Education (EDUC)
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Specific work and study assignments constituting the field experience will be developed. Regular discussions, conferences and group seminars will be conducted by faculty members and field supervisors to clarify generalizations that link practice to theory. In most instances the assignments will be in public schools; however, social agencies may be included in this practicum program. Offered in fall, spring.
This course focuses predominantly on the Structured Literacy (SL) Knowledge and Practice Standards of pre-K through 12th grade Special Education Teachers and introduces teaching strategies and techniques that are consistent with state standards for assessments and instruction for students receiving special education services. As such, students will learn, practice, and plan instruction around the following structured literacy competencies around essential SL principles and practices, phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics (decoding and encoding) and word recognition, spelling, automatic, fluent reading of text, word recognition, vocabulary development, listening and reading comprehension, written expression, and differentiating reading instruction for a diverse population of learners. Course content will also be aligned with the Pennsylvania Core Standards for reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Pre-req: ERCH 225 and EDUC 424. Advanced Professional Studies (APS) status required. Reserved for Special Education majors only.
Provides an overview of past, current, and emerging LGBTQ+ issues, policies, and advocacy in P-12 and higher education. Investigates these issues from a variety of historical, cultural, and theoretical perspectives.
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Provides historical and present day information about different racial, cultural, and linguistic groups represented in our society. It explores the challenge of providing an equitable and effective education to all and provides strategies that can be used to deal with cultural issues in society. Prereq: ENGL 110 and Junior Standing (60 credits)
The focus of this course is decision-making about individuals with reading and writing difficulties, based on current theory and evidence-based practice. Students will use a variety of formal diagnostic instruments and procedures to discover a learner’s literacy strengths and needs Students will administer a variety of assessments, analyze the results, and implement a mini-action research model to determine how the assessment data will then drive and inform instruction, and reflect upon which evidence-based instruction best addresses student learning needs.
H:Diagnostic Reading Disablity
Hnrs:Gender And Race Issues
Provides prospective and practicing teachers with a foundational understanding of English language structure, first and second language acquisition, and oral language assessment methods for K-12 classrooms. Historical and evolving legislative policies and programs related to schooling and English language learners in the U.S. Prereq: admission to Advanced Professional Studies.
Provides prospective and practicing teachers with an opportunity to apply theoretical foundations of second language acquisition to teaching in the classroom. Methods for developing English language learners’ conversational and academic language, as well as strategies for learning in the content areas.
Examines U.S. and world cultures, sources of cross-cultural conflict and approaches to cross-cultural conflict resolution as it relates to K-12 settings. Explores approaches for creating classrooms that promote equity and an appreciation for diversity.
Focuses on the use of various tools in assessing and planning for the linguistic and instructional needs of English learners. Contains a public school field experience component where participants apply methods and principles for supporting English language learners in K-12 settings. Examines state and federal policies as they relate to schooling and English learners.
A survey of current and future curricular and instructional trends in education. Emphasis on identification, examination and evaluation of topics, methods, strategies and issues affecting teaching and learning. Offered infrequently.
Experimental
In-depth investigation and development of one or more topics of current interest not normally covered in regular courses. Special topics/methods will vary according to the needs of students and faculty. Offered infrequently.
This course prepares teacher candidates to understand cross-cultural and linguistic foundations of acquiring a new language. Teacher candidates will apply research-based strategies for providing English learners (ELs) optimal learning environments that provide meaningful access to standards-based instruction. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to use assessment data to differentiate and modify instruction. Candidates will also demonstrate an understanding of schools’ legal responsibilities toward ELLs and their families. Equivalent to ERCH 485, credit may not be earned for both courses.
This course offers an in-depth look at nonfiction literature written for children and young adolescents. The communication of ideas through visuals and print in books and biographies will be highlighted. Topics include evaluation and selection of books, models for student writing, visual literacy and student response to nonfiction. Prereq: Survey course in children’s literature or permission of instructor. Offered periodically.
This course introduces the genres of literature for children and young adolescents from birth through early adolescence. Students examine the work of renowned authors and illustrators. Response to literature and the selection of books for the classroom receive emphasis. Emphasis on making appropriate instructional and curricular decisions to provide creative opportunities for young children; special attention to rhythmic, aesthetic, and dramatic avenues of expression; application of ideas through actual experiences with young children.
Examines the unique qualities of communication in picture books. Book design, illustration, verbal-visual integration, renowned illustrators and children’s responses to picture books receive in-depth attention. Exploration of picture books for all ages will occur. Before enrolling, students must have completed a survey course in children’s literature. Offered periodically.
This course focuses on the basic foundational theories, program approaches and teaching strategies for learning English as an additional language, which all teachers need to understand in order to better serve the varying cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of students who are developing proficiency in English. We will focus on approaches which facilitate the development of English as an additional language through evidence-based structured literacy components in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as in natural contexts of communication across content-based learning experiences. This course provides prospective and practicing teachers with a foundational understanding of English language structure, home and target language acquisition, and oral language assessment methods for K-12 classrooms.
This course provides prospective and practicing teachers with opportunities to learn and apply theoretical foundations of second language acquisition to teaching in the classroom. Participants will learn and apply effective research-supported methods for developing English language learners’ conversational and academic language competence, as well as learning content in linguistically supportive environments, and developing literacy skills through evidence-based structured literacy approaches. Prereq: EDUC 561
Examines U.S. and world cultures, sources of cross-cultural conflict and approaches to cross-cultural conflict resolution as it relates to K-12 settings. Explores approaches for creating classrooms that promote equity and an appreciation for diversity. Offered annually.
