Sample program plan information is provided for sample purposes only. Students should consult with their academic advisor about their individual plan for course registration and completion of program requirements.
*The ELL endorsement is optional for high school education
*The Middle School endorsement is optional for high school education majors
ENG 101 - English Composition
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed. C1
Core Curr. CM W1
Principles of clear and effective writing; analysis of essays as models for writing. Required for all freshmen.
ENG 115 - Introduction to Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed. HL
Core Curr. HU
Elements, techniques, and forms of fiction, drama, and poetry.
ENG 123 - European Writers
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed. HL
Core Curr. GP WC,HU
Study of the representation of human values in significant texts (in translation) by European writers.
ENG 124 - American Writers
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed. HL
Core Curr. HU,WI
Representative works by significant writers from early periods to the present.
ENG 125 - Literatures of Identity
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. HU,MI
Literature about identity formation studied in a multidisciplinary context. Prerequisite:
ENG 127 - British Writers
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed. HL
Core Curr. HU
Representative works by significant writers from the Middle Ages to the present.
ENG 129 - Introduction to African American Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed. HL
Core Curr. HU
Introduction to African American literature from the 1700's to the present.
ENG 130 - Introduction to Native American Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed. NW
Core Curr. GP WC,MI
Introduction to Native American literatures from oral storytelling traditions to contemporary genres.
ENG 140 - Global Literatures
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. MI,GP WC,HU
The study of representation of human values in literatures emerging from regions such as the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
ENG 180 - Introduction to English Education
(2 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Introduction to the curriculum, state and national standards, and professional expectations for English Education in secondary schools; registration open only to English Education majors or by consent of instructor.
ENG 181 - Introduction to English Studies
(1 hour)
Gen. Ed.
Introduction to the English major curriculum, professional expectations, curriculum planning (concentrations, minors, internships and practicum), and career exploration.
ENG 190 - Women in Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed. HL
Core Curr. HU,MI
Images of women as portrayed in literature. Readings selected from established classics, as well as more recent works by and about women. Women of diverse personalities meeting particular problems in particular environments and times. Prerequisite:
ENG 207 - Creative Writing I
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. WI
Introduction to imaginative writing. Writing and readings: fiction, poetry, plays. Prerequisite:
ENG 233 - American Literature to 1865
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Introduction to the aesthetic and cultural history and to significant texts.
ENG 235 - American Literature 1865 to Present
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Introduction to the aesthetic and cultural history and to significant texts.
ENG 237 - British Literature to 1800
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Introduction to the aesthetic and cultural history and to significant texts.
ENG 239 - British Literature: 1800 to Present
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Introduction to the aesthetic and cultural history and to significant texts.
ENG 239 - British Literature: 1800 to Present
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Introduction to the aesthetic and cultural history and to significant texts.
ENG 239 - British Literature: 1800 to Present
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Introduction to the aesthetic and cultural history and to significant texts.
ENG 270 - Introduction to Literary Criticism and Theory
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Introduction to the study and practice of multiple methods of literary interpretation, criticism, and theory.
ENG 300 - Advanced Writing--Exposition
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed. C2
Core Curr. CM W2
Intensive practice in major techniques of exposition. Practical writing situations. Prerequisite: ENG 101, or CIV 111 and 112
ENG 301 - Advanced Writing - Argumentative Writing
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed. C2
Core Curr. CM W2
Trains ability to think critically and write persuasively; logical and emotional appeals in writing. Prerequisite: ENG 101, or CIV 111 and 112; junior standing
ENG 302 - Advanced Writing: Travel Writing
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. CM W2,EL
Intensive practice in travel writing techniques of narration, description, analysis, and evaluation. Prerequisite: ENG 101, or CIV 111-112; junior standing.
ENG 302 - Advanced Writing: Travel Writing
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. CM W2,EL
Intensive practice in travel writing techniques of narration, description, analysis, and evaluation. Prerequisite: ENG 101, or CIV 111-112; junior standing.
ENG 302 - Advanced Writing: Travel Writing
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. CM W2,EL
Intensive practice in travel writing techniques of narration, description, analysis, and evaluation. Prerequisite: ENG 101, or CIV 111-112; junior standing.
ENG 304 - Advanced Writing--Research in Individual Discipline
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed. C2
Core Curr. CM W2
Major research paper on a topic related to student's major. Training in a variety of writing techniques. Prerequisite: ENG 101, or CIV 111 and 112; junior standing
ENG 305 - Advanced Writing--Technical Writing
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed. C2
Core Curr. CM W2
For engineering and science students: techniques of exposition and report writing. Prerequisite: ENG 101, or CIV 111 and 112; junior standing
ENG 306 - Advanced Writing--Business Communication
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed. C2
Core Curr. CM W2
Principal types of business letters and reports. Prerequisite: ENG 101, or CIV 111 and 112; junior standing
ENG 307 - Intermediate Poetry Workshop
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Intermediate-level study of the aesthetic theory and practice of writing poetry. Prerequisite: ENG 207 or consent of instructor.
ENG 308 - Intermediate Fiction Workshop
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Intermediate-level study of the aesthetic theory and practice of writing fiction. Prerequisite: ENG 207 or consent of instructor
ENG 310 - Readings for Creative Writers
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
In-depth study of aesthetic foundations and specialized practices of literary forms such as poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and drama. Special emphasis given to the examination of texts from writerly perspectives. Prerequisite: ENG 207 or consent of instructor.
ENG 311 - Introduction to Language
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Introduction to the study of language; its structure, acquisition, and function in society. Cross listed as WLL 311.
ENG 312 - Grammar for Teaching
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Study of English grammatical structures. Applications of grammatical theory to written texts. Of particular value to elementary school teaching majors, middle school teaching majors, and high school English teaching majors.
ENG 313 - Grammar for Writing and Speaking
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Study of theories of English grammar and their application to the analysis of real-world written and spoken language.
ENG 320 - Young Adult Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Intensive study and analysis of literature for young adults.
ENG 328 - Latinx Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Intensive study of Latinx Literature, and its themes, genres, and transformation in diasporic communities, to make distinctions and interconnections among diverse Latinx communities.
ENG 329 - African American Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Intensive study of selected literary works, authors, and movements in African American literature.
ENG 330 - Native American Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Intensive study of the diverse literatures of Native American peoples. Novels, short stories, poetry, literary criticism.
ENG 331 - Studies in Women Writers
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Intensive study of literary and critical texts written by women.
ENG 332 - Early American Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Intensive study of issues, movements, or themes characteristic of the period.
ENG 334 - 19th Century American Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Intensive study of issues, movements, or themes characteristic of the period.
ENG 336 - 20th and 21st Century American Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Intensive study of issues, movements, or themes characteristic of the period.
ENG 340 - Global British Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. MI
Global British Literature combines readings and projects from literature, history, sociology and psychology to explore and explain the issues and consequences of English colonialism. Prerequisite: Jr standing or permission of instructor
ENG 341 - Medieval English Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
ntensive study of issues, movements, or themes characteristic of the period.
