TCH-ED 412      Language Arts In The Elementary And Middle School
Provides instruction in planning, implementing and assessing language arts activities. Critical analysis in classroom settings is emphasized. Other issues discussed include: literature-based instruction, multicultural perspectives, special needs students and professional behaviors.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 413      Mathematics in the Elementary School
Mathematics-specific pedagogy. Methods, techniques, tools and materials for the effective teaching of mathematics. Emphasis on problem solving and reasoning skills in applying mathematics and on teaching in the context of diverse student backgrounds. Four contact hours per week include a two-hour laboratory.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 414      General Methods Elementary And Middle - 3
To summarize and synthesize the pre-service educational experience. To become knowledgeable about the realities of a school life in a "real" classroom.
Credits: 2 hours
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TCH-ED 415      Reading 1: Intro to Literacy and Reading Instruction
This course introduces concepts about literacy processes; i.e., social, cultural, cognitive and linguistic foundations of reading and writing processes. The major focus of the course is on learning components of a comprehensive reading curriculum, and a range of instructional approaches and methods appropriate for learners at different stages of literacy development.
Credits: 4 hours
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TCH-ED 416      Reading II: Assessing and Teaching Diverse Learners
This course focuses on understanding the major components of reading processes (phonemic awareness, word identification and phonics, vocabulary and background knowledge, fluency, comprehension strategies, and motivation) and how they are integrated in fluent reading for individual students at different stages of literacy development. The major project for the course involves assessing and teaching an individual student of the course of the semester. Teacher candidates should also assess and teach small groups of readers.
Credits: 4 hours
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TCH-ED 417      Science Methods In The Elementary School
The course prepares pre-service teachers to teach science from a constructivist, inquiry-oriented perspective.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 418      Social Studies Methods In The Elementary And Middle Schools
A critical analysis of current practices, teaching methods, materials and the relationship of the social sciences to social studies. Emphasis is on understanding cultural diversity and cultural influences on learning. The planning, implementation and evaluation of an interdisciplinary social studies unit of instruction, focusing on competencies and skills needed for the 21st Century.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 419      Student Teaching In Elementary School
Observation and student teaching under supervision in an elementary school. Elementary majors must enroll in 12.0 credit hours. Music education majors enroll in 3.0 or 7.0 hours; art education and foreign language education majors enroll in 7.0 hours.
Credits: 3-12 hours
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TCH-ED 420      Adolescent Development
Various aspects of physiological, emotional, cognitive, social and moral development in adolescence will be considered. Attention is focused on a conception of adolescence that is grounded on current research and theory. Fall.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 422      Practicum I
Development of observation, interview and analytic skills. Teaching experiences such as teacher aide and/or tutor will be included. Students will be expected to spend 60 hours at classroom sites during the semester.
Credits: 1 hours
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TCH-ED 423      Practicum II
A continuation of Practicum I. Further development of observation, interview and analytic skills. Teaching experiences such as teacher aide and/or tutor will be Included. Students will be expected to spand 60 hours at classroom sites during the semester.
Credits: 2 hours
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TCH-ED 424      General Methods - Secondary 1
Basic principles of teaching at the secondary level. This course is to be based on significant research in the area and will encourage a reflective style of teaching.
Credits: 2 hours
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TCH-ED 425      General Methods - Secondary 2
The intent of this course is to prepare pre-service teachers to be effective managers of instruction who are skillful in interpersonal communication. Course activities include opportunities for applying techniques based upon a variety of management/discipline models. Field experiences permit on-site observation of various management styles.
Credits: 2 hours
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TCH-ED 427      Reading In The Secondary School
An examination of the reading process and study of methods and materials used by the secondary school classroom teacher in assessing student reading ability, determining the readability of content area materials and teaching students of all reading levels how to comprehend their textbooks and other printed instructional materials in various content area subjects.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 429      Effective Practices for Teaching Math and Science to Diverse Learners
Supports teacher candidates' work with implementing inquiry learning with elementary students in mathematics and science and working with families and communities.
Credits: hours
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TCH-ED 430      Gateway to Teaching
This course is designed to introduce pre-service teachers to the education profession and to the teacher education program at UMKC. Through lecture discussion and field experiences the students will examine the social, political, cultural and professional aspects of teaching in 21st century America. In addition, the students will be given an overview of the teacher preparation program and the requirements and expectations for completing the program and qualifying for a certificate to teach in the state of Missouri.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 431      Summer Community Experience
This field-based course provides an in-depth examination into both the evolution of urban communities and dynamics of community building in inner cities, with special emphasis on Kansas City, Missouri. In addition, theories of educational psychology as well as child and adolescent behavior will be infused to assist participants in developing age appropriate metoring/teaching strategies and activities. Students in the course are engaged with the community through field trips, simulations, course events, and community service.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 432      Special Methods Of Teaching English to Middle School and High School Students
This course stresses the understanding, skills and information pertinent to teaching English/language arts in middle schools and junior and senior high schools.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 433      Special Methods Of Teaching Middle and Secondary Mathematics
Provides students the opportunity to develop and present lessons in various high school mathematics topics. The emphasis is on modeling the concepts introduced and on using strategies that enable students to discover generalizations for themselves.
Credits: 3 hours
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TCH-ED 435      Special Methods Of Teaching Middle and Secondary Science
Provides an opportunity for future science teachers to refine their skills as science educators and at the same time to reflect upon the ways and whys of teaching science.
Credits: 3 hours
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