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Education
The courses listed below are for the 2012-13 Academic Catalog and are subject to change. Please reference the Academic Catalog for further information and course descriptions. If you are a current student, please reference the catalog in which you come under.
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Liberal Education Curriculum 49 credit hours
Education Core Courses 40-47 credit hours
General Electives 20-23 credit hours
Total credit hours for the B.A. in Education 120 credit hours
Prerequisite for Education Majors:
Early Experiences for Prospective Teachers
EDU 200This course is designed to provide an introduction to a career as an educator. Students will engage in reflective activities that will focus on the conceptual framework of the teacher education program and current trends in the field of education. Students meet for seminars arranged around specific topics pertinent to the field of education.
Education Core Courses: Choose One Option 40-47 credit hours
Dual Licensure: Special Education and Elementary Education 47 credit hours
Exceptionalities in Education
EDU 250This course is designed to provide an introduction to a career as an educator. Students will engage in reflective activities that will focus on the conceptual framework of the teacher education program and current trends in the field of education. Students meet for seminars arranged around specific topics pertinent to the field of education.
Literacy Methods I
EDU 302This course gives an overview of research based literacy instruction. Students learn the various parts of a balanced literacy program. Attention will be given to early literacy development, appropriate teaching techniques and differentiation.
Social Studies Methods
EDU 303This course addresses the major social studies concepts for the elementary learner. Students evaluate a variety of instructional materials for teaching social studies. Students learn how to implement effective instruction in social studies.
Mathematics Methods
EDU 304This is an exploration of the processes of learning mathematics concepts through the eyes of a young learner. Students study, practice, and demonstrate the elements of a comprehensive elementary school mathematics program and become familiar with management strategies for its implementation. An emphasis is placed on constructivist based assessment-informed instruction.
Science Methods
EDU 305This course examines the processes of learning to investigate science, as well as specific science content for the elementary teacher. Students study, practice, and demonstrate scientific inquiry and become familiar with management strategies for its implementation and assessment.
Effective Programs and Learning Strategies
EDU 325The course covers the following areas in working with students with disabilities: 1) an overview of the process and procedures for providing special education services, 2) current advances in instructional and assistive technology, 3) preparation of IEPÕs.
Practicum for Special Education
EDU 330During this field experience, students spend a minimum of 45 hours in a middle or high school under the direction of an experienced special education partner teacher. In addition to a weekly schedule, teacher candidates will attend several school meetings and events before and after school hours.
Practicum for Elementary Education
EDU 331Students spend a minimum of 45 hours in an elementary school under the direction of an experienced partner teacher. In addition to a weekly schedule, students will attend several school meetings and events before and after school hours.
Classroom Organization and Management
EDU 351Students will gain an understanding of classroom management strategies. This includes a theoretical foundation, application activities, various forms of behavioral assessment and data collection techniques, and strategies in positive behavioral support, cognitive behavior management, self-management strategies, conflict/stress management, and anger management.
Testing and Measurements
EDU 402This course provides an overview of a variety of assessment techniques in order to determine instructional content, procedures, and documentation of student learning and progress in grades K-12. The course is designed to prepare students to select and interpret formal and informal assessment instruments and techniques.
21st Century Teacher Leadership
EDU 452In EDU 452, candidates create an integrated unit of study emphasizing the development of lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners and formative assessment data to drive future instruction. Teacher candidates integrate mathematics and literacy with science, social studies, arts and technology to design a balanced unit of study.
Literacy Methods II
EDU 460This course will provide an in-depth study to balanced literacy in the K-6 classroom. Diagnostic tools for the assessment of literacy will be introduced and used to write lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners. Concentration will be given to the integration of technology in literacy classrooms and 21st century learning.
Student Teaching and Seminar
EDU 496Teacher candidate will student teach for 15 weeks in a public school setting. This course is required to earn a license to teach in the public school classroom. Both a clinical teacher and a college supervisor will plan the observation and teaching schedule for the teacher candidate, leading to an assumption of total responsibility for instruction and for other tasks normally performed by the clinical teacher. Teacher candidates are required to work in the assigned classrooms for the entire day during the 15 week student teaching experience. They adhere to the public schoolÕs schedule, not William Peace UniversityÕs calendar, and are not excused during University breaks. Seminars convene weekly on campus in the late afternoon. The purpose of these seminars is for reflection on practice and address topics relevant to the role of educators.
Elementary Education 40 credit hours
Exceptionalities in Education
EDU 250This course is designed to provide an introduction to a career as an educator. Students will engage in reflective activities that will focus on the conceptual framework of the teacher education program and current trends in the field of education. Students meet for seminars arranged around specific topics pertinent to the field of education.
Literacy Methods I
EDU 302This course gives an overview of research based literacy instruction. Students learn the various parts of a balanced literacy program. Attention will be given to early literacy development, appropriate teaching techniques and differentiation.
Social Studies Methods
EDU 303This course addresses the major social studies concepts for the elementary learner. Students evaluate a variety of instructional materials for teaching social studies. Students learn how to implement effective instruction in social studies.
