May 23, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
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Course Descriptions

All undergraduate courses offered by the university are listed. Not all of the courses listed are offered within a single academic year. A listing of the courses offered during a given semester is available online before preregistration each semester.

Note: This catalogue has been amended per a 2016 UNCW Faculty Senate decision to retroactively remove the Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster requirement from the University Studies program. Students who wish to complete a cluster may do so, however, completion of a cluster is no longer required. Course description references to Thematic Transdisciplinary Clusters apply to students who choose to complete a cluster.

Trial Courses

Academic departments may offer special trial courses during the fall and spring semesters on a one-time basis without adding them to their regular departmental offerings. A second trial offering, if additional data are essential, must be within two regular semesters of the first. Numbers designating these special courses are 292 and 492. Descriptive information on trial courses does not appear in the catalogue but is on file in the Office of the Registrar.

Sequenced Courses

A hyphen connecting courses (e.g., 201-202) indicates that the first course in the sequence must be satisfactorily completed prior to registration in the second course of the sequence. When course numbers are separated by a comma (e.g., 201, 202), the first course is not necessarily prerequisite to those following. 

Online Courses

The university currently offers a variety of online courses, and two degree programs, the RN to B.S. option in nursing and Bachelor of Science in clinical research (CLR), are delivered totally online. Such courses are so designated in the Class Schedule and are open to both on- and off-campus students. Students interested in these programs should consult the online courses Web site http://www.uncw.edu/online.

Credits and Class Meetings

Unless specifically indicated at the end of the course description, the number of hours a class meets each week is the same as the credit hour value of the course. The semester hours credit for each course is indicated in parentheses immediately below the title of the course. For example, if three hours of credit may be earned, the credit is indicated as follows: (3). In variable credit courses, the minimum and maximum hours are shown as follows: (1-3).

Course Prefixes

The prefixes used to designate courses are abbreviations of the names of departments or fields of study within departments, as shown below:
 

Education
  

  • EDN 211 - Principles of Leadership

    Credits: 3
    This course will provide an introduction to leadership. Students will develop an understanding of the leadership theories, styles of leadership, and strategies for successful leadership. They will learn skills to enhance their leadership effectiveness in a variety of settings and will develop insights about themselves and others.


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  • EDN 230 - Tutoring Individuals and Small Groups

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite: Employment as a tutor by a campus program or by instructor permission. Analysis of current theory and practice application to small group and one-on-one tutoring with emphasis on adult learners. Introduction to tutoring as profession. Meets content requirements for Regular Tutoring Certificate through the College Reading and Learning Association.


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  • EDN 265 - Culture, Advocacy and Policy for ESL Teachers

    Credits: 3
    This course will introduce students to the field of English as a second language, including cultural, social, and political contexts of linguistic diversity from historical and critical perspectives. Topics include legal and administrative aspects of the field, including national and state regulations. A 10-hour participatory observation experience is required. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.


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  • EDN 280 - Play and Creative Arts

    Credits: 3
    Study of play behaviors and fine arts curriculum from birth to age five. Designed to prepare students to plan and deliver play-based and developmentally appropriate experiences that foster children’s engagement in the cultural and performing arts (drama, dance, vocal and instrumental music, and visual art). Theory and practices for promoting play and developing creativity will be emphasized. Field work required.


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  • EDN 287 - Spanish for Educators

    Credits: 3
    Emphasis on developing the ability to communicate, in Spanish, with students, parents, and others involved with the education of children.


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  • EDN 300 - Elementary School Programs and Practices

    Credits: 2
    Focus on the purposes of the elementary school in today’s society and the varied philosophical and theoretical stances used to design programs and select practices that will meet the needs of diverse learners. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.The lab for this course is EDNL 300 .


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  • EDN 301 - Instructional Design and Evaluation

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites or corequisites: EDN 200 , EDN 203 . Provides conceptual tools and analytic skills essential to planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction. The design of instruction that incorporates behavioral, cognitive and constructivist theories of learning and views of curriculum will be considered. Topics: types of learning; conditions of learning; performance objectives; purposes, forms, and procedures for educational assessment; task analysis, and lesson design.


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  • EDN 302 - Child Observation and Assessment

    Credits: 3
    Corequisite: EDNL 302 . Designed to develop a broad set of child and family observation skills and ability to conduct and interpret variety of means of child assessment, both formal and informal. Methods of assessment will include systematic observations, use of screening instruments, interview techniques, rating scales, portfolios and anecdotal records. Includes knowledge of assessment with culturally diverse populations and children with special needs. Field experiences required.The lab for this course is EDNL 302 .


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  • EDN 303 - Instructional Technology

    Credits: 3
    Emphasizes the design, selection, production, and evaluation of instructional materials, computer-generated presentations, and interactive multimedia, with particular emphasis on their effective integration into an instructional unit. Develops skill in the operation of media production equipment, including microcomputers, fundamentals of operating systems, computer software applications, networks, and telecommunications. Three lecture and two laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.


