TEFB - Teacher Ed Field Based (TEFB)
TEFB 273 Introduction to Education in United States and Global Contexts
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Other Hours.
(EDUC 1301) Introduction to Education in United States and Global Contexts. This is a field-based course designed to introduce students to the structure and culture of schooling and classroom environments. The course emphasizes observation and analysis of educational settings through the lens of language, family engagement and academic background in local and global contexts. Students explore the educator’s role in supporting student learning and maintaining respectful learning environments.
TEFB 322 Teaching and Schooling in Modern Society
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Development, structure, management and finance of secondary schools; historical, philosophical, ethical and moral dimensions of teaching; role of school in a democratic society; teaching as a profession. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; admission to educator preparation program.
TEFB 324 Teaching Skills II
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Study and development of teaching skills necessary for applying instructional strategies; teaching general strategies, assessing student learning, and analyzing and synthesizing multiple source data; emphasis given to adolescent development and cultures and to teacher and child cultures. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in TEFB 322; junior or senior classification.
TEFB 371 Dynamics and Management in Learning Environments
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
This course examines teaching practices through communication, instructional approaches and classroom management. Candidates will analyze how teachers respond to student needs, structure instruction and support learning. The course emphasizes instructional supports for students with disabilities and explores how school practices influence learning opportunities and academic progress across educational settings. Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education; junior or senior classification; concurrent enrollment in EDCI 354.
TEFB 401 Language Arts in the Middle and Senior School
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
6 Lab Hours.
Methodology of teaching language arts-related content with specific reference to language, literature, journalism, drama and speech interactions among these areas; development of oral competence; coordination with other subjects. Phase IV, Practicum I. Prerequisites: Completion of Phases I, II and III of the secondary program; admission to teacher education; enrollment in language arts-related teaching field.
TEFB 404 Social Studies in the Middle and Senior High School
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
6 Lab Hours.
Features of social studies instruction in grades 6-12; approaches, methods and instructional materials. Phase IV, Practicum I. Prerequisites: Completion of Phases I, II and III of the secondary program; admission to teacher education; enrollment in history and/or social science teaching field.
TEFB 406 Science in the Middle and Secondary School
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
6 Lab Hours.
Methods course for the prospective secondary teacher in the physical and biological sciences; implementation of contemporary curricula. Phase IV, Practicum I. Prerequisites: SEED minor; admission to educator preparation program; grade of C or better in TEFB 324.
TEFB 407 Mathematics in the Middle and Senior School
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
6 Lab Hours.
Design and teach selected topics from middle and secondary school mathematics. Content, materials and methodology. Prerequisites: SEED minor; admission to educator preparation program; grade of C or better in TEFB 324.
TEFB 410 Social Studies and the Humanities in the Elementary School
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
6 Lab Hours.
Recent trends, issues and procedures related to curriculum development and instruction in the social studies and humanities; integration of content, planning, design of appropriate teaching/learning experiences and evaluation; preparation of prototype materials. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education; junior or senior classification; concurrent enrollment in RDNG 467, TEFB 412, and TEFB 413.
TEFB 412 Mathematics in the Elementary School
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
6 Lab Hours.
Introduction to understanding of modern mathematics; integration of content, history and application of discovering techniques using problem solving approach; developing an understanding of four fundamental procedures--structure, measurement, sets, fractions--and communication of important mathematical concepts to elementary children. Prerequisites: Admission to educator preparation program; concurrent enrollment in RDNG 467, TEFB 410 and TEFB 413.
TEFB 413 Science in the Elementary School
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
6 Lab Hours.
Designed to help elementary teachers understand basic concepts of science and scientific methods; content relates to natural phenomena involving physical, chemical and biological processes; elementary students appreciation and interest in science. Prerequisites: Admission to educator preparation program; concurrent enrollment required in RDNG 467, TEFB 410 and TEFB 412.
TEFB 426 Supervised Clinical Teaching
Credits 6.
24 Other Hours.
Culmination of teacher education program; integration and application of knowledge and skills learned from program of study while clinical teaching in accredited schools with university supervision. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: Admission and retention in teacher education program; successful completion of all coursework; senior classification.
TEFB 429 Supervised Clinical Teaching
Credits 9.
36 Other Hours.
Culmination of teacher education program; integration and application of knowledge and skills learned from program of study while clinical teaching in accredited schools with university supervision. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Admission and retention in teacher education program; successful completion of all coursework; senior classification.