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2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Education
  
  
  

  • ED 618 Teaching for Equity, Justice, and Agency

    Enables teacher candidates to increase awareness of student diversity in P-12 settings. Explores multiple theories and models to inform and apply pedagogical frames in order to differentiate instruction and enhance learning opportunities.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Admission to M.A.T. Initial Licensure Program


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  • ED 622 Curriculum, Assessment and Management I

    Course will help students to develop assessment, instructional and management strategies in the planning, implementation and evaluation of instruction in various classroom settings using the framework of teacher work sampling. The basics of lesson planning, instructional methods, assessment planning, differentiation and classroom management will be covered.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 623 Curriculum, Assessment and Management II

    Course will help students to develop assessment, instructional and management strategies in the planning, implementation and evaluation of instruction in various classroom settings using the framework of teacher work sampling. The basics of lesson planning, instructional methods, assessment planning, differentiation and classroom management will be covered.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 624 Rethinking Special Education

    In-depth study of the diverse students in today’s K-12 classrooms with a focus on preparing teacher candidates to become reflective practitioners serving diverse communities of learners, including, but not limited to students with identified disabilities, students with individualized educational plans, and students identified as TAG (Talented and Gifted).
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 627 Assessment of Teaching & Learning

    Development, administration and interpretation of curriculum aligned tests in the work sample methodology. Also, acquired knowledge in test construction, standardized testing and the use of data in formative/summative assessment design.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Admission to M.A.T. Initial Licensure Program


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  • ED 628 Teaching Writing Under the Common Core State Standards

    Explores best practices for teaching writing (including narrative, information and argumentative texts) under the new Common Core State Standards for elementary, middle and high school teachers. Implementation, analysis and critical review of the Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balanced Assessment are included.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 629 The Classroom Teacher-Counselor

    Focuses on the classroom teacher’s obligations and opportunities for guiding and counseling students in academic and personal areas. It acquaints the teacher with the varied needs and characteristics of children and adolescents, basic concepts and techniques of group and individual counseling and guidance and means of incorporating these factors in a practical, functional classroom program.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 631 Classroom Strategies for Biliteracy Development

    Explores the relationship between first and second language literacy and between oral and written language skills. Examines ESOL and biliteracy teaching strategies for differentiated proficiency levels, as well as materials, classroom organizational structures and assessment tools. Projects encourage participants to become reflective practitioners as they analyze and critique their own beliefs and teaching practices and plan their professional growth.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 632 Cultural, Social and Philosophical Issues in Education

    Examines issues of learning and culture from a variety of philosophical perspectives, linking practice to theory and ideology. Students will frame their teaching and learning experiences by examining the role of culture in schooling and learning, specifically diversity and critical perspectives in education.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 641 Theories of Bilingualism

    Focuses on theories of language acquisition and their application to the classroom. Explores topics such as language ideology, learners’ linguistic capitals, translanguaging, contrastive analysis, language transfer and metalinguistic strategies. Participants engage in linguistic analysis and consider classroom practices that maximize dual language learning, development and use.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 643 The Whole Child: Metaphors of Learning and Development

    Major theories of learning and children development will be examined as they apply to instructional processes in the early childhood and elementary classroom. The interrelationship among these theories and how they affect instructional processes, such as teaching, learning and lesson planning, will be a primary focus for this course.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 644 Bilingualism in Socio-cultural Contexts

    Examines the concept of culture and its manifestation in schools and communities, with an emphasis on dual language/bilingual classrooms in the U.S. Informed by up-to-date theory and research, participants examine socio-cultural and historical forces that impact the educational process. Strategies that capitalize on learning and using cultural and community resources in dual language/bilingual classrooms are emphasized. Partnerships with families, schools and communities are an important focus.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 645 Instruction and Assessment in Dual Language/Bilingual Settings

    Focuses on curriculum development, assessment practices and design of materials for dual language and bilingual classrooms. Informed by current research and theory, participants plan, develop and implement instructional strategies and assessment tools that foster academic and linguistic development. Projects encourage participants to become reflective practitioners, as they critique and analyze their teaching practice in dual language/bilingual settings and plan their professional growth.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 647 Critical Inquiry and Reflective Practice for Dual Language/Bilingual Educators

