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Department of Education C. Specialist 3: Mathematics Education (9 credits) EDU822 Trends and Issues in Mathematics Education EDU823 Technology in Mathematics Education EDU825 Mathematical Language, Representations and Modeling D. Specialist 4: Science Education (9 credits) EDU862 Trends and Issues in Science Education 3 EDU863 Technology in Science Education 3 EDU8— Any non-required EDUcourse 3 E. Specialist 5: Early and Middle Childhood (9 credits) EDU842 Trends and Issues in Early and Middle Childhood Education 3 EDU843 Pedagogy in Early and Middle Childhood Education 3 EDU855 Multilingualism in Education 3 F. Specialist 6: Special Education (9 credits) EDU875 Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties 3 EDU876 Teaching Students with LD in the Regular Classroom 3 EDU877 Special Education Practicum 3 G. Specialist 7: School Counseling (9 credits)* EDU883 Counseling Theories and Techniques 3 EDU885 Counseling Children and Adolescents in School Setting. 3 EDU887 Practicum in School Counseling 3 *Currently frozen Research Work (6 credits) Option 1: EDU898 Project in Education 3 one elective course 3 Option 2: EDU899 Thesis in Education 6 3 3 3 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS EDUCATION (UNDERGRADUATE) EDU201 Fundamentals of Education [3-0, 3 cr.] This course is an introduction to the teaching profession, providing a comprehensive examination of the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education, as well as significant contemporary educational issues. EDU202 Observation and Curriculum [1-2, 3 cr.] This course covers the integration of the study of curriculum development along with a field experience. Emphasis is on the strategies and techniques for observing, and recording, behavior in the classroom where the student teacher spends 60 semester hours. EDU205 Safety and Health [3-0, 3 cr.] This course is a review of the health and safety practices recommended for childcare, including information on common diseases, health problems, and safety issues. EDU211 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers [3-0, 3 cr.] This course is a comprehensive review of the mathematics needed by teachers, and the mathematics taught at the elementary level (grades 1 through 6). The course entails an insightful understanding of the mathematical concepts, the nature and stages of the development of mathematical knowledge, the impact of new technologies (calculators and computers) on the elementary mathematics curricula, the critical thinking and problem solving strategies, etc…, with emphasis on the new topics in the elementary mathematics curricula. EDU212 Science for Elementary Teachers [3-0, 3 cr.] This course is a comprehensive review of the sciences taught at the elementary level (grades 1 through 6). The course entails an insightful understanding of the scientific concepts, the learning cycle of the development of scientific knowledge, scientific method of investigation and inquiry, experimentation and laboratory skills, critical thinking and problem solving strategies, etc..., with emphasis on the new topics in elementary science curricula. EDU301 School Counseling [3-0, 3 cr.] This course is a study of the theory and practice of guidance and counseling. Emphasis is on communication skills and basic intervention Lebanese American University | page 138
Department of Education techniques that assist educators in dealing with a range of educational, emotional and vocational concerns at school. EDU303 Language Arts [3-0, 3 cr.] This is a training course designed to give students practice in the effective use of classroom English, and to extend their language teaching skills and techniques, with special emphasis on the communicative approach. EDU305 Applied Phonology* [3-0, 3 cr.] This course deals with phonetics and phonemics, phonological analysis including segmental (consonant and vowel), as well as supra-segmental (stress, intonations, juncture, pause, and rhythm) features, comparative analysis, and native language interference in second language learning. The course includes examples from a wide variety of languages, with special emphasis on the sound systems of English and Arabic. The course develops basic skills in comparative phonological analysis. EDU310 Computers in Education [3-0, 3 cr.] This course is designed to provide prospective teachers with broad knowledge, and practical activities, of the various instructional applications of computers. Topics include general knowledge about computers and their educational uses, simple computer programming as a means to enhance students’ higher-order thinking, the evaluation, selection, and integration of educational software in teaching, and the learning of various subjects, as well as the use of the Web resources in teaching and learning. The course covers an overview of the new Lebanese Informatics curriculum. EDU311 The Teaching of Arabic as a Foreign Language [3-0, 3 cr.] This course is a study of the problems and methods of teaching Arabic as a foreign language, based on the findings of modern linguistic science. The course covers all the aspects of Arabic teaching including pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, and testing. It handles curricular matters, and prepares students for their practice teaching experience. Prerequisite: ENG213 Introduction to Language, or the consent of the Instructor. EDU312 The Teaching of English as a Foreign Language [3-0, 3 cr.] This course is a study of the methods and principles of teaching English as a foreign language, based on the findings of modern linguistics. The course deals with all the aspects of English teaching including basic language skills, sub skills, literature, and cultural orientation. Prerequisite: ENG213 Introduction to Language. EDU313 The Teaching of Science and Mathematics (Elementary) [3-0, 3 cr.] This course is a study of the methods and materials used in science and mathematics, in elementary education. Senior Standing. EDU314 The Teaching of Social Studies [3-0, 3 cr.] This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and the tools necessary to teach social studies across all grade levels. These competencies include planning, implementing, and evaluating the social studies curriculum, in addition to content and process skills. Special emphasis is given to values and character education, to reflect the objectives set forth by the new Lebanese curriculum. EDU315 The Teaching of Mathematics in Secondary Schools [3-0, 3 cr.] This course is a study of the objectives, concepts, and classroom procedures, in secondary education, with emphasis on the selection, preparation, and use of teaching materials, including lesson plans and multimedia aids. Senior Standing. EDU316 The Teaching of Science in Secondary Schools [3-0, 3 cr.] This course is a study of the objectives, problems, and procedures, appropriate for the secondary school, with emphasis on preparing plans, the use of demonstrations, experiments, science curriculum projects, and reference materials. Prerequisites: EDU201 Fundamentals of Education, and Junior Standing. EDU319 Teaching Reading [3-0, 3 cr.] This course is a study of the modern trends and issues in the teaching of reading as applied to English, with emphasis on practical work, to acquaint students with the processes of reading, and to improve their competency in these skills. EDU321 Children’s Literature [3-0, 3 cr.] This course is an exploration of the various types of children’s literature. It aims at developing critical analysis of the purposes, ACADEMIC CATALOG [ 2010-2011 ] School of Arts and sciences 139
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