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1 credit GEDU 751 Superintendent Leadership Mentor/ Portfolio Advisor 21-23 credits - 3 semesters
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
GEDU 505 Classroom Discipline 3 credits This course is a study of major educational disciplines, theory, and practical application for teachers as they use their knowledge and skills for effective classroom discipline. GEDU 517 Assessment and Support for English Language Learners 3 credits This course is designed to provide specific knowledge specified by the Pennsylvania Department of Instruction in its requirements for ESL training. Specifically, the course will address part three: English Language Learners (ELLs) Language & Support Services Knowledge. It is designed to expand participants’ knowledge of effective assessment practices and support services available for ELL students. In addition to effective assessment practices, purposes for assessment, multiple assessment models, use of evaluation techniques, scaffolding of assessments, and formal/informal assessment tools will be discussed. Participants will learn the range of school support services to assist ELLs in language acquisition and content learning and ways to promote parental/family involvement. Participants will gain hands-on experience in test administration, interpretation, and reporting. Individualized Education Plans for ELLs will also be discussed. GEDU 518 Multicultural Aspects of ESL/Cross Cultural Communication 3 credits This course explores cultural diversity, the nature of cross cultural communication, and the relationship between language and culture in educational contexts. GEDU 519 The Structures of English 3 credits This course is a descriptive study of the structures of modern American English. Emphasis is placed on the special characteristics of the English language and the principles and approaches to teaching English to non-native speakers. GEDU 520 Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL 3 credits This course will provide students with a survey of current research and theory in English as a Second Language (ESL). Students will practice traditional and innovative methodologies for teaching language skills to non-native speakers (K-12). GEDU 522 ESL Assessment Practicum 1 credit This course is taken together with GEDU 517 Assessment and Support for English Language Learners. The practicum is a 15- hour
course embedded application of skills and knowledge learned in the course. During the practicum, candidates will observe effective assessment practices and participate in implementing an assessment of an English Language Learner in order to put into practice the concepts and skills learned in GEDU 517. GEDU 523 Multicultural Practicum 1 credit This course is taken together with GEDU 518 Multicultural Aspects of ESL/Cross Cultural Communication. The practicum is a 15 hour course embedded application of skills and knowledge learned in the course. During the practicum, candidates will conduct a cultural assessment through observation and interaction with a group of ELL students in order to put into practice the concepts and skills learned in GEDU 518. GEDU 524 English Language Practicum 1 credit This course is taken together with GEDU 519 Structures of English. The practicum is a 15- hour course embedded application of skills and knowledge learned in the course. During the practicum, candidates will interact with English Language Learners to observe language patterns in order to put into practice the concepts and skills learned in GEDU 519. GEDU 525 ESL Methods Practicum 1 credit This course is taken together with GEDU 520 Methods of Teaching ESL. The practicum is a 15- hour course embedded application of skills and knowledge learned in the course. During the practicum, candidates will observe classroom environment, teacher’s instructional strategies, and student interactions in order to put into practice the concepts and skills learned in GEDU 520 and apply these insights and knowledge to a classroom setting. GEDU 537 Children with Exceptional Needs 3 credits This course explores the characteristics and needs of special needs children and adolescents who are included in regular classrooms. It also examines effective instructional strategies and adaptations for teaching exceptional children in typical school cultures and environments. Specifically, this course addresses the following: (a) characteristics of various exceptionalities, (b) teacher dispositions, (c) cultural diversity, (d) curricular modifications and adaptations, (e) educational assessment, (f) historical, legislative, current and legal issues in special education and (g) the coordination of regular and special education. GEDU 540 American Sign Language I 3 credits This course will teach a basic vocabulary of signs used in American Sign Language, the true language of Deaf Americans. Students will learn important aspects of ASL grammar and ASL culture, and will be given a brief introduction to hearing loss and practical issues in the education of Deaf children.