The application of psychology to the educational setting. This course is designed to help the student learn to apply psychological principles in a school setting. Areas of study include principles of learning, basic tests and measurements, motivation, evaluation, guidance, and classroom management. 3 semester hours Emphasis on the selection and utilization of instructional materials including the design and preparation of classroom materials and operation of equipment. Surveys the characteristics of the mentally gifted, mentally challenged, physically handicapped, and learning disabled children.
Emphasis is on techniques for identifying and teaching such learners in a classroom.
Observation is required. This course is designed to ensure that pre-service teachers have a broad framework in science and math with training in the integration of math and science through the appropriate use of calculators, graphing calculators, and computers. Practicum is required. Emphasis is on the various approaches of teaching reading and the current practices in teaching the communication skills of writing, speaking, listening, thinking, and spelling. Other topics include oral language development, phonics, word recognition skills, assessment and analysis of reading skills.