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  • 4.00 Credits

    (Variable; Variable; 1.00-4.00 Credits; S) A more advanced version of the 299 Special Topics course. See ED 299 for a description. Note: titles vary each semester; students may take each Special Topics course for credit.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Fall; Yearly; 4.00 Credits; CW,CS,S) Emphasizes curriculum models, theory, methods and materials in early education. The focus is on play, early literacy, and their relationship to development. Theory is translated into practice with special consideration given to developmental needs and interest of preschoolers, skill acquisition, PA Early Learning Standards, project, ans unit approach, curriculum development, teacher roles, and interpersonal communication skills. Students apply skills in a field experience at the Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention Center. Prerequisites: ED110 and ED111 and ED120 and ED121.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CW,CS,S) For students preparing to teach or work with young children and families. Major emphasis is on developing interpersonal skills to enhance relationships and communication among teachers, students and families. Major requirements include home visitation, assessment, case study, portfolio development, leading family workshops, and community involvement. Note: Practicum required. Prerequisites: ED400 or permission.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Spring; Yearly; 4.00 Credits; CW,S) Requires the application and practice of skills in content area reading and writing, planning for instruction, development of curriculum, evaluation and assessment of learning, and classroom management. Students are required to complete a field experience in their upcoming student teaching placement. Prerequisites: ED341, junior or senior standing. Corequisites: Secondary science and math majors require ED421. Secondary English and Social Study majors require ED422. Note: Students must have reliable transportation. (3.0 overall GPA required)
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Spring; Yearly; 1.00 Credit; S) Prepares secondary math and science students to face the realities of teaching in the secondary math or science classroom. Inquiry learning is the vehicle of future educational endeavors. We must be prepared to move beyond the classroom to offer students real-life experiences that help them to develop into scientifically and mathematically literate individuals. Creating such an experience is the goal of this course. Prerequisites: ED341. Corequisites: ED420.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Spring; Yearly; 1.00 Credit; S) Students complete a pre-student teaching field experience in their upcoming fall semester student teaching placements and meet for a seminar each week to discuss current issues. Assignments include but are not limited to lesson plans, a learning log, and documentation of their pre-student teaching learning experience. Prerequisites: ED341. Corequisites: ED420.
  • 2.00 Credits

    (Fall; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CW,S) Building on ED330 Language and Literacy I, three themes are woven through the course: assessing students' literacy development; helping students develop as strategic readers and writers; and managing the classrooms and curriculum for literacy instruction. Emphasis is placed on meeting the individual learning needs of all the children and on application of the PA Academic Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening standards. Prerequisites: ED310 and ED330. Corequisites: ED431 and ED432 and ED433.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Fall; Yearly; 1.00 Credit; S) Examines the developmental theory, teaching methodology, and integration of art, music, and physical education in the classroom. Students are required to design and implement lesson plans and a group presentation. Students make onsite visits to art, music and physical education classes in public school settings. Required of all students in Early Childhood, Elementary and Unified Special Education certification programs. To be taken the semester just prior to the student teaching semester. Prerequisites: ED310 and ED330. Corequisites:ED430.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Fall; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; S) Focuses on current trends, materials and teaching methods used in elementary social studies. Students review texts, select and organize content for units, practice appropriate teaching strategies, and learn to individualize instruction. Focus is placed on inquiry and social studies as a thinking skills approach. Prerequisite: ED330 and permission. Corequisites: ED430 and ED431.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Fall; Yearly; 1.00 Credit; S) Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience Seminar. Prerequisites: ED310 or ED330. Corequisites: ED430 and ED431.
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