ENG 344 - Renaissance English Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
ntensive study of issues, movements, or themes characteristic of the period.
ENG 347 - Shakespeare
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. WI
Intensive study of selected plays and poetry of Shakespeare. Prerequisite: ENG 233, ENG 235, ENG 237, ENG 239, or THE 123
ENG 358 - 18th-Century British Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Intensive study of issues, movements, or themes characteristic of the period.
ENG 361 - British Romantic Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Intensive study of issues, movements, or themes characteristic of the period.
ENG 363 - British Victorian Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Intensive study of issues, movements, or themes characteristic of the period.
ENG 364 - 20th and 21st Century British Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Intensive study of issues, movements, or themes characteristic of the period.
ENG 365 - Irish Literatures
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Intensive study of issues, movements, or themes characteristic of Irish literatures.
ENG 368 - Science Fiction and Fantasy
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Study of theories and significant examples of science fiction and fantasy.
ENG 370 - Literary Criticism and Theory
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Survey of literary criticism and theory from classical Greece to the 20th century. Emphasis on development of philosophies of literature and literary criticisms and theories.
ENG 372 - Poetry As Genre
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Study of theories and significant examples of poetry as genre.
ENG 373 - Fiction As Genre
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Study of theories and significant examples of fiction as genre.
ENG 374 - Drama As Genre
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
ntensive study of movements, theories, and forms in the genre of drama.
ENG 378 - Individual Authors
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Studies in the works of a selected author or authors. Course content of individual sections to be selected by instructor. May be repeated with a different author(s) for a maximum of nine hours, only six of which will count for English requirement.
ENG 380 - Topics in Language and Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Topics of special interest which may vary each time course is offered. Topic stated in current Schedule of Classes. May be repeated under different topics for a maximum of 6 hours credit.
ENG 381 - Literatures of Asia
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed. NW
Core Curr. GP WC WI,HU
Study of the cultural traditions of Asia through selected literary classics. Prerequisite: Junior Standing; or permission of instructor.
ENG 385 - Literatures of Europe
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed. HL
Core Curr. GP WC,HU
Focuses on the cultural contexts of significant texts (read in translation) from Europe. Prerequisite: Junior Standing or permission of instructor
ENG 391 - Methods of Teaching Writing
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Methods for incorporating composition and writing theory, research in writing pedagogy, and a range of writing tasks into middle and high school language arts curriculum; registration open only to English education and teacher education majors or by consent of instructor. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 180.
ENG 392 - Methods of Teaching Literature and Reading
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Methods for incorporating literary theory, a range of literary texts, and research in reading and literary studies pedagogy into middle and high school language arts curriculum; registration open only to English education and teacher education majors or by consent of instructor. Prerequisite: ENG 180; ENG 233 or ENG 235; ENG 237 or ENG 239; ENG 270 or ENG 320; ETE 368; advancement to candidacy in teacher education.
ENG 403 - Advanced Creative Nonfiction Workshop
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Craft and theory of creative nonfiction. Manuscript construction. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: ENG 207 or consent of instructor after submission of acceptable manuscript
ENG 407 - Advanced Poetry Workshop
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Advanced study of the the aesthetic theory and practice of writing poetry. Individual projects. Emphasis on chapbook manuscript preparation. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: ENG 307 or ENG 308 or consent of instructor
ENG 408 - Advanced Fiction Workshop
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. WI
Advanced study of the aesthetic theory and practice of writing fiction. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: ENG 308 or ENG 307 or consent of instructor.
ENG 409 - Advanced Screenwriting Workshop
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. WI
Creative writing workshop in screenwriting taught by English faculty member in collaboration with professionals in the entertainment industry. Cross-listed with COM 409. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: ENG 207 and/or consent of instructor.
ENG 472 - Methods of Teaching Integrated Language Arts
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Study of the inter-relationships among writing, reading and interpreting texts, speaking, listening, speech, and technology for diverse student populations and diverse professional contexts in middle and high school language arts instruction; registration open only to English education and teacher education majors or by consent of instructor. Prerequisite: ENG 391, ENG 392, COM 103; advancement to candidacy in teacher education.
ENG 481 - Senior Project
(2 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Systematic practice in research methods and development, production, and presentation of an individual project focused on students' career goals. Cannot be taken in addition to ENG 480. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
ENG 492 - Practicum/Internship in English
(0-6 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. EL
Supervised writing projects in conjunction with student service, volunteer, or work activities. Pass/Fail. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit (only 3 credit hours may be used towards the English Major requirements). Prerequisite: Completion of junior-level composition requirement; consent of Department Chair.
ENG 495 - Independent Study
(1-3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Independent study and research in a specific field of English language or phase of literary production. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hrs. credit. Prerequisite: consent of Department Chair.
ENG 500 - Theory and Practice of English
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Overview of the practices, theories, and history of the field of English and an introduction to the Bradley program. Required of all graduate students in English. Must be taken in the first nine hours.
ENG 503 - Intensive Creative Nonfiction Workshop
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Craft and theory of writing creative nonfiction. Manuscript construction. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: ENG 403 or consent of instructor after submission of acceptable manuscript
ENG 506 - Writing in the Professions
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Study and practice of the writing conventions and rhetorical characteristics of individual professions.
ENG 507 - Intensive Poetry Workshop
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Craft and theory of writing poetry. Manuscript construction. Course repeatable to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Open to graduate students by consent of instructor. Open to undergraduate students with credit for ENG 407 or consent of instructor
ENG 508 - Intensive Fiction Workshop
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Craft and theory of writing fiction. Manuscript construction. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Open to graduate students by consent of instructor. Open to undergraduate students with credit for ENG 408 or consent of instructor
ENG 509 - Intensive Screenwriting Workshop
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Creative writing workshop in screenwriting taught by English faculty member in collaboration with professionals in the entertainment industry. Manuscript construction. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Open to graduate students by consent of instructor. Open to undergraduate students with credit for ENG 307 or ENG 308 or consent of instructor
ENG 540 - Genres
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Study of a single genre: fiction, prose, poetry, drama, or an emerging genre, or the impact of new modalities on a literary genre. May be repeated under a different genre for a maximum of six hours credit.
ENG 550 - Language Theory
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Study of the relationships between language and writing, thinking, and society. Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing.
ENG 560 - Writing Theory
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Theoretical approaches to the study of writing. Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing.
ENG 570 - Contemporary Literary Criticism
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Advanced study of contemporary critical approaches to literature, including, but not limited to, feminism, semiotics, cultural criticism, poststructuralism. Study of the critical theories and applications of the criticisms to literary texts.
ENG 580 - Theories and Methods of Teaching Composition
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Theoretical and pedagogical issues and approaches in teaching composition.
ENG 585 - Topics in Language and Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Topics of special interest which may vary each time course is offered. Topic stated in current Schedule of Classes. May be repeated under different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
ENG 630 - American Periods
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Study of selected periods or movements from the 17th century to the present. May be repeated under a different topic for a maximum of six hours credit.
ENG 640 - English Periods
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Study of selected periods or movements from the 7th century to the present. May be repeated under a different topic for a maximum of six hours credit.
