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Admission
to the College of Education Admission
Criteria
Retention Criteria Candidates
must maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 to remain in the elementary education
major. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in
both English composition courses and in mathematics for elementary education
majors. In order to enroll in methods courses, a candidate must
be a fully admitted College of Education student. Candidates must
have passed the Illinois State Board of Education content area test in
order to student teach. Candidates
must show satisfactory progress: completion of all required coursework
and credit hours, including student teaching; successful completion of
the Illinois State Board of Education Assessment of Professional of Professional
Teaching in order to be recommended to teacher certification.
MAJOR
IN EDUCATION EDU2100
How Schools Work (4) Students are required either to complete an area of specialization of 15 semester hours OR 15 semester hours of elective courses. Elective Courses: Among the
courses that may be taken as electives are: EDU1750
Clinical Immersion in Elementary Education I (1) Area of Specialization: The following are acceptable areas of specialization: Art, Biology, English, History, Mathematics, Music, Political Science, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre. Required for State Certification in Elementary Education: 56-62 semester hours The requirements of the State of Illinois
for certification in elementary education (K-9) are outcome based. Our
program consists of a series of courses that enable candidates to meet
the required outcomes. The outcomes of these courses are aligned with
both the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards (IPTS) and the Association
of Childhood Education International (ACEI) standards. These outcomes
are met not only in Aurora University’s education courses but also
in many of the courses required to meet Aurora University’s General
Education requirements. In meeting the requirements of certification,
candidates also meet the requirements of General Education. The following
courses are required to meet these outcomes: ENG1020
Composition II: Introduction to Research Writing (4)
8 semester hours of Ways of Knowing: Ourselves and Others PSY3350 Child
and Adolescent Development (4) 8
semester hours of Ways of Living (IDS1600 and IDS2000) NOTE: For those individuals seeking a middle school endorsement, completion of EDU3440 Middle School Missions and Methods (4) is required. MINOR IN EDUCATION - 18 semester hours The purpose of this minor is to accommodate the person who is interested in education, but does not seek Illinois State Board of Education certification for public school teaching. Teaching and learning occur in many settings, so this minor is of value to students interested in child care, youth activities, social service, adult education, and parenting. Required Courses: EDU2100
How Schools Work (4) Selected Courses: Choose at least 10 semester hours from the list below. EDU3180
Multicultural Literature for Children (2) EDU3350 Assessment/Approaches to Elementary Instruction (3) EDU1750 Clinical Immersion in Elementary Education I (1 sh) Teacher candidates participate in the life of an assigned elementary school as a member of a learning community. Candidates complete volunteer hours (a minimum of 30 hours per term) and attend scheduled seminars spread throughout the academic year. (Fall and Spring) No prerequisites. EDU2100 How Schools Work (4 sh) This course is an introduction to schools and classrooms in the United States. A major focus will be on learning to observe objectively. Structured observations of classrooms and children will be conducted and analyzed. We will also observe and analyze classroom group interactions as we study group process theory. These observations will be placed into the context of schooling in the United States through a series of readings and discussions on the organizational, legal and financial structure of schools, professional standards and ethics, and the history of American education. In addition, we will familiarize ourselves with current journals and research in education. We will reflect on our own educational experiences as we contemplate our readings and observations and begin the process of portfolio development. (Fall and Spring) No prerequisites. EDU/ENG3180 Multicultural Literature for Children (2 sh) Survey of children’s literature and its authors and illustrators emphasizing developing children’s appreciation for literature and reading on a wide range of multicultural topics. Students will be able to understand and teach a diverse body of works, authors, and movements of United States and world literature within the framework of various literary genre. (Fall and Spring) No prerequisites. EDU/ENG3190 Multicultural Literature for Young Adults (2 sh) This course explores and considers the distinctive needs, interests and learning styles of young adults. Procedures for the evaluation, selection and integration of young adult literature into the curriculum are examined. Students learn that the young adult novel deserves a worthy and legitimate place in the classroom. (Fall and Spring) No prerequisites. EDU2200 Standards and Foundations of Education (4 sh) This course is designed to introduce students to the Illinois State Standards for Learning and the Illinois Professional Teacher Standards. Expectations for student learning will