This course examines the influences that have resulted in the unique role of the teacher and school in our society in the past as well as the present. Topics include needs of exceptional children, the role of technology in education, and school-community relations. Students are requied to complete a major research project that addresses a currenty educational issue. Co-Requisite: EDU580

This course provides the regular and special education teacher with specific data-based knowledge and skills to teach reading and writing in content areas to students with disabilities.

The importance of making decisions based on actual data collected on students now plays a major role in all schools. Data review goes beyond standardized test results and includes summative an formative assessment results. The connection between curriculum and assessments assessing a student's progress needs to be viewed as a guide to effective educational decision making.

Students investigate the assessment of individuals with mild to moderate disabilities. Topics include the fundamental principles of assessment tools and the social responsibility of professionals to exercise fairness and accuracy in the assessment process.

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and tools needed to be effective elementary social studies teachers. Students will learn strategies that allow for diverse learners to "experience" social studies, and to integrate social studies with all other subject areas. In this course, together we will attempt to establish a "social curriculum" that starts with the social studies, includes all academic areas, and expands into the halls, the playground, and into the world.

This course explores recent research developments of national reform efforts in teaching mathematics. Students explore the teaching of mathematics within the context of child development and learning theory. Research-based curriculum projects promote deep conceptual understanding in mathematics. Review of specific topics in math to increase the student's own competencies is included. Pre-requisites: EDU502 and EDU607

This course explores recent developements of national reform efforts in teaching science based on developmental and learning theory. Students will learn hands-on innovative classroom practices and review national and state standards for science education. Methods for increasing content knowledge related to schedule and technology will be explored. Pre-requisites EDU502 and EDU607

Focusing on child development from the prenatal stage to age 12, this course emphasizes current research on physical, cognitive, and social development. Students examine the nature of adolescent development, implications of the cognitive and affective characteristics of adolescents in the selection of instructional methods and materials, and structural and organizational features of typical high schools.

The interrelationships among listening, speaking, writing, and reading are investigated with a view toward emphasis on the impact that classroom organization, patterns, materials, and approaches have on teacher effectiveness in teaching elementary and early childhood-aged students, individually and in groups. Students are required to complete a major research paper or project in which they demonstrate knowledge of and skill in using teaching strategies that reinforce the theoretical considerations of the course. Pre or Co-requisite: EDU 502 and 607

This course surveys practices of inclusion in education. It encompasses the historical precendents, underlying philosophy, education theory, instructional strategies, and practical implications of it implementation. Students participate in a variety of of learning experiences throughout the course. Prequisites: EDU502, 580, 607 Co-requisites: EDU582

This interdisciplinary course provides the basic understanding of the use of art, music, movement, and creative dramatics in an early childhood setting. It is designed to enhance the student's mastery of content areas in the elementary curriculum. Students examine national and the PA Academic Standards for the Arts and Humanities in Art, Music, Theater and Dance; and learn how to integrate these standards into interdisciplinary lessons in literacy, mathematics, science and history for students pre-Kindergarten through fourth grade.

This course explores language development for English Language Learners for whom English is a second language. Pre-service teachers acquire knowledge and skills required to meet the educational needs of ELLs in their future classrooms. The course also addresses the legal responsibilities to English Language Learners under Pennsylvania and federal laws and regulations.

During one 8 week elementary and one 8 week secondary placement, student teachers will plan and implement lessons, and assume other appropiate instructional responsibilities under the guidance of an experienced teacher and a college professor. Students develop a portfolio based on the PDE form 430 to document their competencies for certification. Pre-requisites: Completion of all program requirements.

This course examines the influences that have resulted in the unique role of the teacher and school in our society in the past as well as the present. Topics include needs of exceptional children, the role of technology in education, and school-community relations. Students are requied to complete a major research project that addresses a currenty educational issue. Co-Requisite: EDU580

This course provides the regular and special education teacher with specific data-based knowledge and skills to teach reading and writing in content areas to students with disabilities.

