| ED
406 |
SOCIAL
AND CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (3
hours) |
|
An
examination of education as an institution
with special attention to race, class,
gender, and cross-cultural issues;
focus on the nature of democratic
education. Taken concurrently with
ED 407.
[Reguired
Courses] [Fall/Spring]
|
| ED
407 |
SEMINAR
I: WHAT'S SCHOOL LIFE? (1
hour) |
|
A
sociological study of school culture
and organizational patterns. Focus
on school norms and roles played
by administrators, teachers, and
students. Observation techniques:
25 hours of observation in various
school sites required
[Reguired
Courses] [Fall/Spring]
|
| ED
428 |
PSYCHOLOGICAL
FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (3
hours) |
|
Examination
and application of theories of learning
and human development through adolescence
with implications for teaching and
learning environments addressing
individual and diverse needs, testing
and measurement instruments, and
assessment strategies. Prerequisite:
PY 290 prior or concurrent.
[Reguired
Courses] [Fall/Spring]
|
| ED
430 |
EDUCATING
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH (3
hours) |
|
The
study of children/youth with exceptionalities,
those who are gifted as well as those
with disabilities; the roles and
responsibilities of the general education
teacher in meeting the special needs
of diverse at-risk learners in inclusive
classrooms, Field experience of 5
hours requited. Prerequisites: ED
406, ED 407, and ED 428 prior or
concurrent.
[Reguired
Courses] [Fall/Spring]
|
| TCHED
500'S |
SPECIAL
TOPICS IN EDUCATION (Three
1 hours courses)
|
|
This
series of (1) hour workshops is designed
to improve classroom teaching through
the examination of topics such as
classroom management, character education,
and effective meetings with parents
[Reguired
Courses] [Fall/Spring]
|
| PY
290 |
PSYCHOLOGY
OF CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE (SS) (3
hours) |
|
A
study of the cognitive, social, physical,
and emotional development from the
prenatal period through adolescence.
Personality development in cultural
contexts is explored through current
research. Field observations or interviews
may be required.
[Reguired
Courses] [Fall/Spring]
|
CDE
403
|
ADVANCED
CURRICULUM DESIGN IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
(3 hours) |
|
Examines
the interrelationships of theories
of learning and curricula design
to develop coherent early childhood
education programs. Building on social
and cultural foundations, students
analyze the principles of learning
and apply them to curriculum.
[Reguired
Courses] [Fall/Spring]
|
| CDE
415 |
INTERACTION
TECHNIQUES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (3
hours) |
|
A
developmental approach to the acquisition
of interaction techniques conducive
to healthy emotional, cognitive and
social growth in the child from birth
to five years.
[Reguired
Courses] [Fall/Spring]
|
| APY
552 |
FAMILY
SYSTEMS (3
hours) |
|
An
overview of family systems perspective
including family development, family
relationships, the family as a psychosocial
system, ethics, and concepts of systemic
change.
[Reguired
Courses] [Fall/Spring]
|
CDE
420
|
ADVANCED
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM/SEMINAR
IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (3
hours) (SIE) |
|
Examination
of programs for young children, including
philosophical and theoretical foundations.
Implementation and evaluation of
program models including related
contemporary issues and research.
Includes field experience.
[Reguired
Courses] [Fall/Spring]
|
| CDE
500 |
EMERGING
LITERACY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (3
hours) |
|
Based
on the assumption that literacy beings
long before a child's exposure to
formal instruction, this course offers
a blend of theory and application
while enhancing the student's understanding
of emergent literacy. It explores
the development and assessment of
language and writing, the role in
designing learning activities and
providing a literacy-rich environment. This
course is based upon three themes:
a constructivist perspective on learning,
respect for diversity and instruction-based
assessment.
[Reguired
Courses] [Fall/Spring]
|
|
Required
Courses |
