undergraduate bulletin - LaGrange College
undergraduate bulletin - LaGrange College
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EDUC 4457 Social Studies Methods. (3) Spring<br />
The interdisciplinary nature of social studies is the focus for the study of curriculum, methods,<br />
technology, and professional sources. Emphasis is on planning for and developing resources for<br />
instruction, including the development of a unit with emphasis on the NCSS standards and<br />
Georgia Performance Standards for a chosen grade level. This course includes a field experience<br />
component.<br />
EDUC 4459 Special Needs and Exceptional Children. (3) Spring<br />
A study of identification and diagnostic techniques for teachers related to areas of exceptionality<br />
among students and of alternative styles of teaching to meet special needs. The introduction to<br />
the Student Support Team (SST) process and the writing of eligibility reports and Individual<br />
Education Plans (IEP) are explored. The psychological and behavioral characteristics of<br />
exceptional children are studied. The importance of transition and other forms found within the<br />
exceptional children‘s categories is identified. Weekly field experience in the exceptional<br />
children‘s areas will be provided.<br />
EDUC 4460 Diversity in the Elementary Classroom. (3) Interim<br />
This course addresses a variety of issues in diversity, including psychological, physiological, and<br />
social conditions of different students. Various issues of equality and equal opportunity are also<br />
examined, as well as strategies for working with children at risk. This course includes a field<br />
experience in diverse school settings outside of Troup County.<br />
EDUC 4480 Senior Seminar. (3) Fall<br />
This course is designed to explore current issues in early childhood education. Teacher<br />
candidates choose topics, examine research, and present information in a workshop format.<br />
Another focus of the course is classroom management, lesson presentations, and peer critiques.<br />
In addition, teacher candidates have the opportunity to discuss field experiences in connection<br />
with the conceptual framework and national and state standards.<br />
EDUC 4490E Early Childhood Student Teaching. (12) Fall and Spring<br />
This course provides a full-day teaching experience for a minimum of thirteen (13) weeks. Preservice<br />
teachers are assigned to diverse public schools and gradually assume responsibility for<br />
working with groups and individuals. They participate in classroom teaching and observation,<br />
planning and evaluation conferences, and other school-related experiences, with guidance<br />
provided by the cooperating teacher and <strong>College</strong> supervisor, gradually assuming total<br />
responsibility for the class.<br />
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