Course Descriptions

Core Courses:

EDU 567 Foundations of Reading Instruction (3)

Surveys the knowledge and research-based teaching strategies necessary to understand the nature of the reading act and the basic principles of reading instruction. Includes use of professional resources to investigate historical and current trends in reading instruction.

EDU 625 Psychological Foundations of Education (3)

Surveys the principles of psychology as applied to educational settings. Examines human development, learning and motivation, diversity issues, including ESOL attributes, impacting teaching and learning strategies, and the learning environment. Field experiences required. Prerequisite: Applied to Barry University 's Graduate programs or teacher certification.

EDU 626 Philosophy of Education (3)

Studies the historical, philosophical, and sociological underpinnings of education. Provides a framework that sets the foundation of educational thought by becoming familiar with the interrelations of schooling, community, and legal issues impacting American educational systems. The issues surrounding the education of children with cultural and linguistic differences are also highlighted. Field experiences required. Prerequisite: Applied to Barry University 's Graduate programs or teacher certification.

TSL 506 Applied Linguistics (3)

Introduces theories, principles, research, and issues of language acquisition and the teaching and learning of English as a second language; emphasizes the application of linguistic-related research findings to the practical concerns of pedagogy to support social communicative competence and academic achievement in the classroom. Field experience is required.

EDU 592 Workshop in Education: Accomplished Practices Portfolio (variable)

This is an introductory seminar designed to acquaint students with portfolios, portfolio development, the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, and the Portfolio Assessment Process. Students are exposed to the theory and practice of standards-based professional portfolios Key elements of the Portfolio process include organization, selecting evidences, connecting evidences to standards, rubrics, and reflective practice and writing. The development and assessment of the Initial Portfolio will be an outcome of this seminar.

Required Courses:

EDU 514 Classroom Management (3)

Provides knowledge, skills, and dispositions to effectively manage classrooms. Provides teachers with a repertoire of strategies, competencies, and attitudes necessary to effectively work with all aspects of classroom management to create a positive learning environment. Includes legal issues pertaining to management, ethics and professional behavior, and school safety. ESOL strategies are infused. Field experiences required. Prerequisite: Fully admitted to Barry University 's Graduate programs or teacher certification.

EDU 551 Problem Solving in Elementary School Mathematics (3)

Provides knowledge, skills, and dispositions to effectively establish mathematical foundations for students. Provides methods and instructional strategies for teaching elementary school mathematics. Examines NCTM Standards, the Florida Sunshine State Standards, Subject Matter Content, and ESOL strategies as related to mathematical teaching and learning. Field experiences required. Prerequisite: Fully admitted to Barry University's Graduate programs or teacher certification.

EDU 552 Critical Thinking in Elementary School Science and Social Studies (3)

Provides knowledge, skills, and dispositions to effectively establish science and social studies foundations for students. Provides methods and instructional strategies for teaching elementary school science and social studies. Emphasis is on developing critical thinking skills in these areas and integrating content. Examines NSTA and NCSS Standards, the Florida Sunshine State Standards, Subject Matter Content, and ESOL strategies as related to science and social studies teaching and learning. Field experiences required. Prerequisite: Fully admitted to Barry University 's Graduate programs or teacher certification.

535 The Teaching of Language Arts (3)

This course uses an interdisciplinary approach to the teaching of language arts. Studies research-based models and methods for interrelating language arts. Project interrelating listening, speaking, reading and writing required.

EDU 555 Integrating Fine Arts in the Elementary Classroom (3)

Philosophy, curriculum, and methods pertinent to the development of creative expression in music and the visual arts for students in grades K-6. This course approaches the actual classroom situation from the standpoint of the elementary teacher and provides practice in formulating aims, preparing lesson plans and materials, demonstrating processes, integration of multicultural perspectives and evaluating works in the fine arts. Field experiences are a required component. Course goals and objectives are specific to benchmarks and standards of the Florida Sunshine State Standards, Florida Subject Matter Content Standards, Florida Performance Standards for Teachers of ESOL, and National Elementary Education Standards (ACEI).Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Elementary Education Program or teacher certification.

