| EDU100 |
The Premise of the School |
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3 cr. |
An examination of the philosophical, social, psychological, and historical premises upon which schooling in America has been established. Those premises and practices which have proved to be dysfunctional as well as those which have been especially successful will be analyzed with particular care as cautions and models for continued practice. Three lecture hours and one hour of fieldwork per week. Required for Education majors, Elementary concentration.
cr. |
| EDU105 |
The Premise of the School and Child Care |
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3 cr. |
An examination of the philosophical, social, psychological, and historical premises upon which schooling and child care in America have been established. Those premises and practices which have proven to be dysfunctional as well as those which have been especially successful will be analyzed with particular care as cautions and models for continued practice in child care and school settings. Three lecture hours and one-hour fieldwork per week. Required for Education majors, Early Childhood concentration.
cr. |
| EDU110 |
Contemporary Middle Schooll |
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3 cr. |
Introduction to the philosophical, social, and psychological foundations of education for early adolescence and the structure of the middle school. Topics will include characteristics of today’s middle school population, middle school curriculum, co-curricular programming, and effective instructional strategies. Three hours of lecture per week and two hours guided observation in a local middle school. Required of Education majors, Middle School concentration.
cr. |
| EDU203 |
Introduction to Children with Special Needs with Field Experiences |
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3 cr. |
This course prepares prospective teachers to understand all types of special needs children. It covers identification of special needs: physical, social, emotional and mental, sensory as well as giftedness. The course includes recent legislation and planning for integrating the special needs child into the regular classroom. Field experiences provide opportunities for student to observe work with children with special needs of various social, racial, and linguistic backgrounds. Three lecture hours and two hours of fieldwork per week. Required of all Education majors, Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School concentrations.
cr. |
| EDU208A |
Teaching, Learning and Assessment |
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3 cr. |
| This course will focus on the skills and strategies of classroom teaching. Topics include learning and teaching styles; motivation; teacher-student relationships; classroom management; assessment; models of curriculum; and materials, resources, learning tools and technologies. Three lecture hours a week. Required of all Education majors with Early Childhood and Elementary concentrations. cr. |
| EDU250A |
Language and Literacy Development |
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3 cr. |
| This course focuses on the theories and principles of language and literacy development. Topics include literacy development and the reading/writing process, principles of phonemic awareness and language structure, first and second language acquisition, theories of child development relating to language and literacy, and an introduction to children’s literature. Three lecture hours per week. Required for all Education majors with Early Childhood and Elementary concentrations. cr. |
| EDU252A |
The Contemporary High School |
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3 cr. |
Introduces the historical, philosophical, social, political, and psychological foundations of the contemporary U.S./Massachusetts high school. Various administrative structures, social settings, and contemporary issues are examined. Topics include approaches to secondary education, best practices, curriculum organization, national/state educational reforms and curriculum frameworks. Three lecture hours and 2 hours of fieldwork per week. Required for students with Secondary Education minors. Education 291 Schools of Human Services
cr. |
| EDU254A |
Teaching the Adolescent (Pre-Practicum) |
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3 cr. |
| This course will review contemporary instructional techniques and alternatives in the context of field experience. It explores instructional planning, classroom management, and assessment techniques. Students will be able to choose effective approaches to teaching from a variety of possible teaching models. Three lecture hours per week plus 25 hours of field experience. Required of all students in the Bachelor of Science in Education: Middle School concentration and Secondary Education minors. cr. |
| EDU255 |
The Early Adolescent in Middle School Settings |
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3 cr. |
Addresses the characteristics of early adolescents in general, and, in particular, cultural, social, and familial settings, as well as responsive programs. Some topics include transition between childhood and adolescence; cognitive styles; sex and cultural differences; moral development; teacher-student relationships; and the effect of school organization, curriculum and support services. Three lecture hours per week. Required of Educational Studies majors in the Middle School concentration.