Students investigate instructional planning and implementation as well as a range of behavior and classroom management techniques. Reading assignments in appropriate professional literature encourage students to develop a familiarity with the most effective teaching approaches. Motivation, evaluation of student achievement, and differentiation of instruction are considered. Co-requisites: EDU581 and EDU516 or EDU517 or EDU518 or EDU519 or EDU547

This course addresses the theory and philosophy of teaching language arts in middle and secondary schools. Classroom teaching strategies are explored and implemented in class presentation and in 7-12 public classrooms. Students plan instructional situations that clearly express the reading-writing connection that exists in effective language arts programs. Co-Requisites: EDU515 and EDU581

This course developes research-based strategies for teaching social studies. Contextual teaching, problem-based learning, and critical thinking are approached through instructional strategies that combine investigative classroom inquiry with both national and state context standards. Steudents learn to frame issues, help students research and analyze data and information to construct meaning and understanding. Co-Requisites: EDU515 and EDU581

Examination of current theory and practice for teaching science in secondary schools is explored in this course. Curriculum development, teaching strategies and methodologies, and assessment issues are also addressed. Students examine research-based curriculum and inquiry teaching and learning as best practices in science education. Co-Requisites: EDU515 and EDU581

A balance of theory and practice is explored in this course to help students become effective teachers of mathematics. Curriculum development, teaching strategies and methodologies, and assessment issues are also addressed. Co-requisites: EDU515 and EDU581

The importance of making decisions based on actual data collected on students now plays a major role in all schools. Data review goes beyond standardized test results and includes summative an formative assessment results. The connection between curriculum and assessments assessing a student's progress needs to be viewed as a guide to effective educational decision making.

Students investigate the assessment of individuals with mild to moderate disabilities. Topics include the fundamental principles of assessment tools and the social responsibility of professionals to exercise fairness and accuracy in the assessment process.

Students assist classroom teachers in a variety of experiences such as tutoring, leading small group activities, creating bulletin boards, and evaluating student work. Maintaining a record of a variety of instructional strategies is a requirement of this field placement. Three lessons are taught and evaluated during this placement. Co-requisite: EDU 613

Focusing on child development from the prenatal stage to age 12, this course emphasizes current research on physical, cognitive, and social development. Students examine the nature of adolescent development, implications of the cognitive and affective characteristics of adolescents in the selection of instructional methods and materials, and structural and organizational features of typical high schools.

This course helps students develop competency integrating computer technology with the school curriculum. It provides a practical introduction to using computers to help students learn emerging instructional technologies. Special emphasis is on the process and products available through computer technology and educational media. Students prepare an instructional unit integrating a variety of technologies. Pre-requisites: EDU502, 580, 607

This course surveys practices of inclusion in education. It encompasses the historical precendents, underlying philosophy, education theory, instructional strategies, and practical implications of it implementation. Students participate in a variety of of learning experiences throughout the course. Prequisites: EDU502, 580, 607 Co-requisites: EDU582

This course explores language development for English Language Learners for whom English is a second language. Pre-service teachers acquire knowledge and skills required to meet the educational needs of ELLs in their future classrooms. The course also addresses the legal responsibilities to English Language Learners under Pennsylvania and federal laws and regulations.

During one 8 week elementary and one 8 week secondary placement, student teachers will plan and implement lessons, and assume other appropiate instructional responsibilities under the guidance of an experienced teacher and a college professor. Students develop a portfolio based on the PDE form 430 to document their competencies for certification. Pre-requisites: Completion of all program requirements.

This course examines the influences that have resulted in the unique role of the teacher and school in our society in the past as well as the present. Topics include needs of exceptional children, the role of technology in education, and school-community relations. Students are requied to complete a major research project that addresses a currenty educational issue. Co-Requisite: EDU580

This course provides the regular and special education teacher with specific data-based knowledge and skills to teach reading and writing in content areas to students with disabilities.

The importance of making decisions based on actual data collected on students now plays a major role in all schools. Data review goes beyond standardized test results and includes summative an formative assessment results. The connection between curriculum and assessments assessing a student's progress needs to be viewed as a guide to effective educational decision making.

Students investigate instructional planning and implementation as well as a range of behavior and classroom management techniques. Reading assignments in appropriate professional literature encourage students to develop a familiarity with the most effective teaching approaches. Motivation, evaluation of student achievement, and differentiation of instruction are considered. Co-requisites: EDU581 and EDU516 or EDU517 or EDU518 or EDU519 or EDU547

Students investigate the assessment of individuals with mild to moderate disabilities. Topics include the fundamental principles of assessment tools and the social responsibility of professionals to exercise fairness and accuracy in the assessment process.