Mathematics Methods
EDU 304This is an exploration of the processes of learning mathematics concepts through the eyes of a young learner. Students study, practice, and demonstrate the elements of a comprehensive elementary school mathematics program and become familiar with management strategies for its implementation. An emphasis is placed on constructivist based assessment-informed instruction.
Science Methods
EDU 305This course examines the processes of learning to investigate science, as well as specific science content for the elementary teacher. Students study, practice, and demonstrate scientific inquiry and become familiar with management strategies for its implementation and assessment.
Practicum for Elementary Education
EDU 331Students spend a minimum of 45 hours in an elementary school under the direction of an experienced partner teacher. In addition to a weekly schedule, students will attend several school meetings and events before and after school hours.
Classroom Organization and Management
EDU 351Students will gain an understanding of classroom management strategies. This includes a theoretical foundation, application activities, various forms of behavioral assessment and data collection techniques, and strategies in positive behavioral support, cognitive behavior management, self-management strategies, conflict/stress management, and anger management.
21st Century Teacher Leadership
EDU 452In EDU 452, candidates create an integrated unit of study emphasizing the development of lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners and formative assessment data to drive future instruction. Teacher candidates integrate mathematics and literacy with science, social studies, arts and technology to design a balanced unit of study.
Literacy Methods II
EDU 460This course will provide an in-depth study to balanced literacy in the K-6 classroom. Diagnostic tools for the assessment of literacy will be introduced and used to write lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners. Concentration will be given to the integration of technology in literacy classrooms and 21st century learning.
Student Teaching and Seminar
EDU 496Teacher candidate will student teach for 15 weeks in a public school setting. This course is required to earn a license to teach in the public school classroom. Both a clinical teacher and a college supervisor will plan the observation and teaching schedule for the teacher candidate, leading to an assumption of total responsibility for instruction and for other tasks normally performed by the clinical teacher. Teacher candidates are required to work in the assigned classrooms for the entire day during the 15 week student teaching experience. They adhere to the public schoolÕs schedule, not William Peace UniversityÕs calendar, and are not excused during University breaks. Seminars convene weekly on campus in the late afternoon. The purpose of these seminars is for reflection on practice and address topics relevant to the role of educators.
Special Education 40 credit hours
Exceptionalities in Education
EDU 250This course is designed to provide an introduction to a career as an educator. Students will engage in reflective activities that will focus on the conceptual framework of the teacher education program and current trends in the field of education. Students meet for seminars arranged around specific topics pertinent to the field of education.
Literacy Methods I
EDU 302This course gives an overview of research based literacy instruction. Students learn the various parts of a balanced literacy program. Attention will be given to early literacy development, appropriate teaching techniques and differentiation.
Mathematics Methods
EDU 304This is an exploration of the processes of learning mathematics concepts through the eyes of a young learner. Students study, practice, and demonstrate the elements of a comprehensive elementary school mathematics program and become familiar with management strategies for its implementation. An emphasis is placed on constructivist based assessment-informed instruction.
Effective Programs and Learning Strategies
EDU 325The course covers the following areas in working with students with disabilities: 1) an overview of the process and procedures for providing special education services, 2) current advances in instructional and assistive technology, 3) preparation of IEPÕs.
Practicum for Special Education
EDU 330During this field experience, students spend a minimum of 45 hours in a middle or high school under the direction of an experienced special education partner teacher. In addition to a weekly schedule, teacher candidates will attend several school meetings and events before and after school hours.
Classroom Organization and Management
EDU 351Students will gain an understanding of classroom management strategies. This includes a theoretical foundation, application activities, various forms of behavioral assessment and data collection techniques, and strategies in positive behavioral support, cognitive behavior management, self-management strategies, conflict/stress management, and anger management.
Testing and Measurements
EDU 402This course provides an overview of a variety of assessment techniques in order to determine instructional content, procedures, and documentation of student learning and progress in grades K-12. The course is designed to prepare students to select and interpret formal and informal assessment instruments and techniques.
21st Century Teacher Leadership
EDU 452In EDU 452, candidates create an integrated unit of study emphasizing the development of lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners and formative assessment data to drive future instruction. Teacher candidates integrate mathematics and literacy with science, social studies, arts and technology to design a balanced unit of study.
Literacy Methods II
EDU 460This course will provide an in-depth study to balanced literacy in the K-6 classroom. Diagnostic tools for the assessment of literacy will be introduced and used to write lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners. Concentration will be given to the integration of technology in literacy classrooms and 21st century learning.
Student Teaching and Seminar
EDU 496Teacher candidate will student teach for 15 weeks in a public school setting. This course is required to earn a license to teach in the public school classroom. Both a clinical teacher and a college supervisor will plan the observation and teaching schedule for the teacher candidate, leading to an assumption of total responsibility for instruction and for other tasks normally performed by the clinical teacher. Teacher candidates are required to work in the assigned classrooms for the entire day during the 15 week student teaching experience. They adhere to the public schoolÕs schedule, not William Peace UniversityÕs calendar, and are not excused during University breaks. Seminars convene weekly on campus in the late afternoon. The purpose of these seminars is for reflection on practice and address topics relevant to the role of educators.
