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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores the development and acquisition of language; contemporary approaches to the teaching of language arts with emphasis on richness in content; and activities to meet the needs of a broad range of linguistically different children. A survey of children's literature including its historical development and current trends; evaluating writers and illustrators of children's books; and studying the various phases of literature which should be presented to elementary school children for instruction and enjoyment.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course examines theories, techniques, and practices pertaining to the teaching of elementary school mathematics. The course content focuses on standards, planning and teaching strategies, assessments, and adaptations for diverse learners.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This laboratory-oriented course focuses on a variety of programs, units, and lessons designed to facilitate scientific thinking in children. A topic of focus will be on teacher and learner competencies in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of an adaptive science-learning environment.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces ¿best practice¿ techniques for teacher candidates seeking early childhood, elementary, and/or secondary certification. Topics for the course include reading as thinking, representing to learn, writing workshops, small-group activities, authentic experiences, reflective assessment, and interdisciplinary instruction. Integrated within the content of the topics are elements for special education, technology education, and multicultural education. Micro-teaching will be utilized as a practical reinforcement of the topics. This course is aligned with INTASC standards, PDE standards, standards of national professional organizations, and the domains and themes of the School of Education.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Candidates are introduced to teaching methods during the Professional Certification Track. Courses in this track focus on pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions through a variety of theoretical and applied experiences. During the Professional Certification Track, candidates must demonstrate their readiness to be accepted into the Student Teaching Track. This review is called Gateway 2. Candidates are expected to complete all requirements for Gateway 2 and register for the course the semester before student teaching. Gateway 2 must be passed or candidates will not be permitted to student teach. This gateway emphasizes diversity, a theme in the School of Education.
  • 3.00 - 6.00 Credits

    This 15-week student teaching experience is under the supervision of university and public school personnel.
  • 0.00 - 6.00 Credits

    This intensive year-long student teaching experience is under the supervision of university and public school personnel. Candidates may register for 3 credits each semester or 6 credits for one semester.
  • 3.00 - 6.00 Credits

    This 20-week student teaching experience occurs in two locations. The first 10-week session, GELTP 563, occurs in an elementary classroom around the Pittsburgh area. The second 10-week session, GEINT X, occurs in an elementary classroom at one of our abroad sites.
  • 0.00 - 1.00 Credits

    Candidates utilize content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions from their professional preparation courses and experiences for professional practice during the Student Teaching Track. Courses in this track focus on a candidate¿s effect on student learning. During the Student Teaching Track, candidates must demonstrate their competencies from the Graduate Elementary Leading Teacher Program in order to graduate. This review is called Gateway 3. Candidates are expected to complete all requirements for Gateway 3 and register for the course while student teaching. Gateway 3 must be passed or candidates will not be permitted to graduate. This gateway emphasizes leadership, a theme in the School of Education.
  • 3.00 Credits

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