• EDST 3000: Teacher as Practitioner

  6.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Begins Phase II of the teacher education sequence. Practicum experiences are integral. Links theory and philosophy to classroom practice. Focuses on three major topics: planning for educational experiences, instructional models and strategies, and managing classrooms. Prerequisites: WTEP application, successful completion of WA, grade C or better in QA, 2.75 cumulative GPA, Grade C or better in EDST 2480, grade C or better in ITEC2360, Grade C or better in EDEX 2454, junior standing, current State of Wyoming substitute teaching license.
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• EDST 3100: Teacher as Practitioner

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Students entering this course have developed a theoretical, historical, and philosophical foundation of education. Building on that foundation, this course links theory and philosophy to classroom practice via instructional strategies. This course addresses 21st-century learning, teachers as practitioners, teacher and student-centered instructional strategies, and lesson planning. Prerequisites: Successful completion of COM1 with a C or better, 2.75 cumulative GPA, Successful completion of EDST 2450, ITEC 2360, EDEX 2484, EDST 2550, EDST 1200, EDST 2200 with a C or better, junior standing, and current State of Wyoming substitute teaching license.
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• EDST 3101: Practicum 3

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course provides students with practicum experiences in a K-12 classroom, investigating theory and best practices regarding classroom management and instructional strategies. Students will engage in coursework and at least 45 hours of practicum interacting with their mentor teacher and students, planning and teaching lessons, implementing classroom management, and reflecting. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment or successful completion of EDST 3100 with a C or better, Successful completion of COM1 with a C or better, 2.75 cumulative GPA, Successful completion of EDST 2450, ITEC 2360, EDEX 2484, EDST 2550, EDST 1200, and EDST 2200 with a C or better, junior standing, and current State of Wyoming substitute teaching license.
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• EDST 3200: Foundations of ESL Learning

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course introduces students to basic principles of second language acquisition and factors that influence the processes. Understanding the processes of language acquisition, will better equip students to plan instructional strategies that facilitate English language learners' language.
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• EDST 3480: Diversity & Politics of School

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Designed to acquaint the student with philosophical, social, and political influences on North American education, to develop an understanding of the qualities of critical thinking, to raise awareness of critical issues in education, to develop an understanding of individual differences, diversity, and multiculturalism. Prerequisites: grade C or better in EDST 2450, sophomore standing, 2.5 cumulative gpa.
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• EDST 3550: Educational Assessment

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Designed to introduce students to key concepts and issues in classroom and standardized education assessments. topics include standards, reliability and validity of norm- and criterion-referenced assessments, and special issues surrounding the assessment of students with special needs. Addresses the basic ideas of classroom test design. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in QA or Q course, and EDST 2480, 2.75 Cumulative UW Institutional GPA.
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• EDST 3600: Preparing Teaching Abroad

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Prepares students for teaching abroad, by helping them to adapt to and understand the host country's culture, history, geography, political, and economic context. The course provides the practical information necessary for a foreign experience by exploring the principles of culture, shock, ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, and the fundamentals of cross-cultural communication. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior class standing or consent of instructor. Acceptance into advanced standing of the teacher education program.
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• EDST 4000: Fnd Ed Divers Soci

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Designed to acquaint students with philosophical, social, and political influences of North American education; to develop an understanding of the qualities of critical thinking for reflective teaching; to raise awareness of contemporary critical issues in education; to develop an understanding of individual differences, diversity, and multiculturalism. Practicum included. Prerequisites: earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better and EDST 2450 or concurrent enrollment.
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• EDST 4050: Div&Soc Just Theory & Practice

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Addresses multiple disciplines. Exposes students to domestic and international perspectives of diversity and social justice. Moves students from a theoretical lens of diversity and social justice toward becoming change agents. Prerequisites: Junior/Senior standing, and completion of EDST 1500 or GWST/CHST/AMST/AAST/AIST 1040.
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• EDST 4110: Foundations of Am Ind Ed.

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines cultural, geographical, linguistic, spiritual, political and societal factors before, during and after colonization of the Americas. Definitions and day-to-day realities of terms like ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, assimilation, acculturation, and institutional racism. Development of insights into positive teacher-pupil-community relationships that honor culture and language differences and enhance achievement. Cross listed with AIST 4110. Prerequisites: AIST 1001 and 15 credit hours of AIST or EDST.
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