Education
Course
Descriptions
ED 101
Orientation to Education
3 credits
Introduces the roles and responsibilities of both the paraeducator and the
classroom teacher. Recognizing the importance of communication and teamwork in
the instructional environment, the course covers legal and ethical issues that
might be encountered in the classroom, instructional support strategies that
might be implemented by paraeducators, universal health and safety procedures.
The student will be introduced to the design of learning environments that
encourage active participation in individual and group settings.
(10 hours field work required.)
ED 102
Child and Adolescent Development
3 credits
Acquaints the student with the cognitive, social, moral, language,
emotional, and physical development of children and adolescents.
Students will develop an understanding of how these theories are applied
in the modern classroom.
(10 hours field work required.)
ED 103
Introduction to Special Education
3 credits
An introductory
course designed for all paraeducators. The student will be introduced to
methods on the creation of a learning environment, basic classroom
management theories, key principles and practices of special education,
and the similarities and differences of individuals with and without
exceptional learning needs.
(10 hours field work required.)
(45 contact hours).
ED 104
Introduction to Behavior Management
3 credits
Introduces the student to strategies of classroom and behavior
management that create a positive learning environment encouraging
student self-advocacy, increased independence, and improved
communication skills. This course will introduce behavior management
strategies that encourage respect and value individual differences among
children, youth, and adults and how consequences should be used to
motivate positive student behavior. Chronic behavior problems will also
be addressed.
(10 hours field work).
(45 contact hours).
ED 105
Practical Experiences for the Paraeducator
3 credits
A capstone course for the paraeducator certificate and a component of
the Teacher Associate option of the
Education AAS degree. Students will complete their certificate portfolio
in preparation for the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment or Kentucky
Department of Education approved alternative assessment. (150 hours
fieldwork). Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours); Practicum/Co-op: 2
credits (150 contact hours).
Prerequisite: ED 101 and ED 102 and ED 103 and ED 104 or Consent of
Coordinator.
Components: Co-Op, Lecture, Practicum
201ED
An Introduction to American Education
3 credits
A practical introduction to the teaching
profession is presented for those considering a career in education. Topics
include teaching as a profession, major educational philosophies, school reform,
trends and issues in education, curriculum, and instruction. A field experience
consisting of a minimum of 15 clock hours in approved educational activities is
required.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or consent of instructor. Offered every Fall and Spring
semester.
240ED
Elementary and Middle School Literature
3 credits
A survey of both traditional and modern
literature for children and adolescents. Emphasis is on selection, evaluation,
storytelling, and the use of multimedia materials and the media to meet the
literary needs and interests of children from preschool through middle school.
Fifteen hours of field observation are required. Offered every Fall and Spring
semester.
202EDP
Human Development and Learning
3 credits
Theories and concepts of human development,
learning, and motivation are presented and applied to interpreting and
explaining human behavior and interaction in relation to teaching across the
developmental span from early childhood to adulthood. A field experience in a
school or other educational agency is a required and basic part of the course.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 or PY 110. Offered every Fall and Spring semester.
203EDP
Teaching Exceptional Learners in the Classroom
3 credits
An introduction to the characteristics and
instructional needs of exceptional learners is presented with an overview of
principles, procedures, methods, and materials for adapting educational programs
to accommodate the integration of exceptional children in regular classrooms,
when appropriate. A field experience in a school or other educational
agency is a required and basic part of the course. Laboratory: 2
hours for a maximum of six weeks. Prerequisite: successful
completion of 202EDP with an earned grade of 'C' or higher.
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