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3.00 Credits
Provides students who are considering a career in Education with the information they need to make an informed decision. Students explore challenges in society and diversity in schools from historical and philosophical perspectives. Through active and interactive classroom experiences, students become knowledgeable about the role of the teacher in today’s classrooms.
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3.00 Credits
Course provides the foundation on which to build knowledge of learners, learning and teaching, in an effort to understand and to improve the teaching and learning process. Encompasses theories and principles related to learning and motivation, child and adolescent development, individual and group differences as well as assessment, and more specifically how such topics relate to teaching. Instructional activities focus on principles of effective teaching and learning based upon current research. Introductory level course integrates technology and provides the framework on which to build further educational coursework. Prerequisite: PSYC 206.
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3.00 Credits
Required for all undergraduate students seeking certification in Elementary Education and/or dual majors (Special Education and/or Early Childhood). A comprehensive overview of strategies in planning and assessing instruction for all learners. Emphasis placed on recognizing challenges presented by students with special needs and the educational implications of planning for differences in race, gender, religion, culture, sexual orientation, SES, and student with disabilities. Introduction to formal lesson and unit planning and investigate methods of student assessment related to instruction, curriculum, and standards. Assignments coordinate with the field-based observation lab. Observe on and reflect on instructional practices that meet the needs of all learners. Interaction with professionals in the field. Prerequisites: EDUN 105; EDUN 201.
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3.00 Credits
A theory-based course where students are exposed to in-depth study of prevalent schools of thought in the field of reading instruction, K-6. Emphasis on an understanding of theory in order to evaluate major techniques for teaching reading such as the directed reading activity (DRTA) guided reading, shared book experiences, and the language experience approach (LEA). Application of these approaches across disciplines and with various materials. Technology is also integrated where appropriate. Field experience required. Offered Fall and Summer session I. Prerequisite: PSYC 206.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes the application of techniques acquired in previous coursework as well as the mastery of assessment theory in practice. Formal, informal, and portfolio assessment are covered in order to assist pre-service teachers in constructive evaluation. Methods and materials are examined and selected that are congruent with the findings of their assessment. Case studies and current experiences are integrated throughout the course. Field experience required. Offered Spring semester and Summer session II. Prerequisite: EDUN 203.
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1.00 Credits
Field experience at selected school sites and varied grade levels; observation and analysis activities integrated with university coursework and assignments.
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1.00 Credits
Field experience at selected school sites and varied grade levels; observation and analysis activities integrated with university coursework and assignments.
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3.00 Credits
The overall intent of this course is to enable classroom teachers and other school personnel to provide effective instruction for English Language Learners so that they develop English Language Proficiency and achieve the Pennsylvania Academic Standards. More specifically, this course will enable teachers to accommodate English Language Learners and adapt instruction for them in an inclusive setting. Preservice candidates will study language as a system, the process of language and literacy acquisition, and the differences between social and academic language. They will develop both specific cultural knowledge as well as more general cultural awareness and become aware of the effect of culture on interaction and learning. Based on this knowledge, preservice candidates will be able to plan and implement appropriate research-based instructional strategies to make content comprehensible for all ELLs. They will be able to use both formative and summative assessment data to differentiate and modify instruction for ELLs. They know the legal responsibilities related to serving ELLs, demonstrate the ability to collaboratively teach ELLs and identify online, local, and international professional resources and organizations related to serving ELLs.
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7.00 - 8.00 Credits
Supervised field experiences at selected school sites and varied grade levels; observation and analysis activities integrated with campus coursework and assignments; clinical experience through selected tutorial and assisting activities and through initial teaching and managing responsibilities. Prerequisite: EDUN 204 or EDUC 205. Clearance required. The Practicum Teaching experience at the graduate and undergraduate level is an important component of our Teacher Education Program. The practicum is best conducted for a full day, during a Fall or Spring semester on consecutive Tuesdays. When this arrangement is not feasible due to a variety of circumstance, the Telescoped Practicum may be approved (ten consecutive days) under certain conditions. The Telescoped Practicum is an exception, not an option, for full-time students. Contact the Field Placement Office for additional information.
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9.00 - 12.00 Credits
Continuation of supervised field experiences at selected school sites and varied grade levels; observation and analysis activities are integrated with campus coursework and assignments; clinical experience through selected tutorial and assisting activities and through initial teaching and managing responsibilities. Prerequisites: 204 or EDUC 205. Clearance required. The Practicum Teaching experience at the graduate and undergraduate level is an important component of our Teacher Education Program. The practicum is best conducted for a full day, during a Fall or Spring semester on consecutive Tuesdays. When this arrangement is not feasible due to a variety of circumstance, the Telescoped Practicum may be approved (ten consecutive days) under certain conditions. The Telescoped Practicum is an exception, not an option, for full-time students. Contact the Field Placement Office for additional information.
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