Education (EDU)

EDU-100. Introduction to Education. (3 Credits)

Provides an introduction to teaching as a profession in the American education system. Offers a variety of perspectives on education including historical, philosophical social, legal, and ethical issues in a diverse society. Includes organizational structure and school governance. A clinical component is required. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

EDU-102. Intro for Paraprofessional Educator. (3 Credits)

This course is designed for students who are considering a career in the education field. This course is designed to cover professionalism, teaching methods and strategies, lesson planning, co-operative learning, assessment techniques and basic school practices and procedures. (3 contact hours)

EDU-103. Observation/Clinical Experience. (3 Credits)

Documented clinical experience(s) based on community collaborations involving observation of and interaction with students and practitioners at work, according to specified guidelines, within the appropriate subject matter and age category. The experience, comprising a minimum of 40 hours, is planned, guided, and evaluated by a supervisor and can occur in a variety of educational settings, for infants and above, including those with diverse populations. Fee is required. (7.5 contact hours)

EDU-104. Intro. to the Foundations of Reading. (3 Credits)

Introduction to theory and practice in teaching reading and related language arts areas. Includes information on the basic components of reading instruction and language arts instruction, and the importance of literacy learning. Includes an introduction to the Illinois learning standards in the areas of reading and language arts. (3 contact hours)

EDU-105. Classroom Management. (3 Credits)

This course studies the theories of discipline and the implementation of behavior analysis in order to maintain an effective classroom/center environment. Strategies and their application, which address components of diverse behavioral, cultural, and learning theories from birth and above, are examined. Recognized behavioral interventions to ensure appropriate socialization and learning are researched and utilized. Individual and school/center wide discipline behavior theories and models are analyzed and applied. (3 contact hours)

EDU-106. Language and Linguistics. (3 Credits)

This course will focus on language and linguistics for the pre-K to 12 classrooms. It will compare what languages have in common as well as how they differ. As an introduction to the science of language, this course surveys the main branches of linguistics: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and sociolinguistics, as they apply to language learning and teaching. However, no background in linguistics or any foreign language study is required or assumed in the course. A clinical component of 5 hours in a center or school setting with bilingual or multilingual students is required for this course. This is a required course for the Illinois State Board of Education ESL Teacher Certification as well as for Early Childhood Gateways Level 2,3,4 Bilingual Credential. (3 contact hours)

EDU-108. Foundations of Bilingual Education. (3 Credits)

This course discusses diversity of schools and societies, and social and global perspectives. Major theories and principles of language learning and teaching. Topics will include appreciation of individual differences in second language learning, comparing and contrasting first and second language acquisition, and how schooling is shaped by its social contexts in which it occurs, particularly in multicultural and global contexts. A clinical component of 5 hours in a center or school setting with bilingual or multilingual students is required for this course. This is a required course for the Illinois State Board of Education ESL Teacher Certification as well as for the Gateways Level 2, 3, 4 Bilingual Credential. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

EDU-109. Cross-Cultural Studies. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on the relationship among culture, classroom practices and policy, and how this relationship influences the education of English language learners. Students will examine their own culture and their cultural assumptions and biases and how those influence teaching and learning in the classroom. Issues of equity, access and crosscultural understandings are examined as well. Methods of how to incorporate culture into the ESL classroom will be discussed. A clinical component of 10 hours in a center or school setting with bilingual or multilingual students is required. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

EDU-110. Technology for Educators. (3 Credits)

This course introduces educators to the knowledge and skills required to demonstrate their proficiency in the current technology standards. This course focuses on both knowledge and performance, and includes hands-on technology activities. (3 contact hours)

EDU-111. Intro to the Exceptional Child. (3 Credits)

This course is a survey that presents the historical, philosophical and legal foundations of special education. An in-depth overview of the characteristics of individuals with disabilities, methods of instruction, as well as programs that serve individuals with special needs from birth to adulthood will be covered. A clinical component of observations from infants and above is required. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

EDU-205. Literature for Children/Young Adults. (3 Credits)

Survey of the genre of literature for children through young adults, analyzing the social, cultural, and intellectual implications, instruction methodology, including critical thinking assessment, criteria for selection and utilization of literary works-based language development, learning opportunities, and curricular resources in schools and the community. (NOTE: Only 3 credit hours can be earned for either EDU-205 or LIT-205. Duplicate credit in both courses will not be awarded.) (3 contact hours)

EDU-233. Paraprofessional Educator Internship. (3 Credits)

An extensive clinical field experience based in community collaboration involving a working observation of and interaction with practitioners in the field. This experience is evaluated and under the guidance of the classroom teacher/supervisor and college instructor. This course comprises a minimum of 225 contact hours and includes instructional planning, classroom management, use of technology, diversity considerations, use of varied instructional methodologies, collaboration assessments, and reflection. Fee is required. (15 contact hours)

EDU-237. Paraprofessional Educator Seminar. (1 Credit)

Students demonstrate the knowledge, performance and disposition for teaching. Emphasis is on the completion of teaching-learning skills, reflective practices and an understanding of the field of education, demonstration by portfolio and authentic assessments. (1 contact hour)

EDU-250. Comparative Education. (3 Credits)

This course compares the educational system (preschool through higher education) in European states with special consideration of Austria, England, Germany, Ireland, France, and Italy. Current trends and reforms are considered. This course is for students who will study at Salzburg College, Austria, and who meet certain academic requirements. (3 contact hours)

EDU-263. Bilingual Practicum. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on the basic principles and current practical approaches to assessment of language learning students in ESL and bilingual PK-12 educational settings. Topics include evaluating and structuring assessments, analysis of formal and informal assessments, and creating language assessment instruments. The course will also explore using assessments for improving the teaching experience. A clinical experience of 50 hours in a center or school setting with bilingual or multilingual students is required. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)