Students approach the teaching of art consistent with national standards of pedagogy and art. This course combines theory, research and practical knowledge about teaching art as a universal language and creative experience to elementary school children. This course contains an embedded field experience of 16 hours in an elementary art classroom. Prerequisites EDU502, EDU503, EDU607 Co-requisites EDU613

Students approach the teaching of art consistent with national standards of pedagogy and art. This course approaches the teaching of art in the secondary school as a means of exploring the meaning and relevance of art to humanity. This course explores methods for engaging students in art experiences through a variety of teaching. This course contains an embedded field experience of 16 hours in a secondary art classroom. Prerequisites EDU502, EDU607 Co-requisites: EDU515

Students assist classroom teachers in a variety of experiences such as tutoring, leading small group activities, creating bulletin boards, and evaluating student work. Maintaining a record of a variety of instructional strategies is a requirement of this field placement. Three lessons are taught and evaluated during this placement. Co-requisite: EDU 613

Focusing on child development from the prenatal stage to age 12, this course emphasizes current research on physical, cognitive, and social development. Students examine the nature of adolescent development, implications of the cognitive and affective characteristics of adolescents in the selection of instructional methods and materials, and structural and organizational features of typical high schools.

This course helps students develop competency integrating computer technology with the school curriculum. It provides a practical introduction to using computers to help students learn emerging instructional technologies. Special emphasis is on the process and products available through computer technology and educational media. Students prepare an instructional unit integrating a variety of technologies. Pre-requisites: EDU502, 580, 607

This course surveys practices of inclusion in education. It encompasses the historical precendents, underlying philosophy, education theory, instructional strategies, and practical implications of it implementation. Students participate in a variety of of learning experiences throughout the course. Prequisites: EDU502, 580, 607 Co-requisites: EDU582

This interdisciplinary course provides the basic understanding of the use of art, music, movement, and creative dramatics in an early childhood setting. It is designed to enhance the student's mastery of content areas in the elementary curriculum. Students examine national and the PA Academic Standards for the Arts and Humanities in Art, Music, Theater and Dance; and learn how to integrate these standards into interdisciplinary lessons in literacy, mathematics, science and history for students pre-Kindergarten through fourth grade.

This course explores language development for English Language Learners for whom English is a second language. Pre-service teachers acquire knowledge and skills required to meet the educational needs of ELLs in their future classrooms. The course also addresses the legal responsibilities to English Language Learners under Pennsylvania and federal laws and regulations.

During one 8 week elementary and one 8 week secondary placement, student teachers will plan and implement lessons, and assume other appropiate instructional responsibilities under the guidance of an experienced teacher and a college professor. Students develop a portfolio based on the PDE form 430 to document their competencies for certification. Pre-requisites: Completion of all program requirements.

This course examines the influences that have resulted in the unique role of the teacher and school in our society in the past as well as the present. Topics include needs of exceptional children, the role of technology in education, and school-community relations. Students are requied to complete a major research project that addresses a currenty educational issue. Co-Requisite: EDU580

This course provides the regular and special education teacher with specific data-based knowledge and skills to teach reading and writing in content areas to students with disabilities.

The importance of making decisions based on actual data collected on students now plays a major role in all schools. Data review goes beyond standardized test results and includes summative an formative assessment results. The connection between curriculum and assessments assessing a student's progress needs to be viewed as a guide to effective educational decision making.

Students investigate instructional planning and implementation as well as a range of behavior and classroom management techniques. Reading assignments in appropriate professional literature encourage students to develop a familiarity with the most effective teaching approaches. Motivation, evaluation of student achievement, and differentiation of instruction are considered. Co-requisites: EDU581 and EDU516 or EDU517 or EDU518 or EDU519 or EDU547

Examination of current theory and practice for teaching science in secondary schools is explored in this course. Curriculum development, teaching strategies and methodologies, and assessment issues are also addressed. Students examine research-based curriculum and inquiry teaching and learning as best practices in science education. Co-Requisites: EDU515 and EDU581

Students investigate the assessment of individuals with mild to moderate disabilities. Topics include the fundamental principles of assessment tools and the social responsibility of professionals to exercise fairness and accuracy in the assessment process.

