2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

Department of Foundations of Education

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.

FDED 102 American Education in Theory and Practice

3c-0l-3cr

Familiarizes prospective teachers with the history and philosophy of American education and with some of the practical aspects of teaching in the American public school classroom.

FDED 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.

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FDED 440 Orientation to Teaching in Urban Centers

3c-0l-3cr

Provides an understanding of learners and their unique learning needs and conditions. Emphasizes understanding the origin of attitudes and values and how these affect the relationships which exist between students and teachers. Special attention to practical application of theoretical information to problems of urban education. Field trips and guest speakers are emphasized.

FDED 441 Field Experiences in Urban Centers

var-1-6cr

Prerequisite: FDED 440

Provides specialized experience for students desiring to teach in inner-city schools. Aspects to be emphasized include physical characteristics of community, background and aspirations of children and youth, and specialized teacher competencies, classroom management, planning, instructional materials, teaching strategies, and evaluations. Records of comprehensive experiences in urban areas are considered in making field experience assignments. Schools selected for student experience are located in Pittsburgh.

FDED 442 Interpreting Urban/Field Experiences

var-3cr

Prerequisites: FDED 440, 441

An evaluation of learning and behavior problems encountered during field experience in urban schools. Flexible approach stressed to encourage wide range of investigation and exploration of psychological and sociological problems as they affect education. Supervision and guidance for investigating specific problems provided by specialists from psychology, sociology, and education who function as resource personnel giving direction. Enables students to combine experiences gained by teaching in urban schools with recent and pertinent theoretical information.

FDED 454 Public School Administration

3c-0l-3cr

The study of the development of public school administration; current organizational patterns for public education at the local, county, state, and national levels; and the impact of administration upon the total educational program.

FDED 456 Issues and Trends in Education

3c-0l-3cr

Critical analysis of issues and trends in education with emphasis on philosophical and social dimensions of topics covered. Attention to work of some major contemporary critics of education.

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FDED 481 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 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.

FDED 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.

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