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3.00 Credits
A survey of children's literature. Students will be introduced to a variety of genres, authors, and illustrators with an emphasis on selection criteria and implementation of literature-based programs in the elementary classroom. A consideration of trends and issues in children's literature. Exploration of topics related to censorship, gender roles, violence, and political and social themes: A. Literature for the young child, or B. Children's Literature for the Elementary Child. Both sections are not open to first-year students. S. Lehr
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4.00 Credits
Introductory exploration of selected topics in education. Such topics may differ from year to year and might include: "Technology and Education," "The Image of the Child in Literature," "The Art of Picture Book Illustration," and "Comparative Studies in Education." This course may be repeated with a different topic. The Department
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3.00 Credits
Internship opportunity for students whose curricular foundations and cocurricular experiences have prepared them for professional work related to the major field. With faculty sponsorship and departmental approval, students may extend their educational experience into specialized educational programs such as preschool, gifted and talented, special needs students, or educational administration. Does not count toward the major. Non-liberal arts. The Department
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3.00 Credits
The study of educational assessment procedures and instruments and their interpretation and application in preparing educational environments for children who are disabled and nondisabled. Students will develop comprehensive evaluation plans, design criterion referenced tests and observational systems, and assess individual children. Prerequisite: ED213. Spring semester. Non-liberal arts. D. Brent
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4.00 Credits
The application of developmental curricula to learning settings for young children. Students will participate two half-days each week in a classroom setting within the Skidmore Early Childhood Center or in an early-childhood program within the community at the N-3 level. The course will focus on planning strategies, teaching styles and techniques, management, relevant legislation, issues and trends in the fields of education, as well as observation and assessment. Prerequisite: ED222. Spring semester. Not for liberal arts credit. K. Brackett
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3.00 Credits
Examination of the adolescent period to determine what characteristics distinguish this stage of life from that of childhood and adulthood. Readings from anthropological, historical, sociological, biological, psychological, and literary perspectives are used to investigate the adolescent experience and to determine whether it is universal or particular. D. Brent
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3.00 Credits
This course traces the origins and evolution of the early childhood and primary education system in South Africa after apartheid. The research focus for students will be on post-apartheid effects on education, changing family dynamics and their impact on early childhood and primary school programs for South African children, the current state of language and literacy, and the range of school designs. Site visits will include private and government school settings in cities, towns and townships, a Zulu village school, and a basic adult education center for street people. A basic understanding of South African history, culture, and geography will be essential for students to gain an understanding of the contemporary educational dynamics. (Designated a Cultural Diversity course.) K. Brackett
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4.00 Credits
An exploration of the theory and concept of emergent literacy. Focuses on literacy development (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) and the implications for practice with young children. Students will learn instructional strategies to nurture emerging literacy as well as how to prepare a literate environment and materials that support emerging literacy. Includes a laboratory component that allows students to link theory of emergent literacy with practice. Required of majors. Offered only in fall semester and must be taken in fall of junior year. Not for liberal arts credit. L. de la Luna
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4.00 Credits
Prepares students to make informed decisions related to curriculum and instruction in elementary education. Topics include lesson planning, choosing resources to support student learning, applying various instructional strategies including the use of technology, using assessment data to strengthen the teaching and learning process, and learning to use self-evaluation and reflection. Includes a laboratory component in the Early Childhood Center. The social studies curriculum will be the focus for modeling integrated teaching. Open only to juniors admitted to the professional sequence. Only offered in fall semester. Not for liberal arts credit. J. Rubin
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4.00 Credits
An advanced reading course that includes the effective teaching of literacy and literature in the upper elementary classroom, grades 3-6. Builds on and applies theory and concepts learned in Emergent Literacy, ED 333. Includes developing curriculum for literature studies, teaching writing, teaching literacy across the curriculum, and assessment of readers and writers, with a focus on readers at risk. Throughout the semester, students will have supervised observations as they practice their skills in elementary school classrooms. Taken concurrently with ED 336 and ED 337. Prerequisites: ED333 and 334. Open only to juniors admitted to the professional sequence. Spring semester only. Not for liberal arts credit. S. Lehr
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