EDU-216
Foundations of Teaching & Learn. PreK-4
This is a foundation course in the teaching and learning process of children in pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. Students will be required to demonstrate knowledge of learning as a process that integrates all areas of a child ' s development. Student will examine curriculum models and developmentally appropriate practices for individual and group needs, with special emphasis on developmental and learning theories. Course content is based on the competencies of the PA Early Learning and Academic Standards.
EDU-222 |
Adolescent Psychology |
Learning and personality theory of adolescent period; emphasis on problems |
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arising out of physical development, sensory changes, mental growth, and |
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emotional development. |
EDU-223
Teaching Life, Physical and Earth and Sp
This course promotes proficiency in the integration of STEELS( Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability) Standards into the teaching of life, physical and earth and space science. Students are afforded opportunities to apply best practices in pedagogy and methodology in teaching.
EDU-224 |
Teaching Social Studies PreK-4 |
This course is designed to familiarize students with objectives, methods, and resources for PreK to Grade 4 social studies and to further enhance the scope of their social studies knowledge through lecture, class discussion, projects, and student demonstration. The course will introduce students to academic standards developed by NCSS, the National Geographic Society, and PDE. Students will develop lesson plans, based on Danielson ' s four domains, and these will include best practices in instruction and various types of assessment techniques. The course will involve students in a handson, constructivist mode of teaching / learning. |
EDU-226
Read Seq I Foundation Early Lit Research
This is a foundational course on literacy instruction for PreK-4 students. The course will provide students the opportunity to: review the evolution of American Reading Instruction, explore various instructional processes for teaching reading and writing, investigate techniques for teaching reading and writing, discover the role of assessment in literacy instruction and become familiar with the Pennsylvania Literacy Standards.
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