ENG 650 - Selected Authors
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Study of one or two authors who write in English. May be repeated under different authors for a maximum of six hours credit.
ENG 680 - Advanced Topics in Writing
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Advanced study of the theory and practice of compositional processes, with focus on a particular genre or area of writing. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours credit.
ENG 690 - Internship in Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Theory, analysis, and practice of literature within the context of an undergraduate literature course. Prerequisite: 21 hrs. English graduate courses.
ENG 691 - Internship in Writing
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Theory, analysis, and practice of writing within the context of an undergraduate composition class. Prerequisite: 21 hrs. English graduate courses.
ENG 695 - Independent Study
(1-3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Independent research in literature, writing, or theory. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, and graduate program director or department chairperson.
ETE 100 - Technology Applications
(1 hour)
Gen. Ed.
Application of technology concepts and skills to human service professionals. Database construction; linear and nonlinear multimedia projects. Using graphics, text, sound, animation, and other media resources. Prerequisite: Major in an education program or consent of department chair.
ETE 107 - Conceptualizing Math for Teachers I
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. QR
Development of a deep understanding of concepts, relationships, and algorithms in various areas of mathematics examined. Topics include set theory, variables, patterns and algebraic relationships, equations and systems of equations, graphing; real numbers and operations, properties of number systems, ratios and proportions, percents; measurement systems, measurement relationships. Focus is on problem solving, analysis, representation of concepts, and communicating understanding and reasoning of the mathematical concepts studied. Prerequisite: Major in an education program or permission of department chair.
ETE 108 - Conceptualizing Math for Teachers II
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. QR
Development of a deep understanding of concepts, relationships, and algorithms in various areas of mathematics examined. Topics include data presentation, computation, and meaning of descriptive measurements; basic combinatorics, probability concepts, probability distributions, expectations; linear, quadratic, exponential, and other functions, geometric constructions, 2-D and 3-D shapes, spatial relationships, geometric reasoning and proof. Focus is on problem solving, analysis, representation of concepts, and communicating understanding and reasoning of the mathematical concepts studied. Prerequisite: Major in an education program or consent of department chair; ETE 107.
ETE 115 - The History of Education in the United States
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed. SF
Core Curr. HU,MI
Surveys the history of American education from the Colonial Era to the present. Treats the changing character of education in the context of broader social and cultural developments. Provides both knowledge of the history of American education and an appreciation of historical perspectives as ways of understanding contemporary education. Examine the evolving historical contexts that served to shape and define American education. Specifically, the course will explore the role of education i.e., policies, purposes, practices, and reform efforts throughout U.S. history, and examine its relationships with the American economic, political, social, and cultural landscape.
ETE 116 - Introductory Field Experience
(1 hour)
Gen. Ed.
Exhibit professional and ethical behaviors, engage in a minimum of 25 hrs of directed observations throughout the semester in an academic setting. Besides observing within a classroom, candidates work with a group of children at an appropriate level, depending on the individual areas of licensure. Collaborate with professionals to develop foundational knowledge related to planning for instruction and assessment, a sense of the whole school culture including an awareness of the social and emotional development of children. Introduced to the language of teaching and apply the knowledge in their reflections analyzing the setting. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Weekly seminar Prerequisite: Major in an education program or consent of department chair; ETE 115 or concurrent enrollment.
ETE 120 - Early Childhood Professional Roles and Responsibilities
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. WI
Meeting education needs of children from birth through age eight. Care for the whole child including an awareness of the social and emotional development of children. Career opportunities, roles, and responsibilities. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. This is a Writing Intensive course. Prerequisite: Major in an education program or consent of department chair.
ETE 194 - Physical Education for P-6 Schools
(1 hour)
Gen. Ed.
Content and pedagogy for physical education in grades P-6 to meet the needs of diverse learners. Introduction to physical education in the regular classroom. Prerequisite: Major in an education program or consent of Department chair.
ETE 196 - Fine Art in the P-6 Schools
(2 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Content and pedagogy for fine art in grades P-6 to meet the needs of diverse learners. Introduction to including art, music, dance, and theatre in the regular classroom using traditional methods and newer technologies. Prerequisite: Major in an education program or consent of Department chair.
ETE 210 - Human Development from Birth to Young Adulthood
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Integration of the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of the development and growth of the individual from conception to adulthood. Study the physiology of learning, the interactive nature of the teaching/learning process, and the need to consider developmental and cultural appropriateness in meeting individual learning needs, with an emphasis on acknowledging and accommodating exceptionality and diversity including an awareness of the social and emotional development of children. Environmental factors affecting development, including cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, individual, social contexts, and parent-child interaction. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Major in an education program or consent of department chair.
ETE 215 - Strategies for Effective Teaching
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
An in-depth sequence of examining instructional planning and strategies, modes of teaching, and assessment of learning, including an awareness of exceptionality and diversity including an awareness of the social and emotional development of children. Other topics include instructional management, collaboration in curriculum design and delivery and with stakeholders, teacher leadership, decision making, and change processes. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: ETE 115 or concurrent enrollment; ETE 116 or concurrent enrollment; ETE 210 or concurrent enrollment.
ETE 216 - Effective Planning and Instruction for Teaching
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
The study of key teaching frameworks with fundamental instructional strategies developed within the construct of planning lesson segments and units of study, including an awareness of exceptionality and diversity, an awareness of the social and emotional development of children. Application of brain research, methods to facilitate higher order, critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and decision-making. Other topics include instructional management, collaboration in curriculum design and delivery and with stakeholders, teacher leadership, decision-making, and the needs of 21st Century middle school students are addressed. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: ETE 115 or concurrent enrollment; ETE 116 or concurrent enrollment; ETE 210 or concurrent enrollment.
ETE 219 - Human Development and Effective Field Experience
(1 hour)
Gen. Ed.
Engage in a minimum of twenty-five hours of directed observations in an appropriate, academic setting, where they teach a small group of students and collaborate with the classroom teacher to implement instructional and assessment plans for one student. Candidates are introduced to the language and dispositions of teaching, apply this knowledge in their reflections analyzing the learning environment, incorporate issues of equity and diversity including an awareness of the social and emotional development of children, and apply the knowledge in the creation on a developmental case study of one student. Weekly seminar. Prerequisite: ETE 115 or concurrent enrollment; ETE 116 or concurrent enrollment; ETE 210 or concurrent enrollment; one of: Music Education Major, ETE 215, OR ETE 216, or concurrent enrollment in either ETE 215 or ETE 216.
ETE 223 - Gifted Education: Strategies and Practicum
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Field experience in gifted education grades K-12; 20 clock hours in Bradley University Gifted and Talented Summer Institute. In addition 16 hours of in-class instruction of materials and strategies unique to gifted learners will be required. Apply the knowledge of gifted education, including issues of equity and diversity. Prerequisite: ETE 210; one of: ETE 215, ETE 216; ETE 222 or concurrent enrollment.