cr. |
| EDU255A |
Instructional Technology for the Secondary School |
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3 cr. |
This course will demonstrate the contemporary array of technological assistance available to the secondary school teacher in today’s high school. With an emphasis on how to enhance secondary school instruction the student will learn how to use a wide variety of audio, visual, multimedia, print and non-print instructional technology. Special attention will focus on the latest in computer-based instructional technology. Three lecture hours per week plus lab/field experiences. Required of all students in Secondary Education minors.
cr. |
| EDU256A |
Responding to Diversity in Contemporary Secondary Schools |
V |
3 cr. |
| Addresses the significance of cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, gender, family style and cognitive differences in the school experience of secondary students. Topics include academic achievement, intercultural relations, school/family/community partnerships, and research-based pedagogical/policy responses effective with diverse groups. Course emphasizes the legal, moral and professional responsibilities of teachers and students. Required of students with Secondary Education minors. Three lecture hours plus one hour of field experience per week. cr. |
| EDU260A |
Reading and Writing Strategies in Secondary Education |
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3 cr. |
| Students learn strategies for assisting secondary students with reading and writing in the academic disciplines. Topics include instruction and assessment of literacy skills; the use of textbooks, trade books, and electronic texts; comprehension strategies, vocabulary development, the writing process, study skills, and first and second language and literacy processes. Three lecture hours per week. Required of Education majors with Middle School concentration and Secondary Education minors. cr. |
| EDU300 |
Teaching Reading, Language & Children's Literature in the Elementary School with Field Experiences |
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3 cr. |
| A language-based course emphasizing strategies for teaching reading, language and literature to all children in a multi-cultural setting. Contemporary reading and language materials are utilized, including the computer and media to provide alternative approaches for various instructional settings. An eclectic approach will be presented, emphasizing: reading readiness, encoding and decoding skills, vocabulary development, study skills, comprehension, and reading-writing connections, as well as independent and recreational reading. Three lecture hours per week plus field experiences. Required for Education majors, Elementary concentration. cr. |
| EDU308 |
Teaching Strategies in the Multicultural Classroom |
V |
3 cr. |
This course examines the impact of culture on teaching, learning, and classroom climates. Issues of ethnicity, race, gender, linguistic style, family style, and cognition will be addressed. Includes current theory and research, as well as effective strategies to promote learning, intercultural relations and self-esteem. Three lecture hours and one hour of fieldwork per week. Required for Education majors, Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School concentrations.
cr. |
| EDU309 |
The Arts and Social Studies in the Elementary School with Field Experiences (Pre-Practicum) |
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3 cr. |
| Introducing and sustaining a sense of wonder and curiosity about their world, their country, and their neighborhood, through the medium of the arts, will open new vistas of exploration for youngsters as they investigate the physical contours of their planet and the delicate relationships among people through study and research centered on the arts of all nations and peoples. Special emphasis throughout on creativity and critical thinking. Three lecture hours per week plus field experiences. Required for Education majors, Elementary concentration. cr. |
| EDU310 |
Urban Education |
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3 cr. |
This course provides an analysis of the societal and institutional processes and problems, which have a bearing upon the education of children in urban settings. A multi-disciplinary approach is used, supplemented by lectures, guided readings, films, and appropriate fieldwork. Three class hours per week. Offered as needed. Elective.
cr. |
| EDU318 |
Diagnostic and Prescriptive Teaching for Students with Special Needs with Field Experiences |
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3 cr. |
This course provides instruction in the strategies used in including special needs children through individualizing and modifying classroom organization and methods of teaching. Students observe the mainstreaming process in practice in school programs two hours each week. Attention is focused on the role of the classroom teacher in implementing the mandate of Chapter 766, the Comprehensive Special Education Law. Three lecture hours plus one 2-hour laboratory per week. Elective.
cr. |
| EDU319A |
Day Care Teaching and Administration with Field Experiences |
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3 cr. |
Comprehensive and practical day care organization, teaching, and administration are examined as essential elements in stimulating optimal development of the child. Learning through exploration and inquiry in a warm, family-oriented environment places the welfare of the child at the center of an educational process involving the child and his/her parents. A regular feature of this course will be guest lectures and demonstrations by successful professional educators in day care. Three lecture hours per week and occasional field experiences. Satisfies Mass. Department of Early Education requirements for teacher-director.
