EDUC105    INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

3 sh

Provides students with a basic understanding of the field of elementary education through experiences in elementary schools for a minimum of 16 hours.  The philosophical model of education at Lock Haven University will be examined in depth.  Students will examine the role of the classroom teacher in society and their own willingness to take on that role.  In addition students will use e-mail, the internet, Livetext, and electronic library research to fulfill assignments.  Expectations include doing extensive writing and speaking in the course.  Restriction:  Declared major in elementary education or permission of the instructor. 

Designed to embed education program requirements into a required course and to support student achievement of Education program requirements.  Must be taken by all Elementary Education majors.

1 sh

Introduces the student to the culture and missions of the university within the context of teacher education.  The students will explore the opportunities and expectations of the teaching profession as well as the financial and academic supports that can assist in the process of becoming a teacher.  Common co-curricular activities will facilitate the student's connection with the university community and the teacher education programs.

3 sh

An introduction to important children's books, old and new, and to the presentation of book materials. Wide reading of juvenile literature; criteria for and experience in the evaluation of children's books.  Presentation of story hours featuring puppet, shadow, and stick-figure plays in neighborhood libraries and schools.  Prerequisite:  ENGL100; students must demonstrate that they have successfully completed and passed the PRAXIS 1 (PPST) exams with scores as set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education at the first class meeting.

EDUC204     THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3 sh

Examines the elementary school in its traditional form, as it is changing today and in light of changes expected in the future.  Emphasis is placed on factors responsible for the changes taking place--school organization and administration, scientific advances in our knowledge of learning and behavior, evolving roles of teachers, emerging technologies and patterns of instruction, and recent developments in American society.  Includes in-school experiences directly related to the course.  Required of all Elementary Education majors; taken during the first four semesters of the program. Prerequisite:  EDUC105 or permission of the instructor.

EDUC212     SECONDARY EDUCATION I:  CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN THE MIDDLE AND SECONDARY SCHOOL SETTING

2 sh

Examines behaviors that characterize this age group and helps teachers understand why adolescents behave as they do.  Included are a variety of teaching methods and activities to stimulate and reinforce desirable behavior, effectively respond to undesirable behavior, and extinguish inappropriate behavior.  Restriction:  Secondary education majors in English, Foreign Language, Social Studies, Math or Science.

1 sh

Designed to embed education program requirements for the Developing Portfolio into a required course and to support student achievement of the Education program requirements.  Restriction:  Must be taken by all Elementary Education majors with 45 credits or by permission of instructor.

3 sh

EDUC330     CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN THE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SETTING

3 sh

Offers a holistic view beginning with a variety of methods and activities for helping teachers build positive learning environments (a community of learners), improve relations in the classroom (a broader community), and cope with challenging behaviors and special abilities.  The teacher is viewed as a model and facilitator, a supervisor of instruction which is called to fashion environments that invite exploration, inquiry, and positive self-concepts by drawing from research in psychology and sociology.   Restriction:  Education majors having successfully completed EDUC204 and passed sophomore portfolio.

3 sh

An investigation into the design and evaluation of assessments for student performance in the elementary classroom.  Restrictions Upon Student Registration:  Must meet candidacy requirements, have successfully completed Educational Psychology and have presented the Developing Portfolio.

EDUC340     CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

3 sh

Classroom teachers are struggling to cope with an increasing number of student behavioral problems.  This course will present strategies designed to stop discipline problems before they start.  Building a positive learning environment, techniques for improving teacher-pupil relationships, and coping with disruptive behaviors will be studied.  Based on sound, carefully researched theory, the course will offer a variety of methods and activities designed to help teachers implement management strategies.  Prerequisite:  Open to all education majors, 48 sh of successful undergraduate work.

3 sh

Develops background and skills for using computers in educational settings.  Participants learn to use the computer to assist in the achievement of educational goals and to evaluate and author educational computer programs.  Participants experience the computer as a tutor, a tool, and a tutee.  Standards for excellence in courseware are studied.  Participants use BASIC, Logo, and authoring languages.   Prerequisite:  Open to students who have upper class standing in a teacher training program, in-service teachers, or permission of the instructor.

3 sh

An investigation into the design, assessment, and evaluation of student performance in the elementary classroom.  Teacher candidates are required to know, understand, and use formal and informal assessment strategies to plan, evaluate, and strengthen instruction that will promote continuous intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of each elementary student.  In addition, teacher candidates need to develop an understanding regarding the need to differentiate instruction as well as acquire appropriate strategies to do so.  Prerequisite:  Must meet candidacy requirements, have successfully completed Educational Psychology and have presented the Developing Portfolio.

EDUC404 & 405     STUDENT TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM:  ELEMENTARY I AND II

7/7 sh

Student teaching provides the capstone experience for preservice teachers.  Two student teaching experiences are provided at two levels (appropriate to certification areas and grade level ranges).  Supervised practice in classrooms with certified teachers introduces the student to all aspects of the teaching day.  University professors supervise the student teachers and conduct weekly practicum sessions.  Restrictions:  To register, a student must meet Pennsylvania State Teacher Education Guidelines in overall average and average in major, no courses less than a “C” in professional courses and a successful clinical field experience.

EDUC435     THE HOME AND SCHOOL

3 sh

Examines a wide variety of family problems and how they affect the home-school relationship.  The course will focus on how teachers can understand these problems, how to deal effectively with children, and how to facilitate better home-school relations, including more parental involvement in education.  A broader context of understanding of school and community resources and agencies is included.

EDUC444     SUMMER URBAN SEMINAR

3 sh

Provides an extended first-hand encounter with urban culture.  It is intended to expand the opportunities of undergraduate teacher education students to work with diverse students in urban settings.  The seminar includes a mix of carefully planned school, community, and cultural experiences.  One of its unique features is an intensive community service project in which all students will participate during the weekend they are in Philadelphia.  Open to all education majors who have complete 48 sh of work.  Open to other majors as space permits.  Offered very early Summer.

