IDST 100. Analytical Reading & Reasoning. (2 Credits)

This course seeks to aid pre-candidates in the refinement and enhancement of learning strategies related to the Praxis I skills assessment. Reading, Writing and Mathematics instruction will focus on strategies to decode information from multiple disciplines. Reading activities include literature taken from Humanities, Social Sciences, Science and Technology. Writing activities are focused on responding to a variety of prompts from multiple disciplines and construction of appropriate essays. Mathematics activities will focus on problem solving and applying critical thinking skills. Students who are successful in passing Praxis I will not be required to take IDST 101.

IDST 101. Analytical Reading/Reasoning 2. (2 Credits)

This course is a continuation of IDST 100. Pre-candidates will continue to focus on skill development related to passing Praxis I. Instruction will be divided by assessment components and will utilize small group and individualized instruction to provide a more focused experience to improve test taking and time management skills related to standardize testing.

IDST 200. Digital Media Teacher Educatio. (3 Credits)

A variety of instructional media; such as DVD Disc, Digital imagery, Computer Assisted Instruction and personal productivity tools are presented in this course. The emphasis will be on systematically enhancing the teaching-learning process with multi-media instruction and effective computer usage. The course will focus on the basic operation of the computer and the utilization of computers to aid instruction and productivity in the classroom. Candidates will be given the opportunity to reflect upon the most effective and efficient uses of various technologies for individual students, groups of students, and for their own personal use in the classroom. They will be expected to create certain types of software, presentations and materials to achieve instructional goals and objectives. The course is intended for juniors in the School of Education.