Course Descriptions

2300. Foundations of Education 3 hours
Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA
An introduction to teaching, to the Texas Wesleyan University teacher education program and Texas certification standards. Designed to enhance the student’s educational understanding and critical thinking. Students will explore links among historical foundations and best practice, learning theorist, and contemporary concerns in education.. Ten fieldwork hours are required. This course is a prerequisite for the professional development core and methodology courses.

3301. Roles and Responsibilities of Teachers 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300 and admission to Teacher Education
Includes classroom and behavioral management approaches, parental involvement, school politics, partnerships in education, professional ethics, and educational law. Ten hours of field experience within context of a public school are required.

3303. Instruction and Assessment in Elementary School 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300 and admission to Teacher Education
An overview of instructional methods and strategies for elementary school teaching. Emphasis is placed on designing and teaching lessons. Includes classroom management techniques and assessment methods.

3306. Middle School Instruction and Assessment 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300 and admission to Teacher Education
Principles of instruction and assessment are explored in the context of conceptual development. Includes how to organize and manage a successful learning environment. Twenty hours of field experience within context of a public school are required.

3308. Teaching the Exceptional Child 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300 and admission to Teacher Education
An introductory study of the various exceptionalities. Field experience required.

3310. Studies in Multicultural Education 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300 and admission to Teacher Education
Survey of the multicultural nature of American society as it relates to the role of classroom teacher in providing appropriate experiences and anti-bias curriculum.

3338. Computers as a Classroom Tool (2338) 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, CSC 1315, and admission to Teacher Education
Focuses on the use of technology as an educational tool. Topics includedesktop publishing, graphic manipulation, presentation programs, software evaluation, electronic mail, and advanced Internet technologies.

4201. Bilingual Internship I 2 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, 330,3 and admission to Teacher Education
Under the supervision of Wesleyan faculty and a classroom teacher,
students create classroom materials and prepare and present lessons inSpanish and English in all subjects. Internship I is a 1st through 3rd grade placement.

4202. Bilingual Internship II 2 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, 3303, and admission to Teacher Education
Under the supervision of Wesleyan faculty and a classroom teacher,
students create classroom materials and prepare and present lessons in Spanish and English in all subjects. Internship II is a 4th through 5th grade placement.

4310. Language Arts and Social Studies for EC-4 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, 3303, and admission to Teacher Education
Applies principles of child growth and development to the teaching of language arts and social studies. Course requires students to plan integrated curriculum for this age child in accordance with TEKS.

4312. Math and Science for EC-4 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, 3303, and admission to Teacher Education
Applies principles of child growth and development to the teaching of math and science. Course requires students to plan integrated curriculum for this age child in accordance with TEKS.

4314. Language Arts and Social Studies for Grades 1 & 2 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, 3303, and admission to Teacher Education
Applies principles of child growth and development to the teaching of language arts and social studies. Course requires student to plan integrated curriculum for this age child in accordance with TEKS.

4315. Science and Math for Grades 1 & 2 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, 3303, and admission to Teacher Education
Applies principles of child growth and development to the teaching of science and math. Course requires student to plan integrated curriculum for this age child in accordance with TEKS.

4316. Language Arts and Social Studies for Grades 3 & 4 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, 3303, and admission to Teacher Education
Applies principles of child growth and development to the teaching of language arts and social studies. Course requires student to plan integrated curriculum for this age child in accordance with TEKS.

4317. English as a Second Language Methodology (EDU 5317) 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, 3303, and admission to Teacher Education
Examines contemporary second language teaching approaches as they relate to the development of curriculum, lesson plan preparation, and language assessment of LEP students. The role and application of computer assistance in the language development of LEP students are emphasized.

4321. Science and Math for Grades 3 & 4 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, 3303, and admission to Teacher Education
Applies principles of child growth and development to the teaching of science and math. Course requires student to plan integrated curriculum for this age child in accordance with TEKS.

4322. Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, 3303, and MAT 1302 or MAT 1304
Designed to help future teachers understand the role of mathematics
education in the elementary school curriculum and to develop the
knowledge and skills needed for mathematics instruction.

4323. Science for Elementary Teachers 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, 3303, and admission to Teacher Education
Designed to provide preservice elementary school teachers with a general science background. Biological, chemical, physical, and geological concepts are covered in an infused approach. Research design and laboratory safety are included.

4324. Elementary Education Internship I 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDU 2300, 3303, and senior status
Under the supervision of Texas Wesleyan University faculty and a
classroom mentor teacher, students will create classroom materials and prepare and present lessons in all subject areas or the student’s
specialization as appropriate. Students are required to attend the internship for 20 hours a week for 14 weeks. Students will also be required to attend regularly scheduled seminars at the University throughout the semester. Course precedes Internship II.

4325. Elementary Education Internship II 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, 3303, 4324, and admission to Teacher
Education
Under the supervision of Wesleyan faculty and a classroom mentor
teacher, students will create classroom materials and prepare and present lessons in all subject areas or the student’s specialization as appropriate. Students are required to attend the internship for 20 hours a week for 14 weeks. Students will also be required to attend regularly scheduled seminars at the University throughout the semester. Course follows Internship I.

