2003-2004 - The University of Scranton

ment and appropriate learning strategies for
inclusionary general-education classes, self-contained
special-education classes, and residential
placements.
EDUC 367 3 cr.
Designing Curriculum for Elementary
Special Education
Emphasis is on the effective design and use of
curriculum and materials to educate elementary
students with special needs.
EDUC 368 3 cr.
Designing Secondary Special Education
Emphasis is on the effective design and use of
curriculum and materials to educate secondary
students with special needs.
EDUC 369 3 cr.
Early Assessment and Intervention
This course will focus on the development of the
early learner, birth through age eight, along with
appropriate assessment and intervention techniques
for children falling under the IDEA.
EDUC 380 1 cr.
Field Experience III
(Prerequisites: EDUC 244, 280. Pre- or co- requisite
EDUC 313) This course will be closely
associated with the methods courses. An emphasis
is placed on studying teaching techniques and
involvement in teacher activities in basic-education
schools. Application required.
EDUC 440, 441, 442, 443 and 444 must be
scheduled during the same semester. Collectively,
they comprise a semester of student teaching.
EDUC 440 3 cr.
Professional Practice Seminar
In-depth study of the rationale, theories, and
techniques for creating a situation where learning
can take place and for handling specific individual
and group behavior problems in productive ways.
EDUC 441* 2 cr.
Planning in Elementary Student Teaching
Preparation of actual teaching plans during elementary
student teaching. Application required.
EDUC 442 3 cr.
Instruction in Elementary Student Teaching
Involvement in implementing methods and
techniques. Elementary-school student teaching
on a full-time basis under the supervision of
classroom teachers and University supervisors.
Panuska College/Education 251
EDUC 443 2 cr.
Managing Elementary Classrooms in
Student Teaching
Involvement in the management of learning situations
during elementary student teaching.
EDUC 444 3 cr.
Professional Growth in Elementary Student
Teaching
The demonstration of professional growth during
student teaching as evidenced by professional
behavior and skills, a commitment to improvement,
and ability to relate to others. This will
include attendance at and participation in a
weekly seminar to analyze and discuss professional
considerations and student-teaching problems.
EDUC 451* 5 cr.
Early Childhood Education Student Teaching
This course is a high-intensity practicum a pre-K
classroom. Assignment by the Education
Department requires completion of an application
process. Attendance at weekly seminars is
also required. This course must be preceded by
or be followed by Elementary Student Teaching
if state certification is being pursued. A grade of
C or higher is required for endorsement of certification
applications.
EDUC 440, 456, 457, 458 and 459 must be
scheduled during the same semester. Collectively,
they comprise a semester of student teaching.
EDUC 456 2 cr.
Planning in Early Childhood Student
Teaching
Preparation of actual teaching plans during secondary
student teaching. Application required.
EDUC 457 3 cr.
Instruction in Early Childhood Student
Teaching
Involvement in implementing methods and
techniques. Secondary student teaching on a
full-time basis under the supervision of classroom
teachers and University supervisors.
EDUC 458 2 cr.
Managing Classrooms in Early Childhood
Student Teaching
Involvement in the management of learning situations
during secondary student teaching.
*Student teaching requires an application due March 1 or October 1 for fall and spring placements, respectively.