Course |
Long Title |
Min |
Description |
Requisites ( Syntax ) |
Name |
Credits |
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EDU-506 |
Methods , Materials & Curriculum I |
3 |
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 . Field experience is required . |
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EDU-507 |
Methods , Materials & Curriculum II |
3 |
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 . Field experience is required . |
EDU-508 |
Secondary Schl Methods and Materials |
3 |
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 . |
EDU-510 |
Action Research for Teachers I |
3 |
In this course , students will accomplish three goals . The first is to develop an awareness for the role that research plays in their professional lives as reflective practitioners . The second is to examine the various research methodologies commonly employed in research in education and social sciences as well as the writing skills needed to report results in a scholarly manner . The third is to help students become better consumers and critics of the research as reported in the literature |
EDU-511 |
Methods & Theories for Teaching Math |
3 |
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 . |
EDU-512 |
Methods for Teaching Read & Assessment |
3 |
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 . |
EDU-515 |
Methods for Teaching English Learner |
3 |
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 . |
EDU-522 |
Inter-Group Theory and Research |
3 |
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 . |
EDU-551 |
Computer Applications for Educators |
3 |
This course examines the function , impact , and role of integrated classroom technologies on 21st-Century teaching and learning . Students will explore definitions of technology as both tool and process , and facilitate the development and assessment of technology-based learning activities . Students will learn how to engage students using technology-based teaching tools that support learning theories and conceptual frameworks of teaching . |
EDU-565 |
Student Teach & Professional Seminar |
3 |
This is a student teaching experience for those seeking their first certification in Pre-K , Grades 4-8 , or secondary education . |
This full-time program experience lasts 14-weeks , Monday through Friday and includes intensive supervision by University |
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personnel as well as participation in an online seminar class . Advisor ' s permission is required . |
EDU-570 |
Research Skills for School Leadership |
3 |
It is important that the principal be able to comprehend and analyze the statistics used in assessment and research design and also utilize statistics as a tool in his / her own educational practice . This course will focus on concepts rather than computation , although computation will be included . This course also includes a study of fundamental principles of educational research . It provides opportunities for the student to become familiar with various research designs , data collection techniques , systems of analysis , and report writing . A critical reading of current research literature will be an important component of the course . The student will be introduced to the writing of a research proposal , especially , the statement of the problem and literature review . |