ETE 227 - Development of the Early Adolescent
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. WI,EL
Required for the Illinois middle school endorsement, surveys the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development of young adolescents from a cultural perspective, emphasizing implications for effective middle school instruction. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: ETE 115; ETE 116; ETE 210; major in an education program or consent of department chair.
ETE 228 - Strategies for Middle School
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. WI,EL
Philosophy, concepts, and procedure related to organizational structure, curriculum, teaching strategies, and assessment in the middle school. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: ETE 115; ETE 116; ETE 210; one of: ETE 215, ETE 216; major in an education program or consent of department chair.
ETE 230 - Adapting Curriculum to Support Inclusive Environments
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Exploration of foundational knowledge of characteristics of individuals with exceptionalities, diversity, populations who are at risk, and English Language Learners. Enhance knowledge and performance of individuals with exceptionalities by developing and adapting curriculum materials that meet individual needs within inclusive environments. Response to Intervention outcomes and appropriate evidence-based strategies that support successful inclusion are discussed. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. This course meets foundation knowledge for LBS I certification. Prerequisite: ETE 115; ETE 116; ETE 210; one of: ETE 215, ETE 216, or concurrent enrollment; or Education Studies major.
ETE 232 - Meeting the Needs of All Students within the Disciplines
(2 hours)
Gen. Ed.
ETE 232 provides foundational knowledge of individuals with exceptional learning needs (ELN) with an overview of categories and characteristics. Emphasis is on co-teaching and collaborative alignment of appropriate adaptations, accommodations and modifications to IEPs and 504 plans that support successful inclusion. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: ETE 115; ETE 116; ETE 210; ETE 219 or concurrent; ETE 215 or concurrent for K-12 ART OR ETE 216 or concurrent for MSE and High School OR ETE 280 or concurrent for K-12 Music; or Education Studies major.
ETE 234 - Language Development
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Language acquisition theory and processes, stages of language development, verbal and non-verbal communication. Emphasis on language differences and diversity, including minority groups, language disorders, and English as a second language. Planning opportunities supporting language use in its various forms to enrich further development. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. ETE 234 is one course that meets criteria for the Illinois ECSE Approval. Prerequisite: ETE 115; ETE 116 or concurrent enrollment; ETE 210 or concurrent enrollment.
ETE 235 - Methods of Teaching English Language Learners
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Addresses language development and methods for teaching English Language Learners (ELL). Topics include theories of second language acquisition as well as a variety of instructional strategies in the language arts and other content areas. Emphasis will be placed on the social and cultural needs of the ELL and the examination of pre-service teachers' own culture and its impact on their practice. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. There is fieldwork expected for the class. Prerequisite: ETE 115; ETE 116; ETE 210 or concurrent enrollment; either ETE 215 or concurrent enrollment OR ETE 216 or concurrent enrollment
ETE 236 - Assessment of English Language Learners
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Covers fundamental basics of testing and assessment of the English Language Learner (ELL), prevalent in today's classrooms. Included are formal and informal assessment strategies; construction and use of teacher-made tests of student learning; interpretation and use of standardized tests, report cards, and grading; reporting procedures; and examination of how to utilize evaluation and assessment to strengthen instruction, differentiate assessment for ELLs, and contribute to positive learner development. There is fieldwork expected for the class. Prerequisite: ETE 235 or concurrent enrollment.
ETE 237 - Practicum for Teaching English Learners I
(1 hour)
Gen. Ed.
Candidates engage in a minimum of 40 hours of directed observations and teaching of English Language Learners in an appropriate PK-12 academic setting. Candidates collaborate with the classroom teacher or ESL teacher to plan and implement instruction for small groups and individuals. Candidates complete weekly reflections analyzing the learning environment of their classroom, specifically addressing issues of language development for English learners. Weekly seminar. Prerequisite: ETE 235 or concurrent enrollment.
ETE 238 - Practicum for Teaching English Learners II
(1 hour)
Gen. Ed.
Candidates engage in a minimum of 33 hours of directed observations and teaching of English Language Learners in an appropriate PK-12 academic setting. Candidates collaborate with the classroom teacher or ESL teacher to plan and implement formative assessments and instruction for whole class, small groups and individuals. Candidates complete weekly reflections analyzing the learning environment of their classroom, specifically addressing issues of language development for English learners. Weekly seminar. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Prerequisite: ETE 237, and permission of the department chair
ETE 239 - Practicum for Teaching English Learners III
(1 hour)
Gen. Ed.
Candidates engage in a minimum of 34 hours of directed observations and teaching of English Language Learners in an appropriate PK-12 academic setting. Candidates collaborate with the classroom teacher or ESL teacher to plan and implement formative assessments and instruction for whole class, small groups and individuals. Candidates complete weekly reflections analyzing the learning environment of their classroom, specifically addressing issues of language development for English learners. Weekly seminar. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Prerequisite: ETE 237; ETE 238; and permission of the department chair
ETE 240 - Practicum for Teaching English Learners Part 2
(2 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Candidates engage in a minimum of 60 hours of directed observations and teaching of English Language Learners in an appropriate PK-12 academic setting. Candidates collaborate with the classroom teacher or ESL teacher to plan and implement formative assessments and instruction for whole class, small groups and individuals. Candidates complete weekly reflections analyzing the learning environment of their classroom, specifically addressing issues of language development for English learners. Weekly seminar. Prerequisite: ETE 237, or permission of the department chair.
ETE 245 - American Sign Language I
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
General introduction to sign language of the deaf; information regarding the culture of the deaf. Finger spelling and signing skills, which enable signing at a conversational level both receptively (seeing and understanding) and expressively (signing). Available to students from any major throughout the university.
ETE 260 - Children's Literature
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Types, genres, authors, and illustrators of books for children from birth through middle school. Emphasis on literature response activities; planning and assessing a literature-based curriculum. Analysis of current trends, issues, and the impact of children's literature. Prerequisite: Major in an education program or consent of department chair.
ETE 270 - Physical Development and Health
(1 hour)
Gen. Ed.
A variety of health and nutrition topics about which teachers all levels must be knowledgeable. Must document certification in CPR and First Aid, and plan lessons for health instruction as part of the requirements. Topics examine nutrition; communicable diseases; relationship between fitness and systems of the body; principles of personal, interpersonal, and community health; mental health; and safety. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in education program
ETE 280 - Exploring Diversity: Learners, Families, And Communities
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed. CD
Core Curr. GP WC
The socialization and enculturation of learners in the context of their families, communities, and cultures. Awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of diversity, whether resulting from cultural or ability differences. Emphasis on the teacher's role in involving, educating, and communicating with parents as partners in the educational process. Professional advocacy that supports an inclusionary, multicultural, antiracist, democratic, non-sexist, and global curriculum. ETE 280 is one course that meets criteria for the Illinois ECSE Approval. Prerequisite:
ETE 291 - Assistive Technology for Individuals with Special Needs
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Addresses the assistive technology (AT) evaluation, selection, and application process for individuals with disabilities in school, the workplace and the community. Emphasis on assessment of the individual, environment, and tasks required of the person prior to evaluation of technologies and adaptations that enable the individual to function as fully as possible in his/her daily lives. Through illustrations and case examples students will obtain knowledge and skills required for the use of AT devices or adaptations and factors to consider in the selection and implementation processes. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: ETE 115; ETE 116; ETE 210; one of: ETE 215, ETE 216, or concurrent enrollment.
