Education
A survey of effective study techniques including note taking, time management, anxiety reduction, motivation, and memory techniques. Fall, Spring
A survey of career life planning skills including assessments of strengths, interests and values, as well as study of the job market, resume writing and interviewing skills. Fall, Spring
Educ 198 — Pre-Professional Experience: General 1
Students taking this course will meet the requirements of having a field experience prior to pre-service teaching. This course is designed for an individual to work with learners in an educational environment other than the traditional school classroom. Open only with the consent of the department chair. Offered on demand. S/U grading only
Educ 250 — Basic Concepts in Education 2
A study of teaching as a profession, including historical, philosophical, social, and psychological foundations of education. This course will provide a general overview of all aspects of the teaching profession and serve as a general introduction to all professional education courses. Students will gain an understanding of Dickinson State's teacher education theme and model and be given opportunities to apply their skills in peer teaching exercises. Through participation in the course, students will evaluate their commitment to becoming a professional educator. Basic Concepts in Education begins the teacher education sequence and students will apply for provisional admission to teacher education during this course. Co-requisites: ElEd 298 — Pre-Professional Experience: Regular Classroom for elementary education majors or SeEd 298 — Pre-Professional Experience: Secondary for secondary education majors. Fall, Spring
Educ 305 — Philosophy and Curriculum of Middle School 2
Students will explore the historical development of the middle school concept,
its current practices, and future trends. Taking into consideration the physical
and emotional changes which occur with students at this age level, the students
will compare the philosophy of middle schools with the more traditional junior
high philosophy. Students will explore the development of a curriculum for middle
school based upon the middle school concepts learned in class. 125
Educ 310 — Methods of Teaching in Middle School 2
Students will learn how to design instruction which best complements the implications of the physical and emotional changes occurring within middle school students. Emphasis will be placed on cooperative learning, small group learning, and individual learning (i.e. contract learning). The development of integrated thematic units will be a major thrust for this course. The implementation of Teacher Expectations and Student Achievement (TESA) as a vehicle for classroom management will be an integral part of this class.
Educ 410 — Educational Technology 1
Operation of equipment and the production of materials commonly used in the classroom, including microcomputers and educational software. Distance learning technologies such as interactive television and computer networks are also explored. Prerequisite: Admission to professional education. Fall, Spring S/U grading only
Educ 420 — Educational Evaluation 2
An examination of the principles and procedures of testing and evaluating which are essential for effective teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to professional education. Fall, Spring S/U grading only
Educ 491 — Seminar in Education 1-3
This course is designed for exploration of specific topics in education not covered in the regularly scheduled coursework. It is open only by consent of the instructor. Prerequisite: Admission to professional education. Fall, Spring