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  • EDEL 2200: Introduction to Educational Technology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Explores the evaluation, selection, and use of technology for children. Includes authentic hands-on experiences with digital tools.
    ShareEDEL 2200 - Introduction to Educational Technology

  • EDEL 2330: Childrens Literature

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Focuses on current and classic children's literature for ages 0-12. Examines picture books, beginning readers, chapters books and novels. Addresses evaluating the literary quality of children's books in a variety of genres. Covers book awards and selection criteria for quality literature. Examines reading motivation and enjoyment. Investigates controversial issues in children's literature.
    ShareEDEL 2330 - Childrens Literature

  • EDEL 2400G: Exceptional Students

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Covers the role of teachers in the inclusion of exceptional children, working with parents and specialists, and in developing individual educational plans for exceptional children. Introduces characteristics and special needs of exceptional children who have physical, emotional, social, mental, or health exceptionalities. Stresses curriculum modification planning necessary for special needs students. Addresses ethical behaviors specific to teaching exceptional children.
    ShareEDEL 2400G - Exceptional Students

  • EDEL 3000: Educational Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing and admission to Professional Education Program or permission of department chair. Stresses research-based teaching/learning principles used in a classroom setting to enhance learning. Includes study of parent education, involvement, and support strategies, and collaboration with community agencies and professionals. Emphasizes the application of theory to practice with emphasis on teacher-student instructional interaction and teacher/parent/community agency interactions. Designed to help students understand how children develop and learn and how that knowledge should influence classroom teaching.
    ShareEDEL 3000 - Educational Psychology

  • EDEL 3050: Foundations of American Education

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing and Admission to Professional Education Program or permission of department chair. Provides a broad and comprehensive overview of American education. Facilitates the understanding of current educational practices in America as a result of the social, historical, economic, and political forces that have had influence on the education system. Provides opportunities for students to evaluate their own belief system concerning education.
    ShareEDEL 3050 - Foundations of American Education

  • EDEL 3100: Early Childhood Principles and Practices

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing and admission to Professional Education Program or permission of department chair. Focuses on early childhood principles for grades K-3. Examines the philosophy of Developmentally Appropriate Practice in relation to interacting with young children, preparing the classroom environment, and planning/implementing instruction. Addresses the role of play to support learning in all areas of development. Includes strategies for supporting children's social, emotional, and cognitive development. Introduces the principles of intentional teaching. Emphasizes lesson planning in all content areas. Addresses the teacher's responsibility in creating a child-centered environment that supports creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
    ShareEDEL 3100 - Early Childhood Principles and Practices

  • EDEL 3250G: Equitable Technology Integration

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing and admission to Professional Education Program or permission of department chair. Addresses the equitable integration of technologies into elementary classroom instruction. Prepares future teachers to use technologies to differentiate their instruction to meet the needs of all students. Explores ways technology can be used to revitalize pedagogy. Explores the impact of the global digital divide. Provides future teachers with the ability to develop lesson activities that empower students to make meaningful connections and develop 21st Century skills.
    ShareEDEL 3250G - Equitable Technology Integration

  • EDEL 3300G: Multicultural Education

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing and admission to Professional Education Program or permission of department chair. Discusses implications of human diversity for major societal institutions. Addresses the impact of diversity in children's education environments, ages birth through adolescence. Focuses on linguistic, cultural, ethnic, familial, religious, developmental, and gender diversity. Emphasizes inclusive, anti-bias classroom strategies for supporting learning and development of diverse students. Encourages examination of personal beliefs and attitudes about diversity.
    ShareEDEL 3300G - Multicultural Education

  • EDEL 3325: Elementary Assessment

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing and admission to Professional Education Program. Provides an examination of the purposes of assessment and how assessment practices and strategies are used to improve student learning. Addresses development, use, and interpretation of classroom assessments including pre-assessment, informal, formal, and summative assessments. Emphasizes the use of effective feedback and how to guide elementary students in self-assessment of learning.
    ShareEDEL 3325 - Elementary Assessment

  • EDEL 3350: Instructional Design

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing and admission to Professional Education Program or permission of department chair. Covers instructional design for program effectiveness and student achievement. Discusses instructional models, skills, and techniques for engaging students in course content. Addresses beginning lesson plan design.
    ShareEDEL 3350 - Instructional Design