Education

ED200 Introduction to Teaching … 1 credit
Concordia's teacher education program and its conceptual framework are introduced to students in this course. Topics include admission to the program, retention, and completion. Students reflect on teaching as a profession and explore their own beliefs, understandings, and dispositions about teaching. A 25-hour field experience that satisfies a portion of the university's human relations requirement is included.

ED290 Language and Society … 4 credits
The diverse nature of humanity is studied in this course. Topics include other languages and cultures in order to foster multicultural understanding and reduce ethnocentrism. Various social groups residing in Minnesota are examined.

ED316 Principles of Administrative Leadership … 4 credits
This course provides a systematic study of the principles of administration for effective leadership in the parish. The task of structuring effective groups for purposeful activities and the role of the effective leader are emphasized.

ED330 Human Diversity and Relations … 2 credits
This course helps students experience, understand, and become sensitive to human diversity and presents strategies for teaching human relations skills in the classroom setting. A 25-hour field experience that satisfies a portion of the university's human relations requirement is included.

ED336 Educational Psychology … 2 credits
This course applies the principles of human development and behavior to the classroom situation. Emphasis is given to the teacher education conceptual framework, theoretical backgrounds in learning, and their application to the classroom. Topics include the characteristics of children, student variability, educational planning and instructional objectives, classroom management, and assessment.. A 25-hour field experience that satisfies a portion of the university's human relations requirement is included. (Prerequisite: PSY101 Introduction to Psychology)

ED340 Linguistics for Language Teachers … 4 credits
This course provides a basic introduction to human language as students learn basic phonetics, phonology, grammar, semantics, and pragmatics, as well as the historical and comparative dimensions of language. This course serves as a foundation for the ESL and bilingual teaching programs.

ED342 Teaching Literacy … 4 credits
This course addresses the important connection between all literacy skills--reading, writing, listening, thinking, and speaking. Emphasis is placed on a balanced reading approach including methods of embedding a variety of children's literature. Teaching strategies for building comprehension, word recognition, and word analysis skills are presented as well as appropriate developmental and instructional orientations to spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Enrollment is typically concurrent with ED371.02/03 Teaching Practicum. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program)

ED345 The Effective Elementary Teacher … 2 credits
Instructional methods and materials that have application to the elementary grade levels are examined. Particular emphasis is given to such topics as the decision-making inherent in teaching (CSP model), effective instruction (planning, critical presentation skills, student motivation, etc.) and effective classroom management. Enrollment is typically concurrent with ED371.02/03 Teaching Practicum. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program)

ED346 The Effective Middle School Teacher … 2 credits
The historical, sociological, psychological, and philosophical aspects of the middle school are studied. The purposes, functions, and implications of the curriculum and the learner are emphasized. As middle school teaching is explored. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program)

ED347 The Effective Secondary Teacher … 2 credits
This course provides a study of the purposes, history, philosophy, organization, operation, students, curriculum, teaching practices, and current problems of secondary schools in the United States. The knowledge and skills necessary to teach effectively in a secondary school are emphasized. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program)

ED348 Second Language Acquisition … 4 credits
This course examines both the cognitive aspects of second language acquisitions, and the social and cultural ones. The acquisition of the second language and the first language are compared and contrasted. The acquisition of language in a multilingual environment is explored.

ED351 Teaching of 9-12 Mathematics … 2 credits
This course is a prerequisite to secondary student teaching and emphasizes the application of developmental and educational theory in the secondary mathematics classroom. Topics include curriculum design, effective instructional strategies and materials, and assessment of student learning. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program)

ED352 Teaching 9-12 Social Studies … 2 credits
This course is a prerequisite to secondary student teaching and emphasizes the application of developmental and educational theory in the secondary social studies classroom. Topics include curriculum design, effective instructional strategies and materials, and assessment of student learning. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program)

ED353 Teaching 9-12 Science … 2 credits
This course is a prerequisite to secondary student teaching and emphasizes the application of developmental and educational theory in the secondary science classroom. Topics include curriculum design, effective instructional strategies and materials, and assessment of student learning. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program)

ED355 Teaching 9-12 Communication Arts / Literature … 2 credits
This course is a prerequisite to secondary student teaching and emphasizes the application of developmental and educational theory in the secondary communication arts and/or literature classroom. Topics include curriculum design, effective instructional strategies and materials, and assessment of student learning. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program)

