2009-10 Undergraduate Catalog
Course Descriptions
EDE 4905 Individual Study
Credits: 1 to 3.
Open only to selected undergraduate students who wish to study an individual problem in depth which relates to their preparation as teachers. The project must be approved and supervised by a department faculty member.
EDE 4942 Integrated Teaching in Elementary Education
Credits: 3; Prereq: EEX 3070; Coreq: LAE 4314 and SSE 4312.
This field component is an intensive experience completed during the integrated semester in Language Arts and Social Studies in the inclusive classrooms. (S-U)
EDF 1005 Introduction to Education
Credits: 3.
A broad overview of education, teaching and schools; a survey of historical, philosophical and social foundations; orientation to professional education; and the code of ethics. A minimum of 30 hours of field experience is required as part of the course. This is the first of three prerequisite core courses (9 hours) for students who plan to be teachers. For the other two courses, see Education Psychology: EDG 2701, Teaching Diverse Populations and under the School of Teaching and Learning, see EME 2040, Introduction to Educational Technology.
EDF 3514 History of Education in the United States
Credits: 3
The development of American schools and major problems in American education, with emphasis upon the relationships among the schools, intellectual movements and social institutions. (H)
EDF 3604 Social Foundations of Education
Credits: 3.
A study of the educative effects of our social structures, the social values and issues involved in appraising these effects, and the resulting social demands upon the schools. (S)
EDF 3609 Sociological and Historical Foundations of Education
Credits: 3; Prereq: permission of department representative for freshman/sophomore-level students.
A sociological and historical analysis of schooling in American society. Aims of education are examined in relation to social structures, institutions, and values; subcultures; social stratification; school law; and democracy and the sociology of the teaching profession.
EEC 3421 Teaching Math and Science in Early Childhood
Credits: 3; Prereq: must be a junior or senior EMR in the Unified Early Childhood Education Program.
Techniques and methods for teaching preschool to third grade mathematics and science. Topics include psychological understandings, problem solving processes, integration of mathematics and science curricula, organizing for instruction, teaching methodology, alternative assessments and applying the process approach to learning activities through use of centers, cooperative learning, hands-on manipulatives and discovery type experiments.
EDG 3377 Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science
Credits: 3.
This course will investigate theories of knowing and learning in mathematics and science and implications for teaching secondary mathematics and science.
EDG 4003 Global Issues in K-12 Education
Credits: 3.
Overview of current global issues and strategies for incorporating them into the K-college curriculum.
EDG 4203 Elementary and Secondary Curriculum
Credits: 3.
Purposes, organization, curriculum and issues of elementary and secondary schools and roles of educators.
EDG 4204 Curriculum and Instruction for Secondary Learners
Credits: 3.
Develop curriculum and instruction focused on secondary school.
EDG 4930 Special Topics
Credits: 1 to 4; can be repeated up to 12 credits.
Topics will vary.
EDM 4403 Middle School Education
Credits: 3.
Examination and development of beliefs about teaching, learning, children, subject matter and the purposes of early childhood education in a democratic society.
EEC 3005 Professionalism in Preschool and Childcare
Credits: 3; Prereq: admission to B.S. in Early Childhood Studies.
Ethical standards, professional guidelines, informed advocacy, and collaboration to support the development of children in child care and preschool settings.
EEC 3209 Art and Music in the Preschool Years
Credits: 3; Prereq: admission to B.S. in Early Childhood Studies.
Development and promotion of skills, concepts, creativity and enjoyment in music and visual arts in the preschool years.
EEC 3213 Language and Literacy Development in Preschool
Credits: 4; Prereq: admission to B.S. in Early Childhood Studies.
Provides students an understanding of the phases of language and literacy development in children ages 3-5.
EEC 3404 Families, Diversity and Multicultural Considerations in Early Childhood
Credits: 4.
The role of family and influence of community on development and learning of young children in diverse society.
EEC 3941 Practicum in Early Childhood Education
Credits: 1 to 4; Prereq: enrollment in Unified Early Childhood PROTEACH.
Field experience in pre-service early childhood education. (S-U)
EEC 4204 Infant-Toddler Curriculum
Credits: 3; Prereq: admission to B.S. in Early Childhood Studies.
Design, implementation and evaluation of curriculum to support the development of infants and toddlers in child care programs.
