ED 150 EPIC Experience I (1)
Participation in a supervised pre-professional field placement entitled Educational Participation in the Community (EPIC). Students are placed in a wide variety of preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school field experiences in the Topeka area to participate in a minimum of 35 hours per semester. Open to all undergraduate students for a maximum of two (2) semester hours concurrent enrollment in ED 200 (Educational Psychology) recommended. Pass/fail only.

ED 151 EPIC Experience II (1)
This is the second course in the early pre-professional field experience program. Students do structured observations of students, teachers and classroom environments and share experiences in a seminar setting. Open to all undergraduate students. Pass/fail only.

ED 160 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3)
The philosophical base of early childhood education, its history, and goals of the profession. The development of children birth to eight is discussed. The course encourages students to explore their suitability for a career in early childhood development through academic class work, observation, and field experience. Open to all undergraduate students. ED 160 is a prerequisite for all other early childhood education courses.

ED 161 Essentials of Early Childhood Education I (4)
Six competency areas of the Child Development Associate (CDA) Program are covered: safety; health; learning environment; physical development; cognitive skills; and communication skills. Both CDA and non-CDA students will be required to participate in field experiences in early childhood settings and to prepare individual portfolios that document proficiency in each of these areas. Prerequisite: ED 160.

ED 162 Essentials of Early Childhood Education II (4)
A continuation of ED 161 covering six additional competency areas of the Child Development Associate (CDA) Program (creativity; self-concept; social skills; guidance; family; program management; and professionalism). Prerequisite: ED 160.

ED 200 Educational Psychology (3)
The purpose of this course is for students to develop a working knowledge of theories, concepts and models derived from the discipline of psychology, as they apply to teaching, learning, and other aspects of educational practice. In addition to theories of learning, motivation, and intelligence, students study child and adolescent development. Students also address social, cultural, and family influences on human behavior and human development as well as the experiences of diverse student populations in school settings. Concurrent enrollment in ED 151 (EPIC I) recommended.

ED 250 Educational Technology and Computer Applications (3)
Principles and techniques appropriate to classroom applications. Requires the demonstration of competency in the operation of various hardware and technology. Selection, production, utilization and evaluation of educational software is covered. Prerequisite: ED 200, CM 101.

ED 261 Techniques of Early Childhood Guidance & Classroom Management (3)
In this course students will learn ways in which healthy development is fostered within developmentally appropriate child guidance. Techniques and typical guidance procedures appropriate for children from birth through age eight will be explored through readings, class discussion, and observations in group settings. Prerequisites: ED 160 and ED 200 or permission of instructor.

ED 267 Curriculum Development in Preschool Education (3)
The overall purpose of this curriculum development course is to explore teaching/learning strategies and curriculum. The student will demonstrate an understanding of how to support and encourage play as a vehicle for the development of cooperation, creativity, cognition (reading, mathematics, writing), language, and motor skills in developmentally appropriate curriculum. Prerequisites: ED 161 and ED 162.

ED 269 Student Teaching in Pre-School Education (6)
A supervised field experience in an Early Childhood setting and a seminar exploring child development issues. Includes assessing and planning developmentally appropriate activities for young children in field placements. Early application required. Prerequisite: ED 261 and permission of the instructor.

ED 302 Teaching Exceptional Learners (3)
A survey of the characteristics and educational needs of all types of exceptional learners, with particular emphasis given to those students included into the regular classroom. Exams PL105-17 and Kansas Plan for servicing exceptional learners in the school environment. Instructional strategies and appropriate resources for various exceptionalities are explored in detail. Prerequisite: ED 200 and admission teacher education.

ED 310 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (3)
One course in the unified block in the teaching of mathematics and science. Investigates general content and teaching strategies for each strand of the elementary mathematics program. Problem solving and mental computation will be integrated and the development and use of manipulatives will be stressed. Current curriculum trends and the role of calculators and computers will be explored. Prerequisites: admission to professional teacher education programs, and a grade of "C" or better in both MA 116 & MA 228.

ED 313 Foundations of Music Education (2)
This course will examine the history and general principles of esthetic education, the position of music education in the historical and contemporary frameworks of universal public education, administrative operation of schools and music education programs curriculum design and implementation, the management of music material, human relations aspects of teaching music, and aspects of the music educator's professional development.

ED 315 Teaching Science in the Elementary School (3)
One course in the unified block in the teaching of mathematics and science. Methods and materials for teaching knowledge, processes, and applications in physical, earth and life sciences will be developed. Emphasis will be placed on activity-oriented programs. Prerequisites: admission to professional teacher education programs, and one course in life sciences, and PS 101 and CH 101 or PS 126 or consent of the instructor.