ED356 Teaching Elementary Science/Environmental Education … 3 credits
This course emphasizes the content, methods, materials, and research related to the teaching of elementary science, grades K-6. In a laboratory setting, students actively explore science concepts and skills. They explore the central role of science in the development of enthusiastic learning and innovative, integrative, and critical thought. Enrollment is typically concurrent with ED 371.02/03 Teaching Practicum. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program)

ED357 Teaching Elementary Social Studies … 2 credits
This course emphasizes the content, methods, materials, and research related to the teaching of elementary social studies, grades K-6. Attention is given to the content of the social studies curriculum and its basis within the social sciences, global education, experiential learning, concept development, inquiry methods, moral development, assessment, Minnesota standards, and critical thinking. Enrollment is typically concurrent with ED 371.02/03 Teaching Practicum. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program)

ED360 Content and Methods for K-6 Mathematics … 3 credits
This course provides opportunity for students to learn and apply the content, conceptual framework, and theories of teaching and learning of the elementary school mathematics curriculum. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program)

ED371.01 Teaching Practicum (Birth-3) … 4 credits
This course provides a field experience for students prior to student teaching. Students are assigned to work with three cooperating teachers in infant, toddler, and preschool programs, are on site a full 15 weeks, half days. Enrollment is typically concurrent with ECE325 and FAS400. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program)

ED371.02 Teaching Practicum (PK-6) … 4 credits
This course provides a field experience for students prior to student teaching. Students are assigned to work with a cooperating teacher at a grade level appropriate to their license and often in diverse, urban classrooms. The course is typically taken concurrently with methods courses to relate theory to practice. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program)

ED371.03 Teaching Practicum (K-8) … 4 credits
This course provides a field experience for students prior to student teaching. Students are assigned to work with a cooperating teacher at a grade level appropriate to their license and often in diverse, urban classrooms. The course is typically taken concurrently with methods courses to relate theory to practice. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program)

ED372 Special Education: General Education Practicum … 2 credits
This course provides a field experience in a general education classroom for students seeking licensure in special education without licensure in general education. Students are usually placed in diverse urban settings.

ED380/SPED580 Education of Exceptional Children … 4 credits
This course explores the various areas of exceptionality among children of school age. Awareness of the scope and nature of the exceptionality, essential educational procedures, and available rehabilitative and legal resources are studied. The course includes a series of pre-practicum experiences at various grade levels. SPED580: Graduate project required.

ED381 English Grammar for Teachers … 4 credits
This course prepares students to teach English grammar in elementary, middle, and secondary schools by providing solid grounding in the structural and functional features of the language.

ED382/SPED582 Teaching Students with Linguistic Differences and Difficulties … 4 credits
In this course students study the linguistic foundation of language and how that foundation relates to both linguistic difference and disability. Participants learn how to facilitate the development of the reading skills in students with reading difficulties as well as the transference of those skills developed in one language to a second one. Particular attention is paid to the specific problems of non-native English speakers learning to read English. SPED582: Graduate project required.

ED385 Foundations of Education … 3 credits
This course introduces students to the philosophical, historical, sociological, and legal foundations upon which current educational theory and practice is constructed. Topics include: the role of schools as organizations within the larger community; the historic figures and events that contribute to these understandings; the legal rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, and schools within the society; the importance of ethics and collaboration as part of educational practice; the diversity of philosophical approaches to learning and instruction; and the variety of student needs that schools must address. (Prerequisite: upper level standing).

ED386 Principles of Bilingual Education … 4 credits
This course provides a basic understanding of the history and development of bilingual education in the United States. Students learn about the different bilingual education program models and implications for their implementation.

ED387 Methods of Bilingual Education … 4 credits
This course teaches students how to create, select, and adapt learning materials to meet the dual language needs of students.

ED389 ESOL Methods: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages … 4 credits
In this course students become more aware of the nature of language, particularly English, and how language is acquired and taught and focuses on the components of language teaching, methodology, and evaluation.

ED390 S.E.A.T. Seminar … 1 credit
This course provides opportunities for the student in the S.E.A.T. program to explore different topics of interest to educators. It is designed to help participants to move from the roles of para-educator to professional teacher.

