0010. English for Foreign Students (2 s.h.) F S.

The goal of this course is to increase students' intercultural competence, particularly as it relates to successful participation in an academic environment. Students will work on building their spoken English skills in fluency, comprehensibility, vocabulary, and syntax. Students will work on developing academic speaking skills through group discussions and by giving presentations.

0020. English for Academic Purposes (2 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Graduate students whose TOEFL score is under 600.

This course is designed for international graduate students. The course will focus on the English necessary for classroom interaction in small groups, in the full class setting, and on interactive presentation skills. Pronunciation and public speaking skills will be covered. The primary focus of the course is on spoken English.

Note: This course serves as the graduate school requirement for new international graduate students.

X060. Education and Schooling in America (3 s.h.) F S SS. Core: AC.

The purpose of this writing intensive educational foundations course is to examine selected historical, philosophical and social issues that impact education in the United States. This course will examine the trends in educational studies as well as the political forces at work in the schools. The social and academic goals of education, the current conditions of the American educational systems, and the teaching profession will be addressed.
Presents an interdisciplinary analysis of education and schooling in the United States, examining how education policy has been shaped in the U.S., what important roles certain individuals, institutions and social groups have played in this process, how education policies have had differential impact on various groups. Enables students to study and critically evaluate schools as a significant social institution within the framework of American values and institutions.

R065. Race and Racism in U.S. Education (3 s.h.) F S. Core: WR.

Examines the historical, sociological, and ideological dimensions of race and racism in education. Explores the impact of the influence of racism in the larger society on specific schooling practices related to institutional racism.

0122. The Developing Individual Across the Life Span (3 s.h.) F S SS.

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of developmental theories and concepts as they relate to patterns of change in learners across the life span. Cognitive, language, social/emotional, and motor domains will be examined with emphasis placed on individual differences. Both typical and atypical development will be considered and you will be given the opportunity to relate theory to educational practice.

0155. Inclusive Education for a Diverse Society (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: Education 0151 and 0152.)

Develops the knowledge, attitudes, and skills of prospective teachers that enable them to value students as unique individuals, with diverse configurations of developmental, behavioral, cultural, linguistic, and learning attributes, leading to appropriate identification, assessment, and instructional accommodation.

0205. Curriculum Instruction and Technology in Education (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: Education 0111.)

Provides future teachers with a course integrating curriculum and instruction in which these two key elements are enhanced. Emphasis placed on how various inputs are used for program and instructional planning and how various teaching models and practices, including education technology, might be employed to enhance student critical thinking. Attention placed on needs for all learners in a diverse educational setting.

0206. Assessment and Evaluation (3 s.h.) F S SS.

Students will learn how to develop and use a variety of evaluation methods to monitor student academic achievement and teaching effectiveness. Special emphasis will be placed on relating evaluations to curriculum and instruction. Students will learn about standardized tests and other diagnostic tools frequently encountered and/or used by classroom teachers. Particular attention will be given to adapting assessments to meet the needs of all students. Students will plan, construct, administer, and analyze data for a diagnostic evaluation of achievement for a content unit. Contemporary issues related to testing, grading, evaluation, and accountability will be addressed.

0224. Service Learning (2 - 3 s.h.) F S SS.

Prerequisite: Special permission required.

A course that helps students investigate what it means to be a community member and a teacher in a diverse, democratic society. The course combines reading, discussion, action in the community, and reflection in the context of addressing real community needs. In addition, students will begin to develop skills needed as a teacher to use service learning with his or her own students.

Note: Students will work in community organizations or after school programs. Students should not register for a class immediately following Ed 0224. Students should not sign up for Ed 0225 at the same time as Ed 0224. Mode: Service Learning Course.

0225. Field Experience: Managing the Contemporary Classroom (3 s.h.) F S.

An upper level professional core course designed to provide teacher education majors with contextual learning experiences relating to planning, teaching evaluating, managing, and reflection on instruction in contemporary classrooms. The experience can take place in elementary, middle, or secondary school settings, or a combination.

Note: The in-school experiences are arranged in 3-hour blocks each week of the semester and are complemented with related seminars at the university. Students who are seeking certification in Special Education should enroll in Ed 0226.

0255. Effective Use of Instructional Technology in Classrooms (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: Education 0240.)