provide a focal point analyzing how a standards-based education system is a win-win situation for students, teachers, administrators and parents. This course will also introduce students to various philosophies that have influenced educational policy and practice. The student will examine the principles and ideologies behind educational systems, curricula, goals and professional dilemmas faced by practicing educators. Students are introduced to the thought of influential educators to promote and encourage the development of their own philosophy of education. (Fall and Spring) No prerequisites. EDU2260 Theories of Learning (4 sh) The focus of the course will be on theories of learning with an emphasis on constructivism. As we study human growth and development as it relates to learning we will explore the learning process, learning styles, the evaluation of learning, differentiated learning that takes into accounts special needs of all kinds, and motivation. In addition we will examine the application of learning theory to multicultural education. (Fall and Spring) No prerequisites. EDU2750 Clinical Immersion in Elementary Education II (1 sh) Teacher candidates participate in the life of an assigned elementary school as a member of a learning community. Candidates complete volunteer hours (a minimum of 30 hours per term) and attend scheduled seminars spread throughout the academic year. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisite: EDU1750 or consent. EDU2900 Secondary Education Pre-Teaching (1 sh) The student logs a minimum of 50 clock hours of clinical experience in a middle or senior high school. This assists the student in determining if teaching should be his or her career goal and provides an experiential background for assimilating future professional education courses. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a GPA of 3.00 in major courses as required in secondary education, passing a background check, EDU2200 and EDU2260. Placement applications for the practicum are due the January before the academic year of the practicum or for transfer students upon acceptance into the College of Education. EDU3330 Methods of Teaching Science in the Elementary School (3 sh) Students will develop an understanding of the methodologies and approaches to teaching science in the elementary school. The purpose of this course is to explore, create and utilize a variety of instructional strategies that are developmentally appropriate and motivating for the elementary school child. Mathematics and science are a systematic combination of quantitative and spatial thinking. Students will have the opportunity to participate in activities in science in order to facilitate the learning, the application and the implementation of concepts and procedures to real-world situations. In addition, this course involves pre-service teachers in a variety of problem-solving activities designed to develop meanings and properties of and scientific concepts. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background check, EDU2100 and EDU2260. EDU3350 Assessment/Approaches to Elementary Instruction 3 semester hours This course is designed to provide the candidates with the knowledge needed to implement a variety of instructional models. Candidates will learn a variety of assessment techniques and develop assessments appropriate to the lesson plan model used. This will include understanding the theoretical underpinnings and important theorists of social and cognitive constructivism who contributed to the development of these models. The candidate will have the opportunity to apply content area knowledge and knowledge of the student’s developmental needs in the process of developing lesson plans in a variety of the models. In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity to observe either through video presentation or in live classrooms the implementation of a number of these models. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background check, EDU2100 and EDU2260. Meets Writing Intensive requirement for elementary education majors. EDU3360 Methods
of Teaching Mathematics in the Students will develop an understanding of the methodologies and approaches to teaching and integrating mathematics in the elementary school. The purpose of this course is to explore, create and utilize a variety of instructional math strategies that are developmentally appropriate and motivating for the elementary school child. Students will have the opportunity to participate in activities using math in order to facilitate the learning, the application and the implementation of concepts and procedures to real-world situations. In addition, this course involves preservice teachers in a variety of problem-solving activities designed to develop meanings and properties of mathematical concepts. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background check, EDU2100 and EDU2260. EDU3380 Reading
and Writing Across the Content Areas with a Students will develop an understanding of teaching reading and writing in the content areas in the elementary classroom with an emphasis on principles, trends, methods, materials, approaches and strategies. Based on theories of interactive language and writing development, the course presents methodology designed to help teachers develop literacy and comprehension abilities in the content areas. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background check, EDU2100 and EDU2260. EDU3420 Methods
