Courses In Education
EDU 110.
Foundations of Education.
A study of the legal, social, historical and philosophical foundations of American education correlated with a survey of the principles and theories of influential educators. Includes required weekly field practicum (two hours per week minimum). Limited to education majors or permission of instructor. 3 credits
EDU 140.
Educational Technology and Instructional Media.
An introduction to the educational technologies used in the classroom based on the Pennsylvania Science and Technology Standards. Among the topics covered are computer hardware, peripherals, and operating systems; multimedia production; software evaluation and use; web page evaluation and construction; the ethical and social issues related to the use of technology. Prerequisites: freshman or sophomore education majors or other certification candidates with permission of instructor. 3 credits.
Additional Courses in Education (incoming classes prior to 2009)
EDU 450.
Curriculum and Instruction for the Young Adolescent.
The course will examine the historic and philosophical contexts of middle level education and current issues affecting middle schools including the specific characteristics of young adolescents, developmentally appropriate curriculum, instruction and assessment, the guidance and teaching roles of middle school teachers, cultural diversity and communication with parents and the public. Prerequisite: Limited to teacher certification candidates or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
Additional Courses in Education (beginning with the incoming class of 2009)
EDU 240. Language, Cultural Diversity and Academic Achievement: PreK – Grade
8. This course is designed for the pre-service elementary
or middle level educator to gain an understanding of the complex factors impacting
the education and language acquisition of the diverse language and cultural minority
groups of the United States. A focus will be the examination of relevant cultural
issues such as communication and interaction styles, values, socio-cultural characteristics,
and demographics, as well as the development of the teacher’s individual cross-cultural
competence. A second major focus will be the development of an understanding of
the process and levels of first and second language acquisition, the difference
between social and academic language and the nature of the structure and systems
of the English language itself. This course will also hone the pre-service teacher’s
skill in designing of linguistically appropriate lessons and assessments for elementary
and middle school English language learners, which are appropriately adapted to
meet student’s proficiency levels and address state-mandated academic standards.
Pre-service teachers will also examine the numerous teaching models for culturally
and linguistically diverse students, as well as the legal underpinnings of Pennsylvania’s
approach to second language learners. Social Diversity Studies, 3 credits.
EDU 245. Language, Cultural Diversity and Academic Achievement: Grade 7 – Grade
12. Art, or grade 7 – grade 12 secondary teacher certification
candidate to gain an understanding of the complex factors impacting the education
and language acquisition of the diverse language and cultural minority groups of
the United States. A focus will be the examination of relevant cultural issues such
as communication and interaction styles, values, socio-cultural characteristics,
and demographics, as well as the development of the teacher’s individual cross-cultural
competence. A second major focus will be the development of an understanding of
the process and levels of first and second language acquisition, the difference
between social and academic language and the nature of the structure and systems
of the English language itself. This course will also hone the pre-service teacher’s
skill in designing of linguistically appropriate lessons and assessments for elementary
and middle school English language learners, which are appropriately adapted to
meet student’s proficiency levels and address state-mandated academic standards.
Pre-service teachers will also examine the numerous teaching models for culturally
and linguistically diverse students, as well as the legal underpinnings of Pennsylvania’s
approach to second language learners. Social Diversity Studies, 3 credits.