NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

354 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS EDUC 3200 An Introduction to School Law for Educators (3 credits) The purpose of this course is to help future educators understand the laws that govern the operation and conduct of public, parochial, and private school systems and to incorporate relevant legal principals into their professional practice. Topics of study will include but are not limited to: Legal Framework, Church and State Issues, Students and the Law, National Security, Individuals with Disabilities (ADA, IDEA, Section 504, FAPE), District and School Personnel Liability, Liability and Student Records (FERPA, NCLB & Safety), Teacher Freedoms, Discrimination and Employment, Recruitment, Tenure, Dismissal, and Due Process,Instructional Programming (NCLB), and Desegregation and Schools.Prerequisite/s: None. EDUC 3325 Using Technology Tools and Resources (1 credits) The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students to develop knowledge and skills regarding applications of computers. The student will be able to identify the parts and functions of the computer system, related advances in technology to various periods of history, perform computer activities, identify uses of the computer and become familiar with Basic technology skills for survival in the “information age”. Hands-on learning activities are an integral part of this course. EDUC 3326 Integrating Instructional Technology in the Classroom (Jamaica) (3 credits) Presents strategies for technology integration into the classroom curriculum in elementary and secondary learning environments. Hands-on experiences will allow students to apply teaching practices and research to specific learning needs of typical and atypical learners. Prerequisites: EDUC 3325. EDUC 3330 Integrating Instructional Technology in the Classroom (3 credits) IPresents strategies for technological integration into the classroom curriculum in elementary/secondary learning environments. Hands-on experiences will allow students to apply teaching practices and research to specific learning needs of typical and atypical learners. In addition to class meetings, a minimum of 5 hours in school & (5) virtual observation hours are required. Prerequisite/s: COMP 1500, COMP 2000 or COMP 2020, and MATH 1040, MATH 1050, and MATH 1060. EDUC 3350 Survey of Exceptional Student Education (3 credits) Foundations in exceptional student education in which historical perspectives, student characteristics, prevalence, incidence, etiology and medical aspects of exceptional learners are discussed. Techniques of prevention and intervention, from infancy through adulthood, are explored through classification processes, the continuum of services and the utilization of community services. Current trends and issues will be investigated. In addition to class meetings, a minimum of 10 hours of observation and participation in a field setting is required. PREREQUISITE/S: COMP 1500, and COMP 2000 or COMP 2020. EDUC 3351 Survey of Exceptional Student Education (Jamaica) (3 credits) Foundations in exceptional student education in which historical perspectives, student characteristics, prevalence, incidence, etiology and medical aspects of exceptional learners are discussed. Techniques of prevention and intervention, from infancy through adulthood, are explored through classification processes, the continuum of services and utilization of community services Current trends and issues, such as viewing learning styles of exceptional learners in relation to Gardener’s multiple intelligences, the validity of inclusion and considerations for students who are limited in English proficiency (LEP) are investigated. This is an ESOL infused course. In addition to class meetings, a minimum of ten (10) hours of observation and participation in a clinical setting are required. Prerequisites: Completion of general education requirements and passage of the EDUC 3326. EDUC 3360 Educational Psychology (3 credits) This course combines the two fields of psychology and education. It is the scientific study of human beings and the principles by which learning can be increased and directed by education. Students will learn about principles of development, learning, assessment, and motivation, among other areas of study for prospective teachers to consider as they analyze student behavior and make decisions for instruction. EDUC 3500 Clinical Experiences (0 credits) Clinical experience required. This may require fingerprinting and security clearance depending on county requirements. This placement will be the setting for all clinical experiences required with courses taken throughout this 16 week period. This block of courses requires university supervision of the clinical experience. Please refer to the Clinical Experience Handbook at www. fischlerschool.nova.edu/Resources/uploads/app/44/files/ ClinicalHandbook.pdf for a full explanation. EDUC 3501 Benchmark III (0 credits) Benchmark III requirements include passage of all sections of the CLAST, matriculation into the major, and continuation of the development of the portfolio through insertion of appropriate artifacts delineated in each course outline. Student register for EDUC 3501 Benchmark III and EDUC 3500 Clinical Experiences concurrently with Block #3 courses. The matriculation process must be completed before beginning Benchmark III. If evidence of passage of all sections of the CLAST cannot be provided,