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  • EDN 304 - Creativity, Imagination, and Innovation in Education

    Credits: 3
    This course will examine the creative process in teaching, curriculum design, and educational spaces. Students will explore the ways that individuals develop, implement and evaluate new ideas, processes, and programs related to education. Students will also study the cultivation of imagination and the nurturing of innovation using real-world examples.


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  • EDN 312 - English Grammar for Teachers

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to explore language, English grammar, mechanics, and usage from a pedagogical perspective. Students will explore the structure of the English language with emphasis placed on how to teach grammatical concepts to others.


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  • EDN 317 - Seminar in International Education

    Credits: 1 - 3
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. This course will focus on country-specific culture and cross-cultural experiences in education. The major emphasis of this course will be on the presentation of educational practices unique to a particular country or region.


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  • EDN 318 - Middle School Programs and Practices

    Credits: 3
    Overview of the conceptual and historic development of programs for students in grades six through nine. Comparison of varied curricular, instructional, and organizational aspects of the middle school movement. Major emphasis on exploring the educational implications of the developmental characteristics of early adolescent learners. Varied approaches to teaming, classroom management and mainstreaming will be investigated. Work will include observations in a variety of settings. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • EDN 319 - Meeting Needs of Special Students In Elementary Schools

    Credits: 3
    This course will focus on strategies for meeting needs of individuals in elementary school classrooms. Students will study alternative methods for dealing with pupil differences that have an impact on academic and social behaviors. Characteristics of children with academic, intellectual, social-emotional, physical, cultural and language differences will be examined. Field experiences required.


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  • EDN 320 - Diverse Learners

    Credits: 3
    This course addresses meeting the needs of diverse learners in middle level classrooms (6-9). It is divided into three modules examining different aspects of diversity: differentiating instructionto address students’ learning styles and intelligences; understanding characteristics of and adapting instruction to meet the needs of special learners; and working with English language learners and their cultural contexts. Each module includes sections on assessing learner needs and adapting instruction to meet these needs. Field experiences required.


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  • EDN 321 - Meeting Needs of Special Students in High Schools

    Credits: 2
    This course will focus on strategies for meeting needs of individuals in high school classrooms. Students will study alternative methods for dealing with pupil differences that have an impact on academic and social behaviors. Characteristics of students with academic, intellectual, social-emotional, physical, cultural and language differences will be examined. Field experiences required.


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  • EDN 322 - Foundations of Number and Algebraic Reasoning (K-6)

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDN 301  and 6 semester hours of appropriate mathematics. Focus on the curriculum, materials, and methods appropriate for the teaching of number and algebraic reasoning for the kindergarten through sixth grade level. Field experience required.The lab for this course is EDNL 322 .


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  • EDN 323 - Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Grades (6-9)

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDN 301 , EDN 318 , and 6 hours of mathematics. Focus on the curriculum, materials and methods appropriate for the teaching of mathematics at middle grade levels. Field experience required. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • EDN 324 - Diagnostic Teaching of Mathematics (6-9)

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: EDN 323 . Understanding of psychological and environmental factors that affect learning of school mathematics. Focus on methods and materials appropriate to diagnosis and remediation of mathematics difficulties common at the six through nine level. Awareness of strategies effective for enhancing self-confidence in mathematics learning. A field-based activity is required.


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  • EDN 325 - Foundations of Geometry, Measurement and Data (K-6)

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: EDN 322 . Focus on the curriculum, materials, and methods appropriate for the teaching of geometry, measurement and data for the kindergarten through sixth grade level. Field experience required.


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  • EDN 326 - Applied Linguistics for ESL

    Credits: 3
    Students will analyze all aspects of the English language with emphasis on understanding the nature and structure of the language that English language learners bring into the classroom.


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  • EDN 330 - Teaching Diverse Learners (K-6)

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDN 300 ; EDN 301 . Examines a range of aspects of diversity, with a view toward understanding the impact of these forces on teaching and learning. Uses an interdisciplinary approach that draws from academic and community resources and experiences to immerse students in practice and research related to multicultural education and multiple dimensions of diversity.


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  • EDN 334 - Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction (K-6)

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: EDN 301  and 6 hours of social studies content. An overview of the goals of social studies education and how this affects various patterns of organizing curricular content. The implications of learner developmental characteristics for selecting approaches to instruction from history as well as the social and behavioral sciences will be explored. Emphasis on selection and preparation of appropriate materials including the strategies of inquiry, critical thinking, mapping and graphing, simulation, and problem solution. Field experiences required. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.

