Course Descriptions
EDUC 1100 Learning Framework
A study of the research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation,
factors that impact learning, and application of learning strategies. Theoretical
models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis
for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment
instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths
and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate
and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become
effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able
to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned. Lab required. 1
credit hour. (A)
Note: Students may only take one of the following: EDUC 1100, EDUC 1300.
EDUC 1300 Learning Framework
A study of the: research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and
motivation; factors that impact learning, and application of learning strategies.
Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual
basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students
use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their
own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected
to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs
and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should
be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned. 3 credit
hours. (A)
Note: Students may only take one of the following: EDUC 1100, EDUC 1300.
EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession
An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that provides active
recruitment and institutional support of students interested in a teaching career,
especially in high need fields. The course provides students with opportunities to
participate in early field observations at all levels of P-12 schools with varied
and diverse student populations and provides students with support from college and
school faculty, preferably in small cohort groups, for the purpose of introduction
to and analysis of the culture of schooling and classrooms. Course content should
be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and
Professional Responsibilities standards; and the course must include a minimum of
16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms. Lab required. Prerequisite:
Meet TSI standard for INRW 0315; or equivalent. 3 credit hours. (A)
EDUC 2301 Introduction to Special Populations
An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that provides an
overview of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic
status, ethnic and academic diversity, and equity with an emphasis on factors that
facilitate learning. The course provides students with opportunities to participate
in early field observations of P-12 special populations and should be aligned as applicable
with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities
standards. Must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12
classrooms with special populations. Lab required. Prerequisite: EDUC 1301. 3 credit
hours. (A)