ED418 Adult Education and Development … 4 credits
An overview of adult learning theory and development, psychological perspectives of the adult learner, educational implications of the adult system, teaching strategies and program development will be explored. Appropriate roles of leaders in adult education and methods used with adults are analyzed. A planning process for creating, developing, implementing and evaluating adult education programs is utilized. Application is made to adult education in various settings. The service-learning component of this course leads to direct involvement with adults in a variety of diverse learning settings. (Prerequisite: upper level standing)

ED518 Adult Education and Development … 4 credits
An overview of adult learning theory and development, psychological perspectives of the adult learner, educational implications of the adult system, teaching strategies and program development will be explored. Appropriate roles of leaders in adult education and methods used with adults are analyzed. A planning process for creating, developing, implementing and evaluating adult education programs is utilized. Application is made to adult education in various settings. The service-learning component of this course leads to direct involvement with adults in a variety of diverse learning settings. The graduate level component of this course includes an introduction to research in adult education and the development of an adult education framework. (Prerequisite: upper level standing)

ED439 The Inclusive Classroom … 2 credits
Prospective educators are introduced to legislation and practices related to the inclusion of students with unique learning needs into regular classrooms. Topics include the classroom teacher's role in assessing, developing, and implementing unique learning experiences and managing group and individual behaviors. A 25-hour field experience that satisfies a portion of the university's human relations requirement is included. (Prerequisite: upper level standing)

ED446 Teaching Elementary Music … 1 credit
This course presents the principles, objectives, methods, and materials of the effective teaching of music in the elementary school. Enrollment is typically concurrent with ED371.02/03 Teaching Practicum. (Prerequisites: minimal competency in music as demonstrated by test, successful completion of Class Piano and/or MUS101; Admission to Teacher Education Program)

ED447 Teaching Elementary Art … 1 credit
This course presents the principles, objectives, methods, and materials for the effective teaching of art in the elementary school. Enrollment is typically concurrent with ED371.02/03 Teaching Practicum (Prerequisites: ART101 Approaching Art; Admission to Teacher Education Program.).

ED448 Teaching Methods for Elementary/Middle School Movement Education … 1 credit
This course provides students with the basic principles of effective instruction in movement education at the Elementary and Middle school levels, K-8. Topics include philosophy development, curriculum development, lesson planning, teaching methods, skill progression, and evaluation as they relate to creating an effective physical education program that promotes lifelong physical activity. Enrollment is typically concurrent with ED371.02/03. (Not required of those completing KHS330) (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program).

ED454 Teaching the Faith … 2 credits
Theories of spiritual growth and development of children and adolescents, organization and distinctive characteristics of various religion curricula, theories and methods of effective teaching of the faith and materials for instruction at both elementary and secondary levels are studied. Classroom management and discipline from the Lutheran perspective is also considered. (Prerequisite: ED 336 Educational Psychology, upper level standing.)

ED464 Student Teaching Parent & Family Education … 8 credits
Student teaching provides direct teaching experience for students to develop the understanding, skills, and dispositions necessary for facilitating discussion with groups of parents. Students are assigned to work with a licensed parent educator. Seminars are held on campus and a capstone portfolio is required. (Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program, completion of all coursework in the Parent Educator program)

ED471.01 Student Teaching Birth-Grade 3 … 16 credits
Student teaching provides direct teaching experience for students to develop the understanding, skills, and dispositions necessary for implementing developmentally appropriate practices in classrooms for young children. Typically, students are assigned to work with two cooperating teachers in two different classrooms for one full semester. Seminars are held on campus and a capstone portfolio is required. (Prerequisite: Birth-Grade 3 Practicum)

ED471.02 Student Teaching Birth-Grade 3
Student teaching provides direct teaching experience for students to develo(partial) … 4 credits.
This course is offered to experienced educators seeking licensure. It provides direct teaching experience for students to develop the understanding, skills, and dispositions necessary for effective teaching in public or Lutheran schools. Students are on site for five full weeks. (Prerequisite: Birth-Grade 3 Practicum)

ED471.03 Student Teaching Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 6 … 16 credits p the understanding, skills, and dispositions necessary for implementing developmentally appropriate practices in the classroom. Typically, students are assigned to work with two cooperating teachers in two different classrooms for one full semester. Seminars are held on campus and a capstone portfolio is required. (Prerequisite: Teaching Practicum PK-6)