     


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  • EDN 335 - Social Studies Education in the Middle Grades

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDN 301 , EDN 318 , and 6 hours of social studies content. Examines the specific ways in which social studies curriculum can be organized to meet the learning needs of middle grade students. Emphasis on selection and preparation of appropriate materials, identification of instructional procedures, data-based decision making and the relevance of social inquiry to the real world. Work will include a field experience and preparation of an in-depth unit of study suitable for use at this level. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • EDN 336 - The Teaching of Science (K-6)

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDN 301  and two science courses. Methods of teaching the biological, earth and physical sciences. Applications of the sciences to classroom experimentation and investigation. Examination of contemporary curricula used at the elementary school level. Field experiences required.


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  • EDN 337 - Inquiry–The Method of Science

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: A course in science methods or the completion of 15 hours toward a concentration or major in science or permission of instructor. Assumes initial level competency in curriculum and methods of science. Focuses on conceptualization of and rationale for using inquiry method of teaching science. Provides opportunities to acquire and practice skills needed to utilize method and to guide scientific investigation at K-12 levels.


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  • EDN 338 - The Teaching of Science (6-9)

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDN 301 , EDN 318 , and basic studies science courses. Survey of curriculum and methods for teaching science in grades 6-9. Focus on processes of scientific inquiry, on topics that integrate learning across science disciplines, and on the social implications of science and technology. Field experiences required. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • EDN 339 - Apprentice Field Experience

    Credits: 1
    Corequisites: Designated sections of EDN 334 , EDN 336 , EDN 344 , and EDN 348 . Designed to provide supervised extended experiences in public school classrooms beyond those required as a part of any one methods course. Focus on reflections concerning observations and use of pedagogy with elementary age students. Emphasis on integration in order to promote theory into practice. Weekly field experiences in designated sections of corequisite courses required. Course may be repeated for credit a maximum of 3 times.


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  • EDN 340 - Reading Foundations K-6

    Credits: 3
    Required field-based corequisite: EDNL 340. Emphasis on socio-psycholinguistic foundations of the reading and writing processes, stages in literary development, strategies contributing to literary competence, and research-based instruction and assessments for student growth. Study models of literacy, role of the classroom teacher, classroom environment and literary theories.The lab for this course is EDNL 340 .


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  • EDN 342 - Global Education Issues

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Admission to Watson School of Education. This course is designed to provide a critical examination of global events and issues using the lens of the theory of global citizenship.


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  • EDN 344 - Literature in the Elementary School (K-6)

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: EDN 301 . The selection, evaluation, and integration of children’s literature including books and other media for the elementary school curriculum.


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  • EDN 348 - The Teaching of Communication Arts (K-6)

    Credits: 3
    Corequisite: EDNL 332  and EDNL 333 . Designed to provide opportunities for students to formulate a professional philosophy of language and literacy development using reading, writing, listening, speaking and viewing as a means of effective communication. Focus on the process of writing as a purposeful approach for teaching literacy in the elementary classroom. A field experience is required.


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  • EDN 350 - Comparative Education

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admission to Watson School of Education, permission of instructor. This course will examine and compare major differences in the approach to education in the K-12 setting in selected countries/regions. Differences in theoretical approaches as well as application of pedagogies will be studied.


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  • EDN 352 - Developing Reading and Writing Competence in the Middle Grades

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Watson School of Education. Develops understanding of reading and writing processes in the broad context of communication. Presents strategies for fostering and evaluating interest, fluency, and skill in reading and writing, both in developmental literary classes and in middle level, content subjects. Topics include organizational and instructional strategies for the development of reading and writing ability, techniques for motivating and guiding readers and writers, and strategies for study and comprehension, which support learning in all areas of the middle school curriculum. Field experiences required. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • EDN 353 - Thematic Unit Lab

    Credits: 1
    Corequisite with at least one of the following: EDN 323 , EDN 335 , EDN 338 , or EDN 355 . Examines research supporting thematic instruction in the middle grades, strategies for designing units, and effective teaming. On interdisciplinary teams, teach candidates collaboratively design a unit while experiencing a common planning time.


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  • EDN 355 - Language Arts Methods for the Middle Grades

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDN 301 , EDN 318  and EDN 352 . Presents curriculum and methods for developing linguistic and communicative competence in language arts classes in the middle school. Develops understanding of communication processes (listening, speaking, writing, viewing, etc.), dialects, and language systems as influences in teacher decision-making. Focus on strategies and plans for facilitating and evaluating student oral and written language performance. Field experiences required. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • EDN 356 - Reading for K-12 Teachers

    Credits: 3
    Required course in the teaching of reading. Basic instructional reading strategies are developed with emphasis on introducing assignments, improving study skills, and fostering critical thinking. Students identify and learn to teach reading skills specific to varying content areas. Adjusting instruction to students’ reading capabilities is stressed.


