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02609/Art Education
For full description of courses, consult the complete course listing for Art Education under Tyler School of Art.
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01903/Business Education
0241. Teaching Keyboarding (3 s.h.) F
Prerequisite: Typewriting ability. Psychology of skill
development and development of effective teaching techniques
including teaching the handicapped. Textbooks are evaluated,
lessons presented, and student evaluations prepared. Simulated
presentations videotaped.
0313. Microcomputer Applications (3 s.h.) S
Designed to enable the preservice business teacher to use
computer applications in the classroom. Emphasis is on the use of
data bases, test generation and analyses, graphics, and relevant
business-oriented applications. Microprocessors and/or terminals
provide adequate hands-on experiences.
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01932/Counseling Psychology
0082. Personal and Educational Development Skills (3 s.h.) FS
For students first entering college who are enrolled in special
programs. An introductory course to develop personal and
educational development skills. Basic communication,
decision-making and problem solving skills as well as examining
written language and basic reading skill. Small group
discussions, role playing, and audiovisual modalities.
0138. Child Abuse and Sex Exploitation (3 s.h.) FS
Based on facts revealed by the enactment of national and state
child protection legislation. Psychosocial determinants;
approaches to prevention and treatment; and a review of federal
and state legislation with respect to individual responsibility.
0181. Introduction to Counseling Psychology (3 s.h.) FS
A lecture-laboratory course providing an overview of the field of
counseling psychology as well as the role and function of the
counselor in community and educational settings. Basic theories
and principles of the counseling process and practice of
beginning counseling skills.
0182. Interviewing Techniques (3 s.h.) FS
For nonmajors. The theory and techniques of interviewing,
especially as they apply to problems of educational, vocational,
and social counseling, rehabilitation, and employment.
0340. Counseling the Victim (3 s.h.) FS
An in-depth study of the victims of violent crime; e.g. child
(physical and sexual) abuse; rape; assault (spouse, partner,
aging parent), etc. Focus is on the predictable psychological
reactions of crime victims; on counseling the crime victim(s);
the legal and ethical responsibilities of those in the
"helping" professions, and prevention/intervention
considerations. Course format includes lectures, discussion,
films, and guest presentations.
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01948/Early Childhood Education
0107. Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Education 0121. Overview of history of early
childhood education and opportunity to explore curriculum for
nursery and kindergarten children through class discussion,
experiences with children and videotapes. Must be admitted to the
Certification Program.
0280. Independent Study (1-3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Permission of adviser and project director.
Individual projects. Application form available in Early
Childhood and Elementary Education office.
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01906/Education
C060/X060. Education, Schooling, and the Individual in U.S.
Society (3 s.h.) (AC) FS
Presents an interdisciplinary analysis of education and schooling
in the United States, examining how educational policy has been
shaped in the U.S.; what important roles certain individuals,
institutions and social groups have played in this process; how
educational 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.) (RS, WI) F
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.
0110. Science and Art of Teaching (4 s.h.) FS
Prerequisites: Composition C050 and Psychology 0050 or
equivalent. Various theories as a framework for considering the
science and art of teaching with emphasis on classroom-based
research. Accompanied by a practicum in which students tutor and
observe teacher behavior in schools. Students must obtain a C+ or
better for admission into a certification- program.
0111. Crucial Teaching Strategies (3 s.h.) FS
Pre-or Corequisite: Education 0110. Development of selected
planning and presentation skills, as well as the ability to
reflect on a teaching episode. Conducted in the Teaching Skills
Laboratory. Students must obtain a C+ or better for admission
into a certification program.
0121. Lifespan Human Development (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Psychology 0050 or equivalent. Corequisite:
Education 0132. From the prenatal period through the lifespan.
The relationship of developmental facts, concepts, and principles
to the educational process.
0132. Practicum in Education (1 s.h.) FS
Corequisite: Education 0121. Conducted in a school-based setting.
0151. Multicultural/Multigroup Relations (3 s.h.) FS
Becoming knowledgeable and understanding of the values, customs,
beliefs, contributions, and historical background of various
target groups. Increasing sensitivity to the issues involved in a
variety of movements. Acquiring methods and techniques for
effectively teaching students to understand, relate to, and
accept diverse groups.
