Apr 30, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 Courses numbered from 101–299 are lower-division courses, primarily for freshmen and sophomores; those numbered from 300–499 are upper-division courses, primarily for juniors and seniors. The numbers 296, 396, 496, and 596 designate individual study courses and are available for registration by prior arrangement with the course instructor and approval of the department chair.

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the amount of credit each course carries. Variable credit courses include the minimum and maximum number of the credits within parentheses.

Not all of the courses are offered every quarter. Final confirmation of courses to be offered, information on new courses and programs, as well as a list of hours, instructor, titles of courses and places of class meetings, is available online in My CWU which can be accessed through the the CWU home page, and go to www.cwu.edu/registrar/course-information

 

Education: Center Teach Learn

  
  • ECTL 470 - Alternative Pathways to Teaching: Seminar Series


    Description:
    Reserved for candidates in Alternative Pathways to Teaching (APT). Introduces candidates to the technical skills of teaching by using case studies with embedded problems encountered in Washington public schools. Students will solve the problems through individual online research and group discussion. Seminar topics include online learning, inquiry-based learning, assessment, professional, legal and ethical requirements, special education and English language learners.

    Credits: (3)

    Consent
    Department Consent Required
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • ECTL 480 - Alternative Pathways to Teaching: Curriculum Planning


    Description:
    Course reserved for candidates admitted into the APT Regional Consortia Program. Candidates will learn about and develop practical lesson planning, management, and assessment strategies, as well as methods and models of teaching, including reflection and analysis. Prerequisite: full admission to CWU, and the APT Regional Consortia Program.

    Credits: (3)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • ECTL 490 - Alternative Pathways to Teaching: Internship


    Description:
    Must be repeated for 3 quarters for a total of 18 credits. Course reserved for Alternative Pathways to Teaching (APT) Program. Candidates will be required to complete a school year-long internship in a public school setting to satisfy legislative requirements using a co-teaching model. The final quarter the candidate must take and pass the Teacher Performance Assessment before exiting the program and applying for certification.

    Credits: (6)

    Consent
    Department Consent Required.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 18 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.

Education: Curriculum & Supervision

  
  • EDCS 312 - Educational Statistics


    Description:
    Use and interpretation of elementary statistical techniques.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EDCS 392 - Practicum


    Description:
    Practical experience in a state-approved K-12 educational setting.

    Credits: (3-5)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • EDCS 492 - Practicum


    Description:
    Experience working in educational settings.

    Credits: (1-15)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
    Notes:
    Students may accumulate no more than 15 hours of practicum credit.

Education: Early Childhood

  
  • EDEC 232 - Child Development


    Description:
    Developmental characteristics of children with emphasis from conception to eight years. Includes observation techniques. EDEC 232 and FS 232 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDEC 292 - Assisting in the Child-centered Classrooms


    Description:
    Students work with children in ECE classrooms, learning and practicing the fundamentals of guidance, curriculum implementation, and maintaining the physical environment. Students participate in a two-hour seminar each week. May be taken twice for credit with the permission of the division head.

    Credits: (5)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will be either S or U.
  
  
  • EDEC 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • EDEC 299 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • EDEC 306 - Professional Growth and Expectations


    Description:
    This initial course in the Early Childhood Education sequence is a survey of the profession. Students begin a professional growth and development plan, develop philosophical underpinnings, and systematically organizing resources that will be used throughout the program.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: EDEC 307.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • EDEC 307 - Equity, Culture, and Anti-bias in ECE


    Description:
    Principles of equity, cultural relevancy, and anti-bias approaches appropriate for programs serving children from birth through eight years of age.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: EDEC 306.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDEC 312 - Childhood Learning


    Description:
    Childhood Learning is an exploration of the specific content knowledge and processes, such as reading, math, science, language arts, etc. that are found in preschool through third grade developmentally appropriate programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDEC 306 and EDEC 307. Co-requisites: EDEC 313 and EDEC 314.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDEC 313 - Materials and Manipulatives in ECE


    Description:
    Strategies are investigated for developing games and learning opportunities through the use of classic ECE manipulatives. The potential for fostering teaching knowledge and skills is emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDEC 306 and EDEC 307. Co-requisites: EDEC 312 and EDEC 314.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDEC 314 - Learning through Play