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  • EDN 370 - Gender and Education

    Credits: 3
    This course will investigate the historical and contemporary issues related to gender, sexuality, and sex education. Specific topics will include: the construction of gender identity in educational settings, educational practices that reinforce or challenge gendered identities, single-sex education, and sexuality education. Students in the course will also explore laws and policies related to gender and sexuality in education. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Gender and Social Justice.


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  • EDN 382 - Literacy Development in the Early Years

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: EDN 204 , admission to Watson School of Education. Designed to inform students of the theory and research that has influenced the development of principles and strategies for promoting emergent literacy. Developmentally appropriate literacy activities will be explored along with ways to use individualized assessment to gauge children’s current abilities and to use and build upon what children bring to oral language, reading, and writing. The roles of supportive adults, print-rich environments and principles of multicultural learning will be investigated. Field experiences required.


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  • EDN 383 - Mathematics and Science for the Early Years

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: EDN 204 , admission to Watson School of Education. Designed to acquaint B-K teachers with the curriculum, materials and methods used to teach basic concepts in mathematics and science to young children. Emphasis will be given to developmentally appropriate materials and experiences to promote power of observation and to encourage emergent conceptual abilities and cognitive processing skills. Field experiences required.


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  • EDN 384 - Creating Preschool Environments

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Prepares individuals who do not currently hold a clear Birth-Kindergarten license, and are currently teaching at the preschool level, to create developmentally appropriate preschool environments and adapt their skills for the preschool classroom. Emphasis is placed on creating or adapting interpersonal and physical environments to facilitate development in all domains and meet individual needs. Strategies for developing collaborative relationships with families will also be explored. Activities include lectures, discussion, demonstrations, individual and group presentations, and laboratory assignments completed in the teacher’s own classroom.


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  • EDN 388 - Field Experience in Kindergarten

    Credits: 1
    Corequisite: EDN 382  or EDN 430 . This course is designed to provide students with opportunities for application of concepts through forty hours of field work with kindergarten age children. Students will become acquainted with a variety of instructional strategies, materials, methods of instruction, and technology currently used in kindergarten programs.


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  • EDN 400 - Immigration, Demographics, and Justice in Education

    Credits: 3
    This course will consider immigration, changing demographics in the United States, the effects of these changes on schools and communities, and power structures that support and/or hinder school and community responses to changing demographics. Specific attention will be given also to differences in rural and urban demographic shifts and the effects of those shifts on education. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Immigration.


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  • EDN 401 - Professional Development of Teachers as Leaders

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite: Formal enrollment in the Teaching Fellows Program or consent of director. In-depth examination of the principles of leadership as they apply to the professional development of classroom teachers. Representatives from professional educational organizations as well as school leaders will discuss what is required for pre-service teachers as they prepare to enter the work force. Emphasis on the establishment of personally designed professional goals will allow students to prepare for their futures as classroom, school and organizational leaders.


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  • EDN 402 - Classroom Management in Secondary Schools

    Credits: 1
    Corequisite: EDN 409 . Designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills for effective classroom management. Field experience required.


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  • EDN 403 - Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary English (9-12)

    Credits: 3
    Corequisite: EDNL 403 . Prerequisite: EDN 301 . Emphasis on theory, curriculum development, inquiry, critical thinking, classroom management, instructional strategies and selection of appropriate instructional materials. Successful planning and teaching practices with adaptations to diverse needs of students will be discussed. Field experiences required (10-20 contact hours).The lab for this course is EDNL 403 . 


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  • EDN 404 - Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Mathematics (9-12)

    Credits: 3
    Corequisite: EDNL 404 . Prerequisite: EDN 301 . Emphasis on theory, curriculum development, inquiry, critical thinking, classroom management, instructional strategies and selection of appropriate instructional materials. Successful planning and teaching practices with adaptations to diverse needs of students will be discussed. Field experiences required (10-20 contact hours).The lab for this course is EDNL 404 .


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  • EDN 405 - Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Social Studies (9-12)

    Credits: 3
    Corequisite: EDNL 405 . Prerequisite: EDN 301 . Emphasis on theory, curriculum development, inquiry, critical thinking, classroom management, instructional strategies and selection of appropriate instructional materials. Successful planning and teaching practices with adaptations to diverse needs of students will be discussed. Field experiences required (10-20 contact hours).The lab for this course is EDNL 405 . 


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  • EDN 406 - Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Science (9-12)

    Credits: 3
    Corequisite: EDNL 406 . Prerequisite: EDN 301 . Emphasis on theory, curriculum development, inquiry, critical thinking, classroom management, instructional strategies and selection of appropriate instructional materials. Successful planning and teaching practices with adaptations to diverse needs of students will be discussed. Field experiences required (10-20 contact hours).The lab for this course is EDNL 406 . 