ETE 301 - Novice Teaching Experiences in Music Classrooms K-8
(1 hour)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. EL
Engage in a supervised teaching experience in a K-8 school music learning environment. Collaborate with the classroom teacher to plan and implement formative assessments and instruction for whole class, small groups, and individuals. Candidates complete weekly reflections analyzing the learning environment of their classroom, specifically addressing issues of equity, diversity and social and emotional awareness. Includes Teacher Performance Assessment. Weekly seminar. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; ETE 345 or concurrent enrollment; concurrent enrollment in ETE 351; concurrent enrollment in ETE 310.
ETE 302 - Novice Teaching Experience in High School Music
(1 hour)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. EL
Engage in a supervised teaching experience in a high school music learning environment. Collaborate with the classroom teacher to plan and implement formative assessments and instruction for whole class, small groups, and individuals. Candidates complete weekly reflections analyzing the learning environment of their classroom, specifically addressing issues of equity, diversity, and social and emotional awareness. Includes Teacher Performance Assessment. Weekly seminar. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; concurrent enrollment in ETE 352; ETE 345 or concurrent enrollment; ETE 310 or concurrent enrollment.
ETE 303 - Novice Teaching Experience in K-12 Classrooms
(4 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. EL,WI
Engage in a supervised teaching experience in an elementary, middle, or high school learning environment. Collaborate with the classroom teacher to plan and implement formative assessments and instruction for whole class, small groups, and individuals. Candidates complete weekly reflections analyzing the learning environment of their classroom, specifically addressing issues of equity, diversity and social and emotional awareness. Includes draft Teacher Performance Assessment. Weekly seminar. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; ETE 345 or concurrent enrollment; ETE 386 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of department chair.
ETE 304 - Early Childhood Novice Teaching Experience
(4 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. EL,WI
Engage in supervised teaching experience in a preprimary learning environment. Collaborate with the classroom teacher to plan and implement formative assessments and instruction for whole class, small groups, and individuals. Complete weekly reflections analyzing the learning environment of their classroom, specifically addressing issues of equity, diversity and social and emotional awareness. Includes draft Teacher Performance Assessment. Weekly seminar. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; either ETE 328 or concurrent enrollment or ETE 443 or concurrent enrollment; ETE 345 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of department chair.
ETE 305 - Novice Teaching Experience in a LBSI Setting
(4 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. EL,WI
Engage in a supervised teaching experience in a special education learning environment. Collaborate with the classroom teacher to plan and implement formative assessments and instruction for whole class, small groups, and individuals. Candidates complete weekly reflections analyzing the learning environment of their classroom, specifically addressing issues of equity, diversity and social and emotional awareness. Includes draft Teacher Performance Assessment. Weekly seminar. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; ETE 391 or ETE 393; ETE 345 or concurrent enrollment; or consent of department chair.
ETE 306 - Novice Teaching Experience Grades 1-6
(4 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. EL,WI
Engage in a supervised teaching experience in an elementary school learning environment. Collaborate with the classroom teacher to plan and implement formative assessments and instruction for whole class, small groups, and individuals. Complete weekly reflections analyzing the learning environment of their classroom, specifically addressing issues of equity, diversity, and social and emotional awareness. Includes draft Teacher Performance Assessment. Weekly seminar. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; ETE 313 or ETE 315; at least two of the following: ETE 313, 315, 335, 336, 339; ETE 345 or concurrent enrollment or permission of department chair.
ETE 307 - Novice Teaching Experience in Grades 5-8
(4 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. EL,WI
Engage in a supervised teaching experience in a middle school learning environment. Collaborate with the classroom teacher to plan and implement formative assessments and instruction for whole class, small groups, and individuals. Complete weekly reflections analyzing the learning environment of their classroom, specifically addressing issues of equity, diversity and social and emotional awareness. Includes draft Teacher Performance Assessment. Weekly seminar. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; at least 2 courses in concentration; concurrent enrollment in content-specific methods course appropriate to the student's teaching area (ENG 392, ETE 361, ETE 362, ETE 363); ETE 345 or concurrent enrollment or permission of department chair.
ETE 308 - Novice Teaching Experience in the High School
(4 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. EL,WI
Engage in a supervised teaching experience in a high school learning environment. Collaborate with the classroom teacher to plan and implement formative assessments and instruction for whole class, small groups, and individuals. Candidates complete weekly reflections analyzing the learning environment of their classroom, specifically addressing issues of equity, diversity and social and emotional awareness. Includes Teacher Performance Assessment. Weekly seminar. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; ETE 345 or concurrent enrollment; concurrent enrollment in content-specific methods course appropriate to the student's teaching area (ETE 373, ETE 374, ETE 375, ETE 378, or ENG 472); concurrent with ETE 310, or consent of Department chair.
ETE 310 - Teacher Performance Assessment
(1 hour)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. WI
Prepares preservice teacher to complete the education teacher performance assessment (edTPA) required for licensure. Gain skills needed to complete a TPA based upon integration of education program objectives and the novice teaching experience. Analyze the context for learning in the classroom, plan a unit of instruction including adaptations for diverse learners, teach the unit while attending to academic language, assess student learning. Make video recording of the unit teaching and collect student work samples. Reflect on the pedagogical decisions in a formal manner, citing research as justification for the choices. Completed edTPA is evaluated locally and feedback is provided to the candidate. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; major in an education program or consent of department chair; concurrent enrollment in one of: ETE 301, ETE 302, ETE 303, ETE 304, ETE 305, ETE 306, ETE 307, ETE 308.
ETE 313 - Methods of Literacy I: Reading, Writing and Language Grades 1-2
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. EL,WI
Addresses literacy instruction in first and second grade including reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and visually representing, including accommodations of exceptionality and diversity using developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. Key topics examine theories of literacy development, emergent literacy, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, writing process, literacy assessment, and planning for individual learners. Classroom applications are included. Five to ten hours in a local classroom are required. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education.
ETE 315 - Methods of Literacy II: Reading, Writing and Language: Grades 3-8
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Addresses total literacy instruction for learners at all levels 3-8: Reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and visually representing. It addresses research-based approaches to literacy instruction for the grade school student, including accommodations of exceptionality and diversity using developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. Key topics: the reading and writing processes, vocabulary and comprehension, literacy assessments, planning for individual learners, integrating the language arts into the content areas and preparing students for the state writing assessment. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education.
ETE 322 - Emergent Literacy: Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Processes, themes, and practices that support the development of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking in children from birth through age 8. A continuum of instructional practices, including contextualized application of phonemic, graphemic, morphemic, and syntactical concepts, that facilitate the emergence of literacy. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education.