    Description:
    Learning through play is a dynamic look at how to introduce and solidify skills through play based emergence curriculum. The use of play to developmentally explore in depth reading, math, emotions, etc.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDEC 306 and EDEC 307. Co-requisite: EDEC 312 and EDEC 313.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDEC 321 - Curriculum I


    Description:
    Historical influences and knowledge of child development/psychological theories/contemporary models will form the basis for curriculum development, implementation, and interactions with children from birth to preschool age.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDEC 312 and EDEC 313, and EDEC 314. Co-requisite: EDEC 412.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDEC 322 - Parent Involvement


    Description:
    Parent-child and parent-school interactions as educational and developmental aids. Emphasis upon the school’s use of the home and community for educational purposes.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDEC 321 and EDEC 412. Co-requisite: EDEC 411.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDEC 347 - History and Philosophies of Early Childhood Education


    Description:
    Focus on select historical events and figures that have shaped the pedagogical and philosophical development of the field of early childhood education.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: completion any psychology course.

    Credits: (3)

    Notes:
    Put on reserve 9/16/2014, will go inactive 8/24/2017.
  
  • EDEC 364 - Child Safety and Well-Being


    Description:
    Origins and applications of learning/developmental theory emphasizing personalized, child-centered education and wellness practices.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EDEC 232 or EDEC 332, and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

    Notes:
    Put on reserve 9/16/2014, will go inactive 8/24/2017.
  
  
  • EDEC 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • EDEC 401 - Comparative Education Models in Early Childhood


    Description:
    Students in this class will do an in-depth study of 2 curriculum models (i.e. Montessori, Waldorf, Froebel, etc.) and then visit programs that exemplify the two models.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the early childhood education major or minor.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 3 credits.
  
  • EDEC 411 - Curriculum II


    Description:
    Historical influences and knowledge of child development, psychological theories, and contemporary models as bases for curriculum development and implementation in pre-kindergarten settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDEC 321 and EDEC 412. Co-requisite: EDEC 322.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDEC 412 - Responsible Childhood Assessment


    Description:
    Exploration and application of childhood assessment, birth-elementary with emphasis on responsibility, ethics, purpose, decision-making, and alignment; designed to impact individual learning outcomes, professional implementation, and program improvement.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDEC 321 and EDEC 322. Co-requisite: EDEC 411.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDEC 415 - Child Language Acquisition


    Description:
    Language acquisition from birth through eight years; aspects of phonological, grammatical, and semantic development in a natural language environment. Projects include transcription and grammatical analysis of a young child’s speech.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDEC 331 or FCSF 331 or EDEC 332 or FCSF 332 or PSY 314 or ENG 180 or ANTH 180.

    Credits: (3)

    Notes:
    Put on reserve 9/16/2014, will go inactive 8/24/2017.
  
  • EDEC 422 - Classroom Management in an ECE Classroom


    Description:
    This course provides students the opportunity to explore, apply, synthesize and evaluate techniques and strategies for creating positive classroom climates through organization and management techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDEC 411 and EDEC 412. Co-requisite: EDEC 421.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDEC 424 - Curriculum III


    Description:
    Historical influences and knowledge of child development/ psychological theories/contemporary models will form the basis for curriculum development, implementation, and interactions with children from kindergarten through primary grades.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDEC 322 and EDEC 411. Co-requisite: EDEC 422.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDEC 432 - Theories in Child Development


    Description:
    Assists the student in formulating his or her own general assumptions about the nature of child development through study of various theoretical viewpoints and current issues. EDEC 432 and FS 432 are cross-listed courses, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDEC 422 and EDEC 424 or permission. Co-requisite: EDEC 492 and EDEC 493 or permission.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDEC 447 - Curriculum Exploration


    Description:
    Guided exploration of curriculum or guidance needs as identified by student self-evaluation. Consistency with the student’s personal philosophy and child development will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDEC 331 or FCSF 331.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDEC 465 - Directing ECE Programs


    Description:
    Budgeting, governmental requirements, staffing, nutritional and health care, parental involvement, community and agency liaison, and the integration of developmental/educational curriculum.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    EDEC 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Consent
    Prior aprroval.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • EDEC 492 - Senior Seminar


    Description:
    This capstone seminar integrates the hands-on experiences from the EDEC 493 practicum with the ECE major course content. Students will actively problem solve, develop professional resources, compile a portfolio and career growth plan. May be repeated with or without EDEC 493 practicum.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Corequisite: EDEC 493 and EDEC 432 must be taken concurrently.