This course explores recent developements of national reform efforts in teaching science based on developmental and learning theory. Students will learn hands-on innovative classroom practices and review national and state standards for science education. Methods for increasing content knowledge related to schedule and technology will be explored. Pre-requisites EDU502 and EDU607

Students assist classroom teachers in a variety of experiences such as tutoring, leading small group activities, creating bulletin boards, and evaluating student work. Maintaining a record of a variety of instructional strategies is a requirement of this field placement. Three lessons are taught and evaluated during this placement. Co-requisite: EDU 613

Focusing on child development from the prenatal stage to age 12, this course emphasizes current research on physical, cognitive, and social development. Students examine the nature of adolescent development, implications of the cognitive and affective characteristics of adolescents in the selection of instructional methods and materials, and structural and organizational features of typical high schools.

This course helps students develop competency integrating computer technology with the school curriculum. It provides a practical introduction to using computers to help students learn emerging instructional technologies. Special emphasis is on the process and products available through computer technology and educational media. Students prepare an instructional unit integrating a variety of technologies. Pre-requisites: EDU502, 580, 607

This course surveys practices of inclusion in education. It encompasses the historical precendents, underlying philosophy, education theory, instructional strategies, and practical implications of it implementation. Students participate in a variety of of learning experiences throughout the course. Prequisites: EDU502, 580, 607 Co-requisites: EDU582

This course explores language development for English Language Learners for whom English is a second language. Pre-service teachers acquire knowledge and skills required to meet the educational needs of ELLs in their future classrooms. The course also addresses the legal responsibilities to English Language Learners under Pennsylvania and federal laws and regulations.

During one 8 week elementary and one 8 week secondary placement, student teachers will plan and implement lessons, and assume other appropiate instructional responsibilities under the guidance of an experienced teacher and a college professor. Students develop a portfolio based on the PDE form 430 to document their competencies for certification. Pre-requisites: Completion of all program requirements.

The historical development of environmental education and the development of current standards in the environment and ecology, as well as a range of teaching methods for effectively presenting environmental challenges are explored. Course work includes observations and participation in environmental experiences within public school classrooms.

This course presents a historical overview of special education as related to current perspectives and practices. In the course students become acquainted with the range of exceptionalities and consider the ethical and legal rights afforded exceptional students and their parents. Prerequisite(s): EDU 502

Students learn strategies for successfully including students in the general curriculum by working with special and general education teacher in developing accommodations and modification for the students, analyzing the general and special education environment and reviewing Individualized Education Plans. Requirements include teaching one lesson with attention to the IEP. Co-Requisite: EDU634

This field placement experience familiarizes the student with instructional environments and strategies for addressing the needs of children with behavioral and/or emotional disorders. Particular attention is paid to the unique social, emotional and behavioral needs of an individual while examining the child's individual educational plan and daily routine. Co-requisite: EDU664

In this field placement, the student observes and participates in a variety of placements. Students choose from a menu of placements throughout Allegheny County. Students are to visit/observe/participate in work-based programs, community living arrangements and social leisure activities. Co-requisite: EDU673

This field placement experience familiarizes the student with instructional environments and strategies for addressing the needs of children with multiple disabilities and/or physical exceptionalities. Co-Requisite: EDU652

Students work with their field placement host teacher to analyze invention strategies and community-based support for individuals with the need for special supports. Co-Requisite: EDU668

The focus of this course is to explore the interaction between law and educational practice and their continuing development under the press of changing societal demands. The course provides educators with information and insights to enable them to address potential legal problems using sound judgment.

This course compares the traditional and emerging paradigms for gifted education. Through a developmental approach students explore characteristics of gifted students, appropriate curriculum, materials, and classroom strategies.

