2012-2013 Catalog

208 in mathematical concepts and then apply them to best practice in the classroom.

Curriculum, teaching, learning, assessment and technology will be addressed.

Required field experience.

MSE 315. Middle Level English Methods 3 credits A research-based course designed to prepare teacher candidates for planning and implementation of English/Language Arts instruction in grades 4-8. Field experience is required.

MSE 405. Elementary/Middle Student Teaching Practicum 2 credits Concentrated field experience in grades 4-8 under the sponsorship of a regular classroom teacher with supervision shared by host teacher and Waynesburg University faculty. This course will be taken concurrently with MSE 406.

MSE 406. Elementary/Middle Student Teaching Seminar 2 credits This course will reflect contemporary issues and initiatives a beginning teacher will face. These issues and initiatives will include, but not be limited to, planning and preparation, classroom environment, instructional delivery, professional conduct, assessment, knowledge of diverse learners, certification, and professional portfolio development. The course will be taken concurrently with MSE 407.

MSE 407. Elementary/Middle Student Teaching 12 credits Student teaching in grades 4-8 under the sponsorship of a certified teacher with supervision shared by host teacher and Waynesburg University faculty. Pass-Fail grade. Prerequisite: Final approval of the Education Department.

MSE 495. Special Topics 3 credits Topics reflective of current theories and practices in education will be announced by semester. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

MSE 497. Independent Study 1-6 credits Independent research on current problems in the field of education and/or specific field experiences. No more than six credits in this sequence of courses may count toward a major or a baccalaureate degree. Prerequisite: Permission of the department.

SED 107. Instructional Technologies and Computer Applications 3 credits for the Secondary Classroom This class will encourage exploration of instructional technologies and computer applications for the secondary classroom (7-12). Teacher candidates will learn to use and evaluate types of technology and computer applications to enhance classroom lesson design and instruction. This course fulfills the General Education Computer Literacy Requirement.

SED 205. Secondary English Language Learner 3 credits Strategies for meeting the instructional needs of English language learners in grades 7-12.

SED 206. Secondary Educational Psychology † 3 credits A study of cognitive, developmental, and motivational theory as it applies to secondary students. Required field experience.

SED 305. Secondary Curriculum † 3 credits An introduction to the secondary level curriculum with an emphasis on lesson and unit planning, including testing and evaluation and classroom management. Required field experience.

SED 306. Secondary Science Methods 3 credits An introduction to planning and implementing classroom instruction including writing objectives that are consistent with PDE Science Anchors and Standards, selecting appropriate strategies and technologies, managing instruction and assessment. SED 306 includes the above description as applied to the teaching of science to the secondary learner (7-12). Required field experience. † indicates a special fee is charged