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Education Courses
Below is a list of Education courses offered by Stevenson University. To earn a degree in Early Childhood Education (PreK-Grade 3) or Elementary Education (Grades 1-6), students must also complete coursework in other areas. To view a complete listing of all course requirements for an Education degree, please see the University catalog.
ED 108F
Learning Experience Field Placement
This is the separate field placement that must be taken in conjunction with ED 108.
ED 220
Language Development
Focuses on the development of speech and language
learning in children. Presents techniques and
materials used to stimulate and develop speaking
and listening skills. Prerequisite: PSY 206.
Includes field experience. Three credits.
(14 Nov 2006)
ED 265
Materials for Reading Instruction
Assists teacher candidates in the selection and
evaluation of materials for teaching reading and
related skills that are consistent with the
findings of scientifically-based reading research.Candidates demonstrate an understanding of research-supported programs, approaches, and
methods, and address different levels of reading
proficiency within a classroom to enable students
to become strategic, fluent, and independent
readers. Candidates are prepared to involve
parents and members of the school and surround-
with special needs. Examines state and federal
legislation and surveys related services and
resources. Prerequisite: ED 270. Includes field
experience. Spring semester. Three credits.
(14 Nov 2006)
ED 270
Cirriculum Principles/Practice
Provides theoretical and practical introduction to
an understanding of the teaching-learning process.
Topics include the role of teacher, planning, and
classroom management. Students observe,
participate, and teach in elementary school
classrooms one morning per week. Prerequisites:
ENG 151 and PSY 206. Includes field experience.
Fall semester. Three credits. (14 Nov 2006)
ED 271
Principles of Assessment
Introduces principles and practices of educational assessment. Examines a variety of assessments, with an emphasis on performance-based assessment. Prerequisite: ED 270. Includes field experience. Spring semester. Three credits. (14 Nov 2006)
ED 272
Principles of Special Education
Provides background in special education principles for the regular classroom teacher. Includes information on the requirements of specific disabilities, and how to adapt the curriculum and environment to meet the needs of children. (14 Nov 2006)
ED 319
Methods of Teaching Science in Early Childhood Education
Focuses on methods, materials, and activities for teaching science in early childhood. Emphasis is placed upon developing sensory experiences to introduce and reinforce concepts and on developing activities to enhance higher order thinking. Students should have completed required courses in biology and physical science. Prerequisites: ED 271 and ED 272. Includes field experience. Spring semester. Three credits. Note: Teacher Candidates graduating prior to May 2006 take this as a two-credit course. (14 Nov 2006)
ED 321
Methods of Teaching Math/Elementary Education
Focuses on methods, materials, and procedures to help children learn arithmetic meanings and relationships. Examines organization of subject matter, lesson preparation, and the use of instructional materials that help children understand the number system and mathematical concepts. Prerequisites: ED 271, ED 272, and PSY 330. Includes field experience. Spring semester. Three credits. (14 Nov 2006)
ED 330
Processes & Acquisition of Reading
Provides teacher candidates with an understanding
of the reading acquisition process through
observation and analysis of reading and written
language development and the study of current
issues in reading research. The course is
organized around current, accepted, research-based
theoretical models that account for individual
differences in reading. Introduction to language
structures, including spoken syllables, phonemes,
graphemes, and morphemes is included in this
course. Candidates apply knowledge of the core
areas of language to reading acquisition in terms
of first and second language learners, typical
development and exceptionalities. Candidates are
introduced to current scientific research. Fall
semester. Three credits. (14 Nov 2006)
ED 331
Instruction of Reading
Focuses on the fundamentals of research-based best practices and provides familiarity with a representative array of instructional techniques and strategies in the area of reading. Teacher candidates learn instructional routines and techniques to address the five major components of reading instruction (phonological and phonemic awareness; phonics, spelling and word study; fluency development; vocabulary; and comprehension) suitable for various age and ability groups. Attention is given to differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. Prerequisites: ED 270, ED 330. Spring semester. Three credits. (14 Nov 2006)
ED 340
Methods of Teaching Social Studies: Elementary
This course will help prepare students to become
effective social studies educators capable of
teaching elementary students the content
knowledge, intellectual skills, and civic values
necessary for fulfilling the responsibilities of
citizenship in a participatory democracy. Special
attention is given to effective teaching
strategies and to addressing the individual and
cultural diversity of all learners. Prerequisites:
GEO 112, HIST 205, HIST 206, and ED 330. Fall
semester. Three credits. (14 Nov 2006)
ED 402
Portfolio Preparation
Assists students in preparing their entrance
portfolio for Internship. Fall semester for LAT:
Teacher Certification students and Spring semester
for Early Childhood Leadership students. One hour
a week for eight weeks. No credit. (18 Oct 2005)
ED 410
Assessment for Reading Instruction
This course assists teacher candidates in becoming
proficient consumers and users of
classroom-based assessments and assessment data.
Instruction focuses on building a knowledge of how
to administer and use several valid, reliable,
research-based formal and informal assessments of
reading and related skills. Candidates also learn
how to effectively interpret the results of
assessments, and how to communicate assessment
results in a variety of contexts. Candidates
demonstrate that they can use assessment data to
guide instructional decisions. Fall semester.
Three credits. (14 Nov 2006)
ED 435
Seminar: Issues in Education
Synthesizes contemporary issues in education and
the theory and practice of teaching, with emphasis
on classroom management, communication, curriculum
planning, assessment, and special education. Taken
concurrently in the fall semester with ED 440 or
ED 442. Taken concurrently in the spring semester
with ED 441 or ED 443. Fall semester, no credit;
Spring semester, three credits. (14 Nov 2006)
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