ED 317 Math/Science Practicum (2)
A supervised field experience in the teaching of mathematics and science in the elementary grades. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in ED 310 and ED 315, and Permission of Instructor.

ED 320 Teaching Reading in the Elementary School (3)
The theory and practice of teaching reading including work attack, comprehension, and study skills. Special emphasis is given to the use of basal and other instructional materials in regular and special reading classes. Prerequisite: admission to professional teacher education programs.

ED 324 Curriculum and Methods of Elementary School Physical Education (4)
Methods in planning, presenting, and administering a physical education curriculum in the middle and elementary schools. Cross-listed as PE 324.

ED 325 Teaching Language Arts and Juvenile Literature in the Elementary School (3)
The theory and practice of teaching oral and written communication skills. Special emphasis is given to the interrelationship between literature for young people and the language arts skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: admission to professional teacher education programs.

ED 326 Methods in Secondary School Physical Education (3)
Methods in planning, presenting, administering, and evaluating physical education for middle and secondary school teachers. Cross-listed as PE 325.

ED 327 Language Arts Practicum (2)
A supervised field experience in the teaching of reading/language arts skills in the elementary/middle school classroom. Prerequisite: admission to professional teacher education programs.

ED 330 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School (3)
One course in a unified block in the teaching of social studies. This course includes content, methods, and learning theory for effective social studies instruction. Special attention is given to methods to promote critical thinking abilities necessary for participation in a culturally-diverse, democratic society. Prerequisite: admission to professional teacher education programs.

ED 335 Creative Experiences in the Elementary / Middle School (3)
This course explores various elements of aesthetics including: art and music. The relationship of such activities to the teaching/learning environment is also developed. The use of creative activities to enrich other content areas is given special attention. Prerequisite: admission to professional teacher education programs.

ED 336 Integrated Curriculum (1)
The process of designing and implementing integrated curriculum for teaching and learning using focused themes and student-based inquiry. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.

ED 337 Social Studies Practicum (1)
One course in a unified block in the teaching of social studies and aesthetics. This course requires students to develop and teach social studies lessons in the elementary school classroom. Prerequisite: admission to professional teacher education programs.

ED 341 Language & Literacy Development in Early Childhood Education (3)
Students will identify speech and language behaviors which are developmentally appropriate for young children birth - eight. Students will identify and practice methods and techniques necessary to foster listening, speaking, pre-writing, pre-reading, and pre-math skills in children. Prerequisite: All 200 level ECE courses and formal admission to teacher education.

ED 343 Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood Education Programs (3)
This course integrates all aspects of developmental early care and education of children from birth to age three which includes child growth and development and learning. Co-requisite: ED 345. Prerequisites: All 200 level ECE courses and formal admission to teacher education.

ED 345 Infants and Toddlers Laboratory (2)
Provides students with opportunities to apply the knowledge and concepts of child development with children from birth to three years of age. Co-requisite: ED 343. Prerequisites: all 200 level ECE courses and formal admission to teacher education.

ED 347 Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Methods (3)
The primary focus of this course is on methods and materials that support physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs of the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten child. Prerequisites: formal admission to teacher education and permission of instructor.

ED 350 General Secondary Methods (3)
Extensive laboratory and simulated classroom experiences with field-based observation. All secondary majors are required to have at least one methods course, and this course fills the basic requirement when a special "special area" methods course is unavailable. All students who enroll in this methods course participate in a field-based teaching experience at various secondary schools. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

ED 352 Methods of Teaching Science in the Secondary Schools (3)
Principles and philosophy of science education; development of the secondary science curriculum; and organization, presentation, and evaluation of science in middle/secondary schools. Includes extensive laboratory and simulated classroom experiences as well as field based observation and class-room participation. Fulfills Kansas certification requirements. Pre-requisite: permission of instructor.

ED 353 Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood Education (3)
Students in this course will learn ways in which young children's development is assessed and evaluated. Typical assessment procedures appropriate for children from birth through age eight will be studied. Techniques will be developed to record children's behavior individually and in group settings. Prerequisites: formal admission to teacher education.

ED 355 Principles of Vocational Education and Student Organizations (3)
The development and role of vocational education in public education, the federal vocational education legislation, and the development of student organizations. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

ED 357 Methods of Teaching Business Education (3)
Procedures used in teaching basic business and office skills at the secondary level. Particular attention is given to positive teaching and techniques, selectivity of instructional materials, and evaluation of student learning. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

ED 359 Methods of Teaching Speech and Drama (3)
The study and application of teaching strategies for secondary education certification in speech. Fulfills Kansas certification requirements.
Prerequisites: permission and formal admission to teacher education.