EEC 4212 Mathematics and Science in the Preschool Years
Credits: 3; Prereq: admission to B.S. in Early Childhood Studies.
Development and promotion of mathematics and science skills, concepts and dispositions in the preschool years.
EEC 4215 Early Childhood Science and Social Studies
Credits: 3; Prereq: must be a junior or senior EMR in the Unified Early Childhood Education Program.
Integrated curriculum course on subject areas of science and social studies from the perspective of constructivist theory. Designed to promote understanding of similarities in ways in which children construct basic science and social studies concepts.
EEC 4268 Play and Integrated Curriculum in the Preschool Years
Credits: 3; Prereq: admission to B.S. in Early Childhood Studies.
Using theme-based units and play to integrate curriculum for preschool aged children.
EEC 4314 Behavior Management in the Preschool Years
Credits: 3.
Understanding, preventing, and responding to challenging behavior in preschool age children.
EEC 4315 Promoting Social Competence in the Preschool Years
Credits: 3.
Methods to facilitate peer interaction and promote the development of social competence for preschool age children.
EEC 4712 Social Competence in Early Childhood
Credits: 3; Prereq: must be a junior or senior EMR in the Unified Early Childhood Education Program.
Techniques of implementing developmentally appropriate strategies to promote children's self-responsibility and self-discipline. Examination of practices to help young children learn conflict resolution, effective interaction skills and prosocial behavior.
EME 2040 Introduction to Educational Technology
Credits: 3.
An introduction to computer productivity (word processing, data base, spread sheet, painting, drawing, layout presentations); multi-media (media design, digital video, presentation); communications (Internet, ERIC); educational software (computer-aided instruction, public domain software); interactive media (linked environments, one-to-many, presentations using electronic tools); reference (electronic encyclopedia, atlases, clip art, libraries, Internet); instructional applications (techniques); ethical, legal and social issues.
EME 4200 Production and Utilization of Educational Media
Credits: 4.
Study of educational production and utilization concepts. Experience will be gained in using media hardware and producing media in instructional/informational situations.
EME 4401 Integrating Technology in the Elementary Curriculum
Credits: 3; Prereq: EME 2040.
Prepares elementary majors to effectively use technology in teaching and learning.
EME 4406 Integrating Technology into the Secondary Curriculum
Credits: 3.
Students gain experience with curriculum design and course development, which assumes use of technology.
ESE 4340C Effective Teaching and Classroom Management in Secondary Education
Credits: 3.
Basic strategies for curriculum planning, instruction, classroom organization, and student behavior management
ESE 4905 Individual Study
Credits: 1 to 4; can be repeated with change in content up to 10 credits.
Open only to selected undergraduate students who wish to study an individual problem in depth which relates to their preparation as secondary education teachers. The project must be approved and supervised by a department faculty member.
LAE 3005 Children's Literature
Credits: 3.
Introductory class on genres of children's literature, critical response theory, strategies for critically evaluating books for instructional and aesthetic purposes, and strategies for generating personal, critical and aesthetic responses to literature from diverse and inclusive student populations.
LAE 4314 Language Arts for Diverse Learners
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3ECD or 3EMR, EEX 3070; Coreq: SSE 4312 and Integrated Teaching.
This course is designed to present an analysis of content, materials, and methods for teaching language arts in an inclusive elementary school classroom.
LIN 3710 Language Acquisition
Credits: 3; Prereq: must be a junior or senior EMR in the Unified Early Childhood Education Program.
This course focuses on child language development and use as it influences classroom practice and literacy development. Study of oral language development of children from birth through age eight.
MAE 2364 Explorations Teaching Secondary Mathematics and Science
Credits: 3.
This course will introduce prospective teachers an introduction to teaching secondary mathematics and science (grades 6-12).
MAE 4310 Teaching Mathematics in the Inclusive Elementary School
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3ECD or 3MR.
Course designed to present an analysis of content, materials, and methods of teaching mathematics in the inclusive elementary classroom. The goal of this course is to prepare the future teacher of mathematics for facilitation of instruction that meets the needs of all children, including those children with disabilities.
MAE 4320 Middle School Mathematics Methods
Credits: 3.
Mathematics materials, planning, presentation and assessment for the middle school classroom.
