Siena Heights University
EDU 360
EDUCATION PRACTICUM
3
Supervised observation, participation, and teaching in a Lenawee County elementary school. A minimum of one
hundred (100) clock hours is required. All students will be placed in classrooms matching their academic
major/minor. In addition to the responsibilities necessary in assuming some of the teaching duties in the local
schools, students will process their experiences orally in small group, seminar situations, and in writing through
journals and written assignments.
Prerequisite: EDU 201 and Acceptance to the Teacher Education Program.
Course is offered: FA Every Year
EDU 371
ELEMENTARY CORE EDUCATION METHODS
4
Analysis and application of basic teacher competencies: using research-based practices, holding positive
expectations for student success, being an extremely good classroom manager, designing lessons to help
students reach mastery, assessing learning through authentic measures, meeting students differing learning
styles, meeting diversity needs, teaching with and through the arts, and designing lessons which are
developmentally appropriate, content specific, and use technology as an enhancement for the teaching/learning
process. The culminating project is an extensive unit plan.
Prerequisite: EDU 201 and Acceptance to the Teacher Education Program
Course is offered: FA Every Year
EDU 372
SECONDARY EDUCATION METHODS
3
Identification and illustration of effective teaching techniques at the secondary level through microteaching,
planning lessons and instructional units, and writing learning outcomes. Also considers classroom management,
motivation, evaluation, textbook analysis, multicultural issues, and the needs of the exceptional students. Student
texts include “Design Tools for the Internet-Supported Classroom”, “A Resource Guide for Secondary School
Teaching”, and “Beyond Discipline: From Compliance to Community”.
Prerequisite: EDU 201 and Acceptance to the Teacher Education Program
Course is offered: FA Every Year
EDU 480
DIRECTED TEACHING
7-10
Supervised observation, participation, and full-time teaching in private and public K-12 schools in Lenawee
County. This is a fourteen (14) week, full-time placement. University supervisors will observe and evaluate
student teachers five (5) times during this session. Evaluation criteria is based upon the Michigan Department of
Education Entry-Level Standards for Teachers. Credit/No Credit grading only.
Prerequisite: Completion of all Siena Teacher Education Program requirements
Corequisite: EDU 495
Course is offered: FA and WI Every Year
EDU 485
SPECIAL TOPICS
1-3
An intense study of current issues, content, and/or methodologies present in K-8 education. Designed only for
students seeking elementary teacher certification. Field experience included as part of the study.
Prerequisite: Full acceptance to the Teacher Education Program
Course is offered: Uncertain
EDU 495
DIRECTED TEACHING SEMINAR
2
Group discussions and analysis of problems and challenges encountered durin