Education, Child & Family Studies Dept.

EDUCATION COURSES

ED 111,112, 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, 412 Seminars credit 1 hr. ea.

The course offerings in education include professional education and content specialization for Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. Professional education courses for secondary education are also offered in this department.

ED 130 Historical and Philosophical Foundations/Practicum credit 3 hrs.

Some of the influential movements in our society which have shaped American education are examined. Included is a study of basic philosophical concepts, ideas, and proposals of educational philosophers from antiquity to modern times; reform movements, legislative acts and court decisions arestressed. Ten (10) hours of practicum experience are required.

ED 131 Pre-Professional Competencies credit 3 hrs.

This course emphasizes the mastery of essential competencies in reading, writing, and computationfor pre-education majors. Special attention will be given to reading comprehension and semantics.Expository writing will be emphasized, including sentence formation, usage, and mechanics.Mathematics will include problem solving, arithmetic concepts and operations, measurement, and geometry.

ED 200 Professional Competencies Remediation credit 0 hrs.

This course is designed for students who have made two (2) attempts to pass the PRAXIS I and wish to retake the component(s) which they have failed. Students' PRAXIS I score reports will be reviewedto determine their special needs. Instruction will focus on students' identified needs and on improving general test-taking strategies.

ED 220 Grammar for Teachers credit 2 hrs.

This course includes a comprehensive review of traditional English grammar.

ED 322 Diagnostic-Prescriptive Reading Practicum credit 2 hrs.

This course introduces the processes of diagnosing individual learner needs and prescribing learning experiences to remedy these needs. The learning needs of both typical and atypical pupil populations are considered. Ten (10) hours of practicum experience are required. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.

ED 323 Instructional Planning and Assessment credit 2 hrs.

This is a general methods course which will introduce prospective teachers to the planning process,methods, strategies, evaluation techniques, and authentic assessment. Higher order thinking skills,multiple intelligences and learning/teaching styles and modalities will be emphasized. Ten (10) hours of practicum experience are required.

ED 325 Instructional Technology/Practicum credit 2 hrs.

This course introduces students to various uses of computers, educational software, and other instructional technologies in the classroom. Ten (10) hours of practicum experience are required. Prerequisite: Technology Competency Exam or CSC 131.

ED 327 Cultural Diversity/Practicum credit 2 hrs.

This course involves a study of the theoretical and practical foundations for successful teaching indiverse classroom environments. Students are required to complete ten (10) hours of practicum experience.

ED 331 Social Studies Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in the credit 3 hrs. Elementary School/Practicum

This course introduces the student to the skills, strategies, techniques, and materials for teaching andassessing elementary school social studies. A twenty (20) hour practicum is required. Pre-requisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.

ED 332 Science and Health Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment credit 3 hrs. in the Elementary School/Practicum

Emphasis is placed on process skills, strategies, techniques, and materials for teaching and assessing science and health in the elementary school. A twenty (20) hour practicum is required. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.

ED 335 Educating African American Students credit 3 hrs.

This course analyzes historical and contemporary factors that influence the education of African American children in the United states. The course emphasizes the knowledge, skills and dispositionsrequired by educators and parents to provide an effective and equitable education for African American students.

ED 337 Mathematics Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment credit 3 hrs. in the Elementary School/Practicum

Emphasis is placed on skills, strategies, techniques and materials for teaching and assessing elementary school mathematics. A twenty (20) hour practicum is required. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.

ED 339 Teaching Targeted Populations credit 3 hrs.

This course will provide prospective teachers with theoretical and practical understandings of the various targeted populations in public education today. The emphasis of this course may vary accordingto the identified population (African-American males, children from single parent homes, etc.)

ED 343 Language Literacy/Practicum credit 4 hrs.

This course provides instruction in language arts with an emphasis on reading methods. Studentswill explore language development and integrated language arts. Students will have experiences indeveloping instructional objectives, constructing and executing lesson plans, and designing literacyprojects and activities. Twenty (20) hours of practicum experience is required. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.

ED 420 Classroom Organization and Mangement/Practicum credit 2 hrs.

This course will examine techniques of organizing and managing classroom activities. Various discipline models, techniques, methods, and constructs will be presented. A ten (10) hour practicum is required. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.

ED 424 Children's Literature credit 2 hrs.

This course surveys children's literature with an emphasis on what is developmentally appropriate inthe evaluation and selection of children's books. Instructional methods for use of children's literature as an integral pert of the classrooom are also addressed. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

ED 430 Integrating the Arts into the Classroom/Practicum credit 3 hrs.

Emphasis is placed on integrating music, art, movement, and drama with other subjects in the elementary classroom. Students will discover and develop skills in creative interactive activities that willcapture children's attention and motivate them to participate in the arts. This course includes a ten (10) hour Practicum.

ED 450 Special Topics in Education credit 3 hrs.

The study of selected topics in education designed specifically for early childhood education, elementary education, and secondary education majors. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours.

ED 460 Student Teaching credit 12 hrs.

This course emphasizes experiences in planning and implementing effective classroom procedures.Special emphasis is given to individualized learning processes and the use of modern instructionalmedia. Twelve (12) weeks of full-time experience under the supervision of cooperating teachers andcollege supervisors are required. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching.

Source: Benedict College Catalogue, 2007-2009.