Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 | Page 254

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 .
3.00
EDU-222
Adolescent Psychology
Learning and personality theory of adolescent period ;
3.00
emphasis on problems arising out of physical development , sensory changes , mental growth , and emotional development .
EDU-223
Teaching Science PreK-4
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 handson , constructivist mode of teaching / learning .
3.00