0152. Teaching Exceptional Children (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Education 0110. Psychological and educational
factors relative to exceptional individuals including the
mentally retarded, gifted, learning disabled, emotionally
disturbed, impaired, and speech defective. Knowledge useful to
classroom teachers instructing mainstreamed exceptional children.
0153. Assessment and Evaluation of Learners (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Education 0111 or equivalent. Evaluation and
diagnosis of student learning needs. Students plan, construct,
administer, and analyze a diagnostic achievement test in a given
content area. Standardized tests frequently encountered by
classroom teachers and other diagnostic techniques.
0240. Computer-Based Instruction (3 s.h.) FS
The use of computers to facilitate instruction in the pre-school,
elementary, and secondary classrooms.
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01969/Elementary Education
(See also English Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Science, Social Studies Education, and Student Teaching.)
0230. Practicum: Teaching the N-6 Child (1-6 s.h.) FS
Practicum experience supervised by College personnel at
educational centers designed to provide students with experience
in working with elementary school children and other school
personnel. Must be admitted to the Certification program.
W280. Undergraduate Independent Study (1-3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Permission of adviser, project director, and
program chairperson. Individual projects. Application form
available in Early Childhood and Elementary Education office.
0282. Senior Seminar (3 s.h.) FS
Provides each student the opportunity to clarify his/her
developing philosophy of education and to identify and work on
individual interests and needs related to becoming a more
effective teacher. Must be admitted to the Certification program.
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01979/English Education
0120. Teaching Language Arts: N-6 (3 s.h.) S
Prerequisites: Education 0121 and English 0111. Methods, content,
and materials for teaching and integrating the following language
arts areas: listening; oral language; the writing process
including spelling and other writing skills; functional and
creative writing; and children's literature. Must be admitted to
the Certification Program.
0121. Teaching Reading: N-6 (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisites: Education 0121 and English 0111. Methods, content,
and materials for teaching reading in the elementary school.
Various approaches to the teaching of reading. Must be admitted
to the Certification Program.
0220. Literature in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
(3-6 s.h.) FS
The planning of experiences through which children can interpret
life, gain aesthetic satisfaction, and become sensitized to
values. Analysis of children's books and storytelling, reading,
and dramatization.
0341. Teaching Language and Communication in the Secondary
Schools (3 s.h.) F
Pre-or Corequisite: Courses that fulfill program competencies in
language and literature. An introduction to instructional
approaches and materials used in developing teaching strategies
for language learning, language development, communication skill
improvement, language description, and teaching the communication
process and literature. Must be admitted to the Certification
Program.
0342. Teaching Oral and Written Communication in the Secondary
Schools (3 s.h.) S
Pre- or Corequisite: Courses that fulfill program competencies in
oral and written communication. Instructional approaches and
materials used in the teaching of oral and written communication.
The teaching of oral and written composition, listening and
observation skills; syntactic analysis, discourse analysis, and
assessment of oral and written composition. Must be admitted to
the Certification program.
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01980/Foreign Language Education
0135. Methods and Materials in Foreign Language Teaching I (3
s.h.) F
Examining the spectrum of teaching and learning foreign and
second languages K-12. Methods, materials, problems, and research
emphasized as they relate to learners of different ages. Teaching
and testing the four skills and effective use of audio-visual
equipment in language instruction. Must be admitted to the
Certification program.
0136. Methods and Materials in Foreign Language Teaching II (3
s.h.) S
Recent innovations and trends in foreign language education.
Teaching vocabulary, grammar, and culture. Preparation of teacher
and student-made audiovisual aids for language instruction. Must
be admitted to the Certification program.
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01925/Marketing and Distributive Education
0200-0201. Pedagogical Competence (3-15 and 3 s.h.,
respectively) FS
For prospective vocational teachers. Supervised public school
experiences. Professional development through modularized and
directed individualized instruction and seminar activities. (An
alternative delivery system equivalent to the 18 semester hours
professional requirement.)
0220. Product Information (3 s.h.) F
Specific product knowledge of textiles and textile products and
nontextiles. Means of application to student needs.