Students investigate the nature and types of conditions classified as physical and neurological disorders. The impact of these disorders on day-to-day functioning of an individual and possible medical, psychological, and educational interventions also are investigated. Prerequisite(s): EDU 506; Co-requisite: EDU 585

Students investigate the assessment of individuals with mild to moderate disabling conditions. Topics include the fundamental principles of assessment tools and the social responsibility of professionals to exercise fairness and accuracy in the assessment process. Prerequisite(s): EDU 506

This course focuses on the design and implementation of an individualized education program for a child with mild learning needs and the selection, design, and adaptation of curriculum and instructional techniques in the areas of reading, language arts, and mathematics.Prerequisite(s): EDU 506; Co-requisite: EDU 582

Students investigate the principles and systematic approaches used to identify and analyze problem management techniques, individual behavior and affective intervention strategies, and community-based support programs designed to address problem behaviors. Crisis intervention and conflict resolution are explored as strategies for confronting challenging behaviors. Prerequisite(s):EDU506; Co-requisite: EDU582

This course focuses on the design of a comprehensive educational program for the child with moderate to severe mental or physical disabilities. Students analyze the child’s cognitive, behavioral, and physical profile; review assessment techniques; and examine curriculum materials and instructional methods to determine the most appropriate educational program. Prerequisite(s): EDU 661; Co-requisite: EDU 586

This course focuses on developing effective collaboration skills with members of the school community, as well as the community at large, to provide a realistic and integrated program for all children. Students engage in a variety of group activities that call for the need to analyze group dynamics and implement effective communication strategies. Prerequisite(s): EDU 506 or 634

This course focuses on the transition of special needs students throughout their school programming. The following topics are examined: parent's needs and methods of collaborating, Early Childhoos Intervention, Inclusion, Sexuality and Transition to Adult Life.Prerequisite(s): EDU 506; Co-requisite: EDU 584

This course is designed for students who hold a Pennsylvania certification and are seeking certification in special education. Students demonstrate their ability to plan for and deliver a minimum of 15 lessons to special needs students enrolled in regular education or resource rooms. Pre-requisites: EDU524, 668, 673, Permission of the Education Director

This course explores the connection between curriculum and physical environment. Strategies and theories in early childhood curriculum are explored in terms of their cognitive, social, and physical dimensions. Emphasis is placed on the physical expression of early childhood learning theory. Issues of health and safety, including state and federal regulations are also explored. Pre-requisites: EDU502 and EDU607

The focus of this course is to explore the interaction between law and educational practice and their continuing development under the press of changing societal demands. The course provides educators with information and insights to enable them to address potential legal problems using sound judgment.

This course compares the traditional and emerging paradigms for gifted education. Through a developmental approach students explore characteristics of gifted students, appropriate curriculum, materials, and classroom strategies.

Students examine various models of gifted education and best practices in gifted programs. Factors affecting the planning and implementation of programs for the gifted are explored.

In this course, students examine methods of differentiating instruction for gifted students with an emphasis on meeting the needs of low socio-economic status and culturally diverse students. Research on issues of gender and ethnicity relating to identification and acceptance of giftedness are explored.

This interdisciplinary course provides the basic understanding of the use of art, music, movement, and creative dramatics in an early childhood setting. It is designed to enhance the student's mastery of content areas in the elementary curriculum. Students examine national and the PA Academic Standards for the Arts and Humanities in Art, Music, Theater and Dance; and learn how to integrate these standards into interdisciplinary lessons in literacy, mathematics, science and history for students pre-Kindergarten through fourth grade.

This course helps students develop competency integrating computer technology with the school curriculum. It provides a practical introduction to using computers to help students learn emerging instructional technologies. Special emphasis is on the process and products available through computer technology and educational media. Students prepare an instructional unit integrating a variety of technologies. Pre-requisites: EDU502, 580, 607

In this course, students learn to apply skills and concepts of observation, recording, and identification in the environmental setting of a schoolyard. Students conduct experiments and investigations to determine quality of air, water, and soil as well as studies of the biodiversity of the schoolyard and surrounding neighborhood.

This course explores language development for English Language Learners for whom English is a second language. Pre-service teachers acquire knowledge and skills required to meet the educational needs of ELLs in their future classrooms. The course also addresses the legal responsibilities to English Language Learners under Pennsylvania and federal laws and regulations.