of Teaching the Fine Arts in This is a methods course in which the teacher candidates explore the educational, communicative and aesthetic value of drama, music, and visual art by promoting artistic development, appreciation, and performance through the use of various tools, including technology, for creating, analyzing and performing works of art. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background check, EDU2100 and EDU2260. EDU3440 Middle Schools Mission and Methods 4 semester hours This course explores some of the key issues impacting middle schools and secondary schools in our society today. These issues are analyzed in an attempt to clarify the changing roles of the schools, teachers, and students in our increasingly complex multicultural society. Using current research, case studies, and class projects, students will discuss and analyze issues that shape educational institutions and current practices. Students will also explore strategies teachers can use to address some of these issues in their own classrooms. During the course, there will be opportunities for students to apply source concepts in the construction of an ideal middle school and to analyze different strategies for reading in the content areas. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background check and EDU2200 or EDU2100 and EDU2260. EDU3480 Methods of Teaching Reading and Language Arts 4 semester hours This is a basic course in methods of teaching reading. Many approaches to teaching reading are examined, including basal, literature-based, individualized, reading workshop, guided reading, and language experience. Through lecture and lab the student gains experience in planning reading lessons designed to meet the needs of children from various cultural and experiential backgrounds. Students will develop an understanding of the methods of teaching language arts, with an emphasis on principles, trends, methods and materials based on current research, practice and the integration of technology. Students will learn how to develop a community of learners in a classroom where the teacher interacts with the children while applying learning theories and gain an understanding of how children learn best. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background check, EDU2100 and EDU2260. EDU3500 Methods of Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary School 2 semester hours This course is designed specifically for elementary education majors. Students will be exposed to the “new” curriculum in elementary physical education that purports a developmental approach to the successful acquisition of fundamental movement. The course offers a blend of theory and practice, as students engage in activities that are designed to teach movement within a holistic framework. Experiential activities include interdisciplinary teaching, the competition-cooperation link, body/mind challenges, multicultural, rhythmic, dance, and innovative games. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background check, EDU2100 and EDU2260. EDU3720 Reading and Writing Across the Content Areas 4 semester hours Students will develop an understanding of teaching reading and writing in the content areas in the secondary classroom with an emphasis on principles, trends, methods, materials, approaches and strategies. Based on theories of interactive language and writing development, the course presents methodology designed to help teachers develop literacy and comprehension abilities in the content areas. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a GPA of 2.75, passing a background check, EDU2200 and EDU2260. EDU3750 Clinical Immersion in Elementary Education III 1 semester hour Teacher candidates participate in the life of an assigned elementary school as a member of a learning community. Candidates complete volunteer hours (a minimum of 30 hours per term) and attend scheduled seminars spread throughout the academic year. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to LMC support, teacher assistance, small group instruction and one-on-one tutoring. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisite: EDU2750 or consent of instructor. EDU4750 Student Teaching Internship 12 semester hours Student teaching is the capstone experience of Aurora University’s College of Education. It is the segment of that program when a student is responsible for directing the learning of a group of students under the competent supervision of a certified teacher. The student is guided through experiences designed to apply the knowledge and skill gained in the classroom. In essence, the student performs the major functions of a teacher with appropriate responsibilities and supervision. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Education, a 2.75 or better GPA, officially reported passing score on the Illinois Content Area Test, all Education coursework completed. Placement applications are due the January preceding the academic year of student teaching. EDU4760 Student Teaching Seminar 3 semester hours This seminar meets in conjunction with student teaching and is required for all elementary and secondary education majors. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Education, a 2.75 or better GPA, officially reported passing score on the Illinois Content Area Test, all Education coursework completed. Co-Requisite: EDU4750.
Please Note: The information listed on this page is current according to the 2006-2008 Undergraduate Catalog, unless otherwise noted.
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