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EDU-504
Human Development
This course explores human growth and development across the life span from infancy to old age and in
multicultural contexts. The course focuses on the physical, cognitive, social, personality and emotional
development. Topics will include theories of individual and family development across the life span, the family
life cycle, theories of learning and personality development, human behavior, community resilience, theories of
additions, and strategies for facilitating optimum development over the lifespan. A grade of a " B " or better must
be earned in this class for the student to begin EDU 513 School Counseling Practicum, Supervision & Seminar.
3.00
EDU-506
Methods, Materials & Curriculum I
Students engage the study of methods, materials and curriculum issues for the instruction of elementary education students. Attention to theory, best practices, technology use and assessment will be highlighted as well as professional and state standards in the area of science and technology, social sciences, and citizenship
education for typical and diverse learners.
3.00
EDU-507
Methods, Materials & Curriculum II
This course is a continuation of the study of methods, materials and curriculum issues for the instruction of elementary education students. Attention to theory, best practices, technology uses and assessment will be highlighted as well as professional and state standards for the areas of children ' s literature, art, and humanities,
music, and health, safety, and physical education for typical and diverse learners.
3.00
EDU-508
Secondary Schl Methods and Materials
This course includes the study of various methods and materials utilized in secondary education. The rationales
for various methods as well as the implementation of these methods in the classroom are examined. Through this
course student also study motivational practices, current trends in secondary education, the use of technology to
enhance learning, classroom management strategies and assessment practices. Field experience is required.
3.00
EDU-510
Action Research for Teachers I
This course provides an introduction to the various research designs and methodologies common to the field of education and social
sciences. Upon completing the course, students will become better consumers and critics of research as reported in the literature,
examine the role that research plays in their professional lives as reflective practitioners, and begin to develop an action research
project to be carried out as a program culminating project in EDU603 Teacher Research, Part 2.
3.00
EDU-511
Methods & Theories for Teaching Math
The " Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Mathematics " and the " National Council of Teachers of Mathematics "
have delineated the critical nature and the skills necessary for effective mathematics instruction. Students will
learn the pedagogical methods and the essential mathematical theory and research. The class is comprised of
demonstrations, collaborative learning, modeling and discussion. Field experience is required.
3.00
EDU-512
Methods for Teaching Read & Assessment
This course provides information regarding the relationship between the reading process and the informal and
formal assessment of those skills( behaviors) that experts see as crucial to reading success with a particular focus
upon the State of Pennsylvania Literacy Standards for elementary school students. Reading instruction that is
evident in a balanced literacy program is analyzed and practiced, including reading instruction that is designed to
remediate reading difficulties or skills deficits. Field experience is required.
3.00
EDU-515
Methods for Teaching English Learner
This course provides an examination of effective instructional methods, strategies and instructional techniques for addressing the learning needs of for English Learners( EL) with and without special needs in the inclusive
classroom.
3.00
EDU-522
Inter-Group Theory and Research
This course provides an examination of group theories and research about interpersonal communication; exploration of the functioning of groups and the consequence of group interaction in the development of the individual. In this course the student will study a combination of theoretical studies with a practical
understanding of human dynamics, as these occur in work and life.
3.00