ETE 324 - Early Childhood Special Education Methods
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Providing developmentally and culturally appropriate activities to infants and young children with special needs. History and evolution of early intervention services, teaming, collaboration, service coordination, development of Individualized Family Service Plans and Individualized Educational Plans, adaptation of curriculum, instructional models which promote interaction and independence, inclusionary programs, transitional planning. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. ETE 324 is one course that meets criteria for the Illinois ECSE Approval. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; or Education Studies major.
ETE 328 - Early Childhood Methods
(6 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. MI
Strategies for teaching language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, art, music, and movement in preprimary and primary grades within an integrated, thematic curriculum. Emphasis on the role of play, learning environments, creative and critical thinking, problem solving, acknowledgment and accommodations of exceptionality and diversity, transitions, horizontal relevance, and developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education.
ETE 335 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies Grades 1-6
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Content and methods of teaching social studies in grades 1-6, including accommodations of exceptionality and diversity using developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education.
ETE 336 - Methods of Teaching Science Grades 1-6
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Plan, implement, and evaluate a science program for children in grades 1-6. Emphasis on the nature of school science, students' misconceptions, and meaningful science activities, including accommodations of exceptionality and diversity using developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; SCI 10x.
ETE 339 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics Grades 1-6
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. WI
Emphasis on teaching strategies, materials, and organizational plans related to the grades 1-6 mathematics curriculum. Work with Common Core Standards in Math as well as National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is integrated throughout the semester. Focus on active involvement of students in the learning process. Future teachers learn about and plan lessons including appropriate teaching strategies, mathematical projects, accommodations of exceptionality and diversity using developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; ETE 108 or concurrent enrollment.
ETE 345 - Guiding Learners: Creating Safe, Inclusive Learning Enviro Environments
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Emphasis on theories of guidance and learner-centered instruction including Response to Intervention (RtI) strategies for positive behavioral supports. Classroom management that is developmentally and culturally appropriate practice to nourish natural curiosity, develop problem-solving skills, acknowledge and accommodate learners with exceptionalities, including diverse cultures, students at risk, and English Language Learners, and develop a sense of community for success of all learners within inclusive environments. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; concurrent with appropriate Novice Teaching course (ETE 301, ETE 302, ETE 303, ETE 304, ETE 305, ETE 306, ETE 307, ETE 308) or permission of department chair.
ETE 350 - Topics in Teacher Education
(1-6 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Topics of special interest which may vary each time course is offered. Topic stated in current Schedule of Classes. May be repeated under different topics for a maximum of 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and department chair.
ETE 351 - Music Methods Grades K-8 for Music Majors
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Methods and materials appropriate for teaching music in grades K-8. Observations in the public schools; planning the K-8 music curriculum; experience teaching lessons in all areas of classroom music. Discussion on accommodations of exceptionality and diversity using developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; concurrent enrollment in ETE 301; ETE 310 or concurrent enrollment.
ETE 352 - High School Music Methods for Music Majors
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Methods of teaching music in the high schools; administration of a music department. Instrumental and choral programs, general music, and high school music theory. Emphasis on development of a philosophy of music education. Discussion on accommodations of exceptionality and diversity using developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy in the Department of Education, Counseling and Leadership. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ETE 302.
ETE 355 - Methods of Teaching Middle School Social Studies
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Content and pedagogy of middle school social studies, including history, psychology, and the general social science areas. Designing and implementing social studies instruction and curriculum using a variety of approaches. Emphasis on instructional planning, assessment of student performance, motivational strategies, reading diagnostic techniques, learning environments, creative and critical thinking, problem solving, acknowledgement and accommodations of exceptionality and diversity, and developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy; ETE 216; ETE 369; concurrent with ETE 307
ETE 356 - Methods of Teaching Middle School Science
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
How to plan, implement, and evaluate a science program for middle school students. Emphasis on the nature of school science, students' misconceptions, and meaningful science activities. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy; ETE 216; ETE 369; SCI 10X and SCI 30x; concurrent in ETE 307
ETE 357 - Methods of Teaching Middle School Mathematics
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Emphasis is placed on teaching strategies, materials, and organizational plans related to the 5-8 mathematics curriculum. Assessment strategies appropriate for middle school mathematics are addressed. Focus is on active involvement of students in the learning process and the use of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards and Common Core State Standards - Mathematics (CCSSM). Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy; ETE 108; ETE 216; ETE 369; concurrent in ETE 307.
ETE 361 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics 6-12
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. WI
Emphasis is placed on teaching strategies, materials, and organizational plans related to the 5-8 or 9-12 mathematics curriculum. Assessment strategies appropriate for middle and high school mathematics are addressed. Focus is on active involvement of students in the learning process and the use of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards and Common Core State Standards - Mathematics. Designing and implementing mathematics instruction and curriculum using a variety of approaches, appropriate utilization of mathematical technology, acknowledgment and accommodations of exceptionality and diversity, and developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy; concurrent enrollment in ETE 307 or ETE 308.
ETE 362 - Methods of Teaching Science 6-12
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Content and pedagogy of middle and high school science. Designing and implementing science instruction and curriculum using a variety of approaches. Emphasis on instructional planning, assessment of student performance, inquiry learning environments, and developing instruction that is responsive to the varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds of 6-12 students. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership; SCI 100, SCI 101, SCI 102, 0r SCI 103 or concurrent; concurrent enrollment in ETE 307 or ETE 308.
ETE 363 - Methods of Teaching Social Science Grades 6 - 12
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Content and pedagogy of middle and high school social studies, including history, psychology, and the general social science areas. Designing and implementing social studies instruction and curriculum using a variety of approaches. Emphasis on instructional planning, assessment of student performance, motivational strategies, reading diagnostic techniques, learning environments, creative and critical thinking, problem solving, acknowledgement and accommodations of exceptionality and diversity, and developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy; concurrent enrollment in ETE 307 or ETE 308.
ETE 368 - Content Reading for All Students
(2 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Relationship between learning to read and reading to learn; all aspects of literacy as applied toinstruction. Primary focus on understanding a wide range of literacies and how to integrate literacywhile teaching subjects that include mathematics, social studies, sciences, English, music, art, andfamily/consumer sciences. Emphasis on helping all readers, including students with English as asecond language, students with reading difficulties, and students with special needs. Evaluation ofthe appropriateness of classroom resources such as textbooks, e-textbooks, lab manuals, coursesoftware, and online supplements. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education
ETE 369 - Assessing All Students
(2 hours)
Gen. Ed.
For future classroom teachers, instructional assessment, that meets the needs of students and theobjectives of the discipline, is essential. Writing instructional objectives, constructing formative andsummative teacher-made assessments, designing authentic assessments, analyzing assessmentdata, interpreting standardized test scores, and addressing needs of learners is part of the curriculum.Emphasis on diversity using developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. Preparation forTeacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education
ETE 373 - Methods of Teaching High School Mathematics
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. WI
Emphasis on teaching strategies, curriculum materials, instructional planning, assessment of student performance, learning environments, creative and critical thinking, problem solving, and classroom organization related to the 9-12 mathematics curriculum. Focus is on active involvement of students in the learning process. Designing and implementing mathematics instruction and curriculum using a variety of approaches, appropriate utilization of mathematical technology, acknowledgment and accommodations of exceptionality and diversity, and developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to Candidacy; ETE 369; concurrent with ETE 308.
