ED 101 Educational Psychology 3CR
Course considers the application of psychological principles to educational theory and practice. Students explore the many ways of thinking about knowledge, teaching and learning. Major theories of learning and development are introduced and consistent themes and concepts identified.
ED 152 Education in the United States 3 CR
Introduces the historical, philosophical and sociological foundations underlying the development and organization of education in the United States.
ED 205 Education of Special-Needs Students 3CR
Focuses on identification of exceptional students as well as methods of meeting their educational needs in regular and special classroom settings. Exceptionalities studied include all areas identified by national and state mandates.
ED 207 Classroom Management 3 CR
Presents teaching strategies for discipline and management in the classroom. Students learn practical approaches for the establishment of routines and codes of conduct. Group dynamics; assertive discipline; conflict resolution; and the legal rights of teachers, parents and students in Connecticut are examined.
ED 221 Elementary Curriculum and Methods:Reading, Writing and Language Arts 3 CR
Methodology in the areas of reading instruction and language arts. Field experience is an integral part of this course.
ED 222 Elementary Curriculum and Methods: Mathematics and Science 3CR
Students learn the basic concepts, scope and sequence of instruction and current methodology in elementary mathematics and science. Attention is given to lesson planning and unit planning/skill development utilizing application of current research in effective mathematics and science instruction. Emphasis is placed on students as learners and the role of teacher as facilitator of math and science investigation.
ED 223 Elementary Curriculum and Methods: Social Studies and Health 3CR
Examines the scope and sequence of curriculum as well as content and methods of instruction in elementary grades. Special attention is focused on lesson and unit planning and skill development in the subject areas.
ED 229 Multicultural Education 3 CH
This course is designed to foster understanding of ethnicities through literature and storytelling. Students attain problem-solving and listening skills necessary for attitudinal changes for appreciation of diversity. Group process activities are presented to help students understand biases and stereotypical assumptions, and how these affect decisions in the classroom. Portions of this course are experiential. There is a 10-hour service-learning requirement. Students visit a Masjid, a Buddhist temple and the American Indian Archeological Institute.
ED 262 Secondary Curriculum 3 CR
Explores national and state curriculum standards for grades 7 to 12. Philosophical, psychological and practical implementation of curriculums in the secondary classroom is emphasized. Students develop subject-specific curriculums appropriate to secondary disciplines.
ED 264 Secondary Methods 3 CR
Examines various methods of instruction applicable to all academic areas. Students plan and teach microlessons in content areas, develop short- and long-range lesson plans and complete a subject-specific portfolio for an extensive unit. Philosophical, psychological and practical implications for instruction process learning and cooperative learning are discussed and practiced.
ED 271 Introduction to Computers in Education 3 CR
Investigates the use of computers in the classroom and how to operate an instructional computer (programming not included). Commercial software is demonstrated and criteria for the evaluation of educational software discussed.
ED 272 Societal Issues in Adolescence 3 CR
Focuses on the practical acquisition and application of knowledge of substance abuse prevention education and promotion of wellness.
ED 342 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas 3 CR
Examines fundamental principles of teaching reading and writing in middle and secondary schools. Students learn to effectively integrate reading and writing skills in subject-specific content areas; create classroom writing workshops, and thematic units; and utilize subject-specific trade books. In addition, students learn strategies for developing positive attitudes toward reading and writing as lifetime skills.
ED 377 Child Development: Observation and Case Study 3 CR
This course integrates the study of the developing child from birth through the middle years with an observation of a child done within the context of weekly "service learning" work in an elementary or early childhood classroom. The interaction between cognitive, social, emotional and physical development is emphasized. Major developmental theories are critically examined within a social context. Students learn to use a variety of observational approaches and recording techniques to increase their understanding of the normal development of children in classroom settings.
ED 385 Observation and Case Studies of Learners 3CR
In-depth, field-based study of individual learners forms the basis for understanding learning styles, applications of teaching methods, elements of curriculum development and processes of classroom management.
ED 387 Children's Literature 3 CR
Examines a variety of children's literature to cultivate interest in books and develop methods for incorporating literature into classroom experiences. Criteria for selecting children's books are included.
ED 391 Student Teaching Seminar: Elementary School 6 CR
ED 395 Student Teaching Seminar:Secondary School 6 CR
The seminar, which meets weekly in conjunction with the full-time student teaching assignment, focuses on the teaching-learning process as it is being experienced in the student teaching setting. Related issues such as teacher competencies, evaluation, supervision and self-assessment, curriculum planning, implementation, evaluation and situational topics are explored.
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