This course examines the influences that have resulted in the unique role of the teacher and school in our society in the past as well as the present. Topics include needs of exceptional children, the role of technology in education, and school-community relations. Students are requied to complete a major research project that addresses a currenty educational issue. Co-Requisite: EDU580

This course presents a historical overview of special education as related to current perspectives and practices. In the course students become acquainted with the range of exceptionalities and consider the ethical and legal rights afforded exceptional students and their parents. Prerequisite(s): EDU 502

This course helps future teachers understand the complexities of teaching in a culturally diverse classroom. Students learn how to work effectively with students from various socioeconomic, religious, ethnic, and cultural groups. Students complete a major research project reflecting an understanding of best practices in effectively developing multicultural learning communities. Pre-requisites: EDU502 and EDU607

This course explores recent research developments of national reform efforts in teaching mathematics. Students explore the teaching of mathematics within the context of child development and learning theory. Research-based curriculum projects promote deep conceptual understanding in mathematics. Review of specific topics in math to increase the student's own competencies is included. Pre-requisites: EDU502 and EDU607

This course explores recent developements of national reform efforts in teaching science based on developmental and learning theory. Students will learn hands-on innovative classroom practices and review national and state standards for science education. Methods for increasing content knowledge related to schedule and technology will be explored. Pre-requisites EDU502 and EDU607

Students learn strategies for successfully including students in the general curriculum by working with special and general education teacher in developing accommodations and modification for the students, analyzing the general and special education environment and reviewing Individualized Education Plans. Requirements include teaching one lesson with attention to the IEP. Co-Requisite: EDU634

This field placement experience familiarizes the student with instructional environments and strategies for addressing the needs of children with behavioral and/or emotional disorders. Particular attention is paid to the unique social, emotional and behavioral needs of an individual while examining the child's individual educational plan and daily routine. Co-requisite: EDU664

In this field placement, the student observes and participates in a variety of placements. Students choose from a menu of placements throughout Allegheny County. Students are to visit/observe/participate in work-based programs, community living arrangements and social leisure activities. Co-requisite: EDU673

This field placement experience familiarizes the student with instructional environments and strategies for addressing the needs of children with multiple disabilities and/or physical exceptionalities. Co-Requisite: EDU652

Students work with their field placement host teacher to analyze invention strategies and community-based support for individuals with the need for special supports. Co-Requisite: EDU668

Focusing on child development from the prenatal stage to age 12, this course emphasizes current research on physical, cognitive, and social development. Students examine the nature of adolescent development, implications of the cognitive and affective characteristics of adolescents in the selection of instructional methods and materials, and structural and organizational features of typical high schools.

The interrelationships among listening, speaking, writing, and reading are investigated with a view toward emphasis on the impact that classroom organization, patterns, materials, and approaches have on teacher effectiveness in teaching elementary and early childhood-aged students, individually and in groups. Students are required to complete a major research paper or project in which they demonstrate knowledge of and skill in using teaching strategies that reinforce the theoretical considerations of the course. Pre or Co-requisite: EDU 502 and 607

Students explore a variety of teaching strategies of core subjects, research behavior management theorists and discuss classroom management best practices. Requirements include development of a learning center, a classroom management plan and a curriculum unit, demonstrating conversion of theory into practice. Pre-Requisites: EDU502, 580, 607, 609 Corequisite: EDU581

This course helps students develop competency integrating computer technology with the school curriculum. It provides a practical introduction to using computers to help students learn emerging instructional technologies. Special emphasis is on the process and products available through computer technology and educational media. Students prepare an instructional unit integrating a variety of technologies. Pre-requisites: EDU502, 580, 607

The focus of this course is to explore the interaction between law and educational practice and their continuing development under the press of changing societal demands. The course provides educators with information and insights to enable them to address potential legal problems using sound judgment.

This course compares the traditional and emerging paradigms for gifted education. Through a developmental approach students explore characteristics of gifted students, appropriate curriculum, materials, and classroom strategies.

