Undergraduate - Clarion University

Clarion University of Pennsylvania 177to become successful classroom practitioners. Does not fulfill the student teaching requirement. Prerequisites: Recommendation ofdirector of field services, university student teaching supervisor, Elementary/Secondary Block Committee, and/or Education Departmentchair. Completion of 90 semester hours, satisfactory standing in admission and retention standards in the college, completion ofall required professional courses in certification area with a minimum grade of C, a cumulative QPA of 2.8, and meets universityresidence requirements. On demand.ED 421: Modern Languages Student Teaching 6 s.h.Professional practicum requires integration and application of instructional, management, and professional knowledge andcompetencies in elementary and secondary school settings. After an orientation to the school setting, the student teaches under thedirection of a cooperating professional and university supervisor. Two field assignments will offer diversity in grade levels K-12 abilitylevels of pupils, content areas, school and community size, multicultural settings, and/or cooperating professionals. Prerequisites:Completion of 90 semester hours, satisfactory standing in admission and retention standards in college, completion of all requiredprofessional courses in certification area with a minimum grade of C, a cumulative 2.75 QPA, and meeting university residencerequirements. Each semester.ED 423: Library Practice in the Secondary School 6 s.h.Professional practicum requires integration and application of instructional, management, and professional knowledge andcompetencies in library settings in secondary schools. After an orientation to the school and library, the student participates inmanagement, technical services, literary enrichment, and instructional activities under the direction of a cooperating professionaland university supervisor.ED 424/425: Secondary Student Teaching 6 s.h.Professional practicum requires integration and application of instructional, management, and professional knowledge andcompetencies in library settings in secondary schools. After an orientation to the school and library, students participate in management,technical services, literary enrichment, and instructional activities under the direction of a cooperating professional and universitysupervisor. Two field assignments offer diversity in grade levels, ability levels of pupils, content areas, school and community size,multicultural settings, and/or cooperating professionals. Prerequisites: Completion of 90 semester hours, satisfactory standing inadmission and retention standards in the college, completion of all required professional courses in certification area with a minimumof grade of C, a cumulative 2.8 QPA, and meeting university residence requirements. Beginning Fall 2005 all required PRAXIS testsmust be passed before student teaching.ED 426: Environmental Education Student Teaching 6 s.h.Professional practicum requires integration and application of instructional, management, and professional knowledge andcompetencies in an environmental education setting. After an orientation to the environmental education setting, the student willteach under the direction of a cooperating professional and university supervisor. Two field assignments will offer diversity in gradelevels, ability levels of pupils, content areas, school and community size, multicultural settings, and/or cooperating professionals.Prerequisites: Completion of 90 semester hours, satisfactory standing in admission and retention standards in the college, completionof all required professional courses in certification area with a minimum grade of C, a cumulative 2.75 QPA, and meeting universityresidence requirements. Each semester.ED 432/433: Student Teaching in Music 6 s.h.Professional practicum requires integration and application of instructional, management, and professional knowledge andcompetencies in music settings in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. After an orientation to the school and music settings,students teach classes and participate in choral and instrumental music activities under the direction of a cooperating professional anduniversity supervisor. Two field assignments offer diversity in grade levels K-12 ability levels of pupils, content areas, school andcommunity size, multicultural settings, and/or cooperating professionals. Prerequisites: Completion of 90 semester hours, satisfactorystanding in admission and retention standards in college, completion of all required professional courses in certification area witha minimum grade of C, a cumulative 2.8 QPA, and meeting university residence requirements. Beginning Fall 2005 all requiredPRAXIS tests must be passed before student teaching. Each semester.ED 434/534: Workshop in Education 3 s.h.Provides opportunities for in-service teachers to encounter new ideas, knowledge, and methods in meeting problems in today’sschools. Prerequisite: Teaching experience in the elementary or secondary schools.ED 450: Independent Study 1-3 s.h.Provides students with opportunity to explore an area of special need or interest in education in-depth, under the supervision of amember of the department. Students develop a proposed study plan and secure the approval of the proposed director and departmentchair before registration. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.ED 490: Professional Seminar in Social Studies 1 s.h.Examines problems, practices, regulations, and other information relevant to social studies majors during their student teachingsemester. Using a constructivist approach, students will reflect on and apply: federal and state law relevant to the work of studentteachers and beginning teachers, student teaching objectives and educational objectives of student teaching centers, professional ethics,function of professional organizations, Praxis preparation, classroom management and conflict resolutions strategies. Prerequisite:Secondary block. Each semester.ED 499/599: Special Topics in Education 1-3 s.h.Examines current topics and issues in education. Topics, announced in advance, focus on the needs and interests of educators.pages i-viiCollege of Educationand Human Services