0221. Color, Design, and Fashion (3 s.h.) F
Basic principles of color, design, and fashion merchandising and
their applications to teaching situations.
0222. Teaching Salesmanship, Advertising, and Display (3 s.h.)
S
Successful teaching methods for high school and extension
classes. Teaching salesmanship, advertising, advertising layout,
and display are practiced.
0326. Leadership Programs in Distributive Education (3 s.h.) F
Educational values of club programs and other student leadership
activities.
0329. Independent Study in Distributive Education (1-6 s.h.)
FS
For students interested in the formulation and methodological
study of distributive education problems.
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01973/Mathematics Education
0141. Teaching of Mathematics K-6 (3 s.h. each)
Prerequisites: Mathematics C055 (or comparable course) and one
course in either philosophy (Logic) or statistics or advanced
mathematics. Explore content and mathematical foundations of
contemporary programs, cognitive development of the learner,
instructional materials and strategies, appropriate use of
technology. Stress on development of problem-solving ability and
of higher order thinking skills. Must be admitted to the
Certification program.
0146. Methods and Materials in Secondary Mathematics (3 s.h.)
S
Corequisite: Student teaching. Teaching strategies, learning
aids, evaluative techniques, curricula, and special problems in
mathematics instruction including motivation, reading, study
skills, and classroom management. Must be admitted to the
Certification program.
0147. Geometry and its Classroom Implications (3 s.h.)
0148. Algebra and its Classroom Implications (3 s.h.)
0277. Professional Subject Matter: Probability (1-3 s.h.)
0278. Professional Subject Matter: Statistics (1-3 s.h.)
0279. Professional Subject Matter: Elementary Functions (1-3 s.h.)
0281. Professional Subject Matter: Number Theory (1-3 s.h.)
0360. Basic Mathematics for Teachers (3 s.h.)
0366. The Teaching of Problem Solving (3 s.h.) F (odd-numbered
years)
Designed for the in-service as well as the pre-service teacher,
this course will develop techniques for improving the problem
solving abilities of students in mathematics. Emphasis will be on
how to teach problem solving as opposed to merely solving
problems. Must be admitted to the Certification program.
0381. History of Mathematics (3 s.h.) F(even-numbered years)
Those mathematical ideas of particular significance in elementary
and secondary school curricula: the development and introduction
of Hindu-Arabic numerals, early computing devices, Euclidean and
non-Euclidean geometry, etc. Ways in which history of mathematics
may be used to enhance the learning of mathematical concepts by
young students.
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01934/Psychoeducational Processes
0200. Interpersonal Skills Development Seminar (3 s.h.) FS
Behavioral skills for group interactions in any number of role
settings: peer teaching, resident assistants, academic advising,
ombudspersons, orientation leaders, etc. Student development
theory, personal growth, and acquisition of helping skills.
0201. Organizational and Leadership Skills Seminar (1-4 s.h.)
FS
Theories of organizational structure as they apply to university
groups within which students participate. Development of change
strategies which would help student leaders be more effective in
their various roles.
0202. Interpersonal Skill Development I (2 s.h., course meets
for half semester) FS
Most work environments require effective communication skills.
Seminar provides training that stresses listening, interviewing,
support, and group process skills.
0280. Independent Study (1-3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. For students who desire
to work on individual projects under supervision.
0307. Interaction Analysis (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Upper level undergraduate standing, or permission
of instructor. The Flanders System of Interaction Analysis is an
objective means of analyzing professional interaction. This
system helps to crystallize, sensitize, and humanize interaction
for prospective teachers, counselors, social workers, nurses,
supervisors, administrators, and persons planning for leadership,
management, or service roles. The impact of personal behavior and
attitude; sensitivity in classroom, group, one-to-one, and
personal interactions; behavior skills necessary to get results.
Role playing, microteaching, and skill building exercises.
0312. Introduction to Group Dynamics (3 s.h.) FS
Participation in a task group; an opportunity to give and receive
feedback about individual and group behavior. Theory and research
on leadership, norms, group emotionality, cohesiveness, and
manipulation in groups.