Prerequisite: Students must receive approval from the office of school placement a semester in advance of registering for 0255.

This course focuses on educational applications of basic instructional technology skills to enhance effective teaching and learning, with special emphasis on the K-12 learner. Students learn how to develop instructional materials and classroom administrative resources, to evaluate software and web sites for their respective subject matter areas and student grade levels, and to apply fundamental knowledge of troubleshooting basic hardware and software problems.

0280. Undergraduate Independent Study (1-3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Written approval of student's advisor, faculty sponsor and Office Manager ELPS.

Students will have an opportunity to pursue special topics in their content area or to develop an in-depth project designed to meet personal and program objectives.

0381. Student Teaching in Elementary /Special Education (9 - 11 s.h. variable) F S. $.

(Formerly: 0391.)

Practicum for full-time students and education majors who have completed all other program requirements.

Note: There is a $50 fee associated with all sections and numbers of student/supervised teaching. Student Teaching Applications are now on line at HTTPS://ATLAS.OCIS.TEMPLE.EDU/COE Obtain your advisor's signature and return the completed application to the CITE Department advisor, 359 Ritter Hall.

0382. Student Teaching in Elem /Special Ed /Ech Ed (9-11 s.h. variable) F S. $.

(Formerly: 0271.)

Prerequisite: Completion of Early Childhood/Elementary Education sequence and a minimum grade point average of 2.5. Students must also register for Education 0388.

Students are admitted to student teaching only after their records and potential for success have been reviewed by the program faculty. Students will work under the guidance of cooperating teachers and Temple supervisors.

Note: There is a $50 fee associated with all sections and numbers of student/supervised teaching. Student Teaching Applications are now on line at HTTPS://ATLAS.OCIS.TEMPLE.EDU/COE Obtain your advisor's signature and return the completed application to the CITE Department advisor, 359 Ritter Hall.

0383. Student Teaching in Elem Ed/ECh Ed (9-11 s.h. Variable) F S. $.

Prerequisite: Must have passed the College of Education`s Intermediate Assessment. Students must also register for Education 0388.

Involves a school placement where students demonstrate their knowledge of and competence in early childhood teaching, birth through 3rd grade (N-3). Students work with a certified cooperating teacher and are supervised by a Temple University faculty member.

Note: There is a $50 fee associated with all sections and numbers of student/supervised teaching. Student Teaching Applications are now on line at HTTPS://ATLAS.OCIS.TEMPLE.EDU/COE Obtain your advisor's signature and return the completed application to the CITE Department advisor, 359 Ritter Hall.

0384. Student Teaching in Secondary Education (9-11 s.h. Variable) F S. $.

(Formerly: 0275.)

Prerequisite: Secondary Education sequence and a 2.5 average in the academic major. Students must also sign up for Education 0388.

Students are admitted only after they give evidence of appropriate professional maturity and the potential for success.

Note: There is a $50 fee associated with all sections and numbers of student/supervised teaching. Student Teaching Applications are now on line at HTTPS://ATLAS.OCIS.TEMPLE.EDU/COE Obtain your advisor's signature and return the completed application to the CITE Department advisor, 359 Ritter Hall.

0385. Student Teaching in Secondary Education/Career Technical Education (3-9 s.h. Variable) F S. $.

(Formerly: 0275.)

Prerequisite: Must have passed the College of Education`s Intermediate Assessment. Students must also sign up for Education 0388.

Involves a full-time school placement where students demonstrate their knowledge of and competence in teaching discipline-specific subject matter to students in grades 7-12, and in some cases, K-12. Students work with a certified cooperating teacher and are supervised by a Temple University faculty member.

Note: There is a $50 fee associated with all sections and numbers of student/supervised teaching. Student Teaching Applications are now on line at HTTP://MDEV.TEMPLE.EDU/COE/ Obtain your adviser's signature and return the completed application to 341 Ritter Hall.

0388. Senior Seminar and Performance Assessment (3 s.h. Fixed) F S.

(Formerly: 0282.)

Students will be involved in experiences that prepare them for making the transition from college to the practice setting, and engage in activities that foster professionalism in school and community settings. The senior performance assessment, which is a requirement for teacher certification students, is also a part of the course.

Note: This is a required course for all teacher certification candidates, which is taken during the student teaching semester.
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