ED 362 Methods of Teaching English in the Secondary Schools (3)
The study of and practice in the methods of teaching literature, language, and writing, in the secondary schools. Major concerns include teaching theory; the relationship between oral and written language; language development; language used in various social, regional, and cultural settings; curriculum development and evaluation; and the assessment of students' progress in reading and writing. Fulfills Kansas Certification requirements. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

ED 363 Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School (3)
Principles and methods of teaching the process and content of secondary school mathematics. Includes emphasis and training in general mathematics, algebra, geometry, as well as advanced mathematics. All students who enroll in this course participate in fieldbased teaching experiences at various secondary schools. Fulfills Kansas certification requirements. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

ED 366 Methods of Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School (3)
Principles and methods of teaching the process and content of the social studies. Includes emphasis and training in locating information, developing instructional units, and using instructional aids. Fulfills Kansas certification requirements. All students enrolled in this course participate in field-based teaching experiences at various secondary schools. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

ED 368 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages in the Secondary School (3)
Principles and methods of teaching foreign languages in the secondary schools. Extensive laboratory and simulated classroom experiences with field experiences with field based observation. Discussion of problem situations observed in the classroom. Emphasis given to proficiency oriented teaching of various target languages, developing instructional units, use of multimedia resources, and principles of foreign language testing. Fulfills Kansas certification requirements. Prerequisite: consent.

ED 376 Family, School and Community Collaboration in ECE (3)
Students will examine trends that promote inter-agency and interdisciplinary approaches to serving the needs of young children and their families. The role of the teacher or other education-focused entity of a program will be examined in terms of primary service providers and in terms of team membership at local, state and federal levels. Skills that foster communication and cooperation among families of various cultures will be studied. Prerequisites: All 200 level ECE courses, formal admission to teacher education.

ED 378 Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs (3)
The organization and administration of early childhood programs. Emphasizes the supervision of volunteer assistants and paraprofessionals. The course also introduces the student to the techniques for organizing the staff as an instructional Early Childhood Education team. Prerequisites: ED 269, ED 353, and formal admission to teacher education.

ED 380 Elementary Art Education (3)
Study of the artistic development of children, practice with art materials, techniques, and concepts appropriate to the elementary grades including planning and presentation of art lessons. Production, aesthetics, criticism, and history of artworks is emphasized as the basis for children's growth in art learning. Cross-listed as AR 380.

ED 381 Craft Techniques in Middle and Secondary Schools (3)
The artistic development of jr. and sr. high art students and how it relates to technical/artistic skills. Safety and health hazards of the public schools art room. Hands-on experience with metalry, papermaking, fibers, and earthenware craft processes. The philosophy, traditions, and current position of crafts in the art world. Cross-listed as AR 381.

ED 382 Methods and Philosophy in Art Education (3)
Examination of historical and current theories or art education, the development of personal philosophy of art education, and the determination of curriculum goals and objectives. Effective teaching methods for lesson planning, presentation, and evaluation are studied. Prerequisite: Admission to program. Cross-listed as AR 382.

ED 385 Foundations of Education (3)
A survey course describing the social, cultural, historical, and philosophical bases of American education. Encourages students to develop a professional perspective based upon an understanding of essential educational foundations. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education.

ED 400 Understanding the School (2)
Seminar course taught in conjunction with Student Teaching (Education 410 and 420). This course is conducted during the first three weeks of the professional semester and one week following the completion of the student teaching experience. Designed to help students to synthesize their understanding of schools, to reflect upon their student teaching experience, and to integrate educational theory and practice. Prerequisite: permission of the Department Chairperson.

ED 405 Classroom Management (1)
Various methods of managing classrooms and student behaviors within diverse learning environments. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.

ED 410 Secondary Student Teaching (6-12)
Directed and supervised student teaching in the middle/secondary (7-12) school. Students are assigned to Topeka and neighboring schools for a period of six or twelve weeks. Not available for graduate credit. May be taken on a Pass/fail basis only. Prerequisites: completion of appropriate professional education and teaching specialization courses, and permission of the Department Chairperson.

ED 420 Elementary Student Teaching (6-12)
Directed and supervised student teaching in the elementary/middle school. Students are assigned to Topeka or neighboring schools for a period of six or twelve weeks. Not available for graduate credit. May be taken on a pass/fail basis only. Prerequisites: professional education course work to include appropriate methods courses, and permission of the Department Chairperson.

ED 430 Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education (6)
6)A supervised field experience in which candidates have major responsibility for the full range of professional duties in an Early Childhood setting. Placement will be with children in a different setting from those in ED 269. Prerequisite: ED 349, ED 376, 378, and permission of the Department Chair, concurrent enrollment in ED 400.

