NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

357 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS EDUC 4911 Instructional Strategies and Methods for Teaching Advanced Driver Education (3 credits) This course will be a study of basic content, methodology, and appropriate activities for the purpose of teaching high school students basic drivers’ education. Participants will review basic driving rules and procedures associated with driving as well as how to implement these procedures using engaging instructional strategies. Participants will be introduced to the highway transportation system and be provided with an in-depth study of the scope and nature of accident problems and their solutions. Teaching strategies to assist the participant with classroom implementation will be used throughout the course. Sample teaching strategies and curriculum connections are included in this syllabus. The course objectives will be taken from the Florida Department of Education Drivers’ Education outlined expectations. Prerequisite/s: None. EDUC 4912 Administration and Supervision of Driver Traffic Safety Education (3 credits) This course will be a study of basic content, methodology, and appropriate activities for the purpose of teaching high school students basic drivers’ education. Participants will review basic driving rules and procedures associated with driving as well as how to implement these procedures using engaging instructional strategies. Participants will be introduced to the highway transportation system and be provided with an in-depth study of the scope and nature of accident problems and their solutions. Teaching strategies to assist the participant with classroom implementation will be used throughout the course. Sample teaching strategies and curriculum connections are included in this syllabus. The course objectives will be taken from the Florida Department of Education Drivers’ Education outlined expectations. Prerequisite/s: None. EDUC 4970 Advanced Special Topics: Assessment Interpretation/Prescription Based on Current Practices (3 credits) Advanced topics in education that are not included in regular offerings. Specific content and prerequisites are announced in the course schedule for a given term. Students may re-enroll for special topics different content. EDUC 5100 MAP Internship Seminar II (6 credits) This course is designed to provide an overview for students wishing to pursue a master’s degree and obtain an additional area of expertise. EECP—Early Chldhd Ed Primary EECP 3330 Integrating Instructional Technology in the Classroom (3 credits) Presents 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 ten hours of observation and participation in a clinical setting are required. Prerequisite/s: COMP 1500 AND COMP 2000, OR COMP 2020, AND MATH 1040 AND MATH 1050, or its equivalent, or a computer literacy test-out. EECP 3540 Services and Delivery Systems (3 credits) Students will be involved in appropriate and varied service delivery systems, including home-based, center-based, and hospital-based environments. Curriculum methods, materials, and practices will provide for inclusion of children with special needs and their families, including the gifted and talented and, also, provide for the needs of children and families who are linguistically and culturally diverse. In addition to class meetings, a minimum of 10 hours of observation and participation in a clinical setting are required. EECP 3550 Child Guidance and Classroom Management (3 credits) Students in this course will examine appropriate and developmentally sensitive strategies for managing behavior in typically and atypically developing children ages three through eight years. Performance of functional analysis of behavior and collaboration with support specialties will be discussed. The importance of consistency and proactive strategies and understanding the affective domain of the child will be stressed. Prerequisite/s: EDEC 3320 or ECA 203. EECP 4330 Health, Nutrition, Safety, and Physical Development in Early Childhood (3 credits) Students in this course will study how to promote maximum growth and psychological safety of young children. Emphasis is placed on the indicators and procedures to ameliorate child abuse and neglect. Sources of community support and resources to support prevention and family strength will be highlighted. In addition to class meetings, a minimum of 10 hours of observation and participation in a clinical setting is required. Prerequisite/s: None. EECP 4340 Developmentally-Appropriate Practices For Teaching Literacy And Language Arts In Early Childhood (3 credits) Students will plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate and integrated content and methodology in the area of emergent and developing language and literacy, including: pre-reading and reading, pre-writing and writing, and receptive, expressive, and interpretative communication. In addition to class meetings, a minimum of 10 hours of observation and participation in a clinical setting are required. Prerequisite/s: ECA 203.