    Credits: (3)

    Consent
    Department Consent Required
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 6 credits.
  
  • EDEC 493 - Professional Educators Field Experience


    Description:
    Students will work in ECE settings 20 hours per credit. Classroom interactions will include group instruction, individual tutoring, assessing students’ learning, classroom management, classroom maintenance, as well as other duties determined by the site supervisors. May be repeated a second time without the EDEC 492 senior seminar.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDEC 422, and EDEC 424, and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance. Corequisite: EDEC 432 and EDEC 492 required for the initial experience.

    Credits: (3-18)

    Consent
    Department Consent Required.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 30 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • EDEC 494 - Professional Educators Advanced Field Experience


    Description:
    A course designed to meet special needs as determined by the student, his/her advisor and the director.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EDEC 493.

    Credits: (3-10)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will be S or U.
  
  
  • EDEC 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • EDEC 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)


Education: Elementary

  
  
  • EDEL 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • EDEL 299 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • EDEL 320 - Integrated Arts in the Elementary School


    Description:
    This course contains content and methodology for elementary majors preparing to teach all of the arts (dance, drama/theatre arts, music and visual arts) with connections to pedagogy, artistic expression, and the other content area of elementary education.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: conditional admission to the Teacher Certification Program and current WSP/FBI clearance.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • EDEL 323 - Teaching Elementary School Mathematics


    Description:
    Methods and materials for helping children learn mathematics with emphasis on the use of manipulatives, problem solving, cooperative learning, and communication.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MATH 164, MATH 250, and full admission to the Teacher Certification Program, and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (4)

  
  
  • EDEL 420 - Social Sciences in the Elementary School


    Description:
    Methods, techniques, content, and materials for the various grade levels with an emphasis on history, geography, economics, civics, political science, and social studies skills, through the use of inquiry, primary source documents, and integration of content within the elementary school curriculum.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: full admission to the Teacher Certification Program and senior level status or by permission.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EDEL 423 - Integrated Methods for the Elementary School


    Description:
    In this capstone course, elementary teacher candidates will explore interdisciplinary instruction and design standards-based unit plans that incorporate best teaching practices for specific teaching assignments.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDEL 323, EDLT 409, EDLT 420, SCED 322 and complete four of the following courses: EDEL 320, EDLT 421, EDLT 422, HED 446, or PE 334 and full admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDEL 468 - Teaching Problem-solving Techniques for Upper Elementary and Middle School Mathematics


    Description:
    Methods and materials for helping the upper elementary/middle school (5th-8th grade) students learn mathematics with emphasis on appropriate manipulatives, teaming, problem solving, and communication strategies.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDEL 323 and MATH 164 and MATH 250 and full admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (3)

    Notes:
    Put on reserve 9/16/2014, will go inactive 8/24/2017.
  
  • EDEL 476 - Integrated Humanities at the Middle-level Grades


    Description:
    This course focuses on integrated instructional strategies and methods for working with middle-level (grades 4-9) students in the humanities (English, reading, social studies, history, civics, economics, and geography) content areas. EDEL 476 and ENG 476 are cross-listed; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: ENG 320 and admission to the teacher education or hold a valid Washington teaching certificate.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • EDEL 477 - Middle School Students and Their Environment


    Description:
    An in-depth exploration of the developmental learning needs of 5th-8th grade students and the physical, social, and management systems utilized by middle-level education programs. The major focus of this course is to create developmentally appropriate classroom practices that merge educational developmental needs.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: full admission to the Teacher Certification Program and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EDEL 478 - Developmentally Responsive Curriculum in the Middle Grades


    Description:
    An in-depth exploration of research-based middle school curriculum that meets the development needs of young adolescents. This course focuses on middle school curriculum and its process by which it is designed, integrated, and evaluated.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: full admission to the Teacher Certification Program and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDEL 482 - Instruction and Assessment for the Middle-level: Grades Five through Eight


    Description:
    This course provides the future middle-level educator with comprehensive skills in instructional methods, curriculum alignment, lesson development, and assessment methodology within the middle school environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: PSY 314, EFC 310, EDCS 311, and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (3)

    Notes:
    Put on reserve 9/2013, not taught since Spring 2010. Will go inactive 8/2016.
  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    EDEL 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: prior approval and conditional or full admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will be either S or U.
  
