2004-05 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

College of Education and Educational Technology

Credit designation below each title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (cr) credits per semester.

EDUC 242 Pre-Student Teaching Clinical Experience I

var-1cr
Prerequisite: Admission to teacher certification
Observation/participation in a basic education classroom beginning not later than the sophomore year. Transfer students (and other selected students at the recommendation of the teacher education coordinator of the program) may register later than sophomore year upon admission to teacher certification.

EDUC 281 Special Topics

var-1-3cr
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.  

EDUC 342 Pre-student Teaching Clinical Experience II

var-1cr
Prerequisites: EDUC 242 and admission to junior standing
Students work toward the development of specific competencies that relate to individual major fields of teaching.  

EDUC 389 Field Experience Intervention

3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: Permission of department and instructor; Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education/PreK-Grade 6 major
Assists in achieving the competencies within the major necessary for performance in student teaching. Teaching skills are developed through one-on-one tutoring and a field experience. Each student works in collaboration with the instructor to develop a personal learning contract that provides a means for demonstrating those competencies identified by the instructor and student. Students are expected to show commitment to self-development and teaching. Only offered on a pass/fail basis.   

EDUC 408 Reading in the Content Areas

3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: ELED 222
Problems related to teaching students reading and study skills specifically needed in each of the subject areas at the elementary level. Content teachers learn how to develop students’ competence in these skills as part of their regular classroom instruction.
  

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EDUC 415 Computers in the School Curriculum

3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: BTED/COSC/IFMG 101 or instructor permission
Students use a variety of computer software including word processing, record management programs, and simulation programs. Emphasizes the application of computer programs within the K-12 school curriculum.  

EDUC 421 Student Teaching

var-6cr
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching
An experience in teaching at the elementary level; coordination and visitation by a university faculty member with daily supervision by a cooperating classroom teacher.  

EDUC 423 Professional Practicum, Including School Law

var-3cr
A series of conferences and related activities to prepare students for actual teaching experiences. Parallels student teaching experience in junior and senior years. (Elementary Education majors only)  

EDUC 431 Student Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences

var-6cr
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching
An experience in teaching family and consumer sciences at the secondary level.
  

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EDUC 441 Student Teaching

var-6-12cr
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching
An experience in teaching at the elementary or secondary level; coordination and visitation by a university faculty member with daily supervision by a cooperating classroom teacher.  

EDUC 442 School Law

1c-0l-1cr
Required of all teacher certification students. Includes overview of legal principles that apply to special areas of education. Must be taken prior to student teaching.  

EDUC 451 Teaching Science in the Secondary School

2c-2l-3cr
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching
Background to help science majors meet the problems of teaching science. Various inquiry approaches useful in meeting objectives of a contemporary science class are taught and exemplified.  

EDUC 452 Teaching of English and Communication in the Secondary School

3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: ENGL 314, 323, and 380 and admission to Student Teaching
A prerequisite to student teaching in English. Introduces current professional practices in the teaching of English and communications in high school.  

EDUC 453 Teaching of Foreign Languages in the Secondary School

3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in SPAN 390 or FRNC/GRMN 390; instructor permission
Develops an understanding of current theories of foreign language learning through exploration of relevant research. Students read about and discuss the implications of key research for teaching in secondary school classrooms. Opportunities are provided for students to use the theoretical base to design and present classroom lessons and to reflect on the effectiveness of their teaching. Special attention is given to designing performance-based language assessments and to adapting instruction to address the special needs of learners. Taught fall semester only.
  

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EDUC 455 Teaching of Social Studies in Secondary Schools

3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching
A study of modern methods and techniques for teaching social studies and of current curricula in social studies.  

EDUC 456 Teaching Math in the Secondary Schools

3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching
A study of modern methods and techniques for teaching mathematics and current curricula.  

EDUC 462 Issues and Innovations in Education

3c-0l-3cr
A study of issues and innovations which influenced education is included. Educational innovations and issues which deal with curriculum, school organization, and materials of instruction are examined.  

EDUC 481 Special Topics

3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: By permission only
Provides an opportunity to investigate in-depth an area of education under professional supervision.  

EDUC 482 Independent Study

var-1-3cr
Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Provost’s Office
Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.  

EDUC 495 International Study Tour in Education

var-3cr
A study of various peoples through their cultural settings and educational systems; on-site visitation to selected schools and other social agencies and institutions; seminars with school officials and directed readings.

EDUC 499 Multicultural/Multiethnic Education

2c-0l-2cr
Prerequisite: One methods course must be taken prior to, or concurrently with, EDUC 499
Provides an understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity in the United States. Students gain the ability to locate and develop curricular materials appropriate to this country’s diversity.
  

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