Students investigate the nature and types of conditions classified as physical and neurological disorders. The impact of these disorders on day-to-day functioning of an individual and possible medical, psychological, and educational interventions also are investigated. Prerequisite(s): EDU 506; Co-requisite: EDU 585

Students investigate the assessment of individuals with mild to moderate disabling conditions. Topics include the fundamental principles of assessment tools and the social responsibility of professionals to exercise fairness and accuracy in the assessment process. Prerequisite(s): EDU 506

This course focuses on the design and implementation of an individualized education program for a child with mild learning needs and the selection, design, and adaptation of curriculum and instructional techniques in the areas of reading, language arts, and mathematics.Prerequisite(s): EDU 506; Co-requisite: EDU 582

Students investigate the principles and systematic approaches used to identify and analyze problem management techniques, individual behavior and affective intervention strategies, and community-based support programs designed to address problem behaviors. Crisis intervention and conflict resolution are explored as strategies for confronting challenging behaviors. Prerequisite(s):EDU506; Co-requisite: EDU582

This course focuses on the design of a comprehensive educational program for the child with moderate to severe mental or physical disabilities. Students analyze the child’s cognitive, behavioral, and physical profile; review assessment techniques; and examine curriculum materials and instructional methods to determine the most appropriate educational program. Prerequisite(s): EDU 661; Co-requisite: EDU 586

This course focuses on developing effective collaboration skills with members of the school community, as well as the community at large, to provide a realistic and integrated program for all children. Students engage in a variety of group activities that call for the need to analyze group dynamics and implement effective communication strategies. Prerequisite(s): EDU 506 or 634

This course focuses on the transition of special needs students throughout their school programming. The following topics are examined: parent's needs and methods of collaborating, Early Childhoos Intervention, Inclusion, Sexuality and Transition to Adult Life.Prerequisite(s): EDU 506; Co-requisite: EDU 584

During one 8 week elementary and one 8 week secondary placement, student teachers will plan and implement lessons, and assume other appropiate instructional responsibilities under the guidance of an experienced teacher and a college professor. Students develop a portfolio based on the PDE form 430 to document their competencies for certification. Pre-requisites: Completion of all program requirements.

This course examines the influences that have resulted in the unique role of the teacher and school in our society in the past as well as the present. Topics include needs of exceptional children, the role of technology in education, and school-community relations. Students are requied to complete a major research project that addresses a currenty educational issue. Co-Requisite: EDU580

In this course students explore and develop in-depth knowledge of children’s literature and its integration into the early childhood or elementary curricula. Students are required to complete a major project using technology and the arts that reflects effective pedagogy. Co-requisite: EDU502

This course presents a historical overview of special education as related to current perspectives and practices. In the course students become acquainted with the range of exceptionalities and consider the ethical and legal rights afforded exceptional students and their parents. Prerequisite(s): EDU 502

This course helps future teachers understand the complexities of teaching in a culturally diverse classroom. Students learn how to work effectively with students from various socioeconomic, religious, ethnic, and cultural groups. Students complete a major research project reflecting an understanding of best practices in effectively developing multicultural learning communities. Pre-requisites: EDU502 and EDU607

This course explores recent research developments of national reform efforts in teaching mathematics. Students explore the teaching of mathematics within the context of child development and learning theory. Research-based curriculum projects promote deep conceptual understanding in mathematics. Review of specific topics in math to increase the student's own competencies is included. Pre-requisites: EDU502 and EDU607

This course explores recent developements of national reform efforts in teaching science based on developmental and learning theory. Students will learn hands-on innovative classroom practices and review national and state standards for science education. Methods for increasing content knowledge related to schedule and technology will be explored. Pre-requisites EDU502 and EDU607

Students learn strategies for successfully including students in the general curriculum by working with special and general education teacher in developing accommodations and modification for the students, analyzing the general and special education environment and reviewing Individualized Education Plans. Requirements include teaching one lesson with attention to the IEP. Co-Requisite: EDU634

This field placement experience familiarizes the student with instructional environments and strategies for addressing the needs of children with behavioral and/or emotional disorders. Particular attention is paid to the unique social, emotional and behavioral needs of an individual while examining the child's individual educational plan and daily routine. Co-requisite: EDU664

In this field placement, the student observes and participates in a variety of placements. Students choose from a menu of placements throughout Allegheny County. Students are to visit/observe/participate in work-based programs, community living arrangements and social leisure activities. Co-requisite: EDU673

This field placement experience familiarizes the student with instructional environments and strategies for addressing the needs of children with multiple disabilities and/or physical exceptionalities. Co-Requisite: EDU652

Students work with their field placement host teacher to analyze invention strategies and community-based support for individuals with the need for special supports. Co-Requisite: EDU668

Focusing on child development from the prenatal stage to age 12, this course emphasizes current research on physical, cognitive, and social development. Students examine the nature of adolescent development, implications of the cognitive and affective characteristics of adolescents in the selection of instructional methods and materials, and structural and organizational features of typical high schools.

