2009-2011 - Benedict College

96 EDUCATION, CHILD & FAMILY STUDIES DEPARTMENT
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 according
to 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. Students
will explore language development and integrated language arts. Students will have experiences in
developing instructional objectives, constructing and executing lesson plans, and designing literacy
projects 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 in
the 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 will
capture 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 instructional
media. Twelve (12) weeks of full-time experience under the supervision of cooperating teachers and
college supervisors are required. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT COURSES
CD 232 Developing Activities for Young Children
credit 3 hrs.
Focus on planning, developing, an implementing culturally and developmentally appropriate activities
for children from birth to five years. Emphasis on all areas of development (social, cultural, emotional,
cognitive, language, and physical). Use of technology is also emphasized.
CD 334 Preschool Curriculum Models
credit 3 hrs.
An overview of Early Childhood Curriculum models (e.g., Reggio Emilio, Montessori, Head Start,
Bank Street). Twenty (20) hours of practicum experiences are required.
Prerequisite: CD 232.
CD 336 School Age Children’s Development and Programming
credit 3 hrs.
Typical and atypical development for 6- to 12-year old in families, schools, and society. Discussion
of parenting issues, culture, and after school programming. NAEYC guidelines for working with
school age children. Twenty (20) hours of practicum experience are required.
CD 338 Infant and Toddler Development and Activities
credit 3 hrs.