0313. Analysis of Group Participation (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: PEP 0312. Participation in an ongoing human
relations training group. Analysis of the group process as the
group develops and faces issues which influence its functioning.
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01985/Science
0111-0112. Elements of Beginning Chemistry (4 s.h.) FS
(even-numbered years)
A fundamental view of science recommended for the student who
would like to enter a scientific field but lacks adequate
background. A two semester sequence. Important chemical phenomena
and their explanations. Development and use of chemical theories
and the mathematical skills needed in their use. Colisted with
Chemistry C051-C052.
0360-0361. Physical Science for Teachers (3 s.h. each) FS
(odd-numbered years)
For in-service and prospective teachers K-12 who need to
strengthen their physical science knowledge. Appropriate topics
from physics, chemistry, and astronomy.
0362. Ecology and Field Biology for Teachers (3 s.h.) S
For in-service and prospective teachers K-12. Principles and
examples of ecology. The Schuylkill Valley Nature Center is used
for field work investigating topics such as population,
succession, and food chains.
0364. Environmental Science for Teachers (3 s.h.)
0365. Meteorology for Teachers (3 s.h.) S (odd-numbered years)
The facts of meteorology, forecasting, and climatic studies as a
science. Discussions, field trips, laboratory exercises, and
films. Guest speakers review current work in meteorology. The
planetary nature of the science.
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01974/Science Education
0150. Teaching Science: N-6 (3 s.h.) FS (yearly)
Prerequisites: Education 0121 and General Studies Science
requirement. An introductory, activity-oriented approach to
materials and methodology appropriate to teaching science in
kindergarten through sixth grade. Emphasis on development of
inquiry techniques and the constructivist theory of learning
stressed in most of the newer early childhood and elementary
science programs. Practical application through experiences with
children. Must be admitted to the Certification program.
0355. The Teaching of Science (Preservice) (3 s.h. each) S
For students beginning their classes in science teaching at the
secondary level. Science Education 0355 is taken concurrently
with student teaching. Role of science education in the secondary
curriculum, and sources of material and content for teaching
physical, biological, and earth sciences. Must be admitted to the
Certification program.
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01956/Secondary Education
(See also English Education, Foreign Language Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Science, Social Studies Education, and Student Teaching.)
0280. Undergraduate Independent Study (1-3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Permission of adviser and project director.
Individual projects. May be used by Cooperative Education
students.
0317. Educational Experience in Non-Traditional Settings (1-6
s.h.) FS
A supervised on-the-job learning experience supplemented by
periodic on-campus seminars. Academic credit can be earned if the
student's job is related to either his or her field of study or
occupational goal and consists of at least 200 hours on the job.
Seminar focuses on issues pertinent to job effectiveness.
W371. Reading Problems in the Secondary School (3 s.h.) FS
Three related components of reading problems: language (i.e.,
printed English); key concepts (including special vocabularies);
critical thinking in the content areas (English, social studies,
science). Must be admitted to the Certification program.
0390. Special Projects in Special Secondary Education (1-9
s.h.) FS
Opportunity to pursue special topics in the area of
multilingual/multicultural education or to develop an in-depth
project designed to meet personal and program objectives.
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01977/Social Studies Education
0160. Teaching of Social Studies: N-6 (3 s.h.) FS
An overview of the instructional program in the social studies.
Emphasis on current organization, content and materials, and
investigation of cur- rent projects and proposals for change in
the social studies. Must be admitted to the Certification
program.
0365. Methods and Materials in Secondary Social Studies (3
s.h.) S
Instructional materials and teaching strategies for secondary
social studies. Taken prior to student teaching. Must be admitted
to the Certification program.
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01936/Special Education
0300. Psychology and Education of Exceptionalities (3 s.h.) FS
Introductory course in special education. Emphasis on
psychological and educational factors relative to individuals
labeled as mentally retarded, gifted, learning disabled,
emotionally disturbed, hearing-impaired, or speech defective.
0310. Learning Environments (3 s.h.) FS
The major social forces that present the context in which
individuals with disabilities learn. The influence of the family,
school, social agencies, the media, courts, laws, and social
trends such as deinstitutionalization as they affect the learning
environment. Must be admitted to the Certification program.
