additional work. Prerequisites: Admission to Early Childhood Licensure Program.
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• EDU 5296: Stu Teach: Primary Grad

  5.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Supervised teaching in the classroom, lesson planning, scheduling, implementation and evaluation of instruction, classroom management, and interaction with school personnel. Open only to students in the early childhood education program. Offered as credit/no credit. Students enrolled in T L 6296 will be held to a higher standard of performance and may be assigned additional work.
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