cr. |
| EDU324 |
Language Arts and Social Studies in the Middle School with Field Experience (Pre-Practicum) |
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3 cr. |
| Review and practice in the teaching of English/Language Arts and Social Studies in middle school and their interrelatedness. Topics include, using literature, writing across the curriculum, group process and research skills, designing interdisciplinary thematic units and teaching strategies for heterogeneous classroom. Three lecture hours per week. Pre-practicum field experience. Required of Education majors in the Middle School concentration. cr. |
| EDU325 |
Math, Science and Technology in the Middle School (Pre-Practicum) |
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3 cr. |
| Review and practice in the teaching of Math, Science and Technology in middle school and their interrelationships. Topics include problem solving, communication, reasoning and connections, the changes in curriculum brought about by technological advances, the design and implementation of thematic units, and strategies for teaching heterogeneous groups. Three lecture hours per week. Pre-practicum field experience included. Required of Education majors in the Middle School concentration. cr. |
| EDU334 |
Literature for Children in the Elementary Grades |
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3 cr. |
| Students study classic and contemporary literature for children in grades one through six. Emphasized in this study are the origins and genres of children’s literature; literary elements; strategies for teaching children’s literature, and key issues in the field, such as cultural and gender stereotyping and the treatment of sensitive subjects. Three lecture hours per week. Students may receive credits for ENG 334 or EDU 334, but not both. Not open to students who have received credits for EDU 321. cr. |
| EDU335 |
Secondary School Curriculum Materials and Methods-English (9-12) (Pre-Practicum) |
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3 cr. |
| This course surveys a general study of the background and philosophies of teaching English, focuses on methods and materials in the classroom, investigates curriculum issues and professional concerns, analyzes the teaching/learning processes, and responds to social, political, and cultural issues of concern to the NCTE. Pre-practicum field experience. Three lecture hours per week with integrated field experience. cr. |
| EDU337M |
Secondary School Curriculum Materials and Methodology in Mathematics (Pre-Practicum) |
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3 cr. |
| This course culminates pre-practicum courses required for certification in teaching math at the high school level. It prepares the student to effectively teach a modern math curriculum and emphasizes the philosophy and psychological foundations of math education. Current texts and materials are considered, as are strategies, the use of media including computer-assisted instruction, and the relationship of math to societal issues. Three lecture hours and two hours of fieldwork per week. cr. |
| EDU337S |
Secondary School Curriculum Materials & Methodology in Science (Pre-Practicum)(Fall) |
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3 cr. |
| This course culminates pre-practicum courses required for certification in teaching science at the high school level. It prepares the student to teach effectively a modern science curriculum by emphasizing the philosophy and psychological foundations of science education, the current texts and materials, lab approaches, practical strategies, use of media including computer assisted instruction, and the relationship of science to societal issues. Students are required to test out their own theories of science instruction by fieldwork in local high schools. Three lecture hours per week plus two hours of fieldwork per week. cr. |
| EDU338A |
Teaching Art As a Special Subject (Pre-K-8) (Fall) |
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3 cr. |
| An exploration of curriculum development utilizing art-learning experiences previously formulated. Students examine and develop units of learning directed toward one specific concept of art or art history. Open only to and required of all Art majors in the Art Education concentration (Pre-K-8). A field component is included requiring classroom observation in local schools. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for EDU 338. cr. |
| EDU339N |
Teaching Methods in Theatre & Speech Communication (Pre-Practicum) |
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3 cr. |
| This course introduces a broad spectrum of methods and materials for teaching Theatre & Speech in the schools. On-site examination of Theatre & Speech programs in local schools will be part of this course. Elements of theatre production and speech curriculum will be addressed. Three lecture hours with at least two hours of fieldwork per week. Not open to students who have received credits for EDU 339. cr. |
| EDU341 |
Teaching History and the Social Sciences (Pre-Practicum) |
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3 cr. |
