Social Sciences, Business and Public Services Division

Education

Course Descriptions

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ED 101
Orientation to Education
3 credits

Introduces the roles and responsibilities of both the paraeducator and the classroom teacher. Recognizing the importance of communication and teamwork in the instructional environment, the course covers legal and ethical issues that might be encountered in the classroom, instructional support strategies that might be implemented by paraeducators, universal health and safety procedures. The student will be introduced to the design of learning environments that encourage active participation in individual and group settings.
(10 hours field work required.)

ED 102
Child and Adolescent Development
3 credits

Acquaints the student with the cognitive, social, moral, language, emotional, and physical development of children and adolescents. Students will develop an understanding of how these theories are applied in the modern classroom.
(10 hours field work required.)

ED 103
Introduction to Special Education
3 credits

An introductory course designed for all paraeducators. The student will be introduced to methods on the creation of a learning environment, basic classroom management theories, key principles and practices of special education, and the similarities and differences of individuals with and without exceptional learning needs.
(10 hours field work required.)
(45 contact hours).

ED 104
Introduction to Behavior Management
3 credits

Introduces the student to strategies of classroom and behavior management that create a positive learning environment encouraging student self-advocacy, increased independence, and improved communication skills. This course will introduce behavior management strategies that encourage respect and value individual differences among children, youth, and adults and how consequences should be used to motivate positive student behavior. Chronic behavior problems will also be addressed.
(10 hours field work).
(45 contact hours).

ED 105
Practical Experiences for the Paraeducator
3 credits

A capstone course for the paraeducator certificate and a component of the Teacher Associate option of the
Education AAS degree. Students will complete their certificate portfolio in preparation for the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment or Kentucky Department of Education approved alternative assessment. (150 hours fieldwork). Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours); Practicum/Co-op: 2 credits (150 contact hours).

Prerequisite: ED 101 and ED 102 and ED 103 and ED 104 or Consent of Coordinator.
Components: Co-Op, Lecture, Practicum

201ED
An Introduction to American Education
3 credits

A practical introduction to the teaching profession is presented for those considering a career in education. Topics include teaching as a profession, major educational philosophies, school reform, trends and issues in education, curriculum, and instruction. A field experience consisting of a minimum of 15 clock hours in approved educational activities is required.  
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or consent of instructor. Offered every Fall and Spring semester.

240ED
Elementary and Middle School Literature
3 credits

A survey of both traditional and modern literature for children and adolescents. Emphasis is on selection, evaluation, storytelling, and the use of multimedia materials and the media to meet the literary needs and interests of children from preschool through middle school. Fifteen hours of field observation are required. Offered every Fall and Spring semester.

202EDP
Human Development and Learning
3 credits

Theories and concepts of human development, learning, and motivation are presented and applied to interpreting and explaining human behavior and interaction in relation to teaching across the developmental span from early childhood to adulthood. A field experience in a school or other educational agency is a required and basic part of the course.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 or PY 110. Offered every Fall and Spring semester.

203EDP
Teaching Exceptional Learners in the Classroom
3 credits

An introduction to the characteristics and instructional needs of exceptional learners is presented with an overview of principles, procedures, methods, and materials for adapting educational programs to accommodate the integration of exceptional children in regular classrooms, when appropriate.  A field experience in a school or other educational  agency is a required and basic part of the course.  Laboratory:  2 hours for a maximum of six weeks.  Prerequisite:  successful completion of 202EDP with an earned grade of 'C' or higher.

Degree Information

Education Faculty