|
|
Course Criteria
Add courses to your favorites to save, share, and find your best transfer school.
-
3.00 Credits
Independent sponsored research and seminar. Attendance at regularly scheduled seminar and research report required. If taken, the student must receive a grade of A in both PSYC 396 and 398 to graduate with departmental honors. prereqs: PSYC 396, perm instr. 3 hrs, 3 cr.
-
3.00 Credits
GER 3/B Readings and discussion on a selected problem or topic area. Topics vary from semester to semester. prereq: PSYC 249 or 250, perm instr. 3 hrs, 3 cr.
-
3.00 Credits
This course is designed to orient elementary school teacher candidates to the world of urban education and their roles as quality educators. An introduction to the basic pedagogical practices of teaching, the connection between theory and practice as it relates to the role of teachers, instructional methods for teaching diverse student populations, effective classroom management practices, organizational strategies, motivation techniques and methods of assessment. 3 hrs, 3 cr.
-
2.00 Credits
Theoretical and practical aspects of literacy with particular emphasis on teaching literacy to diverse populations. In addition, the role of family and community involvement and the use of technology for literacy development will be stressed. pre- or coreqs: QSTA 400, CSCI 115 coreq: QSTB 202, QSTF 300 2 hrs, 2 cr.
-
2.00 Credits
Modern methods for teaching mathematics through understanding in the elementary grades. prereqs: MATH 104, 105, QSTA 410, 412, QSTF 301 coreq: QSTB 413, QSTF 302 2 hrs, 2 cr. Note: Transfer students may be allowed to enroll in QSTA 406 after completing MATH 104 and registering for MATH 105 if their progress through the QUEST program would be delayed by the MATH 105 prerequisite requirement.
-
3.00 Credits
Offered in collaboration with Lincoln Center Institute, this course is designed to introduce teacher candidates to the role of arts in learning across the curriculum. Teacher candidates will experience the creative process through hands-on study of works of art (visual arts, music, theatre, and dance) to enhance the aesthetic sensibilities of students in grades 1-6. prereqs: QSTA 401, QSTB 202, QSTF 300 3 hrs, 3 cr.
-
2.00 Credits
Theoretical, methodological, practical, and technological aspects of teaching literacy to elementary school students with an emphasis on meeting the literacy needs of diverse student populations. prereqs: QSTA 401, QSTB 202, QSTF 300, CSCI 115 coreqs: QSTA 412, QSTF 301 2 hrs, 2 cr.
-
2.00 Credits
Teaching social studies through literature, the arts, and technology in grades 1-6. Literature selections will include original documents, essays, historical fiction, novels, diaries, journals, poetry, drama and folktales. Instructional strategies will include interdisciplinary curriculum and differentiated learning, teaching, and assessment strategies for English language learners and students with disabilities. Diverse activities will include utilizing the community, particularly museums, as a laboratory for student learning. prereqs: QSTA 401, QSTB 202, QSTF 300 coreqs: QSTA 410, QSTF 301 2 hrs, 2 cr.
-
2.00 Credits
This course is inquiry-based or process-oriented. Focuses on the doing part of science more than the facts part of science. Includes analysis of local, state and national science standards, working with students from culturally diverse backgrounds, using multimedia technology effectively, and working with parents and the community. Students will be observed in science teaching activities during their corequisite student teaching in science. prereqs: QSTA 406, 410, 412, QSTF 301 coreqs: QSTA 415 2 hrs, 2 cr.
-
4.00 Credits
Supervised student teaching experience in an elementary school setting at one grade level from grades 1-6. Requirements include four full days per week of student teaching for a minimum of 50 days, 30 hours of seminars + conferences, and attendance at professional development workshops. prereqs: QSTA 406, 407, QSTB 413, QSTF 302, HED 314 coreqs: QSTA 414 2 hrs per week of seminar plus student teaching, 4 cr.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|