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The purpose of this course is to help teachers at both elementary and
secondary levels to organize and conduct meaningful learning experiences in
human sexuality and sex education. The first part of the course presents a
factual basis for understanding the physical, emotional, and behavioral aspects
of sexuality in human relations. The other part of the course is about the
teaching of sex and sexuality in schools. Included are the broad goals of sex
education, objectives, curriculum planning, content, methods, and unit lesson
planning.

EDUC 516 OPEN EDUCATION
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
A practical presentation of the concepts of the open classroom as an alternative
to the traditional classroom procedures; an examination of the theory and
philosophy behind open education and open space schools. Includes important
guidelines for making decisions regarding organization, learning, and curriculum,
along with practical approaches to areas such as learning styles, role definitions,
planning, and management.
EDUC 517 CREATIVE ART IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the developmental process of children's art
and its relationship to mental and emotional growth. There will be student
participation in creative art experiences that are applicable to classroom use.

EDUC 518 CAREER EDUCATION
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
The development of comprehensive integrated career educational program for
grades K through post-secondary in concert with the school, home, and
community. This program will stress classroom organizational procedures,
utilization of teacher-practitioner teams, development of decision-making
skills, communications skills, and emphasis on new strategies in developing the
whole person. Survey of various career development programs, with emphasis
on description and applicability.

EDUC 519 THE FINE ARTS IN THE CURRICULUM: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY
APPROACH
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3

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