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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A course to prepare candidates to develop, implement, assess, and modify curriculum and lessons in the main themes of social studies in the PK-4th elementary level as identified by the National Council for the Social Studies and Pennsylvania's learning standards. The social studies curriculum, including history, geography, economics, civics, and government, is integrated with the central theme of promoting civic competence. First semester.
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3.00 Credits
A course to prepare candidates to develop, implement, assess, and modify curriculum and lessons in science, scientific inquiry, health, and physical education at the PK-4th elementary level as identified by the National Science Education Standards, the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, and the Pennsylvania learning standards. Instruction is based on conceptual themes and strategies that involve first-hand exploration and investigation. Second semester.
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3.00 Credits
A course designed to build conceptual understanding of the interrelated components of reading and writing, to prepare candidates to assess, develop, modify, and integrate instruction in the language arts within the context of literature and across content areas. Based on knowledge of Pennsylvania standards and anchors for PK-4th grade, candidates review literacy programs and research-based instructional strategies to develop integrated language arts units. First semester.
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3.00 Credits
A course to prepare candidates to actively engage PK-4th grade students in learning mathematical concepts, methods, and language through developmentally appropriate, research-based learning experiences and instructional strategies that strengthen children's problem-solving and reasoning processes. Candidates apply the content and process standards of the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics and the State of Pennsylvania in analyzing curriculum and designing differentiated instruction to meet diverse needs. Second semester.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the principles and elements of the creative arts--music, visual arts, theatre, movement--to prepare candidates with the knowledge, materials, and strategies to effectively integrate the creative arts within the content areas to enhance learning, to promote creative expression, and to encourage appreciation of the arts. Either semester.
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3.00 Credits
A course to prepare candidates in the administration and interpretation of diagnostic and formative assessments to inform and monitor literacy instruction. Candidates demonstrate their ability to match research-based literacy interventions and instructional strategies to identified student needs by assessing and interpreting a 1st-4th grade child's progress and learning in a semester-long tutoring project. First semester.
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3.00 Credits
A course designed to explore the philosophy, design, and use of a balanced assessment system to plan and facilitate instruction, determine student proficiency, and improve student learning. Candidates examine, interpret, and use traditional and alternative, formative and summative, formal and informal assessments to determine and report levels of performance and monitor student progress. Candidates demonstrate understanding of the IEP process and the legally acceptable assessment modifications and accommodations for students with disabilities. Second semester.
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3.00 Credits
A course to prepare candidates with the understanding and skills to create and sustain respectful, reciprocal relationships with families, school professionals, related service providers, and community resources to support a child's development and learning and enhance the school program. Candidates examine and apply Pennsylvania and National Association for the Education of Young Children regulations and standards that serve programs from birth to fourth grade. Second semester.
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3.00 Credits
A course designed to build understanding of the value of and the strategies for creating a positive, inclusive community of learners. Candidates apply knowledge of child development and positive management techniques to design instruction and manage an environment that encourages student autonomy in making responsible decisions, in using problem solving strategies, and in learning and playing cooperatively. Second semester.
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2.00 Credits
A two-week field experience designed to provide insight into the nature of PK-K or 1st-4th grade teaching through daily classroom lesson planning and teaching, classroom management, personal journaling, interaction with teachers, and seminar discussions. J Term.
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