MAE 4331 Secondary School Mathematics Methods and Assessment
Credits: 3.
Methods and materials associated with the teaching of math in grades 6-12.
MAE 4941 Practicum in Teaching Secondary Mathematics and Science
Credits: 3; Prereq: Secondary mathematics Teach 1 and Secondary Mathematics Teaching 2 or Secondary Science Teaching 1 and Secondary Science Teaching 2
This course will provide prospective teachers an overview of principles for teaching secondary school mathematics (grades 9-12).
MAE 4947 Secondary Mathematics Practicum
Credits: 3.
Utilizing effective presentation techniques, activities and evaluation strategies appropriate for secondary school mathematics classes.
RED 2000 America Reads Tutoring Strategies
Credits: 2 to 3.
Effective strategies for helping children who struggle in reading in one-on-one tutor situation at school or community setting.
RED 3307 Teaching Reading in Primary Grades
Credits: 3.
Study of Constructivist theory of how children learn and sociopsycholinguistic theory of language learning. Focuses on how children construct knowledge about and learn to use written language.
RED 3312 Classroom Reading
Credits: 3; Prereq: EDE 3801 or 6ED, 7ED or 3FA.
A study of fundamental knowledge necessary to teach the basic reading skills in the elementary school classroom.
RED 3706 Teaching Reading in Primary Grades
Credits: 3.
Theories, methods, and materials for teaching and assessing reading in Pre-K through third grade.
RED 4324 Reading in the Intermediate Grades
Credits: 3; Prereq: EEC 3706.
Theory and practice for teaching reading in grades 3-6. This course focuses on developing expertise in explicit literacy strategy instruction in the classroom. Instruction is always embedded in the context of current educational policies. Participants will also become familiar with current research on reading, recent educational policy development and issues of teaching in a diverse society.
SCE 4310 Elementary Science Methods for the Inclusive Classroom
Credits: 3; Prereq: ECD or 3EMR.
Course designed to present materials and methodology related to teaching the concepts and processes of science. The pre-service teacher who completes this course will be prepared to teach the concepts and processes of science to all children, including those with disabilities.
SCE 4342 Environmental Education Methods and Materials
Credits: 3.
This course provides an introduction to the history, philosophy, and status of environmental education as well as exposure to current environmental education teaching approaches, activities, programs and curricula in both school and non-school settings.
SSE 4312 Social Studies for Diverse Learners
Credits: 3; Prereq: second semester standing in the elementary ProTeach program; EEX 3070; Coreq: LAE 4314 and Integrated Teaching.
Study of goals, methods, and evaluation procedures for social studies curriculum in elementary schools (K - 6).
SCE 4360 Secondary Science Teaching 1
Credits: 3.
Introduction to secondary science pedagogy and curriculum.
SCE 4363 Secondary Science Teaching 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: SCE 4360 Secondary Teaching 1.
Advanced explorations of secondary science pedagogy and curriculum.
TSL 3526 ESOL Foundations: Language and Culture in Classrooms
Credits: 3.
Examines issues of language and culture that are relevant for school-age learners of English as a Second Language (ESOL).
TSL 4324 ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers
Credits: 3.
Provide teachers with an overview of issues relevant to ESOL learners and with skills to effectively teach ESOL students in content area classes.
TSL 4940 Teaching English as a Second Language Internship
Credits: 3; Prereq: LIN 3680, TSL 3360 and Pronunciation for TESL.
Capstone course for undergraduate TESL certificate. In cooperation with the English Language Institute, students observe classes, shadow and assist teachers, review materials, create and implement special noncredit short-term courses for English language learners.
General Education Categories
Consult Schedule of Courses for specific information.
- Biological Sciences (B)
- Composition (C)
- Diversity (D)*
- Humanities (H)
- International (N)*
- Mathematics (M)
- Physical Sciences (P)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (S)
* Students who entered UF prior to Summer B 2007 and/or whose catalog year is not 2007-08: Current students who have not already completed six hours of "I" - international/diversity credits can do so now by taking "D" and "N" courses.
Symbols Used in Course Descriptions
- (WR) indicates the course satisfies the writing requirement.
- (MR) indicates the course satisfies the math requirement.
- (S-U) indicates the course may be taken on a satisfactory-unsatisfactory basis.
- Refer to the Schedule of Courses for specific information.