EC 2023 Economics of Resource Conservation and Sustainability This course introduces students to the problem of sustainability through the viewpoint of economics. Topics include the history of economic thought, the contemplation of sustainability thinking as an ethical proposition; the tradition of sustained yield management and its application through land management policy; the tradition of Coasian environmental economics and its application through pollution control policy; and the emerging concern of ecological economics and its application through policy attempts to control climate change, reform energy production, and stem biodiversity loss. No prior economic training is required. Credits: 3 Offered Semester II Prerequisites: None Alternate years Even
Education_________________________________________________________________ ED 2014 Foundations of Education This course is an overview of the various ways of educating within American educational institutions, to include socialization processes. Analyzes current education practices in terms of history, philosophy, and socio-cultural factors of formal and informal learning. Emphasizes trends, issues, and potential alternatives. Requires twelve hours field experience in public schools. Credits: 4 Offered Semester I Prerequisites: None ED 2102 Educational Field Practicum I Students will participate in 25 hours of field experience in grade 7-12 public school science classroom, preferably science. Participation will primarily focus on multiple observations, but may also include student tutoring, assisting in science laboratories, and performing research. During the scheduled seminars, students will complete the reflection process required for entry into student teaching and program certification. They will also develop their professional portfolios and demonstrate an understanding of the Maine State Standards for teacher certification. Credits: 2 Offered Semester I and II and May Session Prerequisites: Passing scores on the State of Maine Praxis I exams, enrollment in teacher certification program. ED 2113 Instruction and Evaluation Design This course covers the design, implementation and evaluation of programs. Goals, objectives, instructional design, analysis outcomes, and evaluation will be covered. Resources, delivery methods, and delivery media will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on students developing the skills and knowledge necessary to plan and carry out programs. Students will have opportunities to give program presentations. Each student will complete 5 hours of approved observation of programs. Credits: 3 Offered Semester I Prerequisites: Sophomore Status ED 3122 Educational Field Practicum II Students will participate in 25 hours of 7-12 public school science classrooms as lab assistants, researchers, or assistant teachers. They may develop and teach lesson plans and participate in faculty meetings or professional development activities. During the weekly seminar students will continue to develop their professional portfolio and reflective activities related to topics in professional journals. Credits: 2 Offered Semester I and II Prerequisites: ED 2102 ED 3223 Curriculum Development and Assessment This course provides the prospective teacher with an overview of theory and research in the field of curricula, plus handson experience in curriculum development. Includes historical, philosophical, and sociological perspectives on both the explicit and the implicit curriculum. Exploration and guided practice in the processes of writing and evaluating curricula for local school districts is included. Credits: 3 Offered Semester II Prerequisites: ED 2113 Alternate years Even
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