EDU 568B Reading in the Content Areas for the Elementary School Teacher (3)

Assists elementary classroom teachers with research-based reading and study skill strategies as they apply to the individual subject areas in their curriculum. Lessons, practice activities, and informal screening devices will be designed for specific content areas in the elementary grades. Field experience will be conducted in elementary classrooms.

EDU 584 Reading Diagnosis (3)

Focuses on diagnosing problems in reading. Includes the administration, interpretation, and use of formal and informal tests. Prerequisites: EDU 322, 467/567, or equivalent.

EDU 595 Advanced Curriculum and Assessment - Elementary (3)

Presents the basic principles of development, implementation, and assessment of students' work from a backward curricular design model. Emphasis is given to the historical and philosophical development of assessment practices as applied to P-12 grades, the emergency of performance-based authentic assessments, and the issues involved in the importance, development, organization, evaluation, and implementation of traditional and authentic assessments. Discusses how schools are assessed and rated based on FCAT and the relationship of the FCAT to the Florida Sunshine State Standards. Identifies appropriate ESOL assessment strategies. Field experiences required. Prerequisite: Fully admitted to Barry University 's Graduate programs or teacher certification.

EDU 599 Teaching Internship (Grades K-6) (6)

Provides the graduate intern teacher with a minimum of 10 weeks full-time school-site teaching experiences under the supervision of a certified teacher and University personnel. The student teacher will be required to synthesize and apply theory acquired in course work to realistic classroom situations. Prerequisites: FTCE and a 3.00 GPA or better. A grade for this course is contingent upon passing all components of the FTCE, including General Knowledge, Subject Matter and Professional Education exams.

Requirements for the year-long internship include: FTCE scores, 3.00 GPA or better and full-time employment in a K-6 setting.

EDU 601 Methodology of Research (3)

Explores major research designs and methods emphasizing underlying assumptions, inquiry aims, participant selection, data collection and analysis, interpretation of findings, conclusions, and reporting.

EDU 605 Action Research Practicum in Curriculum and Instruction - Elementary (3)

Advances the concepts, ideas, and learnings gained in curriculum and instruction. Serves as a capstone course which results in an applied action research project in classroom settings. Field Experience required. Prerequisite: Fully admitted to Barry University 's Graduate programs or teacher certification and completion of EDU 601 Methodology of Research.

SES 524 Teaching Health and Physical Education in the Elementary School (3)

Examines the curricular content and instructional strategies for conducting elementary school health and physical education programs. Includes theory and practice in teaching fundamental movement concepts and skills, specialized skills, rhythm and creative movement, games, physical fitness and wellness concepts. (Designed for classroom teachers seeking the Master of Science degree in Elementary Education.)

TSL 509 Cross Cultural Communication and Understanding (3)

Develops awareness and understanding of the cultures represented by the different language minorities within the nation, especially within Florida ; provides an emphasis on research that will enable participants to plan and implement curriculum, instruction and assessment activities to meet the special needs of linguistically and culturally diverse students.

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ESE 524 Instructional Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities (3)

Surveys instructional techniques for teaching children with learning disabilities, including specialized approaches in basic skills and adaptation of curriculum materials. Supervised field experience.

ESE 528 Instructional Strategies for Students with Emotional Handicaps (3)

Surveys instructional strategies for teaching students who are identified as having emotional handicaps, including instructional techniques, motivational strategies, development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized education plans as well as data base management. Supervised field experience.

ESE 570 Introduction to Children with Exceptionalities (3)

Presents an overview of the physical, mental, emotional, and social exceptionalities in children and their educational and social implications.

ESE 690 Curriculum Design in Exceptional Student Education (3)

Examines and evaluates curriculum models, including the administration of instructional systems and curriculum materials necessary for students with disabilities. Appropriate curriculum designs, based on federal laws, appropriation, staffings and Individualized Education programs will be explored. This course provides foundational information and competencies regarding the nature and needs of students with mild disabilities. Field activity.