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EDUC 1010: Exploring Education in Society

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

Students will explore the public school system of the United States and its development. This exploration includes analysis of the cultural, historical, philosophical, sociological, political, and economic foundations of education in the United States. Topics include multiple perspectives, current events, and school or education trends and issues. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll General Education Category: Humanities

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EDUC 2100: Principles of Curriculum and Instruction

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

Students will be introduced to the principles of curriculum, teaching, and assessment. This writing-intensive course includes exercises in instructional planning and curriculum development. Students will produce a partial unit plan based on a content area and grade level of their choosing. This course is intended for elementary education majors and those students pursuing secondary education teacher certification. As part of this course, students are required to submit to a background check; the fee for this can be waived. More information about seeking a waiver of the fee can be found in the syllabus or from the department. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter] Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2200 and EDUC 2400 and SPED 2010 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Prerequisite: EDUC 2200 A EDUC 2400 ( A SPED 2010 O SPED 2030 )

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EDUC 2200: Educational Psychology

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

Educational Psychology is designed to give students knowledge and skills designed to meet the needs of diverse student populations in the general education classroom. This course focuses on theories related to learning, motivation, memory, and more and how to apply those theories in the classroom. This course specifically explores trauma that students may experience and how educators can support students in trauma. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]

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EDUC 2400: Schools, Society, and Diversity

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

This course critically examines Culturally Responsive Teaching and the ways in which students can embody this methodology in educational settings. Throughout the course of the semester, students will progress from analyzing the self as an individual to analyzing our roles as educators working within a larger system. The aim of this course is to develop culturally responsive educators who can effectively leverage the skills, backgrounds, and identities of a diverse population of learners in a wide variety of educational settings. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]

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EDUC 4300: Foundations of DLI Education

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

Study and apply theories and research of dual language immersion education related to first and second language learning, literacy, and academic achievement of DLI learners. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

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EDUC 4310: Energy in STEM for Elementary Teachers

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

This course is one of six courses needed to earn an Elementary STEM Endorsement. This course provides preservice and inservice teachers with a deep understanding of energy and the nature of how students use concepts of energy to make sense of phenomena across life, earth, and physical science. This understanding enhances teacher insights into 1) how matter and energy interact, 2) the relationships of energy to forces and interactions within fields, and 3) pedagogical content knowledge around teaching and learning about energy. (Fall - Odd Years [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

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EDUC 4320: Force and Motion in STEM for Elementary Teachers

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

This course is one of six courses needed to earn an Elementary STEM endorsement. This course provides preservice and inservice teachers with a deep understanding of force and the nature of how students use the concepts of force to make sense of phenomena across life, earth, and physical science. This understanding enhances participants' insights into 1) how force, energy, and matter interact; 2) the relationship of force to energy and interactions within fields; and 3) pedagogical content knowledge around teaching and learning about force. This course provides teachers with knowledge of how concepts in force may be used by students, with the Crosscutting Concepts and Engineering and Science Practices. (Fall - Even Years [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

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EDUC 4330: Integrated Mathematics: Data Analysis and Problem Solving

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

This course is one of six courses needed to earn an Elementary STEM endorsement. This course will help participants develop a firm problem-solving foundation. Using skills and strategies applied in mathematical contexts, preservice and inservice teachers will learn to think, work with others, present solutions orally to the whole class, and write up detailed solutions. This course will also provide preservice and inservice teachers a deeper understanding of probability and data representations and analysis. Special attention in this course will be given to children's typical error patterns, problem-solving strategies, interpreting and assessing students' work and learning, and integration of the NCTM process standards and the Common Core Standards for Mathematics. (Fall - Even Years [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

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EDUC 4340: Nature of Science and Engineering

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

This course is one of six courses needed to earn an Elementary STEM endorsement. In this course, participants will experience introductory explorations of the nature of science, using science and engineering principles, practices, and processes. Applications to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics will be explored using learning-based pedagogy. Participants will develop sound STEM teaching practices and strategies to assist them in educating K-6th grade students in STEM content standards. (Fall - Even Years [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

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EDUC 4350: Matter in STEM for Elementary Teachers

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

This course is one of six courses needed to earn an Elementary STEM endorsement. This course provides inservice and preservice teachers with a deep and useful understanding of matter and the nature of how students use the concepts of matter to make sense of phenomena across life, earth, and physical science. This understanding enhances participants' insights into 1) how matter and energy interact, 2) the relationships of matter to forces and interactions within the fields, and 3) pedagogical content knowledge around teaching and learning about matter. This course provides participants with knowledge of how matter concepts may be used by students with the Crosscutting Concepts and Engineering and Science Practices. (Fall - Even Years [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

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