The condensed syllabi contain the core features that are required of teacher preparation courses throughout the Buena Vista University system. Specifically, Storm Lake faculty in conjunction with off-campus adjuncts, has agreed that the following must be common to all teacher preparation syllabi:

• Course description
• Course competencies
• Portfolio assignments

The full assignment and rubric are provided online at the Course Syllabi and Portfolio webpage. The choice of textbook, chronology of the course, teaching style and regular assignments are at the professional judgment of the instructor. Faculty desiring to see the full syllabus can find it online.

EDCO Courses

EDCO 250: Educational Psychology/Human Development
EDCO 279/280: Structure and Philosophy
EDCO 300/301: Exceptional Learner
EDCO 369/370: Human Relations
EDCO 401: Classroom Management and Evaluation Techniques

EDUC Courses

EDUC 318: Reading Instruction with Multicultural Literature
EDUC 360: Elementary Health and Physical Education
EDUC/SEDU 365: Reading in the Content Areas
EDUC 371: Analysis and Correction of Reading Difficulties
EDUC 393: Elementary Math
EDUC 394: Elementary Science
EDUC 410: Elementary Curriculum/Social Studies

SEDU Courses

SEDU/EDUC 365: Reading in the Content Areas

SPED Courses

SPED 205: Characteristics of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
SPED 285: Career Development and Transition
SPED 321: Diagnosis and Assessment
SPED 352: Professional Practices in Special Education
SPED 401: Methods and Teaching Strategies for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
SPED 402: Teaching in a K-6 Special Education Program
SPED 403: Teaching in a 7-12 Special Education Program

TESL Courses

TESL 270: Introduction to Second Language Acquisition