ED 444 Art in the Elementary/ Middle School (3)
Understanding the purpose behind the creative process as it applies to teaching and evaluating art produced by the child. Relates various art experiences to the student's developmental and emotional level. Applies elementary, middle, and secondary art experiences to the "regular" classroom. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

ED 450 Language Problems of Non-English Speakers (3)
Emphasis on practical methods of teaching English as a Second Language and strategies for working with speakers of other languages. Includes a review of resource materials, lesson planning, and in-class teaching practice as well as an analysis of problems posed by conflicting cultural and language habits. May be taken for undergraduate credit and ED 499 or for graduate credit as ED 450. Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of instructor.

ED 456 Advanced Children's Literature (3)
Advanced survey and analysis of the literature written for children through middle school with instructional applications. A variety of literary forms explored with emphasis on evaluation and development of specific strategies to enhance reader/listener comprehension and appreciation. Emphasis given to planning lessons which incorporate children's literature in instruction across the curriculum. Prerequisite: senior standing.

ED 460 Exceptionalities in Infants and Young Children (3)
Survey of exceptionalities including etiology, curriculum, identification, adaptation of materials and environments, play, referral and development of an individual Educational Plan (IEP). Prerequisites: ED 343 or equivalent course in child development, formal admission to teacher education.

ED 462 Advanced Social Science (3)
Advanced survey and analysis of issues and practice of social studies education in the elementary /middle school. Innovative approaches for teaching history, social issues, psychology, political science, anthropology and/or philosophy in the classroom are explored. Emphasis on the content and materials of a variety of topics within the social science field. This course may be taken for undergraduate or graduate credit. Prerequisite: senior standing and permission of instructor.

ED 468 Curriculum Development and Evaluation Elementary/Middle School (3)
An examination of social and psychological influences upon curricula design and implementation. Emphasis is placed upon study of the societal forces which affect school curricula, prominent instructional models and their supporting theoretical rationale, barriers to effective implementation of innovative curricula, and systematic evaluation of educational programs. Students learn to review the process of curricular modification from a perspective which integrates theory and practice. This course may be taken for graduate or undergraduate credit.

ED 470 Curriculum Development and Evaluation: Middle/Secondary School (3)
An examination of social and psychological influences upon curricula design and implementation. Emphasis is placed upon study of the societal forces which affect school curricula, prominent instructional models and their supporting theoretical rationale, barriers to effective implementation of innovative curricula, and systematic evaluation of educational programs. Students learn to review the process of curricular modification from a perspective which integrates theory and practice This course may be taken for undergraduate or graduate credit.

ED 472 Issues in Modern American Education (3)
Critical analysis of contemporary problems and issues in American education. Consideration of historical, sociological, and philosophical foundations affecting problems and issues included. This course is part of the graduate core. It may also be taken for undergraduate credit.

ED 474 Special Topics in Education (1-3 hrs) (3)
Courses in special topics which will vary from semester to semester and will be announced in advance. ED 474 may be taken for more than one semester. Prerequisite: permission of the Department Chairperson and the instructor.

RD 484 Reading in the Content Areas (3)
A study of the specific reading skills relating to the various disciplines found in middle and secondary schools. This course addresses the philosophy that the effective content teacher includes the teaching of reading as an essential element for affecting the content. Emphasis is given to the importance of pre and post assessment of students' reading skills and abilities, comprehension strategies, thinking and study skills, readability of materials and collateral reading. This course is required for all middle school and secondary school majors in the State of Kansas. This course may be taken for undergraduate and graduate credit. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education and permission of instructor.

ED 486 Issues in Educational Technology (3)
Critical examination of historical, sociological, philosophical foundations and implications of the implementation and use of technology in an educational setting. Prerequisites: ED 250 and permission of instructor.

ED 490 Tests and Measurements (3)
Evaluation procedures as an integral part of the teaching/ learning process. As such, this course involves: identifying and defining intended learning outcomes, writing educational objectives, constructing and selecting various evaluation instruments, and interpreting and utilizing test results to improve instruction. Emphasis is given to criterion and norm referenced tests of ability and achievement as well as tests of individual assessment. May be taken for undergraduate or graduate credit. Prerequisite: senior standing and permission of instructor.

ED 494 Philosophy of Education (3)
An historical and contemporary analysis of philosophical perspectives concerning the educational process. Develops and traces schools of educational thought in an effort to help students clarify their own educational philosophy, the relationship between educational philosophy and practice emphasized. May be taken for undergraduate or graduate credit. Prerequisite: senior standing and permission of instructor.

ED 497 Independent Study in Education (1-3)
Intensive guided study in a special topic in education or early childhood education. Independent Study in Education is available only to candidates for teaching certificates. Prerequisite: admission to an approved program of study and written approval of the Chairperson of the Department of Education.

GRADUATE PROGRAM IN EDUCATION (MEd)
The Department of Education administers a Master of Education program. See Education, Graduate Programs, in catalog index.