Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
EDU-373 Methods & Materials Mid Grades : science ( 3 ) This course is designed to familiarize students with objectives , methods and resources for grade 4-8 science and to further enhance the scope of their science knowledge through lecture , class discussion , projects and student demonstration . The course will introduce student to Academic Standards developed by NSTA and PDE . Students will develop lesson plans , based on Danielson ' s four domains , utilize effective instructional strategies , including cooperative learning and other evidenced-based best practices as they apply to the sciences , and will be involved in a hands-on , constructivist mode of teaching / learning . Prerequisites : EDU-100 ( Required , Previous ).
EDU-374 Methods & Materials Mid Grades : Soc Sci ( 3 ) This course is designed to familiarize students with objectives , methods and resources for grades 4-8 social studies and to further enhance the scope of their social studies knowledge through lecture , class discussion , projects and student demonstration . The course will introduce students to academic standards developed by NCSS , the National Geographic Society 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 . Prerequisites : EDU-100 ( Required , Previous ).
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 . Prerequisites :
EDU-4000 Capstone Seminar ( 3 ) This course provides for culminating activities of the curriculum in early , middle and special and education . Students demonstrate 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 . Prerequisites :
EDU-401 Student Internship & Prof Seminar ( 6 ) The internship takes the place of student teaching for in-service teachers . Seminar and individual conferences are held by university supervisors . Prerequisites :
EDU-414 Classroom Management for PreK-4 ( 3 ) This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to understand and use provisions and procedures needed to create and maintain an environment in which effective teaching and learning can occur . Various discipline models will be introduced . Prerequisites : EDU-100 ( Required , Previous ).
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