York College 2008-2009 Academic Catalog

EDU 111, 211, 311, 411. Middle School Field Experience. 1 hour credit, fall and spring A field based experience set in the Middle Grades (4-9) for work in area schools in a variety of classroom experiences. May be repeated for a total of four credit hours; graded S/F; Prerequisite: EDU 103 and specific permission of education advisor.

EDU 213. Field Experience in Elementary/Middle Grades. 3 hours credit, fall and spring An overview of the professional framework of instructional practices including an introduction to basic lesson planning; classroom organization and management, and includes 45 hours sustained observation and interaction in a K-8 classroom. Prerequisites: COM 113 and EDU 103.

EDU 232A. Field Experience in Secondary Education I. 2 hours credit, fall and spring An overview of the professional framework of instructional practices including an introduction to basic lesson planning and classroom management. Includes 30 hours sustained observation and interaction in real 7-12 classrooms. Prerequisites: EDU 103, COM 113 and permission of instructor.

EDU 232B. Field Experience in Secondary Education II. 2 hours credit each enrollment, fall and spring A practical field experience in a real 7-12 classroom. Includes 50 hours of sustained observation and interaction in the classroom. Prerequisites: EDU 232A and permission of the instructor.

EDU 313. Educational Psychology: Learning & Evaluation. 3 hours credit, fall and spring A study of child and adolescent development and basic learning theories with applications for guiding the learning of normal and exceptional children; a thorough study of testing and measurement techniques and test construction. Prerequisite: PSY 143.

EDU 323. Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary and Middle Grades. 3 hours credit, spring A study of the philosophical base, effective teaching methods, and learning activities appropriate for elementary and middle grades students; emphasis on meeting individual needs, using manipulatives, and teaching for transfer to real life situations (includes field experience).

Prerequisite: MTH 123.

EDU 333. Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary and Middle Grades. 3 hours credit, fall Methods of teaching oral and communication skills; emphasizes integrated learning, using state standards and activity based instruction (includes field experience). Prerequisites: COM 113 and ENG 123.

EDU 343. Human Relations/Multicultural Awareness. 3 hours credit, fall and spring Study of cultural diversity, using historical perspective to understand how our pluralistic society has developed and is developing; analysis of biases that may be reflected in our society, especially in instructional materials; designed to build respect for human dignity and personal rights and to enhance relationships, particularly in the classroom. Prerequisites: Education majors must have completed COM 333.

EDU 353. Children’s Literature. 3 hours credit, fall, crosslisted as ENG 353.

Introduces the students to the various genres of literature for children; surveys winners of the Caldecott, Newberry, and Golden Sower awards; emphasizes creative experiences and responses to books.

EDU 363. Young Adult Literature. 3 hours credit, spring, crosslisted as ENG 363.

Introduces students to the various genre of literature for the middle school and high school years; emphasizes motivation, critical analysis, and activities for sharing literature (may include some field experience).

EDU 373. Instructional Technologies. 3 hours credit, fall and spring Develops the ability to evaluate, use and make instructional technology; examines the appropriate and effective classroom use of instructional television, computers, and videodisc.

EDU 393. The Middle School and the Middle School Student. 3 hours credit, fall Overview of the physical and psychological characteristics of the transescent; a study of the middle school philosophy with historical perspective that examines the movement to reorganize junior high schools; examination of the characteristics of the middle-level student and those recognized instructional methods that will best guide learning at this level; looks at the need for a balanced curriculum, variety in instruction, a range of organizational arrangements, an exploratory program, appropriate evaluation procedures, and the comprehensive advising and counseling to deal with the affective domain.

EDU 423. Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary and Middle Grades. 3 hours credit, fall Examines content, materials, and instructional methods used to teach social studies in elementary and middle grades; emphasizes active student involvement, cooperative learning, and integration across the curriculum (includes field experience).

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