    Examination of educational policies, instructional practices and curricula in dual language/bilingual settings. Participants work to transform their own educational practice as they engage in self-reflection, conduct research, develop advocacy and leadership skills and plan for professional growth.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 648 Advanced Curriculum and Assessment Planning

    Historical and philosophical foundations of curriculum and assessment planning as well as current research and policy in curriculum and instruction. Emphasis will include: curriculum frameworks, interdisciplinary and differentiated instruction that is culturally and developmentally sensitive, attention to content area-specific curriculum and learning and authentic assessments for learners.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 652 Integrating Health and Physical Education

    Experiential course provides future elementary classroom teachers with an overview of theory and practice as well as practical methods for integrating health and physical education, movement, and physical activity in the classroom as a means of facilitating conceptual development as well as developing a healthy school and community environment.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Admission to M.A.T. Initial Licensure Program


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  • ED 653 Social Studies as Humanities: The Middle School Classroom

    This course is uniquely geared towards teaching social studies in the middle school (grades 6-8). The course explores methods for teaching social studies as humanities through a variety of literacies that promote inquiry, collaboration, encourage critical thinking, and develop understanding.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Must be a graduate student; preference to MSED students


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  • ED 655 Foundations of Literacy

    Examines major theories that form the foundation of literacy K-adult. Course explores psychological, sociological and linguistic foundations of the reading/writing process, literacy research and the histories of literacy, language development and acquisition and variations related to cultural and linguistic diversity. Also explores the major components of reading such as phonemic awareness, word identification and phonics, vocabulary and background knowledge, fluency, comprehension strategies and motivation.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 659 Professional Seminar IV

    Students will design and present the action research project from term III, this presentation making up the capstone experience. Students will prepare to enter the teaching profession by interacting with professionals already in the educational field and by studying special topics such as TSPC requirements.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 661 Teaching Global & Diversity Perspectives in Social Studies

    This course will examine the major issues, practices, and controversies surrounding global and multicultural perspectives in social studies education. Students enrolled in the course will become conversant in these topics and develop appropriate and effective strategies for helping K-12 students develop a global and multicultural perspective.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Must be graduate student; preference to MSED students


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  • ED 665 Reading and Writing Through Children’s Literature

    This course is a foundational survey of children’s literature and its impact on children’s literacy development in the elementary grades. Students will explore various genres, authors, illustrators, styles and movements within children’s literature as well as resources available for choosing and using quality literature with young people. Practical methodological approaches to encouraging children’s reading and writing development will be embedded within a genre study approach. Particular emphasis will be placed on mentor text and craft analysis approaches to teaching writing and the writing process.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Admission to M.A.T. Initial Licensure Program


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  • ED 667 Language Development and Reading

    Will learn theories of language acquisition, functions of language and the role of culture and power in developing language; recognize the importance of oral language to the development of successful reading and writing; and demonstrate qualities of teacher as language researcher.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 668 Assessment & Reading Instruction

    Explores current research in best practices in literacy assessment. Content will include formative and summative assessments to determine students’ literacy strengths and needs, as well as how to plan and carry out effective instruction to address students’ literacy and language development.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Six hours of reading instruction or consent of instructor


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  • ED 672 Literacy Leadership Practicum

    Examines the role of the reading specialist and coach as recommended and outlined by research and recommendations from professional organizations. Special focus will include role definitions, program options, training and supervision of support staff, budgeting and materials needed to meet state requirements in reading instruction.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 673 Mathematics Leadership in K-8 Schools

    Examines role of the elementary mathematics instructional leader as recommended and outlined by research and recommendations from professional organizations. Special focus will include role definitions, program options, training and supervision of support staff, budgeting and materials needed to meet state requirements in mathematics instruction.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Should be one of the last courses taken in the Elementary Mathematics Instructional Leader program; must be taken concurrently with or before, ED 609: Elementary Mathematics Leadership Practicum.