| Required for certification as a teacher of history, social studies, geography and the behavioral sciences. Course covers educational philosophy, classroom theory and practice, and preliminary field experiences. Three lecture hours plus fieldwork per week. cr. |
| EDU344 |
Mathematics, Science and Technology in the Elementary School with Field Experiences (Pre-Practicum) |
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3 cr. |
| Presentation and experience in the following mathematical concepts: numeration experiences and concepts, mental computation, estimation, numerical reasoning, problem solving, time and space, geometrics, models, measurement, graphing, inference, computer experiences and applications to both mathematics and science. A hands-on approach to science will include topics from physical, earth, health and life sciences appropriate for setting and achieving instructional objectives in mathematics and in the sciences. Three lecture hours per week plus field experiences. Required for Education majors, Elementary concentration. cr. |
| EDU345 |
Teaching Art in the Middle and High Schools (Fall) (Pre-Practicum) |
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3 cr. |
| An exploration of art curriculum development utilizing instructional and assessment techniques from previous learning experiences. A field component of 20 hours is included requiring classroom observation and assistance in local schools. Required of Art majors in the Art Education concentration (Grades 5-12). Three lecture hours per week, plus field experience. cr. |
| EDU346 |
Science in the Elementary School with Field Experience |
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3 cr. |
| An exploration of art curriculum development utilizing instructional and assessment techniques from previous learning experiences. A field component of 20 hours is included requiring classroom observation and assistance in local schools. Required of Art majors in the Art Education concentration (Grades 5-12). Three lecture hours per week, plus field experience. cr. |
| EDU347 |
Mathematics in the Elementary School with Field Experiences |
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3 cr. |
| An exploration of art curriculum development utilizing instructional and assessment techniques from previous learning experiences. A field component of 20 hours is included requiring classroom observation and assistance in local schools. Required of Art majors in the Art Education concentration (Grades 5-12). Three lecture hours per week, plus field experience. cr. |
| EDU350 |
Reading, Language, & Children's Lit in Early Childhood Educ with Field Experiences (Pre-Practicum) |
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3 cr. |
| Literacy growth will be viewed as part of a developmental continuum progressing from oral language acquisition, speaking, and listening, through the use of language, invented spelling, beginning writing, and emergent reading. Through the reading-writing connection, basal readers, literature-based programs and whole language, an eclectic approach to reading will be presented. Of significance will be the use of this literature to promote any literary development. Three lecture hours per week plus field experiences. Required for Education majors, Early Childhood concentration. cr. |
| EDU360 |
The Arts and Social Studies in Early Childhood Education with Field Experience (Pre-Practicum) |
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3 cr. |
| An exploration of the arts and social studies as they impact upon early learning experiences. Visual and performing arts will be emphasized in a learning environment that helps youngsters become more aware of their physical and social surroundings promoting play that leads to genuine learning. Three lecture hours per week plus field experiences. Required for Education majors, Early Childhood concentration. cr. |
| EDU370 |
Mathematics, Science &technology in Early Childhood Education with Field Experiences (Pre-Practicum) |
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3 cr. |
| An exploration of how to present basic mathematical concepts to young children in an instructional setting that promotes an understanding of mathematics and leads to further development of fundamental notions about the natural environment through activities that initiate a formal study of the natural sciences. Modern technology will be a primary instrument in the development of these ideas about mathematics and natural science. Three lecture hours per week plus field experiences. Required for Education majors, Early Childhood concentration. cr. |
| EDU400 |
Preschool Practicum with Field Experiences |
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3 cr. |
This course involves active involvement in day care center activities. This directed experience and the related college seminar (which provides intensive guidance in planning and evaluating suitable teaching/learning processes in day care) offer the opportunity to develop competence in a currently significant specialization in Early Childhood Education. This practicum requires spending a minimum of four hours weekly in a day care center. Offered as needed. Elective.
