Albertson College of Idaho
2006 - 2007 Catalog
Upper Division Courses
EDU-300.1 History of Educational Reform 2.0 cr.
Fall. A study of the historical factors as they apply to American public education, including a history of educational reform and the philosophies which generated the reforms.
EDU-304 Literacy Development 3.0 cr.
Winter. A survey of the development of reading in American schools. Students will be introduced to current theories of literacy development as well as gain functional familiarity with methods of teaching reading at both elementary and secondary levels. Involves observation, tutoring, and teaching in a K-12 setting.
EDU-305 Literacy in Content Areas 3.0 cr.
Winter. A study of methods and strategies used to implement reading into content area subjects at elementary and secondary levels. Involves observation, tutoring, and teaching in a K-12 setting.
EDU-349 Current Trends in Education 2.0 cr.
Spring. A study of current trends in American educational reform emphasizing the nature of change in learning organizations; the role of technological innovation; current research on learning; international education systems on educational reform. Specific reform movements will be explored such as: standards-based curriculum; technology-infused classrooms; voucher systems; home schooling; charter schools; site-based management; concept-based instruction and brain-based learning.
EDU-350 Literature for Children & Adolescents 3.0 cr.
Spring 2005. This course includes criteria for selection, an investigation of genres, and reading works by noted authors. This course does not fulfill the Liberal Arts Core requirement in literature.
EDU-352 Diagnosis & Remediation 3.0 cr.
Spring 2006. A study of the principles and procedures for the diagnosis and remediation of reading difficulties.
EDU-398 Practicum in ESL/Bilingual Education 1.0-3.0 cr.
(Same as MFL-398) Fall, winter, spring. Prereq: Permission. this practicum extends pre-service teachers' cultural sensitivity, theoretical knowledge of second language acquisition, and skills in ESL and Bilingual methods through a professional experience with culturally/linguistically diverse students in a local school setting. The course is a collaborative venture among the college student, a bilingual or ESL teacher, and a college instructor. For each credit earned, participants spend 25 hours with elementary, middle school, or high school student(s) in local schools in addition to 20 hours involved in academic reading, writing, and seminar discussions. This field experience fulfills a requirement for the ESL and Bilingual Education endorsements for teacher certification in the state of Idaho. Students must complete an application packet prior to placement in a school. (IF 3 CREDITS, MEETS CULTURAL DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT)
EDU-400 Philosophy of Education 2.0 cr.
Fall. An introduction to the philosophy of education through the study of selected problems and figures who have influenced schooling. Students will develop their own philosophy of education.
EDU-440 Curriculum & Instruction 4.0 cr.
Summer. A survey of school curriculum and instructional strategies appropriate to K-12 students. Emphasis is placed on identification of the basic principles of teaching and learning and their application for effective instruction. Students will design and teach lessons in K-12 classrooms.
EDU-444.1 Second Language Acquisition Theory & Practice 3.0 cr.
(Same as MFL-444.1) Fall. Alt. years. An analysis of second language acquisition theory and practice. The course includes review of textbooks, preparation of credits of instruction, microteaching of lessons and class visitations.
EDU-445.1 ESL & Bilingual Methods 3.0 cr.
(Same as MFL-445.1) Spring. Alt. years. Prereq: MFL-444 strongly recommended. The course reinforces and extends students' knowledge of second language acquisition theory and practice. Course content also includes cross-cultural awareness, and overview of legal mandates, and discussion of sociological issues pertaining to minority student education. Students will utilize ESL/Bilingual methods in lesson planning and microteaching, visit ELS and Bilingual classes, and conduct a mini-ethnographic study.
EDU-446 Linguistics for Language Teachers 3.0 cr.
(Same as ENG/MFL-446) Spring. Alt. years. Prereq: Junior or senior standing. A study of the central concepts of linguistic theory. Includes the theoretical areas of pragmatics, semantics, syntax, morphology, and phonology; and the applied areas of language variation, first language acquisition, second language acquisition, written language, and the neurology of language. Students will acquire the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as an essential tool for disciplined examination of linguistic phenomena. Issues of sociolinguistics will be addressed as students wrestle with the relationship between language, thought, and culture, and the nature of the cognitive and brain systems that relate to language learning, language teaching, and language use.
EDU-447 Theoretical Foundations for Bilingual Educations & ESL 3.0 cr.
(Same as MFL-447) Fall. Alt. years. Prereq: Junior or senior standing. An analysis of the models and typologies of bilingual education and second foreign language programs that aim to achieve bilingualism and biliteracy in a multicultural society. The course examines the sociocultural issues surrounding linguistic minority education from a historical perspective as well as from a contemporary and local perspective. The course explores the design, implementation, and adaptation of curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of the community in its demographic context.
EDU-448 Teaching Academic Content to English Learners 3.0 cr.
(Same as MFL-448) Winter. Prereq.: Junior or senior standing with a strong foundation in pedagogy. The course prepares mainstream teachers to work effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse students in content area classrooms. Readings and discussions will explore best practices for students from the culture of poverty. Participants will develop lessons and units of study that incorporate the critical components of sheltered instruction for English learners. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
EDU-450 Diversity in Schools 2.0 cr.
Spring. A study of issues of diversity challenging today's schools, including issues of race, gender, ethnicity, gifted and talented education, learning modalities and difficulties, and classroom management issues. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
EDU-451 Practicum in Reading 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq: EDU-251. A closely supervised program that provides students with experience in reading centers in elementary schools, under the guidance of the reading teacher and the college instructor. Five hours per week in field work during fall/spring semester or ten hours per week in winter session.
EDU-479 Practicum in Bilingual Education 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Supervised experience teaching in a bilingual classroom. Required of those completing the minor in bilingual education who were not able to teach in a bilingual classroom in their regular student teaching experience. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
EDU-494 Independent Study 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq: Permission. Individual research including selected reading and assigned writings. See independent study guidelines. (INDEPENDENT WORK)
EDU-497 Internship 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq: Departmental approval. Individually arranged internships appropriate for those who plan to enter the teaching profession. See internship guidelines. (INDEPENDENT WORK)