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  • EDUC 200W: Foundations of Education

    3.00 Credits
    Eastern University

    This course focuses on the historical, philosophical, sociological, legal, and curricular foundations of education. The evolution of education, the role of cultural diversity in education, curriculum and assessment, education standards, and issues and trends in education are explored. Participants analyze educational philosophies and develop a personal educational philosophy. Ten hours of observation in a school classroom are required for this course.
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  • EDUC 201: Introduction: Special Education

    3.00 Credits
    Eastern University

    This course is designed to enable students to understand and intervene with special needs students. The course will provide a historical overview of Special Education, including legislation and litigation issues. Students will examine current practices in the field, including classifications/definitions, patterns of behavior, assessment and intervention strategies. Ten hours of classroom observations required.
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  • EDUC 205: The Developing Child: PK to 4

    3.00 Credits
    Eastern University

    This course provides an overview of the developmental theories and milestones associated with children ages 3 years through 10 years. Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development is viewed in the contexts of the family and formal educational settings. Particular emphasis is placed on the interaction of social and cultural environments on learning and development. Ten hours of observation required.
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  • EDUC 211: Educational Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Eastern University

    This course provides a survey of major psychological theories and research relevant to teaching and learning. Content areas include child growth and development, learning and cognition, theories of intelligence, approaches to instruction, cultural and socioeconomic diversity, motivation, and evaluation and assessment of student learning. The emphasis will be on the practical relevance of this material for elementary and secondary educational settings. Students will learn the sociopolitical foundations of teaching and learning, and in developing attitudes and skills necessary for effective teaching. Twenty hours of observation in a school classroom are required for this course.
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  • EDUC 230: Special Topics

    1.00 Credits
    Eastern University

    An eclectic approach to the reading process is explored, considering student learning modes and abilities. A holistic view is taken to various reading systems, i.e., phonics, linguistics, organic and experience based, individualized reading. Juvenile Literature is considered a basic part of instruction in reading. The Pennsylvania Framework for Reading, Writing and Talking Across the Curriculum 1990 is used as a text. The scope of the course covers beginning reading, reading in content areas, and reading difficulties of some children. Students tutor a child for a minimum of 10 hours during the semester.
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  • EDUC 231: Technology in the Classroom

    3.00 Credits
    Eastern University

    This course will examine how to integrate portable devices, use presentation tools effectively, implement multimedia and LMS platforms to support learning, including differentiated instruction. Students will learn digital citizenship and how to become a digitally competent educator.
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  • EDUC 234: Child and Adolescent Development

    3.00 Credits
    Eastern University

    This course will review the current research in child and adolescent development. It is a a study of developmental changes that occur from conception to young adulthood. Special emphasis is given to signifcant developmental milestones that impact biolgical, neurological, cognitive, emotional, social and behavioral functioning. The interaction of racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender dynamics will be explored.
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  • EDUC 235: Urban Education

    3.00 Credits
    Eastern University

    This course examines major issues in urban education from historical, political, economic, and social perspectives. Students will be exposed to the enduring concerns affecting urban communities and schools, explore contemporary challenges to educational equity, and discuss the special needs of urban educators and students.
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  • EDUC 250: Field Experience

    3.00 Credits
    Eastern University

    A full-time field experience in a school requiring a minimum of 90 hours as a teacher's aide. The student must keep and submit a log of the experience. May be done in the following settings: early childhood, elementary, middle-school/secondary, Christian school, special education or ESL. A combination of settings may be approved by the Education Department. Minimum grade of C in EDUC 200 (for all majors) and in EDUC 201 and EDUC 250 in Special Education (for Special Ed. majors). Currently only a required course for ESL certification, but can be an elective class for any area of certification. For ESL certification, the 90 hours are divided as follows: 40 hours of observation in an ESL classroom, 30 hours co-teaching in an ESL classroom, and 20 hours teaching in an ESL classroom. Approximately half of the hours should be in a public school.
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  • EDUC 301: Assessment and Evaluation

    3.00 Credits
    Eastern University

    This course examines the assessment and evaluation process used for determining student academic progress in general and special education programs. An exploration of the historical, philosophical, and legal considerations and models of assessment will be examined. Students will learn the process of creating an appropriate IEP.
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