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  • EDN 407 - Theory and Practice in Teaching Foreign Languages (K-12)

    Credits: 3
    Corequisite: EDNL 407 . Prerequisite: EDN 301 . Emphasis on theory, curriculum development, inquiry, critical thinking, classroom management, instructional strategies and selection of appropriate instructional materials. Successful planning and teaching practices with adaptations to diverse needs of students will be discussed. Field experiences required (10-20 contact hours).The lab for this course is EDNL 407 . 


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  • EDN 408 - Instructional Seminar

    Credits: 3
    Corequisite: EDN 409  except for physical education and music education majors. Prerequisites: All professional core and specialty area courses, acceptance into the Watson School of Education, and a 2.70 GPA on all work attempted at UNCW. Development of instructional skills required for successful teaching with regard for the particular needs of the student’s academic discipline and the effective management of the classroom. Designed as a culmination of professional study and an initiation into the internship and the teaching profession. Emphasis is given to professional documentation of reflective growth.


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  • EDN 409 - Practicum

    Credits: 12
    Corequisite: EDN 408  except for physical education and music education majors. Prerequisites: As specified for EDN 408 . Students will be assigned full-time to practicum sites within their areas of specializations. During the course, students will engage in a variety of supervised instructional activities, assuming increasingly wider responsibility for class instruction. Practical are offered in the following areas of specialization: biology, chemistry, English, French, geology, history, mathematics, music, physical education (and health), physics, social studies, and Spanish. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • EDN 410 - Seminar in Education

    Credits: 3
    Corequisite: EDN 411 . Prerequisites: All courses in the professional core and professional education areas appropriate for the concentration for 6-9 and special education majors, and a 2.70 GPA on all work attempted at UNCW. Designed as a culmination of professional study and an initiation into student teaching and the teaching profession. Provides opportunities to extend and apply understandings of the roles of the teacher as a decision-maker, particularly in the areas of planning, instruction, management, and evaluation.


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  • EDN 411 - Practicum (K-6;6-9;Special Education)

    Credits: 12
    Corequisites: For elementary education majors, EDN 413  and EDN 419 . For middle grade majors, EDN 421 . Prerequisites: All courses in the professional core and specialty areas appropriate for the concentration for K-6, 6-9 majors and a 2.70 GPA on all work attempted at UNCW. A full-time practicum experience within the area of specialization. Students will engage in a variety of supervised instructional activities, assuming an increasing amount of responsibility for all phases of classroom instruction. Practicum are offered in the areas of elementary education (K-6), middle grades education (6-9), and special education. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • EDN 412 - Extended Practicum

    Credits: 3 - 6
    Prerequisite: Appropriate curriculum and instruction courses and permission of the appropriate department chairperson. A part-time practicum experience within the appropriate area of licensure. Students will engage in supervised instructional activities that extend their understandings and teaching performance to an additional area of preparation. Areas of specialization include education of young children, elementary, middle grades, special education, and secondary education. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours.


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  • EDN 413 - Classroom Management Seminar (K-6)

    Credits: 1
    Corequisites: EDN 411 , EDN 419 . This course is designed to assist student interns in establishing and maintaining a positive elementary classroom climate for diverse learners. It will provide a forum for discussion for interns by involving current classroom teachers and making use of field placements experiences. A survey of K-6 management techniques grounded in current teaching practice will be shared.


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  • EDN 414 - Integrating the Arts in the Elementary Curriculum

    Credits: 3
    Open only to undergraduate, elementary education majors. Designed to provide experiences with visual art, music, drama, and dance that will prepare students to plan and deliver appropriate experiences for elementary students. Attention will be given to understanding the arts in culture, the needs of young children in the arts, the creative process, the skills and concepts of the arts, and connections to other disciplines. Emphasis will be on integrating arts instruction in other areas of the curriculum. Field experience required.


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  • EDN 415 - Education Media Design and Production

    Credits: 3
    This course will provide students with an understanding of the design principles underlying the production of instructional materials and with the necessary production techniques. Emphasis will be placed upon the production of materials and their effective integration into an instructional unit. Students will design, produce, and evaluate a number of projects using techniques common to media programs in public schools and the authors who have made contributions to this field.


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  • EDN 416 - Instructional Applications of Computers

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDN 301  and EDN 303  or permission of instructor. Designed to develop skills in using computers as tools in instruction and to make judgments about instructional materials designed for use on computers. Topics include: (a) introduction to computing systems, (b) introduction to microcomputer programming languages, (c) authoring languages, (d) judging instructional “software”, (e) using computers to manage classroom records, (f) using computers in instruction. and (g) teleprocessing and automated data bases. Activities will include group lectures, demonstrations, and discussions, projects in software designed for classroom management and instruction. The major focus is on microcomputer application.


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  • EDN 417 - Second Language Methods

    Credits: 3
      Students will be introduced to the instructional cycle used with English language learners. Topics include the design and implementation of instruction. The course includes a 30 hour field experience component.