  • EDEL 493 - Professional Educators Field Experience


    Description:
    Experience working in educational settings. Application must be submitted before registration - see department of TEACH office. Students may accumulate no more than 15 hours of practicum credit. Formerly EDEL 492 students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: full admission to the Teacher Certification Program and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (1-15)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  
  • EDEL 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • EDEL 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)


Education: Foundation

  
  
  • EDF 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  
  • EDF 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    EDF 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Consent
    Prior approval.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  
  • EDF 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)


Education: Foundation & Curriculum

  
  • EFC 210 - Seminar


    Description:
    Discussion of field observation and program planning for prospective teachers.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: prior completion of pre-admission observation, sophmore standing.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • EFC 310 - Orientation to Teaching


    Description:
    Teaching as a career and essential features of preparation. Study of the teacher’s role and function in the school; characteristics of good teachers; preparation for professional competencies and certification; the American public school system; and the responsibilities of schools in a democratic society.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: EFC 210.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EFC 315 - Educational Assessment


    Description:
    The assessment/planning/instruction cycle. Standards-based assessment. Reliability, validity, bias. Basic statistics used in test construction and interpretation. Construction of classroom tests: multiple-choice, short answer, essay, etc. Performance assessment, portfolio assessment, affective assessment.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EFC 210 and PSY 314 and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EFC 320 - Multicultural Education


    Description:
    Exploration of marginalized groups and the implications for change in education. Examination of foundational elements of and approaches to Multicultural Education as the underpinning to the development of cultural competence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: grade of C or higher in EFC 310 and PSY 314, current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance and admission to the Teacher Certification Program or the Instructional Foundations Program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EFC 330 - Field Experience


    Description:
    A laboratory experience for prospective teachers. The opening of school, professional relationships, school/community relationships, school district organization, instructional support, and resource services. Students are assigned in off-campus centers for approximately two weeks prior to fall quarter.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: grade of C or higher in EFC 310 and PSY 314, and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance and full admission to the Teacher Certification Program or the Instructional Foundations Program. By permisson only.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • EFC 340 - Methods of Instruction


    Description:
    Introduction to basic methods of classroom instruction. Development of a comprehensive curriculum unit plan. Methods appropriate for subject and grade level in lab and field experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: grade of C or higher in EFC 310 and full admission to the Teacher Certification Program or the Instructional Foundations program. Co-requisite: EFC 315, EFC 320, and EFC 330.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EFC 350 - Classroom Management


    Description:
    Development of values, confidence, assertiveness skills, and decision-making skills in classroom management. Development of a comprehensive management plan for first year teaching. Includes a field experience component.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EFC 340 and PSY 314, and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EFC 416 - Educational Technology


    Description:
    Concepts and resources related to appropriate and effective integration of technology and media in school settings. CS 101 or IT 101 recommended prior to enrollment.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: grade of C or higher in EFC 340 and full admission to the Teacher Certification Program or the Instructional Foundations Program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EFC 440 - Education Law


    Description:
    Major legal issues confronting educators, including students and teacher rights, due process, torts, and the identification and reporting of child abuse.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EFC 340 and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EFC 480 - Student Teaching


    Description:
    Teacher candidates must demonstrate their competence by student teaching a full quarter in their major endorsement area. Includes 20 hours of seminar at a time and place designated by the university supervisor. See Student Teaching Requirements in this catalog, and the Student Teaching Handbook for other requirements and policies. SCED 325 may be substituted for EFC 350, and SCED 487, may be substituted for EFC 416.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: admission to the Teacher Certification Program, and completion of the Professional Education Program with grades of C or higher, and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (16)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • EFC 491 - Online Instructional Technology Resources for Educators


    Description:
    Participants will explore online instructional technology resources and develop learning and/or program related activities for the classroom and/or school environment.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 9 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.

