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Course Name
Long Title
Min Credits
Description
Requisites
EDU-316
Reading-Literacy Inst Assess & Intervent
3
This course emphasizes reading and writing instruction for fluent readers in PreK-4 . Instruction will focus on : exploring various instructional processes , examining techniques for integrating reading and writing instruction in the content areas , investigating assessment practices and procedures for fluent readers and writers , reviewing
Take EDU-226 SPE-205 . ( Required ,
Previous ).
Pennsylvania Literacy Standards and analyzing various remedial programs .
EDU-319
Selected Topics in Secondary Education
3
This course addresses issues that are encountered by teachers in middle and high schools today . These include meeting the diverse needs of all middle / high school students , multicultural education ,
Take EDU-100 . ( Required , Previous ).
social challenges and other topics relevant to this population of students ' needs and concerns . Field work required .
EDU-325
Secondary School Methods and Materials
3
Study of basic methods and materials of secondary education ; the rationale behind the methods , as well as how to carry these methods out in the classroom . Students will explore Standards , Curriculums ,
Take EDU-100 . ( Required , Previous ).
Assessment and Lesson Planning .
EDU-351
Meeting Needs of English Lang Learners
3
This course emphasizes various instructional processes , techniques and assessment for working with English language learners .
Differentiation and review of Pennsylvania standards will be addressed .
EDU-395
Field Experience I
6
During this stage of Field Experience , the Education Studies major will spend two ( 2 ) days per week or equivalent in a school setting to observe in the teaching and learning process . Major focus will be on observing and understanding the four domains of effective teaching . As the semester progresses , the student will begin to work with individual students and teach in a small group setting . A University Supervisor will evaluate the student in the classroom .
This course provides for culminating activities of the curriculum in early , middle and special and education . Students demonstrate
EDU-4000 Capstone Seminar
3
proficiency in activities aimed at securing a teaching position , as well as research-based best relative to the state competencies practices . To be taken the semester before student teaching . Individual active research projects required .
The internship takes the place of student teaching for in-service
EDU-401
Student Internship & Prof Seminar
6
teachers . Seminar and individual conferences are held by university supervisors .