ETE 374 - Methods of Teaching High School Science
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Content and pedagogy of high school science. Designing and implementing science instruction and curriculum using a variety of approaches including project-based science. Emphasis on instructional planning, assessment of student performance, learning environments, creative and critical thinking, problem solving, acknowledgment and accommodations of exceptionality and diversity, and developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; ETE 369; SCI 10x or concurrent; concurrent enrollment in ETE 308.
ETE 375 - Methods of Teaching High School Social Studies
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Content and pedagogy of high school social studies, including family and consumer sciences, history, psychology, and general social science. Designing and implementing social studies instruction and curriculum using a variety of approaches. Emphasis on instructional planning, assessment of student performance, motivational strategies, microteaching, reading diagnostic techniques, learning environments, creative and critical thinking, problem solving, acknowledgment and accommodations of diversity and exceptionality, and developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; ETE 375; concurrent enrollment in ETE 308.
ETE 378 - Methods of Teaching Family & Consumer Science
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Content and pedagogy in family and consumer sciences for grades 9-12. Designing and implementing instruction and curriculum using a variety of approaches including project-based family and consumer sciences. Emphasis on instructional planning, assessment of student performance, learning environments, creative and critical thinking, problem solving, acknowledgment and accommodations of exceptionality and diversity, and developmentally and culturally appropriate practices. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; ETE 369; concurrent enrollment in ETE 308.
ETE 386 - Methods of Teaching K-12 Art
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Content and methods for teaching art K-12. Designing and implementing art instruction and curriculum using a variety of approaches. Emphasis on sequential enhancement of media and techniques in relation to the developmental needs of different levels of students, instructional planning, assessment of student performance, learning environments, creative and critical thinking, problem solving, acknowledgment and accommodations of exceptionality and diversity, and culturally appropriate practices, aligned with the state and national goals. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; ETE 369.
ETE 387 - Methods of Teaching K-12 World Languages and Cultures
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Content and pedagogy of Pre K-12 World Language and Cultures. Designing and implementing world language instruction and curriculum using a variety of approaches. Emphasis on instructional planning, assessment of student performance, learning environments, creative and critical thinking, problem solving, acknowledgment and accommodation of exceptionality and diversity, and developmentally and culturally appropriate practice. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; ETE 369.
ETE 391 - Characteristics and Methods for Learners with Developmental Disabilities
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Characteristics and methods for planning and teaching students with moderate to severe exceptionalities (i.e., intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic, other moderate to severe exceptionalities). Emphasis on moderate to severe developmental disabilities, Individual Education Programs, self-determination, assessment, experiential-based curriculum in the psychomotor, cognitive, affective domains, transition planning, person-centered adaptations for inclusion within society. Students are required to complete 12 student contact hours with individual(s) with moderate to severe developmental disabilities in an educational setting. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; PSY 101 or equivalent.
ETE 393 - Characteristics and Methods for Learners with Emotional and Learning Disabilities
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Characteristics, methods, strategies for use with children and adolescents with emotional and learning disabilities in K-12 and special education classrooms (ages 3-21). Helping process, communication and interpersonal skills are covered, as well as Applied Behavioral Analysis. Emphasis on analysis of classroom situations and application of theories, educational techniques to create positive learning environments for learners with mild to moderate emotional and learning disabilities. To ensure that students will become educational leaders and informed decision makers, teaching strategies in basic skills, metacognition, study skills, and social skills will be addressed. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; PSY 101 or equivalent.
ETE 395 - High School Special Education
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Skills to plan, implement, and evaluate programs for adolescent students needing special education services in high school situations. Emphasis on a developmentally, sequenced planned curriculum, including basic academic skills, pre-vocational and vocational skills, as well as work-study programs. Current issues and trends: inclusion of the high school student in the least restrictive environment, life planning, consumer education, personal and social adjustment, appropriate individualized instruction, high school group instruction, and independent living skills. 12 hours of mentor/tutoring in the field with High School+ students is required. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; one of ETE 393 or concurrent enrollment, or ETE 391 or concurrent enrollment.
ETE 402 - Educational Methods, Strategies and Evaluation Techniques
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Designed to increase theoretical knowledge and practical skill for teaching persons with different learning styles. Classroom experiences include a focus on methods, strategies, and evaluation techniques to meet different learning styles. Prerequisite: Consent of ETE Department Chair.
ETE 425 - Life Planning for Learners with Exceptionalities
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Addresses legal, psychological, and social impact of various exceptionalities, and professionalism. The laws governing the development and implementation of educational and transition programs for individuals with exceptionalities is also reviewed. Discussion and evaluation of legal documents for consent and notification. Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Practice, and Individual Education Program development will be the focus. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Senior standing; advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; at least one of ETE 391, ETE 393, ETE 395.
ETE 426 - Assessments for Learners with Exceptionalities
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Diagnostic processes for learners with exceptionalities, preschool through high school. Screening, formal, and informal assessment, and evaluation techniques. Practice in test administration, scoring, evaluation, Individual Education Programs. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Senior standing; advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; at least one of ETE 391, ETE 393, ETE 395.
ETE 443 - Early Childhood Assessment
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Focus is on formal, informal, authentic, and performance-based assessments to determine student needs and progress; planning instruction incorporating assessment for Individualized Family Service Plans or Individualized Education Plans and to meet the needs of all students; transitional planning; collaboration and communication with families and professionals. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. ETE 443 is one course that meets criteria for the Illinois ECSE Approval. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; ETE 324 or concurrent enrollment.
ETE 445 - Multidisciplinary Collaboration
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Focus is effective collaboration with families, educators, administrators, related service providers, and personnel from community agencies in culturally responsive ways. Competent teachers will use knowledge and effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to foster leadership, active inquiry, supportive interaction, shared goals, and group consensus that advocate and support the success among learners with exceptionalities. Working together toward common goals of meeting unique needs of all students necessitates teamwork for successful co-teaching, Response to Intervention, and successful transitions pre- and post-secondary education. Preparation for Teacher Performance Assessment. Prerequisite: Senior standing. For education studies majors or majors not in an education program: one course at the 300 level; majors in an education program: advancement to degree candidacy, one methods course at the 300 level; LBS I: at least one of ETE 391, ETE 393, ETE 395 or concurrent enrollment; or consent of ECL Department chair.
ETE 491 - Student Teaching 5-8
(12 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. EL
Engage in a supervised, full-time teaching experience in a Peoria-area 5-8 learning environment. Plan and implement instruction, assessments for individuals, groups, and class, gradually taking responsibility for 100% of teaching duties including issues related to equity, diversity and social and emotional awareness. Complete weekly reflections to assess professional growth as defined by the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards. Open only to students who have: adequate preparation in subject matter, demonstrated proficiency with regard to program and course objectives, prerequisites, and evidenced fitness for entering the teaching profession. Include Teacher Performance Assessment. Weekly seminar. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; completion of 2/3 of hours in concentration; all required ETE courses below the 400 level for the program; GPA 2.50+ for each: overall, teaching field, professional education courses; State of Illinois content area test passed & other related tests passed; cleared background check; approval of Department chair.