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  • EDN 418 - Assessment for English Language Learners

    Credits: 3
    Students will address issues of assessment for non-native English speakers. Topics include classroom assessment, program evaluation, language proficiency assessment, and standardized assessment.


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  • EDN 419 - Seminar in Education (K-6)

    Credits: 1
    Corequisites: EDN 411 . Prerequisites: All courses in the professional core and professional education areas appropriate for the concentration for K-6, and a 2.7 GPA on all work attempted at UNCW. Designed as a culmination of professional study and an initiation into student teaching and the teaching profession. Provides opportunities to extend and apply understandings of the roles of the teacher as a decision-maker, particularly in the areas of planning, instruction, management, and evaluation.


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  • EDN 420 - Instructional Seminar - Foreign Languages

    Credits: 3
    Corequisite: EDN 409  (only applies to students pursuing teacher licensure in Spanish or French). Prerequisites: All professional core and specialty area courses, acceptance into the Watson School of Education, and a 2.70 GPA on all work attempted at UNCW. Development of instructional skills required for successful teaching with regard for the particular needs of the student’s academic discipline and the effective management of the classroom. Designed as a culmination of professional study and an initiation into the internship and the teaching profession. Emphasis given to professional documentation of reflective growth.


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  • EDN 421 - Seminar in Education (6-9)

    Credits: 2
    Corequisite: EDN 411 . Prerequisites: All courses in the professional core and professional education areas appropriate for the concentration for 6-9 and a 2.70 GPA on all work attempted at UNCW.


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  • EDN 423 - Second Language Acquisition

    Credits: 3

    Students will be introduced to the field of Second Language Acquisition. Topics include basic concepts in first and second language acquisition and relationships between the two, key research, theories and principles in the field of English as a second language and how they relate to the academic achievement of English language learners. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Clusters/Linguistics.

     

     


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  • EDN 424 - Child Guidance

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: EDN 204 . This course is designed to introduce students to theories, principles and techniques for developmentally appropriate guidance of young children birth through five years. Emphasis is placed on guidance techniques, strategies and appropriate interventions that teachers can use to facilitate young children’s autonomy and self-discipline while promoting development of self-concept and prosocial behaviors. The effect of the environment and adult-child interaction on guidance will be examined. Class activities include lectures, small and large group discussions, cooperative learning activities, video illustrations, case analyses, problem solving exercises, and field experience reflections. Field experiences required.


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  • EDN 425 - Educational Policy and Advocacy

    Credits: 3
    In this course students will study local, state, national, and international policies related to education. Students will examine the causes and effects of specific policies for teachers, students, and communities. Students will complete an in-depth study of a group or agency that advocates for children, youth, families, and/or schools. A capstone project is included in this course.


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  • EDN 430 - Preschool Curriculum

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDN 204 , admission to Watson School of Education. Provides students the understandings, skills, and abilities necessary to implement an effective preschool program. Emphasis placed on knowledge of the curriculum content and the effective combinations and correlations of these contents for a preschool program. Activities include lectures, discussions, demonstration, individual, and group projects. Field experiences required.


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  • EDN 431 - Teaching in the Primary Grades

    Credits: 3
    Designed to develop a broad overall view of teaching in the primary grades. The course includes examination of the history, current “state of the art” and possible future of primary education. Focus is on the application of knowledge of child development and learning theories in organizing and implementing the primary school curriculum in an integrated and interdisciplinary fashion. Study of classroom organization and management for effective teaching in the primary grades will be undertaken.


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  • EDN 432 - Interdisciplinary Curriculum and Instruction

    Credits: 3
    Examines principles of interdisciplinary curriculum and instruction and explores its appropriateness for middle grades and intermediate students. Alternative approaches to designing interdisciplinary curriculum and instruction such as thematic units and exploratory and interest-based study will be examined. Emphasizes the possible linkages among the disciplines, focusing on thinking and communication skills, concepts and problem solving learning, as well as value clarification/resolution.


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  • EDN 442 - Introduction to Gifted Education

    Credits: 3
    (EDN 552 ) Focuses on the study of gifted education including historical and current views in the field. Emphasis placed on understanding the unique characteristics of gifted learners, issues of identification, and traditionally underrepresented populations. Includes readings, lecture, discussion, presentations, and applied learning assignments.


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  • EDN 444 - Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Gifted Education

    Credits: 3
    (EDN 554 ) Prerequisites: EDN 442  or permission of instructor. Examines effective curriculum, methods, and materials to sue in support of gifted learners. Course focuses on talent development as well as effective curricular, instructional, management, and assessment strategies including differentiated instructional practices, and advanced problem-solving, and independent learning for gifted learners.


