Siena Heights University
TED 534 STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING READING 3 The purpose of this course is for students to gain an understanding of the reading process . Emphasis is placed on assessment , data analysis , and implementation of best practices in reading instruction in the primary grades . Lessons will be designed to meet the needs of all learners . Students will demonstrate knowledge of the components essential to a child ’ s learning to read as evidenced by research : oral language , phonemic awareness , word study ( phonics and vocabulary ), fluency , comprehension , and writing about reading . Ideas for ongoing communication and collaboration with parents will also be incorporated . Twenty ( 20 ) clock hours tutoring a Kindergarten , First , or Second Grade general education delayed reader is required . Course is offered : Fall Every Year
TED 535 STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING READING THROUGH THE CONTENT AREAS IN THE
CONTENT AREAS IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL 3 This course deals with secondary content area reading instruction . Emphasis is placed on reading to learn with a goal of assisting secondary students in becoming more independent learners . Students will define the reading process and articulate a personal philosophy of reading to learn . There will be an emphasis on literacy across the curriculum as students create , modify , and adapt lessons to address the needs of various learning styles and explore assessment strategies for use in the content area classroom . Integration of technology will also be explored . Twenty ( 20 ) clock hours of field experience working with content area reading are required .
TED 551 ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 Study of theories of learning as they developed historically and their practical application to contemporary elementary , middle level , and high school classrooms . Includes consideration of motivation , individual differences , classroom management , assessment and evaluation , multicultural issues , developmentally appropriate curriculum , and exceptional students . Field experience required .
TED 571 ELEMENTARY CORE EDUCATION METHODS 4 Analysis and application of basic teacher competencies : question-asking skills , assessing and evaluating creativity , human interaction skills , developing performance objectives , evaluation skills , sequencing instruction , and assessing cognitive development . Considers major subject areas taught in elementary school and middle level as well as multicultural issues , the needs of exceptional students , and the needs of special needs students .
TED 572 SECONDARY EDUCATION METHODS 3 Identification and illustration of effective teaching techniques at the secondary ( middle and high school ) level through microteaching on television , planning lessons and instructional units , and writing behavioral objectives . Also considers classroom management , motivation , evaluation , textbook analysis , multicultural issues , and the needs of exceptional and special needs students .
TED 599 SPECIAL TOPICS 1 – 3 Workshops and seminars dealing with current topics .
TED 608 FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING DESIGN I 3 This course will introduce students to the ideas of engineering design in a team-based environment . Students will explore the significance of the design process along with its iterative nature , and terminology . The principles learned will be used to design and execute a project using real world specifications and constraints . The course culminates with students demonstrating their completed projects and preparing and presenting a poster of their work . Students will demonstrate mastery of inquiry-based teaching and Michigan Science Standards ( Miss ) by completion of a 5E lesson plan that focuses on applying the engineering design process .
TED 609 FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING DESIGN II 3 This course will expand upon the ideas learned in TED 608 , Fundamentals of Engineering Design I . Using robotics as a point of entrance , students will expand their knowledge of and skills with basic programming , basic electronics , and basic 3-D modeling techniques . Students will work in pairs to complete a robotics project . Each pair will complete a robot from a kit . The course will culminate in a final challenge . Additionally , students will prepare a professional development agenda / plan that they can use in their schools with their teaching colleagues .
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