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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
4 credits The linking of theory and practice, begun in the student's freshman year, is continued with A focus on the elementary school curriculum. Students develop an understanding of the philosophical and historical foundations of education which have influenced the nature of schools today. The academic, social, and emotional needs of all children in our rapidly changing, multicultural society are considered as students learn to plan and teach effective lessons to meet the developmental needs of learners. They also design an interdisciplinary unit of study which can be taught in their field settings. Emphasis is placed on learning the skills of evaluation which are applied in all of their teaching. They learn to reflect critically about their effectiveness and to redesign teaching approaches, based on concrete data. A field experience of one day a week for approximately 10 weeks of the semester is integrated into the course. Prerequisite: CEDUC 1352. Both a grade of C+ or better in This course and the successful completion of the early field experience are prerequisites to student teaching.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits This course provides A perspective of the middle school and the high school by examining their historical/philosophical foundations and current reform movement. Emphasis will be placed on curriculum frameworks, curriculum and instruction, structure, and models of assessment. Culture, language, and other aspects of social location will also be considered in light of the adolescent population it serves. The various roles that teachers may perform such as advisor, team leader, and researcher will also be discussed. Field experiences will provide important experiential contexts for understanding "life" in the middle and secondaryschools. Prerequisite: CEDUC 1352. Both A grade of C+ or better in This course and the successful completion of the early field experience are prerequisites to student teaching.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is A guided study. A student in the "Integrating Media into the Curriculum" specialization selects afield placement where s/he participates in programs which involve the use of media. A student can work with a computer specialist, A media specialist, A film director, or other teacher or specialist who focuses on the use of media in teaching or programming. Working individually, with the guidance of A Lesley College faculty member, the student interns 5-10 hours per week in A field setting such as A school, radio or television station, museum, or other appropriate setting. This internship is combined with independent work which includes the development of A major media project related to the focus of the field experience. All planning for this guided study must be done prior to the start of the guided study semester. Prerequisite: The student must have the written approval of the supervising faculty member and the division director.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course explores A child's journey into the world of literacy. Critical issues and pedagogy involved in teaching children to read, write, and communicate through listening and speaking are introduced. The language and literacy development of children from preschool through elementary levels is explored. Focus is also given to issues related to learners of varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Major reading approaches, such as whole language, language-experience, basal, and phonics are examined. Attention is also given to the specific components of the reading process: sight vocabulary, phonics, context clues, and comprehension, and to the stages of the writing process. This course provides opportunities to informally assess the reading/writing abilities of children and to design and implement appropriate instructional strategies. Prerequisite: CEDUC 1352. A grade of C+ or better in This course is A prerequisite to student teaching.
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12.00 Credits
3 credits This course focuses on the research and instructional strategies relevant to content area reading in 5-12 classrooms. The major emphasis is placed on the teaching of reading in the content areas including the introduction of subject area vocabulary, pre-reading skills and activities, building comprehension skills, organizing information, and critical reading. Students examine A variety of methods for determining readability of subject area texts and supplementary materials. The course also includes the stages of the writing process and how those stages help to inform the students' understanding of the content area. Students learn to assess informally the reading and writing ability of pre-adolescents and adolescents. In addition, students learn to design and implement appropriate instructional strategies. Prerequisite: CEDUC 2353. A grade of C+ or better in This course is A prerequisite to student teaching.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course examines the dynamics of cross-cultural communicative interactions in A variety of situations. It seeks to raise consciousness about the need for communicative competence - both verbal and non-verbal -in use in contemporary American culture. Specifically, it explores the field of sociolinguistics and seeks to develop the communication skills necessary to deal effectively with ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and other types of diversity in organizations, schools, and communities. In This course, the study of sociolinguistics, language in use, can shed light on the nature of language and on the nature of society.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course emphasizes the design of curriculum and group environments for infants and toddlers. Particular care is given to addressing issues of diversity and recognizing the developmental needs of young children, and to providing the appropriate educational "match" of materials, activities, and environments to meet thoseneeds. Strategies for facilitating the child's growth in all areas of the development are discussed. The course familiarizes students with approaches for working with infants, toddlers, and their families in A variety of early childhood, social service, and/or hospital settings. Health and safety issues pertinent to care in A group environment are also studied. In addition, discussion focuses on building effective relationships and educational partnerships with parents. Prerequisite: CEDUC 2351.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course helps students acquire the interpersonal and organizational skills required for leadership in early care and education. It focuses on A study of the practical aspects of program operation within A child care program: program management, staffing, arranging the environment, health and safety, and nutrition. The course also considers various child care, employer-sponsored child care and their respective implications for curricular planning together with an emphasis on inclusion and ways of making it work in child care settings. Professional organizations and resources for child care programs are discussed and current issues which have an impact upon the caregiver's role in the classroom are explored. Prerequisite: CEDUC 2351.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course examines methods for providing for the transition of the school-age child between the day care center, the school, and the home. Prospective teachers develop techniques for supplementing school experiences and for providing an enriched environment to extend learning in the varied settings in which the child exists. The total social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of the child is considered in relation to the child's age and environment. Prerequisite: CEDUC 2351.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This writing course focuses on creating original works designed for children and young adults. It also integrates the use of computer programs and other technology designed to aid in mastering writing competence. Students study many writing forms and styles found in children's books, magazines, instructional materials, literary publications, and computer programs. Models of excellent writing are contrasted with models of writing in need of editing to highlight the differences between effective and ineffective writing. Students research information needed for writing, create original work, and critique the writing of peers. One draft of a piece of writing is edited and reworked to bring it to the point of submission for publication. Prerequisites: CWRIT 1101, and one additional literature or writing course.
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