The interrelationships among listening, speaking, writing, and reading are investigated with a view toward emphasis on the impact that classroom organization, patterns, materials, and approaches have on teacher effectiveness in teaching elementary and early childhood-aged students, individually and in groups. Students are required to complete a major research paper or project in which they demonstrate knowledge of and skill in using teaching strategies that reinforce the theoretical considerations of the course. Pre or Co-requisite: EDU 502 and 607

Students explore a variety of teaching strategies of core subjects, research behavior management theorists and discuss classroom management best practices. Requirements include development of a learning center, a classroom management plan and a curriculum unit, demonstrating conversion of theory into practice. Pre-Requisites: EDU502, 580, 607, 609 Corequisite: EDU581

This course helps students develop competency integrating computer technology with the school curriculum. It provides a practical introduction to using computers to help students learn emerging instructional technologies. Special emphasis is on the process and products available through computer technology and educational media. Students prepare an instructional unit integrating a variety of technologies. Pre-requisites: EDU502, 580, 607

The focus of this course is to explore the interaction between law and educational practice and their continuing development under the press of changing societal demands. The course provides educators with information and insights to enable them to address potential legal problems using sound judgment.

This course introduces current research and practice in the field of writing pedagogy. The differences between processes, skills, and genre-based approaches to teaching writing are examined. Topics include the following: the purposes of writing to various diverse communities, diverse conventions of writing, social/individual dimensions of writing, reading/writing workshop assessment issues, and rubric development. Pre-requisites: EDU502, 580, 607

This course compares the traditional and emerging paradigms for gifted education. Through a developmental approach students explore characteristics of gifted students, appropriate curriculum, materials, and classroom strategies.

Students investigate the nature and types of conditions classified as physical and neurological disorders. The impact of these disorders on day-to-day functioning of an individual and possible medical, psychological, and educational interventions also are investigated. Prerequisite(s): EDU 506; Co-requisite: EDU 585

Students investigate the assessment of individuals with mild to moderate disabling conditions. Topics include the fundamental principles of assessment tools and the social responsibility of professionals to exercise fairness and accuracy in the assessment process. Prerequisite(s): EDU 506

This course focuses on the design and implementation of an individualized education program for a child with mild learning needs and the selection, design, and adaptation of curriculum and instructional techniques in the areas of reading, language arts, and mathematics.Prerequisite(s): EDU 506; Co-requisite: EDU 582

Students investigate the principles and systematic approaches used to identify and analyze problem management techniques, individual behavior and affective intervention strategies, and community-based support programs designed to address problem behaviors. Crisis intervention and conflict resolution are explored as strategies for confronting challenging behaviors. Prerequisite(s):EDU506; Co-requisite: EDU582

This course focuses on the design of a comprehensive educational program for the child with moderate to severe mental or physical disabilities. Students analyze the child’s cognitive, behavioral, and physical profile; review assessment techniques; and examine curriculum materials and instructional methods to determine the most appropriate educational program. Prerequisite(s): EDU 661; Co-requisite: EDU 586

This course focuses on developing effective collaboration skills with members of the school community, as well as the community at large, to provide a realistic and integrated program for all children. Students engage in a variety of group activities that call for the need to analyze group dynamics and implement effective communication strategies. Prerequisite(s): EDU 506 or 634

This course focuses on the transition of special needs students throughout their school programming. The following topics are examined: parent's needs and methods of collaborating, Early Childhoos Intervention, Inclusion, Sexuality and Transition to Adult Life.Prerequisite(s): EDU 506; Co-requisite: EDU 584

During one 8 week elementary and one 8 week secondary placement, student teachers will plan and implement lessons, and assume other appropiate instructional responsibilities under the guidance of an experienced teacher and a college professor. Students develop a portfolio based on the PDE form 430 to document their competencies for certification. Pre-requisites: Completion of all program requirements.