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  • EDN 450 - Infant and Toddler Program Models

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDN 204 , NSG 345  or PSY 320 , admission to Watson School of Education. Corequisite: EDNL 450 , EDN 452 . Designed to inform students of the goals, philosophies and program characteristics of exemplary programs in very early childhood education (birth to age three). Developmentally appropriate settings and activities for infants and toddlers will be studied, and ways of working with parents will be explored. Optimal caregiving strategies and skills needed for providing a quality program for infants and toddlers will be emphasized. Field experiences required.The lab for this course is EDNL 450 .


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  • EDN 451 - Adaptive Practices in Early Childhood

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: EDN 204 , SED 250  or PSY 322 , admission to Watson School of Education. Corequisite: EDNL 451 . Designed to develop both planning and intervention skills for working with young children with special needs and their families. Students will plan educational programs, which include use of specific intervention techniques and practices from recognized early intervention programs for children showing a typical development. Attention will be given to adopting strategies to include exceptional children in programs for typically developing young children. Field experiences required. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.

     The lab for this course is EDNL 451 .


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  • EDN 452 - Early Intervention

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: EDN 204 , SED 250  or PSY 322 , admission to Watson School of Education. Corequisite: EDN 450 . This course is designed to inform students of the goals, philosophies, and program characteristics of exemplary programs in early childhood education for children with disabilities (birth to age three). Developmentally appropriate settings and activities for infants and toddlers with disabilities will be explored.


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  • EDN 455 - International Education Field Experience

    Credits: 1 - 6
    Prerequisites: Admission to Watson School of Education, permission of instructor. This course is designed to provide experiences in a selected educational setting as part of a study abroad program.


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  • EDN 460 - Administration of Preschool Programs

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDN 204 , admission to Watson School of Education. The administration of early childhood education programs will be studied, including planning, scheduling, enrollment, licensure and evaluation of programs operating in various settings. Relevant federal and state legislation, policies and regulations will be examined. Public policy questions in the United States and the implications of policy decisions for program administration will be examined. Possibilities for integrating child and parent education will also be explored. Field experiences required.


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  • EDN 463 - Child, Family, and Teacher Relations

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: EDN 204 , admission to the Watson School of Education. This course is designed to enable students to develop their knowledge of the elements of partnership with families in early childhood settings. The course develops an understanding of traditional and non-traditional families, structural and lifestyle variations and parenting in diverse cultures and at-risk families. Approaches for establishing and sustaining collaboration among professionals, parents, caregivers and community agencies on behalf of children with and without special needs will be explored. Field experiences required.


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  • EDN 465 - Practicum in Education of Young Children (B-K)

    Credits: 12
    Prerequisites: Admission to Watson School of Education and completion of all specialty area coursework. A 2.70 GPA on all work at UNCW is required. A full-time practicum experience with young children and their families in an approved early childhood setting. Students will engage in a variety of supervised activities assuming an increasing amount of responsibility for all phases of an educational program for young children and their families. Emphasis is on the teacher intern as a decision maker and reflective practitioner. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • EDN 466 - Enhanced Practicum in Preschool Settings

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admission to Watson School of Education and permission of instructor. Assists practicing Pre-K teachers without current B-K licensure to develop and refine the skills necessary to apply successful instructional practices in an early childhood classroom setting. Discussion will include shifting paradigms in teaching/learning and how they relate to current trends in early childhood education. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the role of developmentally and individually appropriate practices with preschool children. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • EDN 467 - Non-Licensure Practicum in Early Childhood Settings

    Credits: 6
    Prerequisites: EDN 204 , admission to Watson School of Education and permission of instructor. A supervised practicum experience working with young children and their families in settings such as child care, community agencies, or early intervention programs. Designed for students who are completing a degree in education of young children without earning birth-kindergarten licensure, this practicum promotes integration of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required to be an effective early childhood educator. The practicum placement is selected to be consistent with the student’s career goals and must be approved by the instructor. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • EDN 468 - International Practicum in Education

    Credits: 6 - 12
    Prerequisites: Admission to Watson School of Education, permission of instructor. A full-time practicum experience within the area of specialization. Students will engage in a variety of supervised instructional activities, assuming an increasing amount of responsibility for all phases of classroom instruction.


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  • EDN 470 - ESL Topics for non-ESL teachers

    Credits: 3
    (EDN 507 ) This course will introduce K-12 educators to the field of English as a second language, including issues of cross-cultural communication, ESL methodology, assessment and curriculum adaptation. A 10-hour field experience is required. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.


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  • EDN 495 - Selected Topics in Education

    Credits: 1 - 3

    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Selected topics in education of varying duration and credit. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course.

     


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  • EDN 499 - Honors Work in Education

    Credits: 2 - 3
    Prerequisite: Senior standing. Independent study for honors students. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • EDNL 200 - Field Studies

    Credits: 1
    Corequisite: EDN 200 . The course is designed to provide opportunities to observe and engage in reflective discussion of curriculum and instructional practices, school governance and organization, and school-community relationships. Students will participate in three hours of field study and reflective seminar activities per week. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.This course is the lab for EDN 200 .