cr. |
| EDU400A |
Preschool Practicum with Field Experiences |
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6 cr. |
This course involves active involvement in day care center activities. This directed experience and the related college seminar (which provides intensive guidance in planning and evaluating suitable teaching/learning processes in day care) offer the opportunity to develop competence in a currently significant specialization in Early Childhood Education. This practicum requires spending a minimum of four hours weekly in a day care center. Offered as needed. Elective.
cr. |
| EDU407 |
Computer Literacy for Educational Professionals |
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3 cr. |
This course will provide the professional educator with an introduction to the use of computers in education. Through hands-on experiences with computer hardware and related software, each participant will gain a general literacy in the area. This course deals with such topics as: History of computers, simple programming, computer language, evaluation of educational programs, artificial intelligence, and ethical problems. This course satisfies the Competency-based Skills Core requirement in computer literacy. Three lecture hours per week. Elective.
cr. |
| EDU415 |
Internship in Community Education |
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3 cr. |
| A field experience in community organizations and nonformal educational programs, including social service agencies, after-school programs, community centers, cultural and environmental education sites. Students will learn and practice curriculum design, program development and instructional delivery skills appropriate for community audiences, supervised by college faculty and agency staff. Ten hours per week with weekly two-hour seminar. Elective for Education majors or minors. cr. |
| EDU422 |
Student Teaching Practicum-Early Childhood Education |
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12 cr. |
| A full-time classroom experience in a local school setting providing the pre-service undergraduate with on-site supervisory support in the classroom and periodical observation and evaluation by a college supervisor at the school placement site. Weekly seminar sessions will also be held throughout this experience for additional instruction in classroom management, teaching strategies, measurement and evaluation. Minimum of 300 clock hours per semester plus weekly seminars. Required for Education major, Early Childhood Licensure Program. All Licensure Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. cr. |
| EDU422A |
Student Teaching Practicum-Early Childhood Education |
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6 cr. |
| A full-time classroom experience in a local school setting providing the pre-service undergraduate with on-site supervisory support in the classroom and periodical observation and evaluation by a college supervisor at the school placement site. Weekly seminar sessions will also be held throughout this experience for additional instruction in classroom management, teaching strategies, measurement and evaluation. Minimum of 300 clock hours per semester plus weekly seminars. Required for Education major, Early Childhood Licensure Program. All Licensure Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. cr. |
| EDU425 |
Literacy Assessment/Intervention and Field Experience |
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3 cr. |
| A full-time classroom experience in a local school setting providing the pre-service undergraduate with on-site supervisory support in the classroom and periodical observation and evaluation by a college supervisor at the school placement site. Weekly seminar sessions will also be held throughout this experience for additional instruction in classroom management, teaching strategies, measurement and evaluation. Minimum of 300 clock hours per semester plus weekly seminars. Required for Education major, Early Childhood Licensure Program. All Licensure Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. cr. |
| EDU432 |
Student Teaching Practicum-Elementary Education |
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12 cr. |
| A full-time classroom experience in a local school setting providing the pre-service undergraduate with on-site supervisory support in the classroom and periodical clinical observation and evaluation by a college supervisor at the school placement site. Weekly seminar sessions will provide additional instruction in classroom management, teaching strategies, measurement and evaluation. Minimum of 300 clock hours per semesters plus weekly seminars. Required for Education majors, Elementary Licensure Program. All Licensure Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. cr. |
| EDU432A |
Student Teaching Practicum-Elementary Education |
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6 cr. |
| A full-time classroom experience in a local school setting providing the pre-service undergraduate with on-site supervisory support in the classroom and periodical clinical observation and evaluation by a college supervisor at the school placement site. Weekly seminar sessions will provide additional instruction in classroom management, teaching strategies, measurement and evaluation. Minimum of 300 clock hours per semesters plus weekly seminars. Required for Education majors, Elementary Licensure Program. All Licensure Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. cr. |
| EDU438 |
Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar-Middle School |
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12 cr. |
