University of Central Arkansas

5310 ANALYSIS AND PRACTICE OF TEACHING  This course prepares licensure candidates to develop instructional plans by applying their knowledge of learners and the learning process.  Lecture, presentations, case discussions, and microteaching. Fall, Spring.

5320  THEORY AND PRACTICE OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT  This course provides a foundation in the theory and practice of classroom management.  Licensure candidates will study various models of discipline, issues in management, and effective ways to create a productive learning environment.  Lecture, role playing, case discussions, and microteaching. Fall, Spring.

5390 PRACTICUM MAT  This course involves field projects, field seminars, and supervised teaching where candidates gain knowledge in pedagogical theory and gain experience in organizing instruction, in creating a productive learning environment, and in achieving professional behaviors.  Prerequisite:  MAT Level I admission requirements. Fall, Spring.

6302 MODELS OF TEACHING Study of models of instruction.

6310 PEDAGOGY FOR DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATIONS  This course examines the dimensions of diverse populations in schools and implications for educational programming and instruction.  Specifically, the course focuses on methods, curriculum models, strategies, modifications, and skills necessary for teaching diverse students.  Lectures, speakers, discussions, and large and small group activities will be utilized. Spring, Summer.

6311 CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT Advanced study through discussion and experiential exercises of assessment in the classroom including teacher-developed and externally developed instruments. Prerequisite(s):  Admission to Graduate School.  Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.

6312 PRINCIPLES OF CHILD AND ADOELSCENT DEVOLPMENT AND LEARNING Focuses on principles of child development and learning theories involving expectations, motivation, reinforcement, modeling, and constructivism; addresses the analyses of childhood strategies for children and adolescents, including Piaget, Skinner, Montessori, responsive environments, contingency management, social dramatic play, and didactic teaching.  Prerequisite:  Admission to graduate program.  Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.

6314 DIAGNOSIS AND CORRECTION OF READING DIFFICULTIES Theory, demonstration, and practice in group and individual procedures and techniques of diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. Prerequisite: ECSE 4315 or equivalent. Fall, Spring.

6320 LITERACY SEMINAR FOR TEACHERS This course is designed to provide a framework for effective professional development of literacy among teachers, thus allowing them to serve as models for their own students. To this end, the course will allow teachers to examine their own literacy through exploration of research on best practice.

6338 ADVANCED INSTRUCTIONAL AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN This course focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluation activities and strategies designed to facilitate cognitive content learning among children from diverse populations; addresses essential concepts, inquiry tools, and structure of content areas including academic subjects. i.e., language arts, science, social studies, and mathematics; addresses academic perspectives on measurement and evaluation in the early childhood years; addresses professional and ethical issues regarding instruction and evaluating young children from diverse populations. Summer.

6374 CURRICULUM RATIONALE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Analysis of different curricula in early childhood programs. Summer.

6699 INTERNSHIP MAT This course requires a semester of full-day participation in public schools sites at grade levels appropriate to the desired licensure level.  Candidates work under the supervision of public school and university professionals.  For candidates currently teaching, the placement will be their classroom.  For candidates without a teaching position, the placement will be made in the public school by UCA.  Prerequisite:  Admission to Internship.  Fall, Spring