EDUF Education, Foundation
EDUF 2116 Human Development, Motivation, and Learning - (3-0-3)
This course will introduce students to research-based thinking concerning
human development, motivation and learning. Examines principles, theories,
and research that are relevant to instructional settings. Includes the
wide range of abilities and exceptionalities representative of students in
schools and teaching practices that are effective with these
students.
EDUF 2215 The American Educational Experience - (3-2-4)
This course will introduce students to American public education and will
provide a realistic broad-based overview of the teaching profession. The
role of the professional educator, including ethical and effective
practices, will be studied. Students will examine the social, historical,
and philosophical perspectives and methods of inquiry used in the analysis
of educational issues. Diverse laboratory experiences will be featured.
The student will initiate a portfolio process of educational course work
and experience.
EDUF 4000 Integrating Technology for Student Teachers - (0-0-0)
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education. Co-requisites:
ARTE 4485, EDCI 4485, MUSE 4485, PELM 4485, or SPED 4485. This course
immerses teacher candidates in a technology-rich learning environment
designed to build teacher skills in the following areas: use of modern
technology, integration of QCC objectives, new designs for teaching and
learning, classroom management and enhanced pedagogical practice.
EDUF 4115 Classroom Management - (2-0-2)
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education and Student
Teaching. Co-requisites: ARTE 4485, EDCI 4485, or SPED 4485. Focuses on
the concepts, principles and theories in implementing best practice
classroom management. Surveys traditional approaches to behavior
management and their limitations. Examines ways of creating positive,
productive school climates and of structuring classrooms for success.
Investigates methods which encourage home/school partnerships and the
collaborative implementation of classroom discipline and management
strategies.
EDUF 4795 Student Teaching Seminar - (1-0-1)
Co-requisites: ARTE 4485, EDCI 4485, PELM 4485, or SPED 4485. Discussion
of common problems encountered in student teaching conducted in a seminar
setting.
EDUF 5899 Independent Study - (2-6)
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education and Department
Chair Approval. This course is designed to accommodate the special needs
of students requiring a specific area of expertise. Course may be repeated
once for credit.
EDUF 6000 M.Ed - (0-0-0)
Satisfactory grade indicates completion of the exit examination for the
M.Ed. degree. (S/U grading)
EDUF 6115 Educational Psychology - (4-0-4)
The interrelationship between motivation, learning and teaching,
including critical thinking skills, motivation, learning and teaching with
emphasis on application.
EDUF 6215 Research Methods - (3-2-4)
Qualitative and quantitative research methods with consideration of
historical, descriptive, correlation, causal-comparative, and experimental
studies; standardized and researcher-constructed data collection
instruments and both descriptive and inferential statistical procedures.
Use of computers for information retrieval, word processing, e-mail, and
data analyses.
EDUF 7115 Psychology of Teaching - (4-0-4)
An advanced critical examination of research and theories relevant to
effective teaching, including motivation, learning theories, at-risk
students, classroom management, cooperative learning, self-esteem, social
learning and others.
EDUF 7116 Applied Educational Research - (4-0-4)
Advanced applications of quantitative and qualitative research, including
experimental, historical, descriptive, causal-comparative, and
ethnographic research methods and procedures. Planning and preparing a
research paper or proposal.
