Course Descriptions | Alice Lloyd College Department of Education
200 Educational Foundations for Prospective Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Teachers
Offered: Fall and Spring
3 credit hours
This course provides an overview of education including the historical perspective of American Education. Topics studied include the philosophy and psychology of education, the structure of educational systems and institutions, educational ethics and morals, socio-economic issues relating to education, diversity, the evolving role of technology and the role of teachers and the culture they serve.
211 Diversity in Education
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: Declared Education Major
3 credit hours
This course will discuss, reflect, and analyze the broad reaching concept of diversity from an educational perspective and how it relates to the classroom teacher’s role as leader. Within the perspective of the classroom the course will examine the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs and other ideologies.
220 Introduction to Education
Prerequisite: To be taken while enrolled in Educ 200
Offered: Fall and Spring
1 credit hour
This is a practical hands on seminar class absorbing all required field experience before student teaching. The student is required to be enrolled in practicum classes each semester they are enrolled in Teacher Education Program courses. The course will be progressive from the first enrollment to the next, culminating in degree to the semester prior the student teaching experience.
303 Teaching Computer Programming in Elementary and Middle School
Offered: As needed
3 credit hour
This course will introduce pre-service teachers to tools designed to help them bring computer programming into the classroom as a tool for pre-school through middle school students to build computational thinking and problem solving skills. Admission to the TEP is not required.
305 Psychology of the Young Child
Prerequisite: Admission to TEP
Offered: Fall
3 credit hours
This course presents a study of the physical, cognitive, and psycho-social development of the child from birth through late childhood. The major factors that influence development are also examined: family, community, school, socio-economic status, culture, and ethnicity. Field experience hours are required.
309 Exceptional Education
Prerequisite: Admission to the TEP
Offered: Spring
3 credit hours
This is the basic foundational course for understanding exceptionality: physical, mental, and emotional disorders are examined, as well as the special needs of the gifted. Principles, procedures and materials for accommodating the needs of exceptional students in the general education classroom, as well as, special education service provisions, are examined. Field experience hours are required.
310 Health, Nutrition and Physical Education for Elementary Grades
Prerequisite: Elementary Education (P-5) majors admitted to the TEP, be concurrently enrolled in EDUC 311, 312, or 313
Offered: Fall
3 credit hours
This course is designed to introduce the elementary major to curriculum and practices in the areas of health and physical education. P-5 Practical Living Kentucky Core Academic Standards are addressed.
Educ 311, 312, 313 Practicum in Education
Prerequisite: Admission to the TEP
Offered: Fall and Spring
1 credit hour
This is a practical hands on seminar class absorbing all required field experience before student teaching. The student is required to be enrolled in practicum classes each semester they are enrolled in Teacher Education Program courses. The course will be progressive from the first enrollment to the next, culminating in degree to the semester prior the the student teaching experience.
315 Classroom Management in Elementary (P-5)
Prerequisite: Admission to TEP
Offered: Spring
3 credit hours
This course is a study of classroom management techniques at the primary level (P-5), utilizing theories of student behavior, effective teacher behavior, effective classroom environments, and conferencing.
316 Pedagogy for Secondary Schools
Prerequisite: Admission to TEP, be concurrently enrolled in Educ 311, 312, or 313
Offered: Spring
3 credit hours
An intermediate course for secondary school teacher candidates to explore and demonstrate classroom environment outcomes; class and unit lesson plans that include technology, diversity as related to the content area; creating appropriate assessments and rubrics; analysis of assessment, and preparation of the working portfolio.
320 Adolescent Psychology
Prerequisite: Admission to TEP, be concurrently enrolled in Educ 311, 312, or 313
Offered: Fall
3 credit hours
This course is an examination of the adolescent in view of modern research of mental, physical and emotional changes that occur. Interrelationships of development, adolescent interests, social consciousness, behavior and the major contexts of adolescent development are studied.
321 Foundations of Teaching Reading
Prerequisite: Admission to TEP, be concurrently enrolled in Educ 311, 312, or 313.
Offered: Fall
3 credit hours
A study of the philosophies, principles and strategies for teaching 131 reading and language arts. Emphasis is placed on the foundations of reading development as well as all aspects of literacy development.
322 Content Area Literacy
Prerequisite: Educ 321; Admission to TEP or permission of the instructor, be concurrently enrolled in Educ 311, 312, or 313.
Offered: Spring
3 credit hours
This is a basic course in methods and procedures for teaching reading and language arts in grades 5-12. The course is designed to address the various aspects of teaching reading in the content areas of the curriculum. Instructional strategies for fostering independence reading in content areas are emphasized.
323 Reading and Language Arts for Elementary Child
Prerequisite: Educ 321; Admission to TEP or permission of the instructor, be concurrently enrolled in Educ 311, 312, or 313.