4329. Content Methodology in the Bilingual Classroom (EDU 5329) 3 hours Prerequisite: Spanish language proficiency, EDU 2300,3303, and admission to Teacher Education
Examines the variety of learning styles and teaching methods that promote an active learning process in teaching modern elementary level mathematics, science, and social studies. The incorporation of computer-assisted instruction in the bilingual setting will be emphasized.

4330. Certification Exam Review 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300 and 3303, and admission to Teacher Education, and senior status
A review of content related to the ExCET and areas of certification in Texas. Student must achieve mastery of material to satisfactorily complete the course.

4332. Internship in the Middle School I 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, 3306, admission to Teacher Education, and senior status
Under the supervision of Wesleyan faculty and a classroom mentor
teacher, students will create classroom materials and prepare and present lessons. Students are required to attend the internship for 20 hours a week for 14 weeks. Students will also be required to attend regularly scheduled seminars at the University. Course precedes Internship II.

4333. Internship in the Middle School II 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, 3306, admission to Teacher Education, and senior status
Under the supervision of Wesleyan faculty and a classroom mentor
teacher, students will create classroom materials and prepare and present lessons. Students are required to attend the internship for 20 hours a week for 14 weeks. Students will also be required to attend regularly scheduled seminars at the University throughout the semester. Course follows Internship I.

4334. Linguistics in Education (EDU 5316) 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, 3303, and admission to Teacher Education
Examines the phonological, morphological, syntactical, and semantical aspects of language with a contrastive analysis perspective. Applies linguistic theory to the language developments of linguistically and culturally diverse children in the United States.

4362. Reading and Language Arts in the Bilingual Classroom
(EDU 5309) 3 hours
Prerequisite: Spanish language proficiency; EDU 2300, 3303, and admission to Teacher Education
Examines the principles, theories, and techniques involved in the teaching of reading and writing in bilingual classrooms. Course also explores the language arts curriculum, development of language and literary skills in exceptional bilingual students, assessment of literacy skills in Spanish, and the use of computer-assisted instruction in the teaching of reading to LEP students.

4363. Foundations of Bilingual Education (EDU 5313) 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, 3303, and admission to Teacher Education
Examines the history and role of bilingual education; the various models of bilingual, ESL, and multicultural education programs; and cognitive and metalinguistic theories of bilingualism.

4364. Language Acquisition and Development (EDU 5360) 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, 3303, and admission to Teacher Education
Examines various theories regarding the process of first language
acquisition and development and those teaching strategies that enhance language acquisition.

4371. English as a Second Language Literacy 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300 and 3303
Examines the principles, theories, and techniques involved in the teaching of reading and writing to second language learners at the elementary, secondary, and adult education level. Finally, it examines computerassisted instruction in the teaching of reading to LEP students.

4372. Teaching Content in the Middle School Classroom 3 hours
Prerequisite: Spanish language proficiency; EDU 2300, 3306, and admission to Teacher Education
Presents social, psychological, and physical development theories of
adolescents and explores different models of teaching to facilitate the
changes within young people.

4373. Community Applications for Instruction and Assessment 3 hours
Prerequisite: Spanish language proficiency; EDU 2300, 3306, and admission to Teacher Education
The primary focus will be the application of science and mathematical concepts used in community resource settings. Advanced technology instruction will be incorporated to allow the documentation of major concepts in both content areas. Course work will include constructing, editing and assessment of projects which demonstrate mathematical and scientific uses in the community.

4374. Applications of Science and Mathematics in the Community 3 hours
Prerequisite: Spanish language proficiency; EDU 2300, 3306, and admission to Teacher Education
Individual students will be assigned a community partner. These
individuals will participate approximately nine hours per week in
documenting applications of either science of mathematics concepts, as applied by the community partner.

4382. English/Language Arts in the Middle School 3 hours
Prerequisite: EDU 2300, 3306, ENG 3300, and admission to Teacher Education
Focuses on teaching middle school students effective communication. Preservice teachers will learn and apply strategies for improving reading and correct use of oral and written processes in the middle school setting. Field experience required.

4393. AATCP Internship I 3 hours
Prerequisite: Consent of Teacher Education Committee
Provides the alternative certification candidate opportunities for
supervision and mentoring during the “teacher of records” experience. The internship will be for the duration of the school semester. Fall

4394. AATCP Internship/Capstone II 3 hours
Prerequisite: Consent of Teacher Education Committee
Provides the alternative certification candidate opportunities for
supervision and mentoring during the “teacher of record” experience. The internship will be for the duration of the school semester. Spring

4608. Student Teaching in Elementary School 6 hours
Prerequisite: Consent of Teacher Education Committee

4613. Student Teaching, Bilingual 6 hours
Prerequisite: Consent of Teacher Education Committee

4693. Student Teaching in Grades 4 – 8 6 hours
Prerequisite: Consent of Teacher Education Committee