ETE 493 - Student Teaching For Music K-12
(12 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. EL
Engage in 2 supervised, full-time teaching experiences, 1 at high school and 1 in middle or elementary school, in a Peoria-area learning environment. Plan and implement instruction and assessments for individuals, groups, and class, gradually taking responsibility for 100% of classroom teaching duties including issues related to equity, diversity, social and emotional awareness. Complete weekly reflections to assess their professional growth as defined by the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards. Open only to students who have: adequate preparation in subject matter, demonstrated proficiency with regard to program and course objectives, prerequisites, and evidenced fitness for entering the teaching profession. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the department; completion of 2/3 of hours in teaching field; all required ETE courses below the 400 level for the program; GPA 2.50+ for each: overall, teaching field, professional education courses; state of Illinois content area tests and other related tests passed; current certification of freedom from TB; cleared background check; approval of department chair.
ETE 496 - Student Teaching in LBS I
(12 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. EL
Engage in a supervised, full time teaching experience in a Peoria-area LBS I learning environment. Plan and implement instruction, assessments for individuals, small groups, and class, gradually taking responsibility for 100% of teaching duties including issues related to equity, diversity, social and emotional awareness. Complete weekly reflections to assess their professional growth as defined by the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards. Open only to students who have: adequate preparation in subject matter, demonstrated proficiency with regard to program and course objectives, prerequisites, and evidenced fitness for entering the teaching profession. Include Teacher Performance Assessment. Weekly seminar. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; all required ETE courses below the 400 level for the program; at least two of ETE 425, ETE 426, ETE 445; GPA 2.50+ for each of: overall, professional education courses; State of Illinois content area test & other tests passed; cleared background check; approval of Department chair.
ETE 497 - Student Teaching in Early Childhood
(12 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. EL
Engage in a supervised, full time teaching experience in a Peoria-area Pre-K or K-3 learning environment. Plan and implement instruction, assessments for individuals, groups, and class, gradually taking responsibility for 100% of teaching duties including issues related to equity, diversity, social and emotional awareness. Complete weekly reflections to assess professional growth as defined by the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards. Open only to students who have: adequate preparation in subject matter, demonstrated proficiency with regard to program and course objectives, prerequisites, and evidenced fitness for entering the teaching profession. Include Teacher Performance Assessment. Weekly seminar. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; all required ETE courses below the ETE 450 level for the program; ETE 485 or concurrent enrollment; GPA 2.50+ for each: overall and professional education courses; State of Illinois content area test & other related tests passed; cleared background check; approval of Department chair.
ETE 498 - Student Teaching 1-6
(12 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. EL
Engage in a supervised, full time teaching experience in a Peoria-area grade 1-6 learning environment. Plan and implement instruction, assessments for individuals, groups, and class, gradually taking responsibility for 100% of teaching duties including issues related to equity, diversity and social and emotional awareness. Complete weekly reflections to assess professional growth as defined by the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards. Open only to students who have: adequate preparation in subject matter, demonstrated proficiency with regard to program and course objectives, prerequisites, and evidenced fitness for entering the teaching profession. Include edTPA. Weekly seminar. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; all required ETE courses below the 400 level for the program; GPA 2.50+ for each: overall and professional education courses; State of Illinois content area test passed & other related tests passed; cleared background check; approval of Department chair.
ETE 499 - Student Teaching in the High School
(12 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. EL
Engage in supervised, full time teaching experience in a Peoria-area high school learning environment. Plan, implement instruction, assessments for individual, groups, and class, slowly taking responsibility for 100% of teaching duties including issues related to equity, diversity, social and emotional awareness. Complete weekly reflections to assess professional growth as defined by the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards. Open only to students who have: adequate preparation in subject matter, demonstrated proficiency with regard to program and course objectives, prerequisites, and evidenced fitness for entering the teaching profession. Include Teacher Performance Assessment. Weekly seminar. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Prerequisite: Advancement to degree candidacy in the Department of Teacher Education; completion of 2/3 of hours in major; all required ETE courses below the 400 level for the program; GPA 2.50+ for each: overall, teaching field, & professional education courses; State of Illinois content area tests & other related tests passed; cleared background check; approval of Department chair.
ETE 515 - Mathematics Methods for the Middle School
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Provides strategies and curriculum for teaching mathematics to youth in fifth through eighth grades. Strategies focus on problem solving, logical reasoning, and real life connections. Use of dynamic software and math modeling are emphasized. Assessment strategies appropriate for middle school mathematics will be addressed. Students will develop a deep understanding of national and state standards. Prerequisite: Senior standing in an education program and advancement to degree candidacy, or Teacher License. Not open to students who have had ETE 357.
ETE 655 - Instructional Theory
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Investigation and development of a theory of instruction for practitioners built upon the research based on existing strategies, models, methods, assessment, skills, improvement techniques, movements in education, theorists, curriculum, and the learner.
ETE 678 - Leadership and Collaboration in Special Education
(3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Provides advanced professional collaboration and leadership strategies to effectively work with the greater school community including families, other educators, related service providers, and personnel from community education agencies. Emphasis will be given toward honing candidates' leadership and collaboration skills essential to current practices across environments. Evidence-based, culturally responsive practices critical for the education leader and advocate in meeting the unique needs of individuals with exceptionalities will be discussed.
ETE 698 - Creative/Research
(0-6 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Individual study on a topic selected by student with advisor approval. Integration and application of research. Student must produce a product such as a software program, journal article, or program portfolio. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. Student may not receive credit for both ETE 698 and ETE 699.
The Bradley Core Curriculum exposes all students to the requisite range of knowledge, skills and perspectives that prepares them for further learning and guides them on the path of continued growth to facilitate their success and fulfillment in a changing, complex world. In essence, the Bradley Core Curriculum lays the foundation for a lifetime of intellectual development.
More specifically, the Bradley Core Curriculum advances Lydia Moss Bradley’s intent that the university “furnish its students with the means of living an independent, industrious and useful life,” by equipping them with a common set of attributes, understandings and tools to:
Core Learning Outcomes
The Bradley Core Curriculum was designed to help students achieve specific Core Learning Outcomes that span all aspects of the program.
Core Values
The Bradley Core Curriculum is grounded in a set of fundamental perspectives, Core Values, that lie at the heart of the university's scholarly enterprise.
Bradley's nationally accredited English high school education program equips you to teach English to students in grades nine through 12.
Earning an English high school education degree is like earning two degrees for the price of one. You take core subject courses through the English department while you complete the teacher education requirements. Professional classroom experiences begin your first year and culminate with student teaching your senior year.
Bradley’s English language arts high school education program successfully prepares you to enter the workforce. English education students boast a 100 percent pass rate on Illinois teacher performance licensure tests and almost all find jobs within six months of graduation. They’re working throughout Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, North Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin.
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