Course Name |
Long Title |
Min Credits |
Description |
Requisites |
EDU-100 |
Education in America |
3 |
This is a foundation course in American education . A major thrust of the course involves the study of the multiple factors that impact learning and teaching in the United States . Throughout the course a wide array of areas will be addressed including : history of American education ; philosophical , psychological , ethical , economic , and sociological underpinnings of American education ; current issues ; learners and the learning context ; teacher professionalism ; teaching in a multicultural society . |
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EDU-104 Health and Motor Development PreK-4 3
Health and safety issues are examined with regard to nutrition reducing health risks and health influences . Emphasis will be on the development of motor skills and safety as students plan and present lessons supporting the national and PA Academic Health Education Standards . The class will also include the value of play , games and sports in child development . This course is approached from a Pre K - 4th grade classroom teacher ' s viewpoint as students demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education for Pre-K to grade 4 .
EDU-216 Foundations of Teaching & Learn . PreK-4 3
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 3
EDU-223 Teaching Science PreK-4 3
Learning and personality theory of adolescent period ; emphasis on problems arising out of physical development , sensory changes , mental growth , and emotional development . This course is designed to familiarize students with objectives , methods , and resources for pre K to Grade 4 science and to further enhance the scope of their science knowledge through lecture , class discussion , projects , and student demonstration . The course will introduce students to academic standards developed by NSTA , 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 hands-on , constructivist mode of teaching / learning .
Adolescent Psychology : Psy 100 , 200 , or 202
Take EDU-100 . ( Required , Previous ).