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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
An introduction to teaching students with disabilities in mainstream elementary education classrooms. The class provides students with opportunities to develop a knowledge base of the attitudinal issues regarding inclusive educational practices and a philosophical orientation toward effective inclusion support strategies. It seeks to increase interpersonal skills for working effectively with individuals and groups and technical skills in observing, planning, assessing, and evaluating for both behavioral and instructional challenges.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
The class provides pre-service teachers with opportunities to explore ways to understand and appreciate their own culture and elementary students’ diverse cultures. Since learning occurs in a multicultural world with many ways of knowing, opportunities are needed to critically examine beliefs and classroom practices that value each student’s unique cultural background. Literacy experiences with multicultural children’s literature between pre-service teachers and elementary students build a foundation for future interactions with students. J. Hoellein
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Introduction to the use of production software with special attention to uses teachers would make of the Internet, word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, and presentation graphics. Students are expected to complete projects using each of the described elements singly or in an integrated approach. Ethical use of computer software will be stressed. Economics strand included. P. Krantz.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the elementary education major with classroom management theory and practical applications of the theory so they can be better prepared to deal with student disruptive behaviors by studying various forms of successful classroom management practices.
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3.00 Credits
A consideration of current debates and continuing developments surrounding the place of religion in the public schools. Aspects covered are legal-constitutional problems, educational philosophy, values education, curricula and pedagogy, and administration and public relations. The course includes guest speakers, films, and field trips. ( Also listed as REL 265.)
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3.00 Credits
A course in teaching secondary literature and grammar. Students wishing to teach at the secondary school level survey required course texts and develop strategies for teaching literature, grammar, and writing. In the process, students share research into secondary sources in these areas. They also design group projects and present them to their peers. This course allows future secondary English teachers to combine their experience studying texts, grammar and writing as English majors with their assignments in education courses, preparing them more completely for classroom experience. It acts as a laboratory for the Department of Education, supplementing its curriculum. ( Also listed as ENG 220.)
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the content and methods of teaching mathematics in grades pre-K through sixth grade which meet the PA Academic and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards. Instructional strategies are based on a constructivist approach emphasizing problem solving, estimation and making sense of mathematics. The role of technology in instruction, modern trends in mathematics education, research, and application of skills are included. The use of age-appropriate manipulative materials in a laboratory situation and group problem solving are developed as classroom models of instruction. Practicum experience required. J. Hoellein.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the principles of instruction and assessment in the communication arts of listening, speaking, writing, reading, reviewing and visually representing. There is an emphasis on the phonics/spelling connection as well as the importance of handwriting and technology as communication tools. The effective utilization of the genres of children and young adult literature and their integration in all content areas is included. Practicum experience required. E. Morelli.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory study of the various theories of literacy and literacy development. Students examine emergent and beginning readers and the role of phonics instruction. Systematic literacy evaluation tools for proficient and struggling readers are explored. Emphasis is placed upon comprehension and vocabulary strategies and the importance of technology within the literacy learning classroom. The role of home-school literacy partnerships is also examined. Practicum experience required. C. Endrizzi.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to content, methods, and curriculum of social studies in the elementary school. Preparing and organizing material from the various social science disciplines into a teaching unit is an integral part of the course. Emphasis is placed upon knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values as the basis for long-range goals in a social studies program. Students have the opportunity to examine and review materials currently used in elementary schools and to participate in the activities and experiences that are a part of the Elementary Block. Economics strand included. Practicum experience required. A. Camardese.
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