Focuses on the use of various tools in assessing and planning for the linguistic and instructional needs of English learners. Contains a public school field experience component where participants apply methods and principles for supporting English language learners in K-12 settings. Examines state and federal policies as they relate to schooling and English language learners. Prereq: EDUC 561 or 562. Offered annually.
Application of literacy theory and knowledge of effective research-based instruction. Assessment of English learners. Acquisition of foundational literacy skills (structured literacy), instructional strategies for teaching content area vocabulary and text, and use of interventions in a clinical setting. Prereq: EDUC 561, 562, 563 and 564 or permission of instructor.
A survey of current and future curricular and instructional trends in education. Emphasis on identification, examination and evaluation of topics, methods, strategies and issues affecting teaching and learning. Offered periodically.
This course prepares initial teacher certification candidates to understand cross-cultural and linguistic foundations of acquiring a new language. Teacher candidates will apply research-based strategies for providing English language learners optimal learning environments that provide meaningful access to standards-based instruction. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to use assessment data to differentiate and modify instruction. Candidates will also demonstrate an understanding of schools' legal responsibilities toward ELLs and their families. This course includes a field component. Clearances for all course participants must be up to date and filed with the Field Services office. Restricted to Post-Baccalaureate Certification students.
In-depth investigation and development of one or more topics of current interest not normally covered in regular courses. Special topics to be covered and methods used will vary according to the needs of students and faculty involved. Offered periodically.
In-depth investigation and development of one or more topics of current interest not normally covered in regular courses. Special topics to be covered and methods used will vary according to the needs of students and faculty involved. Offered periodically.
In-depth investigation and development of one or more topics of current interest not normally covered in regular courses. Special topics to be covered and methods used will vary according to the needs of students and faculty involved. Offered periodically.
In-depth investigation and development of one or more topics of current interest not normally covered in regular courses. Special topics to be covered and methods used will vary according to the needs of students and faculty involved. Offered periodically.
Development of a personal perspective of critical literacy, encompassing reading, writing, speaking and listening. Consideration of literacy as cultural social practice, comparison of multiple perspectives, and implications as to how educators define literacy. Knowledge of how adolescent students use literacy to make meaning of text in multiple contexts, including content area material. Application of assessment tools to determine practical strategies to develop students’ literacy skills. Offered infrequently.
Survey of the science of language and ways in which it can enrich the teaching of language. Offered periodically.
Examines the realistic treatments of topics in fiction and nonfiction for children and the issues that they raise. Censorship will be explored, and procedures for addressing it will be examined. Offered periodically.
Designed to provide opportunities for teachers, librarians and interested members of the community to explore the realm of traditional literature appropriate for use in the educational curriculum and cultural arts programs. It allows participants to achieve an understanding of the purpose and history of oral literature, as well as its modern educational and social applications. Offered periodically.
Examines literature for children and adolescents and their responses to it. Students investigate the influences upon and patterns of response, including motor, oral, written and expressive-art response, and the authentic assessment of it. Literature in all genres will be read. Students should possess a working knowledge of contemporary children’s literature. Course is intended for students who have completed a survey course in children’s literature. Offered annually.
An overall view of social studies in the elementary school curriculum. Investigation of the role it plays and the methods and strategies appropriate for elementary school children. Offered in summer.
Study of significant trends in social studies education that are a result of the many social issues in our society. Emphasis on content and methodology appropriate for Social Studies education. Offered infrequently.
The nature of mathematics and mathematical thought processes; current views on the learning and teaching of mathematics; problem solving; aids to instruction; instructional strategies in mathematics education. Offered in summer.
Examination of critical issues, research studies and individual research problems. Prereq: EDUC 651 or permission of instructor. Offered periodically.
The nature of science and science thought processes; current views on learning and teaching science; analysis and critical evaluation in developing science for children. Offered in summer.
Examination of critical issues, research studies and individual research problems in the teaching of science in the schools. Offered periodically.
Developing curriculum in theory and practice for subject areas. Emphasis is on critiquing planned programs of study and articulating a personal philosophy of curriculum design. Offered annually.
Examination of issues involved in supervision of preservice teachers. Includes supervision of student teachers. Prereq: Teacher certification. Offered infrequently.
This course will examine the Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System (SAS) components and tools. Resources from the SAS Portal will be used for curriculum alighment and the development of classroom based instructional materials. A research-based framework for constructivist instruction will be explored to develop more thoughful practitioners. Coursework will be alighed with the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards.
In-depth investigation and development of one or more topics of current interest not normally covered in regular courses. Special topics to be covered and methods used will vary according to the needs of students and faculty involved. Offered periodically.
In-depth investigation and development of one or more topics of current interest not normally covered in regular courses. Special topics to be covered and methods used will vary according to the needs of students and faculty involved. Offered periodically.
In-depth investigation and development of one or more topics of current interest not normally covered in regular courses. Special topics to be covered and methods used will vary according to the needs of students and faculty involved. Offered periodically.
In-depth investigation and development of one or more topics of current interest not normally covered in regular courses. Special topics to be covered and methods used will vary according to the needs of students and faculty involved. Offered periodically.
Intensive study of a particular field, curriculum area or problem in education. Prereq: 12 graduate s.h. Offered periodically.