2007-2008 Undergraduate Academic Catalog - Plymouth State ...

immediately prior to graduation; minimum2.50 cumulative GPA.EC 4610 International Finance andEconomic Policy 3 creditsThe study of international finance (internationalmonetary relations) covers financial policies,international loans, balance of paymentsaccounting, exchange rates, reserve and paymentscurrencies and international liquidity.Considers the impact on the U.S. economy ofinternational financial developments. Springs.Prerequisite(s): EC 2550 and EC 2560.EC 4910 Independent Study 1–3 creditsIndividual study and research affording opportunityfor advanced work in a field of economicsselected by the student. Consent required ofthe instructor who will supervise the independentstudy and the Department Chair. Withpermission.ED – EducationED 2000 Introduction toEducation3 creditsProvides an examination of the foundationsof education and the motivations for selectingteaching as a profession. Focus is on secondaryand middle education content areas, and K–12specialization areas (art, music and physicaleducation). Topics include overviews of preserviceteacher preparation at the Universityand certification in New Hampshire, societalissues affecting public education, a review ofAmerican education history, school financeand school law, and study of lesson planningand classroom strategies. Observation/participationin middle/high school settings required.Falls and Springs.ED 2200 Using Technology to SupportTeaching and Learning 3 creditsAn introduction to the role of instructional andeducational technology in the teaching andlearning process for K-12 students. Studentsinvestigate technology integration theories aswell as gain hands-on experience with hardwareand software tools designed for managingthe classroom experience, delivering materialsto learners, communicating with learnersand families and assessing learning. Studentsapply current theory and instructional techniqueswhile learning to use word processors,spreadsheets, databases, presentation software,digital video, simulations, web applicationsand other software applications designed toaddress specific learning needs of children.Includes designing and delivering a lessonusing technology, observing a technologicallyenhanced classroom, creating instructionalmaterials using multiple technology tools,evaluating hardware and software tools andbuilding components of an electronic portfolio.Springs. (TECH) (TECO)ED 2550 Mentoring Adolescents 2 creditsThis seminar is designed to help Universitystudents develop the tutoring skills, communicationskills and knowledge about adolescencenecessary to mentor middle school students.The seminar meets twice a month for twohours each session. Each seminar session is atime for discussion, reflection and practicingnew skills. Mentoring a middle school studentinvolves, minimally, meeting with thestudent once a week at her/his school. May berepeated for a maximum of eight credits. Fallsand Springs.ED 3050 Foundations of Teaching andLearning3 creditsAn introduction to the teaching profession.Explores a variety of strategies and approachesfor effective teaching. Topics include: diverseenvironments and student populations, lessonplanning and reflection, state standards,learning styles, small group and whole classinstruction, and assessment tools and strategies.Candidates become familiar with theroles and responsibilities of public schoolteachers as well as the environment of publicschools. Candidates participate in a practicumin an assigned public school. Falls and Springs.Prerequisite(s): CD 1000, RL 1200, full acceptanceto the Teacher Certification Option.Corequisite(s): ED 3051, ED 3052, RL 3050.ED 3051 Designing Positive LearningCommunities 3 creditsDesigned to assist prospective educators inpromoting prosocial behaviors in the school.Emphasis is placed upon strategies to promotecooperation and address conflict. Strategiesfor dealing with more severe behavior conflictsare also presented. Falls and Springs.Prerequisite(s): CD 1000, RL 1200, full acceptanceto the Teacher Certification Option.Corequisite(s): ED 3050, ED 3052, RL 3050.ED 3052 Assessing Children inSchools3 creditsStudies the methods and techniques of educationalmeasurement as well as evaluation, constructionand consideration of teacher-madeassessments. Selective uses and interpretationof standardized tests. Modification of teachingplans and instructional approaches. Review ofteaching strategies in relation to student assessmentresults. Falls and Springs. Prerequisite(s):CD 2002. Corequisite(s): ED 3050, ED 3051,RL 3050.ED 3070 Social Studies andScience Curriculum andInstruction3 creditsFocuses on integrated social studies and sciencecurriculum to promote critical thinkingskills instruction and inquiry-based learningin the natural world and in the world of humanexperiences. Emphasis is placed on citizenshipeducation, constructivist learning and stateand national standards for social studies andscience. Candidates research instructionalstrategies and processes that incorporate avariety of resources, materials and technologies.Candidates design, deliver and assessan integrated unit to be taught during theirpublic school practicum. Falls and Springs,beginning 2008. Prerequisite(s): completionof Cluster I and full acceptance to the TeacherCertification Option. Corequisite(s): MA 3070,RL 3070, SE 3070.ED 3300 ClassroomManagement 2 creditsDesigned to assist prospective educators inworking with behavior conflicts in the school.Emphasis is placed upon approaches to behaviormanagement which can help prevent problemsin the school and which promotes bothpersonal and social responsibilities among students.Strategies for dealing with more severebehavior conflicts are also presented for discussion.Falls and Springs. Last offering Fall2007. Prerequisite(s): (ED 2520 or ER 2100)and full acceptance into Teacher CertificationCandidacy.ED 3350 Classroom Planning, Managementand Organization forSecondary Educators 3 creditsFocuses on ways to plan proactively in thesecondary classroom setting. Topics includeimplementing appropriate classroom procedures,managing professional responsibilitiesand student academic work, using effectivecommunication skills, organizing cooperativegroups and intervening to address problembehaviors. Candidates have the opportunityto demonstrate their ability to construct a unitplan related to their area of study, to assess studentlearning effectively and to demonstratetheir understanding of the role that technologyplays in their classroom. To be taken bysecondary education majors in the semesterbefore they student teach. Falls and Springs.Prerequisite(s): secondary education majors.(TECO)ED 3520 Integrated Curriculum:Methods II3 creditsProvides supervised teaching experiences inlanguage arts, math, science, social studiesand other curriculum content areas in grades4-8. Includes an overview of current curricula,methods and practices in integrating the contentareas. Seminar and practical experiencesfocus on integrating content areas and technology,planning and teaching lessons for avariety of learners and writing instructionalunits. All students are required to completeCoursesPlymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008 257