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3.00 Credits
Students are encouraged to investigate the reading process, the writing process, the rationale for the integration of listening, Speaking, reading, writing, and critical thinking by practicing all of these elements. Focus is on the principles and practice of language acquisition, rudimentary activities that encourage creativity and form in composition, and methods of developing, linking and expanding children's encounters with literature. Prerequisites & Notes ED 201 or permission of instructor. (Cr: 3)
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on a range of issues significant to the field of education, including school reform, service learning in schools, school diversity, pedagogy and classroom assessment. Prerequisites & Notes Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as the course content is new. (Cr: 3)
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20.00 - 25.00 Credits
Examines the purpose and content of the K-6 mathematics curiculum, highlighting a wide variety of teaching procedures and instructional materials. Evaluation techniques for use in the classroom and pedagogical methodology will be addressed. Current research, issues and frameworks will be examined. A field component of 20-25 hours is included in this course. Prerequisites & Notes ED 203, ED 207 or ED 220, and junior year status. (Cr: 3)
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20.00 - 25.00 Credits
This course supports the pre-service teacher in planning for the teaching of science in the K-6 classroom. Major concepts, curriculum theory and instructional strategies appropriate to science education are explored. Major principles of science, development of science lesson plans, experiments, demonstrations, enrichment activities, and science projects using a hands-on approach are included. Current research, issues and frameworks in science will be examined. Focus will be on assessment, cooperative learning, and hands-on science. A field component of 20-25 hours is included in this course. Prerequisites & Notes ED 203, ED 207 or ED 220, and junior year status. (Cr: 3)
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20.00 - 25.00 Credits
An inquiry approach is incorporated for developing concept knowledge and skills in social studies for students in Pre-K through Grade 6. Curriculum content, materials, planning, implementing, and assessing learning will be included across all of the social sciences. Instruction in history, geography, economics, political science, and other social sciences will be considered in light of current recommendations of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and national standards such as those of the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS). Students will explore integrating social studies content across all learning experiences to develop thinking skills and awareness of self and community. A field component of 20-25 hours is included in this course. Prerequisites & Notes ED 203, ED 207 or ED 220, and junior year status. (Cr: 3)
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20.00 - 25.00 Credits
Expanding on concepts explored in ED 207, this course will develop students' knowledge in planning interdisciplinary learning experiences that support the needs of the whole child. Pre-service teachers will explore early childhood instructional strategies and materials designed to develop intellectual dispositions, to foster an appreciation of individual and cultural differences, and to meet state and federal standards. Examination of the crucial link between observation and effective teaching will be addressed. A field component of 20-25 hours is included in this course. Prerequisites & Notes ED 101, ED 106, ED 207 or permission of instructor. (Cr: 3)
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3.00 Credits
A semester-long focus on the transition to the senior year through preparation for student teaching as well as the senior thesis. Students subscribe to and read weekly issues of Education Week, develop a resume, and write a philosophy of teaching statement. The class meets once a week, with additional out of- class time spent on creating an electronic portfolio. Prerequisites & Notes Junior class status. (Cr: 2)
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3.00 Credits
Methods and techniques of evaluation and assessment in education are the focus of this course. Emphasis will be given to the development of educational standards, design of performance-based assessments, and fair scoring of those assessments. Prerequisites & Notes ED 101, ED 220 or permission of instructor and junior year status. Formerly PSY 300. (Cr: 3)
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3.00 Credits
A 14-week, full-time student teaching experience that allows for application of acquired concepts and methodologies in the classroom. A 300-hour practicum in a grade 1-6 classroom is jointly supervised by a cooperating practitioner and a college supervisor. A weekly college seminar is also required. Prerequisites & Notes A passing score on the MTEL Elementary and the Foundations of Reading exams and completion of all prior coursework in education. (Cr: 12)
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3.00 Credits
A 14-week, full-time student teaching experience that allows for application of acquired concepts and methodologies in the classroom. Students complete a minimum of 300 practicum hours, including 100 hours in a PreK-K classroom and 200 hours in a grade 1-2 classroom. At least one setting must include children with disabilities. Students are jointly supervised by a cooperating practitioner and a college supervisor. A weekly college seminar is also required.Prerequisites & Notes A passing score on the MTEL Early Childhood and the Foundations of Reading exams and completion of all prior coursework in education. (Cr: 12)
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