All courses described below are approved by the State of Florida Department of Education for the recertification of teachers holding a valid Florida Teaching Certificate. However, it is your responsibility to determine which workshops meet your recertification requirements.
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EDU 1107 Foundations of Education I (Introduction to Education & Human Development and Learning)
Four hours. An introduction to the study of public and nonpublic education systems, past and present, in the United States and in other countries. Emphasis on problems, issues and trends in contemporary American education as viewed from historical, sociological, psychological, and economic perspectives will be examined. This course will also include comprehensive classroom management and human development and learning.
EDU 2210 Foundations in Special Education
Two hours. This is a major requirement that included Florida Exceptional Student Education Competencies K-12 as required by the Florida Department of Education. A study of the various exceptionalities found among children in public and private school, including the history, characteristics, etiology, terminology, incidence, eligibility guidelines and issues related to assessment, behavior management, and academic programming. Field-based activities are required in this course.
EDU 2235 Technology Infused Teaching, and Educational Assessments and Measurements
Four hours. Students in this course explore technology infused teaching, and educational assessment and measurements, in the broad context of educational foundations and learning theories. A clinical experience is a major component of the course.
EDU 2240 Teaching Language Arts Level I
Four hours. Preprofessional teachers will master the theoretical and practical foundations for teaching the six language arts within the context of a culturally diverse and technologically complex environment. They will engage in cooperative analysis of classroom presentations, develop teaching strategies and master the teaching vocabulary of the language arts as well as integrating technology in the development of their lesson plans.
EDU 3279 Foundations of ESOL I
Four hours. Planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate methods and unique experiences to meet the needs of children who speak a language other than English. Characteristic of second language learner. Second language acquisition processes, and oral language development. Discussions of major trends in ESOL teaching, as well as appropriate resources in ESOL methodologies. Exploration of various social contexts that maximize language and literacy development for second language learners such as collaborative groups and teacher-student conferencing. Focus on instructional strategies that effective teachers use to promote literacy development in all students.
EDU 3333 Foundations of Education III (Classroom Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management)
Two hours. An introduction to the study of public and nonpublic education systems emphasizing the philosophical foundations of education trends in contemporary American education, education psychology, and an emphasis on classroom instructional strategies and classroom management.
EDU 3339 Elementary Math Methods I
Four hours. In this course the student will use 21st century technology tools to promote the engaged teaching and learning of concepts in elementary mathematics. The emphasis will be on the real number system and its subsystems, relating these systems to basic concepts of algebra and geometry.
EDU 3343 Children's Literature and Developmental Literacy
Four hours. Preprofessional teachers will master the theoretical and practical foundations for teaching the Language Arts and developmental literacy within the context of a culturally diverse and technologically complex environment. They will apply these concepts in a laboratory school setting.
EDU 3347 - Teaching Language Arts II
Two hours. Preprofessional teachers will master theoretical and practical foundations for teaching the Language Arts within the context of a culturally diverse and technologically complex environment. They will apply these concepts in a laboratory setting.
EDU 3360 Teaching Elementary Reading Methods I and Examining Trends
Four hours. Materials and practice in teaching reading. History or reading; reading skill foundations; phonics; emergent-procedures and word recognition. Students will participate in planning and lesson presentations. An in-field reading lesson teaching experience is required.
EDU 4407 Elementary Social Studies Methods II
Four hours. The content, materials, skills, and evaluation procedures in teaching social studies will be examined and emphasized.
EDU 4409 Elementary Science Methods III
Four hours. The content, materials, methods and practices in the teaching of science will be examined and emphasized. The understanding of the scientific processes and how to teach these to children will be presented with each of the sciences.
EDU 4454 Special Methods in Education
Four hours. This course is designed to prepare for teaching in the secondary subject areas of Biology, Mathematics, English, Social Sciences, Foreign Languages, Art, Music, and Physical Education using a variety of research-based techniques, materials (including instructional technology), and teaching strategies. Special emphasis is given to the research based on effective teaching behaviors.
EDU 4457 Reading & Writing in the Content Area
Two hours. This course will focus on ways in which reading, writing, speaking, and listening are developed and used in the content areas in conjunction with the strategies and skills appropriate to the developmental levels and attitude typical of secondary school students. The course will involve lesson planning and design as well as group presentation, discussion, and critique.
EDU 4460 Teaching Reading Methods II (Reading Diagnosis and Intervention)
Two hours. Material and practice in teaching reading, history of reading, reading skill foundations, phonics, emergent procedures, word recognition, reading assessment, diagnosis, and interventions are examined. Students will participate in planning, lesson presentations, and reading assessment and diagnosis.
EDU 4478 ESOL II – Applied Linguistics
Four hours. The structure of the English language will be surveyed identifying areas that cause problems for non-native speakers. The various sources of these problems will be identified, including interferences, acquisition strategies, and inherent complexity. Because the class is designed for K-12 ESOL teachers, it will focus on the sound system, vocabulary system, and the grammatical system as they apply to students. In addition to practical information concerning the structure of English, participants will learn various principles of second language acquisition and apply those principles to the teaching of English as a second language. ESOL Endorsement only.
EDU 4483 ESOL Curriculum & Materials
Two hours. The course focuses on applications of the theories, principles, and current research related to second language acquisition, as well as instructional techniques and materials relevant to development of ESOL curriculum.
EDU 4484 Cross Cultural Communication and Understanding
Two hours. Designed to develop awareness and understanding of the major cultures represented by the different language minorities within the State. It will provide insights that will enable participants to plan and implement curriculum, instruction and assessment activities that will meet the special needs of LEP students who are speakers of other languages.
EDU 4486 ESOL Testing & Evaluation
Two hours. Designed to improve and enhance the participant's knowledge to select and develop instruments of evaluation suitable for use with students who demonstrate limited English proficiency.
PED 3365 K-12 Instructional Methods for PE Teachers
Four hours. Elementary and secondary school curriculum and lesson planning, teaching methods, class management and control. Clinical experiences in both elementary and secondary school settings required.