ED471.04 Student Teaching Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 6 (partial) … 4 credits
This course is offered to experienced educators seeking licensure. It provides direct teaching experience for students to develop the understandings, skills, and dispositions necessary for implementing developmentally appropriate practices in the classroom. (Prerequisite: Teaching Practicum PK-6)

ED471.05 Student Teaching Kindergarten-Grade 8 … 16 credits
Student teaching provides direct teaching experience for students to develop the understanding, skills, and dispositions necessary for implementing developmentally appropriate practices in classrooms for elementary and middle school children. Typically, students are assigned to work with two cooperating teachers in two different classrooms for one full semester. Seminars are held on campus and a capstone portfolio is required. (Prerequisite: Teaching Practicum K-8)

ED471.06 Student Teaching Kindergarten- Grade 8 (partial) … 4 credits
This course is offered to experienced teachers seeking licensure. It provides direct teaching experience for students to develop the understandings, skills, and dispositions necessary for effective teaching in classrooms for elementary and middle school children. (Prerequisite: Teaching Practicum K-8)

ED472.01-.05 Student Teaching 5-12 … 16 credits
Student teaching provides direct teaching experience for students to develop the understanding, skills, and dispositions necessary for implementing appropriate practices in secondary classrooms. Typically, students are assigned to work with two cooperating teachers in two different classrooms for one full semester. Seminars are held on campus and a capstone portfolio is required. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; completion of content major and methods courses.)

ED472.06-.09 Student Teaching Kindergarten- Grade 12 … 16 credits
Student teaching provides direct teaching experience for students to develop the understanding, skills, and dispositions necessary for implementing appropriate practices in K-12 classrooms. Typically, students are assigned to work with two cooperating teachers in two different classrooms for one full semester. Seminars are held on campus and a capstone portfolio is required. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; completion of content major and methods courses)

ED472.10 Student Teaching 9-12 Chemistry… 16 credits
Student teaching provides direct teaching experience for students to develop the understanding, skills, and dispositions necessary for implementing appropriate practices in secondary classrooms. Typically, students are assigned to work with two cooperating teachers in two senior high classrooms for one full semester. Seminars are held on campus and a capstone portfolio is required. (Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program; completion of content major and methods courses)

ED472.11 Student Teaching 9-12 Life Science… 16 credits
Student teaching provides direct teaching experience for students to develop the understanding, skills, and dispositions necessary for implementing appropriate practices in secondary classrooms. Typically, students are assigned to work with two cooperating teachers in two senior high classrooms for one full semester. Seminars are held on campus and a capstone portfolio is required. (Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program; completion of content major and methods courses)

ED473.01-.08 Student Teaching Grades 5-12/Kindergarten-Grade 12 (partial) … 4 credits
Student teaching provides direct teaching experience for students to develop the understanding, skills, and dispositions necessary for implementing appropriate practices in secondary classrooms. Typically, students are assigned to work with two cooperating teachers in two senior high classrooms for one full semester. Seminars are held on campus and a capstone portfolio is required. (Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program; completion of content major and methods courses)

ED473.10Student Teaching Grades 5-12 Health (partial) … 4 credits
This course is offered to experienced teachers seeking licensure. It provides direct teaching experience for students to develop the understandings, skills, and dispositions necessary for implementing appropriate practices in 5-12 classrooms. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; completion of content and methods courses)

ED473.09 Student Teaching Bilingual … 4 credits
This course is offered to licensed teachers seeking the bilingual license. It provides direct teaching experience for students to develop the understanding, attitudes and skills necessary for effective teaching in a bilingual setting. Students are on site for five full weeks. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program and completion of appropriate method courses)

ED475 Teaching 5-8 Mathematics … 1 credit
This course provides opportunities to develop an understanding of the content of middle school mathematics programs and formulate a teaching methodology for the meaningful learning of mathematics by middle school students. Students are challenged to reflect on their personal views of mathematics, on how middle school children learn mathematics, and on classroom environments that help middle school children understand mathematics. Teaching from a problem-solving perspective and making communication, reasoning, and connections the primary foci of mathematics learning are central. (Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education Program.)

ED476 Teaching 5-8 Social Studies … 1 credit
This course provides the prospective teacher with the methods necessary to teach middle school social studies. Students investigate the social studies curriculum and develop a framework reflecting current thought. (Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education Program.)

