Siena Heights University
construction of age-appropriate environments that facilitate growth and learning in reading. Teacher education
students will explore all factors related to the IEP, ITP and 504 processes related to reading. Required: 20 clock
hours in a setting with individuals with cognitive impairment.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program and SED 381
Course is offered: FA 2018, FA 2020
SED 421
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES
1
This is a course designed to help students acquire the necessary skills to use educational technology and
assistive technology in the classroom to facilitate the learning of students with disabilities. Students will be
involved in developing, adapting, and modifying the standard curricula through educational technology and
assistive technology. In addition, the students will develop skills in adapting software and hardware to meet
individual needs, selecting appropriate material, and implementing the usage of assistive technology as indicated
on IEP’s.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program
Course is offered: FA Every Year
SED 480
DIRECTED TEACHING
8-11
Supervised observation, participation and teaching in public and private K-12 schools in Lenawee County. This is
a fifteen (15) week, full-time placement. One half (7-8 weeks) of the time will be spent in an elementary level
class and one half (7-8 weeks) in a secondary level setting. University supervisors will observe and evaluate
student teachers five (5) times during this session. There will be two (2) evaluations in each setting and one
culminating evaluation. Evaluation criteria are 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: SED 345 and SED 495
Course is required: FA and WI Every Year
SED 495
DIRECTED TEACHING SEMINAR
1
Group discussion and analysis of problems and challenges encountered during student teaching, speakers on
relevant issues, and videotaped simulated employment interviews. Collaboration is discussed and practiced in
the student teaching. Requirements include keeping a journal, updating credential file and portfolio, and
participating in an oral comprehensive interview based on the teacher education program learning outcomes.
Prerequisite: Permission
Corequisite: SED 345 and 480
Course is offered: FA and WI Every Year
SPORT MANAGEMENT
SMG 210
INTRODUCTION TO SPORT MANAGEMENT
3
This course provides an introduction to the field of sport management. Topics include functions of sport
management, behavioral dimensions of sport, global aspects of sport, professionalism, and an overview of career
fields in the Sport Industry. Community based learning is a key component of this course.
Prerequisite: None
Course is offered: FA Every Year
SMG 221
SPORT PYSCHOLOGY
An exploration of individual psychological factors and psychological principles as they relate to athletic
performance, injuries, and rehabilitation. Topics to be included are motivation, group behavior, goal setting,
psychological skills strategies, aggression, and stress and injury.
Prerequisite: None
Course is offered: WI Every Year
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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