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  • ED 674 Integrating the Creative Arts

    Focuses on integrating a variety of areas of the creative arts into the elementary classroom, including visual arts, music, drama, and dance. The importance of fostering creativity and designing an environment for playful exploration of the arts as well as integrating the arts into literacy and other content area connections will be explored.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Admission to M.A.T. Initial Licensure Program


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  • ED 684 Language Acquisition and Educational Linguistics in the ESOL/Bilingual Classroom

    Explores current theory and research in first and second language acquisition and issues in linguistics applied to ESOL/bilingual education. Topics in language acquisition include historical and current theories, developmental stages, as well as the factors that influence learning an additional language.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 685 The Word and the World: Supporting All Learners Through Language and Literacy

    Major theories of language and literacy will be examined as they apply to diverse emergent and developing readers in preschool through elementary grades. Teacher candidates learn how to administer a variety of reading assessments to guide instructional decision-making and design standards-based rationales and lesson plans that differentiate to meet all students’ unique needs.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Admission to M.A.T. Initial Licensure Program


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  • ED 686 Capstone and Professional Leadership Seminar I

    Students will begin their engagement in developing a learning community that will support them during their final year of clinical practice and in the development of a reflective, research-based graduate capstone project. Introduces the two primary graduate exit requirements: A Teacher Performance Assessment and a Capstone Project.
    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite: Admission to M.A.T. Initial Licensure Program


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  • ED 687 Capstone and Professional Leadership Seminar II

    Students continue their engagement in developing a learning community that will support them during their final year of clinical practice and in the development of a reflective, research-based graduate capstone project.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Admission to M.A.T. Initial Licensure Program


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  • ED 688 Capstone and Professional Leadership Seminar III

    Students continue their engagement in developing a learning community that will support them during their final year of clinical practice and in the development of a reflective, research-based graduate capstone project.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Admission to M.A.T. Initial Licensure Program


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  • ED 689 Contemporary Children’s and Young Adult Literature in the Classroom

    A study of current releases and award winners from children’s to young adult literature. Current issues and trends in juvenile literature will be examined. The use of new materials and possibilities for integration in all content areas will be explored.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 692 English Language Development for ESOL and Bilingual Settings

    Focuses on theory, methods and strategies for teaching English Language Development (ELD) in ESOL and bilingual settings. Emphasizes techniques for teaching the four language skills, language functions, meaningful grammatical forms and vocabulary through content-based lessons.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 693 Teaching Reading: Integrating the Common Core State Standards

    Explores best practices for teaching reading under the new Common Core State Standards for elementary, middle and high school teachers. Implementation, analysis and critical review of the Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balanced Assessment will be included.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 694 Assessment of English Language Learners

    Focus on assessing English language learners in K-12 public school programs. Assessment principles are taught in a context of language acquisition theories, pedagogical methods, cultural appropriateness and the legal framework for English language learners in public education.
    Credits: 3


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  • ED 695 Applied Research Seminar: Leadership Project

    Three large group sessions will be held during the term to inform students on career placement and interviewing for a job, application for initial licensure, continuing licensure, liability and the teacher and other special topics.
    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite: Admission to M.A.T. Initial Licensure Program


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English
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • ENG 108H Survey of Western Literature for Honors Students

    For students admitted to WOU’s Honors Program. The second of two terms examining Western literary masterpieces. Focuses on European continental literature from the medieval period through the Enlightenment. Enrollment requires consent of Honors Program director
    Credits: 4


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  • ENG 341 Period Studies in Continental European Literature After 1700

    An in-depth study of selected writers, forms and/or themes specific to the period since 1700 in Europe outside the British Isles. Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings.
    May be repeated once for credit, if content is different.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: ENG 108  or ENG 109 ; and ENG 218  or consent of instructor
    Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ENG 380 The Bible as Literature

    A study of the representative literary forms, events and figures of the English Bible, either Old and/or New Testaments, with emphasis on the Bible’s importance to the subsequent development of the literary and philosophical traditions of the Western world.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: Completed LACC writing requirement
    Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ENG 385 Folklore

    An examination of folklore and folklore techniques in a specific context, such as ballad, legend, etc. or of a specific approach, such as children’s folklore, folklore of the Pacific NW, etc., emphasizing the role of folklore in the total study of culture. Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings.
    May be repeated once for credit, if content is different.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: Completed LACC writing requirement
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • ENG 387 Mythology

    An examination of myth and myth techniques in a specific context, such as Greco-Roman, Arthurian, etc. or of a recurrent myth in several mythologies. Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings.
    May be repeated once for credit, if content is different.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: Completed LACC writing requirement


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  • ENG 389 U.S. Minority Literature

    Examination of the literature of minority or ethnic groups in the U. S., such as African-American, Chicano, etc. Specific focus will be identified in the online course offerings.
    May be repeated once for credit, if content is different.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: ENG 218  or consent of instructor
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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