Education and Psychology A. EDUCATION 200 foundations of Education 5 hours An introduction to the discipline of education. The role of the school in the American society. Current problems and the resulting curricular changes emphasized. Teaching as a career. Includes extensive field experiences. 201 Planned Observation and Pre~Vocational Experience 0 hours Each student arranges 25 hours of visitation time in a public school during which he observes and participates in classroom activities. A follow-up report is required. 210 Education of the Slow learning Child 3 hours A survey of the historical, philosophical, sociological and psychological bases for the education of the educable mentally retarded child. Characteristics and needs of this type of child and current programs for meeting those needs are presented. 228 Arts and Crafts in the Elementary School 3 hours Philosophy, methods and materials of art instruction. Emphasizes creative work, using simple tools and inexpensive materials. 300 Principles of Teaching 5 hours A general methods course concerned with the instructional process. Skills developed in stating objectives, developing units of instruction and Learning Activities Packages, using a variety of teaching techniques and strategies, and evaluating learning. Microteaching experiences included. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program 301 Planned Observation and Pre~Vocational Experience 1 hour Each student arranges 25 hours of visitation time in a public school during which he observes and participates in classroom activities. Follow-up report is required. Prerequisite: ED201 310 Short Term Teaching Program 1 hour A one week experience designed to give the prospective teacher a short but concentrat– ed look at some facet of education somewhat different than the typical classroom expe– rience; e.g. reading clinic, outdoor education camp, nursery school, body management program, innovative school settings, etc. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor 320 Children's literature 5 hours A survey of the early history, major types, values, modern trends, and suggested selec– tions of books for the elementary literature program. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teach– er Education program 330 The Teaching of Elementary Mathematics and Science 5 hours Methods of instruction with emphasis on modern trends. Preparation and evaluation of instructional materials. Prerequisite: SM182-183 and admission to the Teacher Education Program 340 The Teaching of Reading 5 hours Includes basic principles, current practices, problems and issues, evaluation of textbooks and materials utilized in reading. Laboratory experiences included. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program 350 The Teaching of language Arts and Spdal Studies 5 hours Appraisal of the language arts and social studies - objectives, techniques of instruction, experience units, teaching aids and resource materials. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program 352 Developmental Reading 3 hours A study of extension of reading skills beyond the basics. Improvement of speed, percep– tual development, critical reading and the like. Consideration of reading in various subject areas. Exposure to reading equipment.
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