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 integrates the teaching of the four communication skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking in the pre-K through 12th grade classroom. The teaching strategies and techniques that will be presented in this course are consistent with national and state standards, assessments and curriculum frameworks. Course content will be consistent with the Pennsylvania Core Standards for each of these subject areas. Credit may not be received for this course and ERCH 422. Reserved for Special Education Majors. Pre-req: ERCH 225
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.
Experimental
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)
H:Diagnostic Reading Disablity
Hnrs:Gender And Race Issues
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.
Introduces the genres of literature for children and young adolescents from birth through 14 years of age. Students examine the work of renowned authors and illustrators. Response to literature and the selection of books for the classroom receive emphasis. The course is intended for students who have not taken a survey course in children’s literature. Credit may not be earned for EDUC 333 and EDUC 535. Prereq: Admission to the post-baccalaureate program in elementary education or permission of the instructor. Offered in fall and spring.
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.
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. Offered annually.
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. Prereq: EDUC 561. Offered annually.
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.
Appplication of literacy theory and knowledge of effective researchbased instruction. Assessment of English language learners. Acquisition of academic vocabulary, 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. Offered annually.
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.