Education (EDUC)

EDUC 101 Foundation of Education (Cr3)(3:0)
Broad-based overview of the field of professional education; philosophy, history, structure, organization, questions, and issues of education. Not a course in child development, learning theory, or teaching practice, but a foundation or background experience in preparation for success in future education courses. Students will begin to develop the analytical skills of reflective teaching practice in creating a portfolio and completing two field observations. Prereq. - Reading and writing competency as determined for ENGL 101.

EDUC 105 Praxis I Preparation (Cr1)(0:2)
Broad-based review of basic concepts and knowledge in reading, writing, and mathematics; assists pre-service teachers to prepare to successfully complete the required national test, Praxis I Pre-Practice Skills Test (PPST). Prereq. - EDUC 101 or EARL 109 for Early Childhood Education students only; reading, writing, and math placement passing test scores recommended.

EDUC 200 Praxis II: Biology (Cr3)(3:0)
Designed for special education and middle school teachers as a review of introductory biology. A survey review of topics include: scientific method, foundational genetics, biochemistry and plant and animal structure and function, basic human anatomy/physiology and ecologic themes and patterns. This course prepares practicing professionals to successfully pass the Praxis examination for Biology.

EDUC 206 Assessment and Evaluation (Cr3)(3:0)
Students will learn how to develop and use a variety of evaluation methods to monitor student academic achievement and teaching effectiveness. Special emphasis will be placed on relating evaluations to curriculum and instruction. Students will learn about standardized tests and other diagnostic tools frequently encountered and/or used by classroom teachers. Particular attention will be given to adapting assessments to meet the needs of all students. Students will plan, construct, administer, and analyze data from a diagnostic evaluation of achievement for a content unit. Contemporary issues related to testing, grading, evaluation, and accountability will be addressed. Enrollment restricted to vo-tech teachers.

EDUC 252 Educational Psychology (Cr3)(3:0)
Emphasis on the child as student and learner in the classroom; overview of research implications for learning and teaching; cognitive learning theory, behavioral learning theory and motivational learning theory applied to teaching in today’s classrooms. Classroom discussions and observation field experiences develop beginning skills in analyzing classroom dynamics. Students create a pre-professional portfolio designed to develop skills for reflective teaching practice. Prereq. - EDUC 101 and PSYC 103.

EDUC 255 Education Field Experience (Cr2)(1:2)
Pre-practice observation and teaching experiences in school classrooms; structured observations and assistance in implementation of teaching activities; practical experience in and developing an understanding of how schools work, what effective teaching is and the relationship of learning theory and teaching practice; documentation of the field experience by a completed professional portfolio. Applicable only to the Education program. Restricted to Education Students. Prereq. - EDUC 101, PSYC 103, a grade of C or better in EDUC 252 and a clear criminal background report as required by Acts 34 and 151. Non PA residents require FBI clearance.

EDUC 256 Effective Use of Instructional Technology in Classrooms (Cr3)(3:0)
This course focuses on educational applications of basic instructional technology skills to enhance the integration of technology into the classroom in an effort to foster effective teaching and learning, with special emphasis on the K-12 learner. Students learn how to develop instructional materials and classroom administrative resources, to evaluate resources and web sites for their respective subject matter areas and grade levels, and to apply fundamental knowledge of troubleshooting basic hardware and software problems. Prereq. - EDUC 101.

EDUC 291 Special Studies in Education (Cr1)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.

EDUC 292 Special Studies in Education (Cr2)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.

EDUC 293 Special Studies in Education (Cr3)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.