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  • EDNL 300 - Elementary Programs and Practices Field Experience

    Credits: 1
    Corequisite: EDN 300 . Designed to provide opportunities to observe and engage in reflective discussion of curriculum and instructional practices in a variety of elementary schools. Emphasis on how various philosophies are reflected in instructional practice. Students will participate in three hours of field study and reflective seminar activities per week. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. This course is the lab for EDN 300 .


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  • EDNL 302 - Field Experience in Early Childhood Education

    Credits: 1
    Corequisite: EDN 302 . Provides students with opportunities for application of concepts through thirty hours of field work with young children and their families in a variety of community settings including public schools, preschools, childcare centers, and private homes under the supervision of licensed service providers. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.This course is the lab for EDN 302  and requires 30 hours of field experience.


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  • EDNL 322 - Math Laboratory

    Credits: 0.5
    Corequisite: EDN 322 . This course is designed to provide students with supervised tutorial experiences with school-aged children. Focus on observation of students, development of math lesson plans, math instruction for individual students, evaluation of student performance, interacting with parents, and reflecting on instructional performance. This course is the lab for EDN 322 .


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  • EDNL 331 - Apprentice Field Experience I

    Credits: 1
    Corequisites: EDN 319 , EDN 344 . Designed to provide supervised extended experiences in public elementary school classrooms. Students will complete field experience requirements of corequisites and will assist with small group instruction and general classroom responsibilities. Field placement will require 4 hours, one day per week for entire semester.


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  • EDNL 332 - Apprentice Field Experience II

    Credits: 1
    Corequisites: EDN 325 , EDN 334 , EDN 336 , EDN 348 , and EDN 414 . Prerequisite: EDNL 331 . Designed to provide supervised extended experiences in public elementary school classrooms. Students will complete field experience requirements of corequisites and will plan and teach whole group lessons. Field placement will require one full day per week for entire semester. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • EDNL 333 - Apprentice Field Experience III

    Credits: 1
    Corequisites: EDN 325 , EDN 334 , EDN 336 , EDN 348 , and EDN 414 . Prerequisite: EDNL 331 . Designed to provide supervised extended experiences in public elementary school classrooms. Students will complete field experience requirements of corequisites and will plan and teach integrated units. Field placement requires two intensive weeks in the classroom with release from all corequisite courses. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • EDNL 340 - Reading Laboratory

    Credits: .5
    Corequisite: EDN 340 . This course is designed to provide students with supervised tutorial experiences with school-aged children. Focus on observation of students, development of literacy lesson plans, literacy instruction for individual students, evaluation of student performance, interacting with parents, and reflecting on instructional performance.


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  • EDNL 403 - Field Experience in Secondary English

    Credits: 1
    Corequisite: EDN 403 . Designed to provide supervised extended experiences in public school classrooms beyond those required as a part of the methods course. Focus on reflections concerning observations and use of pedagogy with secondary students. Emphasis on integration in order to promote theory into practice. Weekly field experiences in designated sections of corequisite course required.This course is the lab for EDN 403 .


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  • EDNL 404 - Field Experience In Secondary Math

    Credits: 1
    Corequisite: EDN 404 . Designed to provide supervised extended experiences in public school classrooms beyond those required as a part of the methods course. Focus on reflections concerning observations and use of pedagogy with secondary students. Emphasis on integration in order to promote theory into practice. Weekly field experiences in designated sections of corequisite course required.This course is the lab for EDN 404 .


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  • EDNL 405 - Field Experience in Secondary Social Studies

    Credits: 1
    Corequisite: EDN 405 . Designed to provide supervised extended experiences in public school classrooms. Focus on reflections concerning observations and use of pedagogy with secondary social studies students. Emphasis on integration to promote theory into practice. Weekly field experiences in designated sections of corequisite course required. Weekly field experiences in designated sections of corequisite course required.This course is the lab for EDN 405 .


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  • EDNL 406 - Field Experience in Secondary Science

    Credits: 1
    Corequisite: EDN 406 . Designed to provide supervised extended experiences in public school classrooms beyond those required as a part of the methods course. Focus on reflections concerning observations and use of pedagogy with secondary students. Emphasis on integration in order to promote theory into practice. Weekly field experiences in designated sections of corequisite course required.This course is the lab for EDN 406 .


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  • EDNL 407 - Field Experience in Foreign Language

    Credits: 1
    Corequisite: EDN 407 . Designed to provide supervised extended experiences in public school classrooms. Focus on observations, reflections concerning observations, and use of pedagogy with foreign language students K-12. Emphasis on integration of theory and practice. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.This course is the lab for EDN 407 .


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