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ED 110 - Safety, Nutrition, and Health Issues of Young Children 2 Credits
This course will examine the health, safety and nutritional needs of children from birth through the middle school years with special attention given to safeguarding the various settings in which children spend their days.
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ED 119 - Aesthetic Experiences for Young Children 3 Credits
This course will examine the artistic and musical development of children from early childhood through elementary school and investigate ways to provide developmentally appropriate practices.
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ED 203 - Psychology of Infant Development 3 Credits
This course analyzes the development of the infant from conception through the toddler years. The interrelatedness of physical, motor, perceptual, cognitive, language, social and emotional development will be discussed. Observations of infants and toddlers related to developmental expectancies will be conducted. Current findings and their implications for parenting, programming and care will be analyzed. (This course may also be taken as PY 203 .)
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ED 206 - Psychology of Exceptional Children 3 Credits
This course is intended to build a strong foundation for understanding the needs of children in the early childhood years who have disabilities. Students will learn the components of a systematic approach to early intervention that involves various professionals and appropriate, inclusive strategies. Prerequisites: ED 225 or PY 102 or PY 204 . (This course may also be taken as PY 206 .)
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ED 213 - Basics of Early Childhood Education 3 Credits
This course analyzes the development, maturation, and learning processes throughout the early childhood years, ages 0-8. Curriculum models, assessment, and early childhood programs will be analyzed through the lens of child development theory and learning theories, with emphasis on a constructivist philosophy. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ED 225 .
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ED 225 - Child and Adolescent Development for Educators 3 Credits
The course surveys biological, cognitive, social, and emotional development from conception through adolescence. Special attention is given to the diversity of characteristics resulting from the effects of heredity and the environment (including family and peer influences, education, and child abuse) on development of the individual. Students are required to complete 24 hours of observations for this course. Students will need all clearances including Act 114, Federal Criminal History Record (Fingerprinting), Act 34, PA Criminal Background check, Act 151, PA Child Abuse History, and Act 24, Arrest and Conviction of Offenses form (must be completed before beginning and may need to be done the semester before enrolling in this course). Prohibited Course: PY 204 .
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ED 230 - Tutoring 1 Credit
This course provides the student with the opportunity to use his or her knowledge and skills in tutoring others. Tutoring is for credit, not for payment. This course provides the student with the opportunity to use his or her knowledge and skills in tutoring others. This course may be repeated three times at the one-credit level. Tutoring is for credit, not payment. Students choosing to work within a school system will need all clearances including Act 114, Federal Criminal History Record (Fingerprinting), Act 34, PA Criminal Background check, Act 151, PA Child Abuse History, and Act 24, Arrest and Conviction of Offenses form (must be completed before beginning and may need to be done the semester before enrolling in this course). This course may be repeated three times at the one credit level. Prerequisite: Demonstrated competency in subject area based on previous coursework. Students should be able to show that they have successfully completed at least two courses in the subject area in which they wish to tutor (e.g. two math courses, EN 110 and EN 111 for reading). Additionally must be on the Learning Commons peer roster or be an Education major. Permission of instructor required.
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ED 251 - Emergent Literacy 3 Credits
In this course, students will learn developmentally appropriate strategies that foster awareness of print, letter naming, and phonemic awareness in young children. Students will develop techniques that enable young children to develop listening comprehension, vocabulary and language facility. Students will understand the relationship between early literacy experiences and later school success. Prerequisite: ED 225 .
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ED 275 - ECE Practicum 3 Credit
The goals of this course are to apply principles of teaching and learning from coursework in an actual early childhood setting. This includes designing appropriate environments, planning and orchestrating units, involving parents, and assessing child learning and development within a constructivist framework. This course will have two class meetings per week. Students must be in the field for at least 8 hours per week. (15 hours per class and 3x45 for internship less 15 hours of class divided by 15 weeks). Pre-requisites: ED 251 , ED 213 .
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ED 290 - Health, Nutrition, and Physical Fitness in ECE 2 Credits
This course examines the physical fitness, health and nutrition in the early childhood education curriculum.
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ED 305 - The Art of Effective Teaching 3 Credits
Students will learn the skills used by master teachers to effectively manage and teach children in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade classrooms. Through guided observations and classroom discussions, students will gain an appreciation for the art of teaching and confirm their choice of teaching as a career. Prerequisite: PY 221 .
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ED 310 - Methods of Teaching Math 3 Credits
This course will provide the student with the theoretical base for teaching math in early and elementary education. Math concepts for sets, systems of numeration and elements of geometry will be discussed. Students will incorporate these elements with appropriate materials, techniques, and strategies for the teaching of math. A field study will be required in this course. The major goals of this course focus on preparing the student to teach math by clarifying mathematical concepts and providing effective strategies for teaching math. Students will locate and develop appropriate teaching materials and resources.
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ED 320 - Applied Learning Strategies for the Exceptional Learner 3 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the needs and development of exceptional children in an inclusive setting. Students will learn the application of curriculum, methods, materials, and activities for children with disabilities. The goals of this course are to acquaint the student with variations of legislation concerning special-needs children and how to effectively teach children with special needs within an inclusive setting.
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ED 330 - Methods of Teaching Reading 3 Credits
Students in this course will analyze the development of literacy in children from preschool through the elementary school years. Theoretical orientations to various approaches of literacy instruction will be discussed, practiced, and evaluated. Emphasis will be placed on a constructivist philosophy of teaching and learning that enables pre-service teachers to facilitate growth in reading skills.