Education: Library Media

  
  • EDLM 410 - Introduction to Library Media Issues


    Description:
    This courses will provide an introduction to relevant issues related to library media studies; including diversity, legal issues, curriculum development, librarian roles, connectivity issues, technology and instruction.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLM 414 - Technology Tools for the Library


    Description:
    Provides an introduction to design and production of various instructional materials from manual to more complex computer techniques. Technology tools for the library, and storage media will be explored. Projects will be developed to explore the various technologies.  EDLM 414 and EDLM 514 are layered courses, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLM 416 - Application of Technology Resources


    Description:
    This course provides an introduction to technology tools, processes, and web applications that support information literacy. Web 2.0 and other collaboration tools will be explored. Projects will be developed to explore the application of these technologies. EDLM 416 and EDLM 516 are layered courses, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLM 426 - Instructional Methods in the Library


    Description:
    Apply instructional strategies in teaching information literacy skills and motivating students to read. Explore collaborative learning techniques which will integrate information literacy skills into the standards based curriculum.  EDLM 426 and EDLM 526 are layered courses, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLM 436 - Survey of Children’s and Young Adult Literature


    Description:
    Considers the field of children’s and young adult literature; literary genres, major literary awards, leading representative authors, historical and recent trends. Includes topics of cultural diversity and reading promotion. EDLM 436 and EDLM 536 are layered courses, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLM 448 - Collection Development/Library Media


    Description:
    Explore the methods used and the issues and solutions involved in developing a collection in a school library media center. EDLM 448 and EDLM 548 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLM 458 - Cataloging and Classification for Library Media


    Description:
    Cataloging and classification of library media materials with an emphasis on MARC records. Includes Dewey Decimal classification system, authorized subject headings, and assigning MARC tags using original and copy cataloging of book and non-print items. EDLM 458 and EDLM 558 are layered courses, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLM 468 - Research and Information Fluency


    Description:
    Reference tools, information sources, search strategies, research models, and evaluative techniques will be explored as tools to enable students to be more information literate. EDLM 568 and EDLM 468 are layered courses, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLM 478 - Administration of Library Media Programs


    Description:
    Develops competency in administering materials, equipment, and services of library media program as integral part of the school. Focus on leadership, personnel, budgets, facility planning, state and national standards in planning, evaluation and program development. EDLM 478 and EDLM 578 are layered courses, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLM 492 - Library Media Practicum


    Description:
    And individual field experience in a public/private school setting supervised/coordinated be CWU faculty.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: permission to register only by the department.

    Credits: (1-4)


Education: Literacy

  
  
  • EDLT 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • EDLT 299 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • EDLT 308 - Literacy I


    Description:
    First of two courses designed to prepare prospective teachers to teach literacy in elementary school classrooms. Deals with processes and products of the literacy act, methods and materials, assessment procedures, and instruments.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLT 315 - Literacy Strategies for Struggling and Advanced Learners


    Description:
    Techniques for identifying and differentiating instruction for both struggling and advanced literacy learners.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLT 317 - Early Literacy


    Description:
    Aspects of early literacy acquisition and instruction including language development, phonemic awareness, writing, play and socio-cultural contexts are emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLT 319 - Storytelling Techniques


    Description:
    Storytelling in the integrated curriculum. Students become familiar with a variety of stories and demonstrate the ability to tell stories.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLT 321 - Teaching Children’s Literature


    Description:
    The types of literature suited to children in grades 1-6; includes reading and evaluation of material from early folklore to present day books for children.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLT 324 - Literacy Across the Curriculum


    Description:
    For K-12 school teachers, administrators. Focuses on knowledge, strategies and skills needed by K-12 students for efficient and effective use of print and non-print materials across the curriculum.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  
  • EDLT 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • EDLT 409 - Literacy II


    Description:
    Content and methodology of early literacy, vocabulary development, phonic and structural analysis, comprehension and study skills. Field experience in a local school embedded.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDLT 308, current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance, and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • EDLT 410 - Teaching Word Recognition Skills


    Description:
    Methods for teaching word recognition skills will be developed. Decoding as an aid to comprehension, including phonetic analysis, context clues, structural analysis, and sight vocabulary.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDLT 308 and EDLT 409, admission to the Teacher Certification Program, and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLT 411 - Teaching Comprehension


    Description:
    Comprehension strategies and techniques; techniques for vocabulary development.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDLT 308 and EDLT 409, admission to the Teacher Certification Program, and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLT 412 - Assessment of Literacy Skills and Processes


    Description:
    Assessment instruments, procedures, and interpretive skills for determining student reading levels and needs. Emphasizes the selection, administration, and interpretation of evaluation tools.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDLT 308 and EDLT 409, admission to the Teacher Certification Program, and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLT 413 - Methods and Materials for Literacy Instruction


    Description:
    Strategies for classroom management, implementation of learning theories.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDLT 308 and EDLT 409, admission to the Teacher Certification Program, and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

 

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