| full-time classroom experience of at least 300 clock hours in a local middle school, focusing on two curriculum areas supported by onsite and college supervision. Includes weekly seminars on classroom management, instructional and evaluational techniques, and interdisciplinary curriculum project. Required for Education majors in the Middle School Licensure Program. All Licensure Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. cr. |
| EDU438A |
St Tch Pract-Mid Sch |
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6 cr. |
| full-time classroom experience of at least 300 clock hours in a local middle school, focusing on two curriculum areas supported by onsite and college supervision. Includes weekly seminars on classroom management, instructional and evaluational techniques, and interdisciplinary curriculum project. Required for Education majors in the Middle School Licensure Program. All Licensure Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. cr. |
| EDU452A |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Art (Pre-K-8) |
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12 cr. |
| Supervised student teaching practicum in grades Pre-K-8 throughout a semester will provide a minimum of 300 clock hours in one school setting. Required of Seniors in Art Education. All Licensure Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. Not open to students who have received credits for EDU 452. cr. |
| EDU452C |
Stu Tchng Prac - Art |
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6 cr. |
| Supervised student teaching practicum in grades Pre-K-8 throughout a semester will provide a minimum of 300 clock hours in one school setting. Required of Seniors in Art Education. All Licensure Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. Not open to students who have received credits for EDU 452. cr. |
| EDU453A |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Art (5-12) |
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12 cr. |
| Supervised student teaching practicum in grades 5-12 will provide a minimum of 300 hours in a school setting. Required of Seniors in the Art Education concentration. All Licensure Program prerequisites must be met prior to the practicum assignments. Not open to students who have received credits for EDU 453. cr. |
| EDU462B |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Elementary Physical Education |
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6 cr. |
| Supervised student teaching practicum in grades 5-12 will provide a minimum of 300 hours in a school setting. Required of Seniors in the Art Education concentration. All Licensure Program prerequisites must be met prior to the practicum assignments. Not open to students who have received credits for EDU 453. cr. |
| EDU462C |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Elementary Physical Education |
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12 cr. |
| Supervised student teaching practicum in elementary physical education throughout a semester will provide a minimum of 300 clock hours in one elementary/middle school setting. Required of seniors seeking licensure in Elementary Physical Education. All department and licensure program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. Not open to students who have taken EDU 462N. cr. |
| EDU462D |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Elementary Physical Education |
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6 cr. |
| Supervised student teaching practicum in elementary physical education throughout a semester will provide a minimum of 150 clock hours in one elementary/middle school setting. Required of seniors in Physical Education seeking both levels of licensure. All department and Licensure Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. Not open to students who have taken EDU 462B. cr. |
| EDU462N |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Elementary Physical Education |
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12 cr. |
| Supervised student teaching practicum in elementary physical education throughout a semester will provide a minimum of 150 clock hours in one elementary/middle school setting. Required of seniors in Physical Education seeking both levels of licensure. All department and Licensure Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. Not open to students who have taken EDU 462B. cr. |
| EDU472B |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Secondary Physical Education |
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6 cr. |
| Supervised student teaching practicum in elementary physical education throughout a semester will provide a minimum of 150 clock hours in one elementary/middle school setting. Required of seniors in Physical Education seeking both levels of licensure. All department and Licensure Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. Not open to students who have taken EDU 462B. cr. |
| EDU472C |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Secondary Physical Education |
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12 cr. |
| Supervised student teaching practicum in secondary physical education throughout a semester will provide a minimum of 300 clock hours in one middle/secondary school setting. Required of seniors seeking licensure in secondary physical education. All department and licensure program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. Not open to student who have taken EDU 472N. cr. |
| EDU472D |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Secondary Physical Education |
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6 cr. |
| Supervised student teaching practicum in secondary physical education throughout a semester will provide a minimum of 150 clock hours in one middle/secondary school setting. Required of Seniors in Physical Education seeking both levels of licensure. All department and Licensure Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. Not open to students who have taken EDU 472B. cr. |
