EDML 518 Classroom Management for Middle Level 3 credits This course examines the steps teachers must take in order to create an effective learning environment in their 4-8 grade classrooms. Topics to be discussed will include: the physical layout of the room, grouping for instruction, time management, providing authentic learning tasks, instructional methods as they apply to management, and the interrelationship of management and effective discipline. Curricular organization will be explored in terms of effective management. EDML 601/602 Middle Level Student Teaching School/Seminar 6 credits This course encompasses a semester of student teaching in a selected public or private late elementary education (grades 4-6) to middle level grades 7-8. Student teaching is under the direct supervision of the cooperating teacher and college supervisor. Student teachers participate in a weekly student teaching seminar at the College to correlate general skills and principles of teaching and learning with field experience. Seminar discussions include reflection, identification and analysis of problems facing student teachers. Prerequisite: Completion of coursework in education and approval of major department and education department.
Reading Specialist EDRG 615 Technology in the English Language Arts
3 credits
This course highlights the learning theories, content, and computer applications specific to technology in the English Language Arts classroom. Students research the use of the word processor for writing, as well as evaluate writing assistant packages and desktop publishing. They also analyze and evaluate the use of instructional software in the teaching of reading and language skills in keeping with a whole language approach to instruction and evaluation, and the Standards of the National Council of Teachers of English/International Reading Association. EDRG 625 Strategies for Teaching Reading and Writing in the Elementary School 3 credits This is an advanced reading/writing course for students with a basic knowledge of literacy acquisition. Intended for reading specialist candidates, this course addresses the design of a classroom literacy program for a multicultural population that promotes and supports literaturebased models and multi-sensory approaches. Students will use theoretical rationales supporting literacy growth through choice, risk-taking, immersion and engagement. Required for reading specialists. EDRG 625 Reading and Writing in the Secondary Classroom 3 credits This comprehensive course is designed to help teachers develop proficiency in instructional strategies for content areas in the secondary classroom. Theoretical foundations supporting holistic frameworks will be stressed. Strategies for improving study skills, reading varied genres and writing to learn are included. Prerequisite: EDRG 615. Required for reading specialists. EDRG 630 Assessment, Evaluation and Remediation of 3 credits Reading Difficulties In this course, teachers extend their knowledge and skills to deal with specific reading problems and with the special needs of students. Causation, remediation and prevention through appropriate instruction are considered. Required for reading specialists EDRG 701 Reading Practicum I
3 credits