ELEMENTARY PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER (Offered each semester)

18 sh

All courses are taken as a block during the semester immediately prior to student teaching.  Designed to help students develop knowledge, attitudinal and skill competencies related to elementary education.  Students work with a team of instructors in the study and practices of instructional methods in the courses listed and described below.  A variety of clinical field experiences include two weeks in the public schools, site visits to exemplary and alternative schools, environmental field studies, and work with children brought to campus for special projects.  The entire semester is an intense, integrated, clinical preparation for entry into the teaching profession.  Prerequisite:  Must meet state mandated overall cumulative GPA and GPA in designated area requirements and no grade less than a "C" in those courses (courses indicated in Advanced Standing Document); must successfully complete the Mathematics Competency Examination administered by The Mathematics Department.  **GPA requirements as determined by Pennsylvania Department of Education:  Fall 2001 - 2.750, Fall 2002 - 2.800, Fall 2003 - 3.000

  EDUC472 Literacy and Language Arts

3 sh

  EDUC473 Social Studies Methods

3 sh

  EDUC474 Science Methods

3 sh

  EDUC475 Mathematics Methods

3 sh

  EDUC476 Creating Classroom Environments

2 sh

  EDUC477 Clinical Field Experiences

2 sh

  EDUC478 Introduction to Educational Computing

2 sh

EDUC472     ELEMENTARY PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER LITERACY AND LANGUAGE ARTS

3 sh

Taken only as a part of the Elementary Professional Semester.  Designed to place emphasis on mastering methods, strategies and techniques and on using materials appropriately for a balanced literacy program.  The course focuses on instruction and evaluation of writing, reading, speaking, and listening abilities plus the integration of these developing abilities across curriculums, standards and instructional designs.  Current literacy policies, research based practices, and educational curriculums are stressed.  This course is open to students who meet requirements for enrollment in the Elementary Professional Semester.  Prerequisite:   READ300 or permission of instructor.

EDUC473     ELEMENTARY PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER SOCIAL STUDIES

3 sh

Taken only as part of the Elementary Professional Semester.  Development of concepts and skills for effective instruction in all aspects of the Social Studies.  Interdisciplinary unit studies are stressed.  Students prepare lesson and unit plans, work in teams, present demonstration lessons to peers and evaluate instructional materials.  Students learn how to access reference literature and teaching materials, locate experts and other resource personnel for classroom activities as well as for activities outside of the classroom.

EDUC474     ELEMENTARY PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER SCIENCE

3 sh

Taken only as a part of the Elementary Professional Semester.  Development of concepts and skills for effective instruction in all aspects of the physical, biological, earth and environmental sciences.  Discovery learning is emphasized and integrated with other subjects taught in the elementary schools and the Elementary Professional Semester.  Science is treated as a process; the use of manipulatives is required.  Students prepare and execute lessons and units of study including a coordinated set of activities in environmental studies.

EDUC475     ELEMENTARY PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3 sh

Students learn techniques for teaching mathematics to elementary students according to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Process Standards and the PA State Math Standards.  Emphasis is given to appropriate progression from the concrete to the abstract in all learning.  Use of manipulatives is required.  The use of strategies to make content accessible to ALL students is a priority.  Much time is spent cultivating a positive attitude toward mathematics.  Discovery learning, interdisciplinary study and the use of technology are woven into the course.  Scheduled concurrently with subject matter methods and Clinical Field Experience.

EDUC476     ELEMENTARY PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER CREATING CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTS

2 sh

Taken only as a part of the Elementary Professional Semester.  This is the "kernel" course for the Elementary Professional Semester.  It provides specific information and strategies for organizing, planning and implementing instruction in a classroom and creating a positive, productive atmosphere for learning.  Questioning, listening and management techniques are practiced with peers and with children during the various field experiences.  Methods for helping learners become self-disciplined are considered in depth.  All topics are integrated with the other courses during the Elementary Professional Semester.

EDUC477     ELEMENTARY PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER CLINICAL FIELD EXPERIENCE

2 sh

Taken only as a part of the Elementary Professional Semester.  Assists the student in synthesizing theory and content from a variety of a pre-professional courses and requires students to put this theory and content into practice during actual teaching of elementary school children.  Students plan, teach and analyze segments of instruction under the supervision of college instructors in area school classrooms.

EDUC478     ELEMENTARY PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL COMPUTING

2 sh

Taken only as a part of the Elementary Professional Semester.  Provides basic skills and concepts in the use of microcomputers in educational settings.  Word processing, data base management and the use of spreadsheets are presented in ways to help teachers become more productive and to help them teach children how to use the computer.  Software is evaluated.  The topics are integrated with the topics taught in the Elementary Professional Semester.

6/6 sh

The capstone experience for preservice teachers.  Two student teaching experiences are provided at two levels (appropriate to certification areas and grade level ranges).  Supervised practice in classrooms with certified teachers introduces the student to all aspects of the teaching day.  University professors supervise the student teachers and conduct weekly practicum sessions.  Restrictions:  To register, a student must meet Pennsylvania State Teacher Education Guidelines in overall average and average in major, no courses less than a “C” in professional courses and a successful clinical field experience.

SCI201     SCIENCE FOR THE ELEMENTARY GRADES  (f, sp, or s; 2/2)  

3 sh

Provides a more adequate content background for teaching science in the elementary school.  Emphasis is on individual student activity involving the handling of everyday equipment and supplies.  Units cut across various fields of science including physics, chemistry, meteorology, and life science including fieldwork. Fulfills General Education Requirements.