NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

362 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS presenting lessons. This is an ESOL infused course. In addition to class meetings, at least 10 hours of field experience are required. Prerequisite/s: ELEM 4340; and ELEM 4360. ELEM 4561 Methods of Teaching Reading Across the Elementary Curriculum (3 credits) This course addresses the significance of reading ability and study skills throughout the elementary school curriculum. The emphasis is on identifying sources of difficulties experienced by elementary school students in reading and learning form instructional materials. General strategies for learning from textbooks are examined as well as study skills and specific strategies for dealing with text materials from particular content areas. Students will implement ESOL strategies in planning and presenting lessons. This is an ESOL infused course. In addition to class meetings, at least 10 hours of clinical experience are required. Prerequisite/s: Completion of all general education requirements, CLAST and all Block I, Block II, and Block III courses. ELEM 4570 Elementary Education Internship (12 credits) This course for Elementary Education majors offers a comprehensive review and practical application of educational philosophy, methods, and strategies through a 12-week clinical experience (internship) consisting of 450 hours in an elementary classroom setting that includes coursework and seminars. The central coursework is composed of a 12-week clinical experience, with the concurrent seminar serving as a supportive and reinforcing component. During the seminar sessions, the teacher candidate will explore, in depth, such topics as school board rules, regulations and policies; professional ethics; best practices; national and state standards; teaching strategies; current trends in education; teaching competencies; student assessment; and reflective practices. This course requires candidates to demonstrate professional, pedagogical, and content standards, including ESOL competencies and skills. Prerequisite/s: General Education Requirements (30 credits), and Open Electives (15 credits), EDUC 2500, SPCH 1010, TECH or Educational Technology, EDUC 1100, ESOL 2903, EECP 3330, EDUC 3330, ESOL 3340, EDUC 3350, EDUC 3360, EDUC 3520, ELEM 3530, EDUC 3540 ELEM 3550, ESED 3561, EDUC 3501, ELEM 4320, ELEM 4340, ELEM 4350, ELEM 4360, EDUC 4001, EDUC 4200, ELEM 4530, ELEM 4540, ELEM 4560, ESOL 4565, and EDUC 4501. EMDS—EMDS-Elem, Middle and Secondary EMDS 3530 Science Standards for Middle School (3 credits) This course focuses on the grade 5-9 science curriculum content based upon the National Research Council (NRC) and Florida Sunshine State Standards. Attention is given to the connections among science concepts with reference to vertical scope and sequence throughout the grade levels. A particular strand of scientific knowledge is explored each week during which class activities will demonstrate how the early concepts in the particular strand form a foundation of knowledge for the more advanced concepts in the same strand at higher grade levels. The student will record the classroom exploration of each strand in a journal as a permanent record of the knowledge composing the grade 5-9 science curriculum. There is a ten hour field experience required. Prerequisite/s: None. EMDS 4550 Methods for Teaching Science in Middle School (3 credits) Methods for teaching science in the multicultural middle school classroom including: hands-on approaches, multimedia resources and materials, and ideas drawn from the students own experiences. Development of teaching skills and analysis of materials, methods, and programs for teaching science will be based on guidelines established in the Florida Sunshine State Standards. Prerequisite/s:EMDS 3530. ENT—Entrepreneurship ENT 3100 Small Business Management (3 credits) Studies management problems that relate to the small- scale entrepreneur. Examines the decisions to be made in initiating a business: implementing financial and administrative controls, operating systems, pricing and marketing strategy, and understanding the legal environment. ENT 4400 Franchise Management (3 credits) This course emphasizes the important aspects of starting and managing a franchise business. Specific attention is placed on the characteristics of the franchisor and franchisee; evaluation of franchising opportunities; legal concerns of franchising; the development of appropriate strategies and the successful planning, implementation and launching of a new business. ENT 4800 Entrepreneurship Experience (3 credits) Students will learn through the case study method, computer simulations, and from local businesses researching the issues and challenges facing entrepreneurs. The course includes finance, marketing, human resources, valuation techniques, turnaround management, exit strategies, and ethical considerations. Student teams will choose a function business for their term project. They will identify specific issues, problems, and recommend solutions through written and oral presentations.