Offered: Spring
3 credit hours
This course is an in-depth study of reading and language arts education for children at the primary level (P-5). Emphasis is placed on theory, techniques and procedures for reading and language arts with special students serving as a focal point. Areas of study include emergent literacy, comprehension, motivation, creativity, and lesson plan development.
324 Assessment in Exceptional Education
Prerequisite: Admission to the TEP and successful completion of Educ 309 with a ‘C’ or better, be concurrently enrolled in Educ 311, 312, or 313.
Offered: Fall
3 credit hours
This is a course that teaches a comprehensive study of diagnostic and assessment procedures in Exceptional Education. The course emphasizes tests and measures commonly used in Exceptional Education, formative and summative assessments, test administration, and the use of assessment data in instructional applications.
325 Methods of Teaching Exceptional Children P-5
Prerequisite: Admission to the TEP and successful completion of Educ 309 with a ‘C’ or better, be concurrently enrolled in Educ 311, 312, or 313.
Offered: Spring
3 credit hours
This course teaches best practice methods in the teaching of exceptional students from preschool through grade 5. The course emphasizes reading, writing and mathematics remedial instructional strategies, materials, and procedures common to the field. The methods include strategies applied in a pull out, tutoring, or collaborative setting.
326 Methods of Teaching Exceptional Children 6-12
Prerequisite: Admission to the TEP and successful completion of Educ 309 with a ‘C’ or better, be concurrently enrolled in Educ 311, 312, or 313.
Offered: Spring
3 credit hours
This course teaches best practice methods in the teaching of exceptional students from middle school through high school. The course emphasizes reading, writing and mathematics remedial instructional strategies, materials, and procedures common to the field. The methods include strategies applied in a pull out, tutoring, or collaborative setting.
327 Processes, Programs and Procedures in Exceptional Education
Prerequisite: Admission to the TEP and successful completion of Educ 309 with a ‘C’ or better, be concurrently enrolled in Educ 311, 312, or 313.
Offered: Fall
3 credit hours
This course teaches basic legal processes, common program models, and compliance procedures in all aspects of public school exceptional education. The course emphasizes the Child Find Process, Assessment Process (including RTI), IEP process, and Legal Due Process and procedures. In addition, the course looks at common legal precedents, federal and state compliance mandates and procedures, as well as collaboration required in today’s Exceptional Education.
328 Behavior Management for Exceptional Students
Prerequisite: Admission to the TEP and successful completion of Educ 309 with a ‘C’ or better, be concurrently enrolled in Educ 311, 312, or 313.
Offered: Fall
3 credit hours
This course teaches techniques and basic knowledge needed to manage behaviors of children with disabilities. The course emphasizes classroom management, collaboration around behavioral problems and management, behavioral theory and positive behavioral supports. The course also teaches how to construct a quality Functional Behavioral Analysis as well as a Positive Behavior Intervention Plan.
330 Methods and Materials in the Middle and Secondary School
Prerequisite: Admission to TEP, be concurrently enrolled in Educ 311, 312, or 313.
Offered: Fall
3 credit hours
This course is designed to acquaint prospective middle and secondary education teachers with materials, methods, and strategies for teaching and planning the middle or secondary curriculum. In addition to a study of the principles and techniques of teaching and classroom management, students are expected to select, develop, and demonstrate appropriate materials and strategies for teaching their content areas.
343 Children’s Literature
Prerequisite: Admission to TEP, be concurrently enrolled in Educ 311, 312, or 313.
Offered: Spring
3 credit hours
A survey of children’s literature from oral tradition through contemporary times including different types of literature and media appropriate for elementary and middle school. Emphasis is on criteria for evaluation selection and use of books and materials as related to the developmental needs and interests of children.
350 Science for the Elementary Teacher
Prerequisite: Admission to TEP, be concurrently enrolled in Educ 311, 312, or 313.
Offered: Fall
3 credit hours
This course examines specific concepts and instructional techniques appropriate for elementary children. Teacher candidates will gain an understanding of how students learn science, how to address common misconceptions, and how to employ science practices as students learn science content
353 Classroom Management in Middle and Secondary Schools
Prerequisite: Admission to TEP, be concurrently enrolled in Educ 311, 312, or 313.
Offered: Spring
3 credit hours
The course provides instruction for establishing a positive learning climate with the use of differentiated instructional strategies that provide for diverse learners. Various research-based discipline models are addressed. Consideration is given to at risk students in rural schools.
360 Social Studies for the Elementary Teacher
Prerequisite: Admission to TEP, be concurrently enrolled in Educ 311, 312, or 313.
Offered: Spring
3 credit hours
This course will explore the scope and sequence of understandings, attitudes and skills taught in an elementary social studies program, and will examine methodologies used in the elementary grades.