| EDU472N |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Secondary Physical Education |
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12 cr. |
| Supervised student teaching practicum in secondary physical education throughout a semester will provide a minimum of 150 clock hours in one middle/secondary school setting. Required of Seniors in Physical Education seeking both levels of licensure. All department and Licensure Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. Not open to students who have taken EDU 472B. cr. |
| EDU473 |
Practicum in Student Teaching Health/Family & Consumer Science Pre-K-12 |
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12 cr. |
| Supervised student teaching practicum in secondary physical education throughout a semester will provide a minimum of 150 clock hours in one middle/secondary school setting. Required of Seniors in Physical Education seeking both levels of licensure. All department and Licensure Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. Not open to students who have taken EDU 472B. cr. |
| EDU473B |
Practicum in Student Teaching Health/Family & Consumer Science Pre-K-12 |
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12 cr. |
Supervised student teaching practicum in grades Pre-K-12 throughout a semester will provide a minimum of 300 clock hours in a public school setting. Required of Seniors in Health and Consumer Science concentration. All Licensure Program requirements must be met prior to practicum assignment
cr. |
| EDU482 |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Business Education (5-12) |
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12 cr. |
| Supervised student teaching practicum in grades 5-12 throughout a semester will provide a minimum of 300 clock hours in one middle/ secondary school setting. Required of Seniors in Business Education (majors and minors). cr. |
| EDU486A |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Spanish (P-6) |
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12 cr. |
A full-time classroom experience in a local elementary school setting providing the pre-service undergraduate with on-site supervisory support in the classroom and periodic observation and evaluation by a college supervisor at the school placement site. The practice of measuring and evaluating student achievement will also be examined as an integral part of the teaching/learning process. Students are also required to attend weekly seminar sessions. At these weekly sessions additional instruction in measurement and evaluation, classroom management and teaching strategies will be given. Minimum of 300 clock hours per semester, plus weekly seminars. All licensure requirements must be met prior to practicum assignment. Permission of Department Chairperson and Program Coordinator required. The prerequisites of this course are the successful completion of the required EDU courses and the Methodology of Teaching Spanish (P-6) as well as the taking and passing of the three parts of the Massachusetts Teachers Test. This course is normally taken during the Senior year. Permission of the Secondary Education Coordinator required. Not open to students who have passed EDU 486.
cr. |
| EDU487 |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Spanish (5-12) |
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12 cr. |
A full-time classroom experience in a local middle or high school setting providing the pre-service undergraduate with on-site supervisory support in the classroom and periodic observation and evaluation by a college supervisor at the school placement site. The practice of measuring and evaluating student achievement will also be examined as an integral part of the teaching/learning process. Students are also required to attend weekly seminar sessions. At these weekly sessions, additional instruction in measurement and evaluation, classroom management and teaching strategies will be given. Minimum of 300 clock yours per semester, plus weekly seminars. The prerequisites of this course are the passing of the Communication and Literacy parts of the Massachusetts Teachers Test. This course is normally taken during the Senior year. Permission of the Program Coordinator required. Conducted in Spanish.
cr. |
| EDU490 |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Drama (5-12) |
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12 cr. |
Supervised student teaching practicum in grades 5-12 throughout a semester will provide a minimum of 300 clock hours in one middle/ secondary school setting. Required of Seniors in Theatre Arts. All Certification Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. Permission of Department Chairperson and Program Coordinator required.
cr. |
| EDU493 |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Secondary Education (9-12) |
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12 cr. |
A full-time classroom experience in a local school setting providing the pre-service undergraduate with on-site supervisory support in the classroom and periodic observation and evaluation by a college supervisor at the at the school placement site. The practice of measuring and evaluating student achievement will also be examined as an integral part of the teaching/learning process. Students are also required to attend weekly seminar sessions. At these weekly sessions additional instruction in measurement and evaluation, classroom management and teaching strategies will be given. Minimum of 300 clock hours per semester, plus weekly seminars. Required of all Secondary Education minors seeking licensure in History (EDU 493), Mathematics (EDU 495), Biology (EDU 496), Earth Sciences (EDU 497), English (EDU 498) or Chemistry (EDU 499). All Certification Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. Permission of Department Chairperson and Program Coordinator required.
