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ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE
ED 212 History and Philosophy of Education Overview of why and how we educate children. Topics include implicit and explicit goals of education, social reproduction theory, an analysis of selected educational systems in recorded human history, the history of education in the United States, and contemporary educational philosophies. Offered annually in fall. 3 credits ED 229 Psychology of the Exceptional Child (same as PY 229) Not all children develop along ‘typical’ lines. For some, cognitive and/or social-emotional development differs sharply from what is considered normative. This course concerns the psychology of such children, especially insofar as their differences may produce problems in living (e.g., academic failure or social stigmatization). Assessment and diagnostic procedures (e.g., psychological tests) as well as intervention strategies (e.g., behavior modification) will be covered. Specific language and academic skills disorders, autisticspectrum disorders, mental retardation, selected medical conditions, disruptive behavior disorders, ‘internalizing’ disorders (e.g., separation anxiety), and the consequences of neglect and abuse will be considered. Some attention also will be paid to the issues raised by giftedness and special talents. In addition to describing the various disorders clinically and phenomenologically, we will try to understand their origins, nature, and developmental implications, and how they can be recognized and effectively addressed in specialized settings (e.g., clinics), in regular classrooms, and in the home. This course includes a fifteen-hour field experience. Offered annually. P: PY 111. 3 credits Note: This course does not fulfill the required special education course for teacher candidates seeking initial teacher certification in Connecticut. Teacher candidates should consult with the Certification Officer for information about the required special education course, currently a special topics course (ED 251). ED 242 Educational Psychology (same as PY 242) This course is a study of the assumptions about learning and development that underlie various educational practices by acquainting students with different theories in both of these areas. It provides students with opportunities to develop their problem solving skills in the context of education and psychology. Some of the topics the course covers are development and individual differences, learning theories, problem solving, instructional objectives and methods, motivation, behavior management, and assessment. Offered annually. P: PY 111. 3 credits ED 251 Special Topics Special topics in education undertaken with the approval of the Education Program Director. Credits to be arranged, as appropriate. ED 311 Philosophy and Organization of Middle Grades Education This course examines the philosophy inherent in the structure and environment of the middle school. Focus is on team teaching, interdisciplinary teaching, and classroom management techniques. 2 credits ED 320 Teaching Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum The emphasis in this course is on the essential importance of including instruction in reading and writing in every class as a means of enabling students to understand and articulate concepts related to content area studies. By becoming familiar with current IRA Standards, as well as with the RTI (SRBI) approach to effective instruction of all students, those enrolled in the course research, observe and practice techniques and