370 Computers and Multimedia for Teachers
Prerequisite: Admission to TEP, be concurrently enrolled in Educ 311, 312, or 313.
Offered: Fall and Spring
3 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to integrate electronic media into the school classroom. Each project is designed to forge electronic communication media with constructivist learning theory. Students will develop and construct useful electronic multimedia skills and abilities that are necessary in today’s modern school classroom. Electronic digital equipment will be manipulated and structured into the instructional course of studies to enhance the teacher’s classroom performance.
380 Praxis II Workshop
Prerequisite: Junior status and admission to the TEP.
Offered: As needed
no credit hours
This workshop provides students with information regarding the Praxis II series including registration information, preparation tips, test-taking skills, and study sessions.
409 Clinical Practicum
Offered: As needed
6 credit hours
For students seeking the LBD certification or an extra major (e.g. P-5 and Middle School) this course is to be taken the semester prior to student teaching. Teacher candidates will be assigned to a teacher in a local school to gain knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions to promote learning in all students. Teacher candidates will complete a minimum of 110 hours in the school setting and attend a practicum class each week. Required if certifying in two or more areas or needs more teaching time prior to student teaching.
410 Student Teaching and Seminar-Elementary (P-5)
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching.
Offered: Fall and Spring
12 credit hours
Students will observe and teach under the direction of classroom cooperating teachers and a campus supervising instructor. Teaching experience will be divided between K-3 and 4-5. Student teachers will meet with their cooperating and campus supervisors on a regular basis to discuss their experiences. Regularly scheduled seminars will be conducted during the semester. This is the capstone course for the Elementary Education (P-5) major.
411 Student Teaching and Seminar-Middle School (5-9)
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching.
Offered: Fall and Spring
12 credit hours
Students who have not taken EDUC 409, this course is taken in lieu of and adds a minimum of 15 days to student teaching. Students will observe and teach under the direction of classroom cooperating teachers and a campus supervising instructor. Teaching experience will be students’ areas of concentration. Student teachers 135 will meet with their cooperating and campus supervisors on a regular basis to discuss their experiences. Regularly scheduled seminars will be conducted during the semester. This is the capstone course for the Middle School Education (5-9) major.
412 Student Teaching and Seminar (8-12)
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching.
Offered: Fall and Spring
12 credit hours
Students will observe and teach under the direction of classroom cooperating teachers and a campus supervising instructor. Teaching experience will be provided in students’ major subjects fields. Student teachers will meet with their cooperating and campus supervisors on a regular basis to discuss their experiences. Regularly scheduled seminars will be conducted during the semester. This is the capstone course for the Education major in the following areas: Biological Sciences (8-12), English (8-12), Mathematics (8-12) and Social Studies (8-12).
413 Student Teaching and Seminar- Physical Education (P-12)
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching.
Offered: Fall and Spring
12 credit hours
Students will observe and teach under the direction of classroom cooperating teachers and a campus supervising instructor. Teaching experience will be divided between elementary and middle/high. Student teachers will meet with their cooperating and campus supervisor on a regular basis to discuss their experiences. Regularly scheduled seminars will be conducted during the semester. This is the capstone course for the Physical Education (P-12) major.
414 Student Teaching and Seminar Learning and Behavior Disorders Dual Certification (P-12)
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching.
Offered: Fall and Spring
12 credit hours
For students who have not taken EDUC 409, this course is taken in lieu of and adds a minimum of 15 days to student teaching. Students will observe and teach under the direction of classroom cooperating teachers and a campus supervising instructor. Teaching experience will be provided in students’ major subject fields. Student teachers will meet with their cooperating and campus supervisors on a regular basis to discuss their experiences. Regularly scheduled seminars will be conducted during the semester. This is the capstone course for the Education major in the following areas: Learning and Behavior Disorders and one of the following: P-5, 5-9, Biological Sciences (8-12), English (8-12), Mathematics (8-12) and Social Studies (8-12).
420 Diagnostic Assessment for Instructional Planning
Prerequisite: Educ 200, 309, and 305 or 320; Admission to TEP.
Offered: As needed.
3 credit hours
This course will prepare students to administer and score various diagnostic instruments. Students will be able to utilize diagnostic assessments to assist in developing written educational profiles for individual students with school-related problems.
421 Instructional Strategies for Exceptional Children
Prerequisite: Educ 200, 309; Admission to TEP
Offered: As needed.
3 credit hours
The major emphasis of this course is directed toward teaching the student to make the appropriate choice of instructional strategy for exceptional children. A variety of instructional strategies and remedial methods will assist the student in designing a classroom environment that encourages active participation, cognitive development, and lifelong learning.
460-469 Special Topics in Education
Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of instructor
Offered: As needed.
3 credit hours
Elective courses may be offered as special topics in the education field on an occasional basis depending on the availability and interests of students and faculty.