cr. |
| EDU495 |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Secondary Education (9-12) |
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12 cr. |
A full-time classroom experience in a local school setting providing the pre-service undergraduate with on-site supervisory support in the classroom and periodic observation and evaluation by a college supervisor at the at the school placement site. The practice of measuring and evaluating student achievement will also be examined as an integral part of the teaching/learning process. Students are also required to attend weekly seminar sessions. At these weekly sessions additional instruction in measurement and evaluation, classroom management and teaching strategies will be given. Minimum of 300 clock hours per semester, plus weekly seminars. Required of all Secondary Education minors seeking licensure in History (EDU 493), Mathematics (EDU 495), Biology (EDU 496), Earth Sciences (EDU 497), English (EDU 498) or Chemistry (EDU 499). All Certification Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. Permission of Department Chairperson and Program Coordinator required.
cr. |
| EDU496 |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Secondary Education (9-12) |
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12 cr. |
A full-time classroom experience in a local school setting providing the pre-service undergraduate with on-site supervisory support in the classroom and periodic observation and evaluation by a college supervisor at the at the school placement site. The practice of measuring and evaluating student achievement will also be examined as an integral part of the teaching/learning process. Students are also required to attend weekly seminar sessions. At these weekly sessions additional instruction in measurement and evaluation, classroom management and teaching strategies will be given. Minimum of 300 clock hours per semester, plus weekly seminars. Required of all Secondary Education minors seeking licensure in History (EDU 493), Mathematics (EDU 495), Biology (EDU 496), Earth Sciences (EDU 497), English (EDU 498) or Chemistry (EDU 499). All Certification Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. Permission of Department Chairperson and Program Coordinator required.
cr. |
| EDU497 |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Secondary Education (9-12) |
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12 cr. |
A full-time classroom experience in a local school setting providing the pre-service undergraduate with on-site supervisory support in the classroom and periodic observation and evaluation by a college supervisor at the at the school placement site. The practice of measuring and evaluating student achievement will also be examined as an integral part of the teaching/learning process. Students are also required to attend weekly seminar sessions. At these weekly sessions additional instruction in measurement and evaluation, classroom management and teaching strategies will be given. Minimum of 300 clock hours per semester, plus weekly seminars. Required of all Secondary Education minors seeking licensure in History (EDU 493), Mathematics (EDU 495), Biology (EDU 496), Earth Sciences (EDU 497), English (EDU 498) or Chemistry (EDU 499). All Certification Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. Permission of Department Chairperson and Program Coordinator required.
cr. |
| EDU498 |
Practicum in Student Teaching in Secondary Education (9-12) |
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12 cr. |
A full-time classroom experience in a local school setting providing the pre-service undergraduate with on-site supervisory support in the classroom and periodic observation and evaluation by a college supervisor at the at the school placement site. The practice of measuring and evaluating student achievement will also be examined as an integral part of the teaching/learning process. Students are also required to attend weekly seminar sessions. At these weekly sessions additional instruction in measurement and evaluation, classroom management and teaching strategies will be given. Minimum of 300 clock hours per semester, plus weekly seminars. Required of all Secondary Education minors seeking licensure in History (EDU 493), Mathematics (EDU 495), Biology (EDU 496), Earth Sciences (EDU 497), English (EDU 498) or Chemistry (EDU 499). All Certification Program prerequisites must be met prior to practicum assignment. Permission of Department Chairperson and Program Coordinator required.
cr. |
| EDU500 |
Directed Studies in Education I |
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3 cr. |
| Directed study initiated by the student and guided by a qualified faculty member in a specific content area. Course may be repeated for an additional three credits. Elective. cr. |
| EDU600H |
Honors Research Seminar in Education |
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3 cr. |
| The major purpose of the Honors Research Seminar in Education is to enable Dean’s List students majoring in Education to systematically pursue the research of salient problems in education which are both relevant to education today and of prime concern to them as individuals. Course may be repeated for an additional three credits. Elective for Education majors. cr. |