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ED 350 - Methods of Teaching Science and Social Studies 3 Credits
This course will provide the student with information about the philosophy, curricula, methodology, strategies, assessments, and materials used in developing science and social studies units and projects for elementary education classrooms in accordance with state and national standards. Students will develop and will help children develop positive dispositions toward science and social studies. Students will learn the skills of scientific inquiry, engage children in active learning, and develop projects that require the use of investigating, problem solving, collaboration, and cooperation. In conjunction with a constructivist philosophy, students will design, implement, and evaluate projects, and reflect on their outcomes. A field project will be required for this course.
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ED 375 - Introduction to Middle Grades and Secondary Education 3 Credits
This course introduces students to middle grades and secondary education. Students will discuss historical trends and current issues in U. S. Education, become familiar with the Pennsylvania curriculum, and develop observations and personal skills related to performance and professional competencies. ED 375 acquaints prospective teachers with the daily world of the public middle grades and secondary school. Passing score on PAPA/Praxis Content Knowledge exams required.
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ED 406 - Field Placement 270 Hours Internship / 6 Credits
For the senior student who is not interested in Pennsylvania State teacher certification, the field placement will be customized to suit individual needs regarding professional development and career plans. Students will be placed in educational settings and will assume supervisory roles in those settings. Admission by permission to second-semester seniors and successful completion of all previous academic coursework.
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ED 412 - Strategies for Reading Assessment, Diagnosis and Intervention 3 Credits
In this course, students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the reading process and research concerning reading difficulties. The course is designed to provide opportunities for pre-service teachers to apply appropriate procedures in assessment and develop appropriate instructional strategies to meet the needs of individual students. Strategies for English Language Learners (ELL) are integrated throughout the course. This course is part of the pre-student teaching experience.
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ED 414 - Creating and Adapting Curriculum 3 Credits
Students will plan and adapt developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional practices for diverse student populations using constructivism as a philosophical foundation. A field placement is required. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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ED 435 - Assessment Strategies 3 Credits
This course is a study of assessment techniques, technology, and appropriate scaffolding in practical classroom applications. Students will reflect on methods employed in the classroom and the role of teacher as decision maker.
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ED 445 - Methods of Science Education 3 Credits
This course prepares students to evaluate and appropriately use materials and basic teaching strategies employed by science teachers in the middle grades and secondary schools. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
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ED 455 - Methods of Secondary English Education 3 Credits
This course prepares students to evaluate and appropriately use materials and basic teaching strategies employed by English teachers in the middle grades and secondary schools. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
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ED 461 - Methods of Teaching Science 3 Credits
This course will provide the student with information about the philosophy, curricula, methodology, strategies, and materials used in developing science units and projects for early level elementary education classrooms. Emphasis will be placed on the curriculum content, instructional methods, and assessments used for teaching science. A field experience is required for this course and it includes an ELL component. Prerequisite: ED 435 .
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ED 462 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies 3 Credits
This course will provide the student with information about the philosophy, curricula, methodology, strategies, and materials used in developing social studies units and projects for elementary education classrooms. Students will develop and will help children develop positive dispositions toward social studies. Emphasis will be placed on the curriculum content, instructional methods, and assessments used for teaching social studies. A field study will be required for this course. The study of concepts related to geography, history, economics, civics and government, and citizenship is also included.
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ED 465 - Methods of Secondary Social Studies Education 3 Credits
This course prepares students to evaluate and appropriately use materials and basic teaching strategies employed by social studies teachers in the middle grades and secondary schools. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
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ED 475 - Reading in the Content Area 3 Credits
This course is designed to provide elementary, middle, and high school pre-service teachers with the academic and practical skills necessary to improve students’ abilities to read, listen, speak, and write across content areas. This course will be informed throughout by evidence-based practices for helping learners in grades 4-12. Prerequisite: ED 375 .
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ED 490 - Integrative Core 3 Credits
This is a required seminar for all student teachers and senior field placements. The purpose of the seminar is to help students become reflective practitioners in their classrooms by critically analyzing practices in the field and comparing them to theoretical understandings. Previous coursework will provide the basis for students to synthesize and integrate theory and practice. Prerequisite: ED 435 , LA 301 .
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ED 492 - Early Level Education Student Teaching 12 Credits
Student teachers will work with a mentor teacher in a primary or primary setting (pre-K-2) and a primary setting (grades 2-4) for eight weeks each. Under the leadership of the mentor teacher, the student teacher assumes teaching responsibilities for the class, including classroom management, and daily routines. Placements are arranged by the college supervisor in rural and urban classrooms. Prerequisite: ED 412 .
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ED 494 - Middle Level Education Student Teaching 12 Credits
Student teachers will work with mentor teachers in a middle grades settings (grades 4-8), one in grades 4, 5, 6 and one in grades 7 or 8 for eight weeks each. Under the leadership of the mentor teacher, the student teacher will assume teaching responsibilities for the class, including classroom management, and daily routines. Placements are arranged by the college supervisor in both a rural and an urban classroom. Prerequisite: ED 445 /ED 455 /ED 465 .
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ED 496 - Secondary Education Student Teaching 12 Credits
Student teachers will work with a mentor teacher in a middle grades setting (grades 7-9) and a secondary setting (grades 10-12) for eight weeks each. Under the leadership of the mentor teacher, the student teacher will assume teaching responsibilities for the class, including classroom management, and daily routines. Placements are arranged by the college supervisor in both a rural and an urban classroom.
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