FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (FDN)




FDN 3100. Classroom Use of Microcomputers in
Grades K-12/(2).F;S.


An introduction to the applications of
microcomputer technology in instructional
settings. Topics included are popular computer
systems used in schools; word processing; data
storage and retrieval; software evaluation,
selection and use; and computer languages designed
for classroom instruction. (COMPUTER)




FDN 3500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.




FDN 3520. Instructional Assistance/(1).F;S.


A supervised experience in the instructional
process on the university level through direct
participation in a classroom situation. Grading
will be on an S/U basis only. Prerequisite: junior
or senior standing. May be repeated for a total
credit of three semester hours.




FDN 3530-3549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




FDN 3800. Foundations of American
Education/(3).F;S.


An examination of historical, philosophical,
sociological, political and economic forces
affecting education and schooling in the United
States. May serve as an elective for non-teacher
education majors by permission of chairperson. FDN
3800 may not be taken by teacher education majors
before admission to teacher education. (CROSS-
DISCIPLINARY)




FDN 3850. Literacy, Technology and
Instruction/(3).F;S.


This course covers a broad range of issues related
to literacy, uses of technology and instructional
strategies in educational settings. It serves as
an instructional model for the latest technologies
and research based instructional strategies. In
addition, students are expected to design lessons
and units which utilize this instruction. (Same as
CI/RE 3850.) (COMPUTER)




FDN 4200. Psychology of Reading for the Classroom
Teacher/(3).F.


Provides classroom teachers with a comprehensive
overview of modern learning theories as they apply
to the psychology of reading behavior and the
psychology of reading instruction. The course is
organized in such a way that students are guided
into critical evaluation and analysis of reading
practices in relation to prevalent theories of
learning. Students are encouraged to formulate
ways in which learning theories can be translated
into reading behavior and used to develop teaching
strategies for teaching instruction.




FDN 4600. Educational Statistics/(3).F;S.


A study of descriptive statistics, correlational
techniques, and simple regression as applied to
practice and research in education and counseling.
Instruction in and extensive use of SPSS
statistical package included. (NUMERICAL DATA;
COMPUTER) [Dual-listed with FDN 5600.]
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




FDN 4800. Education of the Culturally
Diverse/(3).F.


A general survey of situations encountered by the
teacher in a culturally diverse society. As
emphasis on the development of the empathetic
teacher and the creation of teacher strategies and
materials. Open to graduates and seniors.
[Dual-listed with FDN 5801.]




FDN 4810. Education in Appalachian America/(3).S.


A course designed to assist the teacher of
mountain children in understanding the pupil and
school in the Appalachian culture. Various
Appalachian cultural descriptors and their effect
on schooling will be discussed with attention to
the creation of teaching strategies and materials.
Open to graduates and seniors. [Dual-listed with
FDN 5810.]