School of Education Curriculum Document

 

Academic Department:

Teacher Preparation

School Document Number:

EDUC 05-07

Document Author:

Charlotte Rakich

Approved by School Date:

12/09/05

Date:  (mm/dd/yy)

03/06/06

CEP Review:

P     Course

o                Program of Study

Type of Document: 

Addition

Faculty Senate Approval Date: (mm/dd/yy)

Effective Term:

Summer 2006

Deletion

Revisions

   X     X

Document Subject:  Change prerequisites for EDPS 370 Teaching Students with Diverse Needs in

K-12 Classrooms

 

Justification:  There is a need to make sure that students have completed all foundation level

education courses and passed the Praxis I exam (at levels set by the State), before taking EDPS 370


 


Current:                                                                    

EDPS 370 Teaching Students with Diverse

Needs in K-12 Classrooms  

The course develops a knowledge base and practical strategies that will enable teachers to help every student succeed - including students with disabilities, those with diverse

cultural backgrounds, students with limited

English proficiency, students who are considered at risk for academic failure, and those who are gifted and talented.  Topics include planning and grouping strategies,

classroom management, collaboration skills curriculum adaptations teaching strategies and supported inclusive education.  Field

experiences are integrated with classroom

assessment.

Prerequisite: None

Pattern: Class 2, Lab 3, Cr.3


Proposed:

EDPS 370 Teaching Students with Diverse

Needs in K-12 Classrooms

Course Description: Same

 

Prerequisite: EDCI 355 and EDPS 260

and passing scores on Praxis I

 

Pattern: Same


 

Impact on Students:

None

 

What other Academic Departments will be impacted?

None

Summarize any discussions with other departments listed above:

None

 

Impact on University Resources:

None

 

Impact on General Education Requirements:

None