A study of the fundamentals of cognitive psychology which apply to the learning process including: various taxonomies of learning; relationships among cognitive, physical and affective development in the discovery process; nature and range of exceptionalities; intelligence, creativity and attitudes about learning. This project based, applied learning course considers instructional leadership as well as functions, materials and methods of assessment.
ED 334A. U.S. Schools A survey course concerning the K-12 U.S. school system, including social and philosophical foundations of education; history, structure, and school finance; the principles, objectives and development of curriculum and instruction; educational technology; social issues and K-12 students; school law and alternative schools. A term-long research project and field experience is required. Meets requirements for writing-intensive course and ethics-focused course.
ED 431. Instructional Strategies, EC-4 A field-based course which engages students with interdisciplinary investigations of contemporary instructional strategies and support. Particular focus will be placed on integrating social studies, geography, science and math, and the use of the creative arts to engage students in hands-on integrated instruction for students in EC-4 settings. Professional collaboration and the current technology used in area schools will be included.
ED 432. Instructional Strategies, Secondary and All-Level A field-based course that engages students with the investigation of contemporary instructional strategies and support and models for integrating subject area content. Particular focus will be placed on methods for delivering students’ teaching field content and options for integrating the subject area with other disciplines. Professional collaboration and the current technology used in area schools will be addressed.
ED 433. Instructional Strategies, Grades 4-8 A field-based course which engages students with interdisciplinary investigations of contemporary instructional strategies and support. Professional collaboration and current technology used in area schools will be included.
ED 437. Classroom Management, EC-4 (Principles and Strategies of Teaching prior to fall 2007) A specific application of methods and strategies of and comprehensive planning for instructional delivery and classroom management in EC-4th grade classrooms. The primary purposes of this course are to apply, integrate, and synthesize skills in the context of a specific classroom as well as to set goals which strengthen professional confidence and identity.
ED 438. Classroom Management, Secondary and All-Level (Principles and Strategies of Teaching prior to fall 2007) A specific application of methods and strategies of and comprehensive planning for instructional delivery and classroom management in 8-12th grade classroom. The primary purposes of this course are to apply, integrate and synthesize skills in the context of a specific classroom as well as to set goals that strengthen professional confidence and identity.
ED 471. Classroom Management, Grades 4-8 (Principles and Strategies of Teaching prior to fall 2007)
A specific application of methods and strategies of and comprehensive planning for instructional delivery and classroom management in 4-8th grade classrooms. The primary purposes of this course are to apply, integrate and synthesize skills in the context of a specific classroom as well as to set goals which strengthen professional confidence and identity.
ED 439. Internship Teaching experience directed through Alternative Certification Program. Must be repeated for a total of two semesters. Requires participation in the Alternative Certification Program.
RED 332. Foundations of Literacy
An introduction to the development and acquisition of literacy, including language acquisition; theories and models of reading and writing; phonological and phonemic awareness; and approaches to language arts instruction for EC-Grade 4 students.
