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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ALTERNATIVE TEACHER EDUCATION
(ATE)

2103 Child Growth and Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Study of growth and development during early childhood. Review and integration of physical, psychological, social, language, and cognitive development affecting growth in children. Emphasis on multicultural perspectives of child development addressing culturally diverse populations and children with atypical patterns of development. Fieldbased experiences required. (Same as ECE 2103. Credit cannot be earned for both ATE 2103 and ECE 2103.)

2113 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Region 20 ESC Teacher Orientation & Preparation Program (TOPP).
Introductory course for prospective teachers of young children. Competencies specific to the science of teaching in early childhood/elementary programs will be introduced. Students will become familiar with the fundamentals of teaching including models of technology, lesson and unit planning, classroom management skills, integration of technology, creating a classroom environment conducive to learning, and teacher professionalism. (Same as ECE 2113. Credit cannot be earned for both ATE 2113 and ECE 21 13.)

3523 Developmental Reading Grades 4–8
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Region 20 ESC Teacher Orientation & Preparation Program (TOPP).
An overview of the development of reading across the grades with an emphasis on grades 4 through 8. This course focuses on the reading process, techniques for developing oral and written language facility, word identification and comprehension of readers from various sociocultural backgrounds and with differing abilities, and classroom assessment of reading. Field experiences are required. (Same as RDG 3523. Credit cannot be earned for both ATE 3523 and RDG 3523.)

3603 Introduction to Exceptionality
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Region 20 ESC Teacher Orientation & Preparation Program (TOPP).
A study of individuals, groups, and populations designated or characterized as disabled, handicapped, deviant, or exceptional by various agencies and organizations historically and currently in society. Etiology, characteristics, services, and efficacy of treatment and intervention will be studied. (Credit cannot be earned for both ATE 3603 and SPE 3603 or for ATE 3603 and EDP 3603.)

3633 Behavior Management of Exceptional Children
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Region 20 ESC Teacher Orientation & Preparation Program (TOPP).
A study of learning theory with emphasis on operant and respondent conditioning. Research related to alternative explanations for behavior and behavior change will be included. Planning, application, and evaluation of a behavior change project is required. (Credit cannot be earned for both ATE 3633 and SPE 3633 or for ATE 3633 and EDP 3633.)

3643 Language and Cognitive Development and Dysfunction
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Region 20 ESC Teacher Orientation & Preparation Program (TOPP).
A study of theories, research, and research-based practices related to the language and cognitive development needs of learners with disabilities. (Credit cannot be earned for both ATE 3643 and SPE 3643 or for ATE 3643 and EDP 3643.)

3653 Practicum in Special Education (Introduction)
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Must be taken concurrently with SPE 3603 and 3643 during the Fall Semester. Admission to the Region 20 ESC Teacher Orientation & Preparation Program (TOPP).
Treatment, educational and habilitative theories, research, and practices will be studied. Observation and evaluation of services provided to individuals with disabilities will be required. (Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 3653 and EDP 3653 or for SPE 3653 and ATE 3653.)

3773 Introduction to Content Area Reading Secondary
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Admission to the Region 20 ESC Teacher Orientation & Preparation Program (TOPP).
Study of the reading process and of materials and techniques for supporting reading and writing in the secondary school. Considers the range of reading ability of secondary students, texts used, and strategies for teaching vocabulary and comprehension in different content areas. Directed field experiences in secondary school classrooms are required. Opportunities for cross-disciplinary applications. Field experiences are required. Restricted course; advisor code required for registration. (Same as RDG 3773. Credit cannot be earned for both ATE 3773 and RDG 3773.)

3813 Early Literacy Learning–EC–4
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Region 20 ESC Teacher Orientation & Preparation Program (TOPP).
Introduction to early literacy learning and ways in which it relates to language development in diverse communities. Special emphasis is placed on emergent reading and writing, development of phonemic awareness, decoding and word analysis, fluency, and meaning construction. Additional topics include family literacy and the assessment of early literacy development. Field experiences in this course include an early literacy assessment of a young child and one-on-one tutoring in oral language, reading, and writing. Field experience required. (Same as RDG 3813. Credit cannot be earned for both ATE 3813 and RDG 3813.)

4203 Models of Teaching in the Content Areas of the Secondary School
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Region 20 ESC Teacher Orientation & Preparation Program (TOPP).
Study of curricular, instructional, and management approaches to subject areas taught in the secondary schools. Emphasis on developing instructional and curricular strategies that are effective in teaching content areas. Course will address special populations of students, application of instructional media, technology, and classroom management for the content areas. Observation in the school setting are required. (Same as C&I 4203. Credit cannot be earned for both ATE 4203 and C&I 4203.)

4403 Approaches to Teaching Mathematics and Science EC–4
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Region 20 ESC Teacher Orientation & Preparation Program (TOPP).
A study of pedagogical approaches and materials designed to support young children's meaningful exploration, discovery, and construction of basic concepts and skills in mathematics and science in preschool through grade 4. Emphasis will be on the interrelatedness of mathematics and science in the curriculum; how to provide an effective learning environment; how to plan and implement inquiry-based mathematics and science lessons; assessment of student learning; and the use of an integrated curriculum approach to teaching. A minimum of three to five hours of weekly field-based experience in a preschool/elementary school classroom during the semester is required. Restricted course; advisor code required for registration. (Same as C&I 4403. Credit cannot be earned for both ATE 4403 and C&I 4403.)

4503 Approaches to Teaching Language Arts, Reading & Social Studies (4–8)
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Region 20 ESC Teacher Orientation & Preparation Program (TOPP).
This course emphasizes student-centered curricula that meet the needs of diverse students in grades 4 through 8. Preservice teachers examine and apply models of teaching and learning to develop the knowledge, values, and experiential bases necessary for effective teaching. Topics will include interdisciplinary learning experiences, development of cognitive skills, evaluation of teaching and learning, classroom management, and use of technology. Directed field-based experiences in upper elementary/middle school classrooms are required. (Same as C&I 4503. Credit cannot be earned for both ATE 4503 and C&I 4503.)

4603 Approaches to Teaching Mathematics and Science (4–8)
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Region 20 ESC Teacher Orientation & Preparation Program (TOPP).
Study of curricular, instructional, and management approaches to mathematics and science grades 4 through 8. Emphasis on developing instructional and curricular strategies that are effective in mathematics and science. Directed field-based experiences in upper-elementary/middle school classrooms are required. (Same as C&I 4603. Credit cannot be earned for both ATE 4603 and C&I 4603.)

4953 Special Studies
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Region 20 ESC Teacher Orientation & Preparation Program (TOPP).
Organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Same as RDG 4953. Credit cannot be earned for both ATE 4953 and RDG 4953.)

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