EDCB 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession
Hours: 3
This course introduces the foundational professional practices and responsibilities of Texas educators, focusing on the structure of education and the role of teachers across contexts. An emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices connects the intent and alignment of the state standards to developmental characteristics.
EDCB 1350 - Mathematics for Teachers 1
Hours: 3
This course focuses on foundational mathematical knowledge and skills for PreK-3. Emphasis is placed on supporting conceptual and procedural understanding through scaffolded transitions between concrete, pictorial, and abstract representations.
EDCB 1351 - Mathematics for Teachers 2
Hours: 3
This course focuses on advanced mathematical concepts and processes across PreK-6. The course connects alignment of mathematics standards to developmentally appropriate practices that promote mathematical reasoning and discourse.
EDCB 100 - CBE - Orientation
Hours: 0
EDCB 300 - Planning and Pedagogy for Engaged Learning
Hours: 3
This course examines professional practices and responsibilities of Texas educators focusing on the importance of data-driven instruction. An emphasis is placed on using assessments to guide instructional decisions.
EDCB 303 - Classroom Management Techniques
Hours: 3
This course introduces research-based strategies for creating and maintaining positive and productive learning environments across elementary contexts. Emphasis is placed on classroom organization, clear expectations, consistent routines, and proactive strategies to foster motivation and autonomy.
EDCB 305 - Theories of Learning and Development
Hours: 3
This course explores key theoretical perspectives of learning and development. An emphasis is placed on connecting theory and developmentally appropriate practices with cross-curricular and real-world connections in collaborative learning environments.
EDCB 310 - Principles of Learning and Development
Hours: 3
This course connects essential principles of learning and development to evidence-based practices that promote cognitive development and social-emotional learning. Emphasis is placed on data-driven practices to monitor and support learning and development.
EDCB 324 - Wellness in the Elementary Setting
Hours: 3
This course provides strategies to support well-being across the school climate focusing on developmental characteristics. An emphasis is placed on promoting whole-child development in a safe and productive learning environment.
EDCB 330 - Foundations of Science Inquiry
Hours: 3
This course examines inquiry-based approaches to science instruction in early childhood education. Students will explore developmentally appropriate strategies for fostering scientific discovery through hands-on experiences, digital integration, and real-world applications. Emphasis is placed on creating meaningful and engaging learning environments that promote scientific literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
EDCB 331 - Science Pedagogy for Teachers
Hours: 3
This course focuses on the unifying, explanatory framework of science to promote critical thinking. An emphasis on scientific inquiry to explore patterns in the natural world and build understanding of the interrelationship of scientific concepts and processes in PreK-6.
EDCB 346 - Survey of Exceptionalities
Hours: 3
This course examines exceptionalities through the historical, legal, and philosophical foundations and their impact on educational practice. Emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate practices by connecting developmental characteristics to responsive instructional strategies.
EDCB 412 - Principles of Language Acquisition
Hours: 3
This course connects theory of language-acquisition to evidence-based practices to support language acquisition. Emphasis is placed on linguistic accommodations at varying proficiency levels across listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
EDCB 438 - Integrated Learning in Social Studies
Hours: 3
This course explores the integrated nature of learning with social studies as content focus. Course includes analysis of vertical and horizontal alignment of the strands of the K-5 Social Studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to prepare preservice teachers for providing comprehensive Social Studies instruction.
EDCB 440 - Inquiry Based Learning
Hours: 3
This course focuses on the application of developmentally appropriate practices with a focus on inquiry-based learning to promote critical thinking. An emphasis is placed on collaborative learning with cross-curricular and real-world connections.
EDCB 443 - Organizing Positive Learning Environments
Hours: 3
This course applies strategies for organizing and managing the classroom to promote a positive and productive learning environment. Emphasis is placed on systems, structures, routines, and interactions that impact learning and development.
EDCB 447 - Data and Assessment in Field-Based Settings
Hours: 3
Focuses on effective methods of assessment including formal and informal assessments. The role of formative assessment as a guide for instruction and the importance of data-driven decisions will be emphasized. Problem based learning and the use of technology to collect, manage, and analyze multiple data sources to interpret learning results for individual students and for groups of students will be demonstrated. Prerequisites: Full admission to the Teacher Education Program through placement in a NET CPDT Center for Internship.
EDCB 452 - Reflective Practices for Teachers
Hours: 3
This course applies reflective practices through a growth mindset transforming teaching into an innovative learning journey. Emphasis is placed on the ongoing cycle of reflection, goal-setting, planning professional development, and documenting growth.
EDCB 480 - Social, Emotional, and Academic Issues for Special Needs Students
Hours: 3
This course applies responsive instructional practices focusing on accommodations and modifications to support students with exceptionalities. Emphasis is placed on data-driven instruction using technology for progress monitoring and collaboration.