ED477 Teaching 5-8 Communication Arts/Literature … 1 credit
This course provides the prospective teacher with an understanding of the current theories of communication arts instruction with a focus on practical strategies and skills essential to the teaching of reading, writing, speaking, listening, media literacy, and literature at the middle school level. (Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education Program.)

ED478 Teaching 5-8 Science … 1 credit
This course provides the prospective teacher with an understanding of the current theories of science instruction at the middle school level. (Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education program)

ED481/SPED581 Introduction to Learning Disabilities … 3 credits
The historical, theoretical and educational perspectives concerning children and youth who manifest learning disabilities are considered using diagnostic and remediation of weaknesses in basic content areas. Special emphasis will be placed on teaching cognitive instructional strategies. SPED581: Graduate project required.

ED483/SPED583 Collaborative Teaching in Inclusive Settings… 4 credits
Students develop the necessary skills to manage a program designed to meet the educational needs of children with mild to moderate learning and/or behavior problems in inclusive settings. Emphasis is placed on referral procedures, collaboration skills, instructional planning, effective teaching strategies, and adaptive materials. Students gain field experience in special education. SPED583: Graduate project required.

ED485 Assessment of ESL Students … 2 credits
This course prepares aspiring educators to conduct testing of students who do not have English as a first language. The course deals with both the knowledge needed to perform formal and informal assessments that are meaningful as well but also the skills necessary to administer and accurately interpret assessments for limited English proficient students.

ED487 Reading Across the Content Areas… 2 credits
This course prepares future teachers to incorporate sheltered instruction methods to make input more comprehensible for all learners. Topics include hands-on strategies, scaffolding, and methods to teach students how to read a textbook. Students will also design lessons that accommodate all literacy levels. (Prerequisite to Student Teaching).

ED498 Internship: … variable credits

Course Descriptions for Graduate Special Education Licensure follow.Those courses combined with undergraduate/graduate courses are found under the undergraduate course numbers (ED380/SPED580, ED382/SPED582, ED481/SPED581, ED483/SPED583, ED492/SPED592).

SPED584 Interventions for Students with Serious Emotional Disturbance … 4 credits
This course addresses the issues of students with disabilities whose behaviors are so severe as to warrant attention of or intervention through the criminal justice system. The unique nature of the juvenile justice system and its impact on the student's education, the variety of services and resources available for students identified with disabilities, as well as appropriate academic and social-emotional programming options for students with disabilities are discussed.

SPED586 Assessment of Learners with Special Needs … 3 credits
This course develops competencies in the use and interpretation of instruments to measure educational achievement, learning discrepancies, and inferential thinking and conceptual development. Emphasis is placed on the ability to develop and use formal and informal measures to monitor the progress of students and to determine the occupational and social needs, abilities, and interests of students.

SPED589 Collaborative Consultation Strategies for Special Education … 3 credits
This course studies techniques with relation to collaborating with parents, caregivers, community services, and other support services to enhance the learning of the learner with special needs, within and without the academic setting. Special attention is given to the development of a transition IEP.

SPED590 Strategies for Students with Language and/or Math Disabilities … 4 credits
This course develops a knowledge of normal language development and common deviances in that developmental pattern. Procedures for effective receptive and expressive language assessment are reviewed and applied. Emphasis is placed on correlating language assessment with effective language instructional strategies.

SPED591 Applied Experience: LD … 4 credits
Students complete supervised practice in teaching learners with special needs. Specialized methods and ongoing diagnosis are used within a clinical setting. (Prerequisite: Completion of all coursework within specified licensure program)

SPED595 Applied Experience: EBD … 4 credits
Students complete supervised practice in teaching learners with special needs. Specialized methods and ongoing diagnosis are used within a clinical setting. (Prerequisites: Completion of all coursework within specified licensure program).

SPECIAL TOPICS

SSK034 Praxis I: Writing … 2 credits
This course develops the writing skills of those preparing to take the Praxis I examination in writing.

SSK035 Praxis I: Reading … 2 credits
This course develops the reading skills of those preparing to take the Praxis I examination in reading.

SSK036 Praxis I: Mathematics … 2 credits
This course develops the mathematics skills of those preparing to take the Praxis I examination in mathematics.