Course Descriptions for Education
REQUIRED ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COURSES
Ed160 Aims of American Education
The historical contributions of private and public schools to the American educational system. Emphasis on issues and problems, past and present, involving human and intercultural relations as they effect the education of American children.
Ed170 Child Psychology
A study of the growth and development from birth to the teen period within the context of the school.
Ee202 Elementary Curriculum
A comprehensive overview of the total elementary school program as a vehicle for the training of the child in contemporary society.
Ee204 Teaching the Language Arts in the Elementary School
Materials and techniques of instruction appropriate to the teaching of spelling, handwriting, listening, and oral and written language skills in the elementary school.
Ee206 Teaching Reading in the Elementary School
Instruction in modern techniques for teaching children to read. Group and individual approaches; phonetic, basic text, and experimental techniques. Study of literature appropriate to reading development, appreciation, and enjoyment.
Ee212 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (2)
Materials and techniques of teaching mathematics, with appropriate emphasis on the traditional and modern developments in the field. Class activities, teaching aids, planning, and evaluation of mathematics learning.
Ee214 Teaching Science in the Elementary School (2)
Materials and techniques of teaching science, with emphasis on the discovery approach to equip the child with basic science learning and to awaken a desire for further science study in secondary school.
Ee216 Arts and Crafts in the Elementary School (2)
A studio course designed to give students direct experience with a variety of materials. Teaching techniques and activities for various age levels. Awareness of the place of arts and crafts in the total school program.
Ed301 Tests and Measurements
A functional introduction to the field of student appraisal. Significance and scope, statistical treatment, and interpretation of standardized tests. Construction and refinement of objective and essay tests in terms of recognized test criteria.
Ee495 Student Teaching: Elementary (8)
A supervised classroom teaching experience on the elementary level (K-8), including seminar meetings and con- ferences scheduled prior to and during the student-teaching term. Prerequisite: permission of the Department.
REQUIRED SECONDARY EDUCATION COURSES
Ed160 Aims of American Education
The historical contributions of private and public schools to the American educational system. Emphasis on issues and problems, past and present, involving human and intercultural relations as they effect the education of American children.
Ed203 Educational Psychology
A study of the psychological backgrounds of such topics as adolescent growth and development, individual differences, the learning process, motivation, the process of effective study, transfer of training, and measurement of intelligence.
Se370 The Improvement of Reading in the Secondary School
The concepts and principles associated with the teaching of reading, the diagnosis of disabilities, methods and materials employed in the improvement of reading, remedial classes, and individual case studies.
Se400 Principles and Techniques of Teaching in Elementary and Secondary Schools
Applications of the principles of education to classroom instruction. Preparation for the first days of teaching. Classroom management. Motivation. Methodology. Planning and the objectives of education.
Se408 High School Curriculum Organization
Historical, legal, and community factors influencing the secondary school curriculum; general curriculum orientation. Departmental responsibilities in the area of curriculum. Innovative curriculum projects, programs for gifted and talented, special education and bilingual children.
Se495 Student Teaching: Secondary (8)
A supervised classroom teaching experience on the secondary level (7-12), including seminar meetings and conferences scheduled prior to and during the student-teaching term. Prerequisite: permission of the Department.
UPPER DIVISION ELECTIVES: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Ed313 Typewriting for Teachers (4)
Development of basic facility and building of appropriate skills to achieve technical competence in typewriting. By departmental approval.
Ed314 Methods of Teaching Typewriting (2)
Methods of teaching beginning and advanced typewriting courses including word processing. Presentation of materials of instruction available to teachers and methods of developing original instructional materials. By departmental approval.
Ed313 and Ed314 fulfill New Jersey certification requirements to teach typewriting in secondary schools. Ed313 may not be applied for credits toward graduation.
*Ed390-391 Innovative Projects in Education, I and II (6)
Special projects of merit under the direction of a mentor. Open to juniors and seniors only. Prerequisite: permission of the Department.
Ed393-394 Practicum in Urban Education, I and II
Students will apply and evaluate a variety of teaching techniques in supervised settings. The techniques utilized will be appropriate for a broad range of courses.
Ed395 Special Topics in Education (1)
Exploration of a selected topic in the field of education. Prerequisite: permission of the Department.
Ed/So489 Seminar in Contemporary Thinking or Global Perspectives (See Sociology Department for course description.)
Ed/As498 Education of the Disadvantaged Child (See African American Studies Department for course description.)
FIELD EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIPS
Ed295 Cooperative Education - See Cooperative Education
Ed490 Sophomore Field Experience (1)
Observation and participation in an elementary or secondary school for a minimum of 30 hours. Seminar to provide concurrent and terminal reinforcement and evaluation of field experience. Required for acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.
Ed491 Junior Field Experience (1)
Observation and participation with focus on methods and techniques in the student’s area of endorsement. A seminar will provide additional direction and reinforcement.
Ed493 Practicum in Reading
A field experience designed to provide the opportunity for students to work with reading teachers in a classroom setting.
Ed496-497 Supervised Internship in Teaching, I and II (8)
A supervised classroom teaching experience including seminars and conferences designed for those who begin teaching without having completed student teaching.
THE READING PROGRAM
Rd010 Dynamics of College Reading (no credit)
A program of selected readings, vocabulary enrichment, and guided study which enables students to develop an effective approach to study by introducing them to selected reading in diverse fields, including their major.
Ed101 Dynamics of College Learning
Using multiple interdisciplinary methods, students will be introduced, both academically and emotionally, to the transition to college. Cooperative and experiential learning in a multi-cultural setting will be used in addressing topics such as: test-taking strategies, math, reading, writing, technology and study skills.
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