0311. Managing Learning Environments (3 s.h.) FS
A range of alternative management techniques appropriate for
facilitating learning in classrooms, families, and other
environments. Students are required to implement a number of
management techniques. Must be admitted to the Certification
program.
0312. Methods and Curriculum (3 s.h.) FS
An introduction to the diagnostic and remediation processes
required in the education of individuals with disabilities at a
variety of age levels. Particular emphasis on the basic school
subjects. Must be admitted to the Certification program.
0321. Social, Emotional, and Physical Development (3 s.h.) FS
The first of a two-course sequence focusing on the developmental
characteristics of individuals with disabilities. The nature,
developmental problems, assessment, and educational intervention
of physical, perceptual motor, and socio-emotional problems.
Field application including observations, interviews, and trial
intervention. Must be admitted to the Certification program.
0322. Cognition, Language, and Literacy (3 s.h.) FS
The following aspects of language and cognitive development:
nature and theory, normal acquisition and development, problems
in development, assessment, and intervention strategies. An
attempt to link theory and practice. Must be admitted to the
Certification program.
0390. Practicum in Special Education (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite for Special Education students with no background in
education. Precedes Special Education 0391. Practicum meets half
days during the regular semesters and full days in the summer.
Must be admitted to the Certification program.
0391. Student Teaching in Special Education (5 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Special Education 390. Practica for full-time
students. For education majors who have completed 390 and all
other program requirements.
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01978/Student Teaching: Elementary Education
0271. Student Teaching: N-6 (3-15 s.h.) FS
Prerequisites: Completion of Early Childhood/Elementary Education
sequence and a minimum grade point average of 2.5. Students
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.
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01988/Student Teaching: Secondary Education
0275. Student Teaching in Secondary Education (10-15 s.h.) FS
Prerequisites: Secondary Education sequence and a 2.5 average in
the academic major. Students admitted only after they give
evidence of appropriate professional maturity and the potential
for success.
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01967/Vocational/Technical Education
0101. Principles of Vocational/Technical Education (3 s.h.) FS
For the prospective vocational teacher and technical trainer. An
in-depth analysis of contemporary secondary and vocational school
vocational programs. Emphasis on the development of a philosophy
of vocational education; on the identification of problems in
present programs; on the role of research in effecting curricular
change. Must be admitted to the Certification program.
0102. Methods in Vocational/Technical Education (3 s.h.) FS
Development of specified teaching competencies. Training in
affecting instructional outcomes in vocational areas; use of the
instructional outcomes to prepare and present model content
lessons; evaluation of the outcomes of instruction; and use of
instructional technology. Must be admitted to the Certification
program.
0103. Curriculum in Vocational/Technical Educational (3-6
s.h.) FS
Methods to develop vocational/technical curriculum. Analysis of
an occupation in terms of tasks performed and preparation of
valid terminal performance objectives to determine scope and
sequence.
0214. Field Experience (1-6 s.h.) FS
Evaluation of field work, shop, and laboratory content courses,
and other in-service work which will contribute to the student's
field of specialization.
0299. Student Teaching (1-10 s.h.) FS
Prerequisites: Vocational/Technical Education and specialization
core, a 2.0 overall average and 2.0 average in program
concentration, Education 0110 and 0111. Student teaching in
Philadelphia and suburban high schools under supervision. An
individual conference after each observation.
0324. Cooperative Vocational/Technical Education (3 s.h.) FS
Organization and administration of vocational cooperative
education programs to include types of programs, values, related
instruction, program standards, evaluation, legal requirements,
and youth organizations.
0326. Foundations of Vocational/Technical Education (3 s.h.)
FS
Principles underlying vocational, technical, and industrial
education; an integral part of the total program in public
education; origins and evolution of the principles as a response
to social, economic, and cultural change.
0350. Student Leadership Programs in Vocational/Technical
Education (3 s.h.) FS
Educational values of the various vocational-technical student
organizations as well as other student leadership activities.
0399. Supervised Work Experience (1-6 s.h.) FS
Practical experience to supplement classroom instruction.
Individualized training plan developed for each student. Staff
visitations and joint supervision on site.
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