EducationB.S. in Education Degree with a Major in Early Childhood EducationB.S. in Education Degree with a Major in Early Childhood Education with ESOLDalton State College provides a premier education program that is committed to preparing competent, collaborative, reflective and caring teachers who can bring diverse learners to high academic achievement and who contribute significantly to their school environments. The Teacher Education program in Early Childhood Education (B.S.Ed) prepares teacher education candidates to become certified in teaching children grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The ESOL endorsement prepares teacher education candidates to teach children in grades 1-12 in an ESOL classroom. Admission to the Early Childhood Teacher Education (B.S.Ed) program is required for enrollment in the blocked sequence of professional courses.
Professional Education
CoursesEDUC 2110. Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education. 3 Units.
Equips future teachers with the fundamental knowledge to understand culture and to teach children from the diverse backgrounds, given rapidly changing modern demographics. Examines 1) the nature and function of culture; 2) the development of indvidual and group cultural identity; 3) definitions and implications of diversity, and, 4) the influences of culture on learning, development, and pedagogy. 10 Hours Field Experierences. EDUC 2120. Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts. 3 Units.
Equips future teachers with the fundamental knowledge to understand culture and to teach children from the diverse backgrounds, given rapidly changing modern demographics. Examines 1) the nature and function of culture; 2) the development of indvidual and group cultural identity; 3) definitions and implications of diversity, and, 4) the influences of culture on learning, development, and pedagogy. 10 Hours Field Experience required. EDUC 2130. Exploring Teaching and Learning. 3 Units.
Explores key aspects of learning and teaching through examining the teacher candidate's own and others' learning processes, to enhance student learning in a variety of educational settings and contexts. 10 Hours Field Experience required. EDUC 3101. Teaching Students who are Exceptional, Diverse, or At-Risk. 3 Units.
Provides the necessary knowledge to identify characteristics of diverse learners, students with special needs, and students at risk. Introduces necessary tools and strategies to promote successful student achievement by developing effective learning environments for all students. Presents legal issues, current laws governing students with exceptionalities, and techniques to accommodate individual differences in the classroom. (F) EDUC 3120. Teaching Secondary Students who are Exceptional, Diverse, or At Risk. 3 Units.
Diverse, or At-Risk 3-0-3This course will provide teacher candidates with the knowledge necessary to identify characteristics of diverse learners, students with special needs, and students at risk. Teacher candidates will be provided with the necessary tools and strategies to promote successful student achievement by developing effective learning environments for all students. Teacher candidates will be apprised of legal issues, current laws governing students with exceptionalities, and techniques to accommodate individual differences in the classroom. (S) EDUC 3214. Exploratory Activities in Physical Education, Art, and Music. 3 Units.
Surveys introductory methods and activities to teach fundamental skills in physical education, art, and music in the early childhood/elementary curriculum. Field experience required. (M) EDUC 3263. Teaching Content and Process: Language Arts Education. 3 Units.
Studies the nature of language, language acquisition, and the development of the language arts curriculum for early childhood/elementary settings. Field experience required. (F) EDUC 3271. Classroom Management. 3 Units.
Examines theoretical constructs of classroom management for children in PreK through fifth grades. Develops skills during a field-based experience to manage children, resources, instruction, curriculum, and facilities to provide effective and meaningful learning. Field experience required. EDUC 3272. Classroom Management Seminar & Field Experience I. 2 Units.
Focuses on the development of management techniques and teaching skills for secondary teacher candidates. Includes observations and models in management used in the education and guidance of secondary students. Includes 133 hours in field experiences in secondary settings. A practicum fee will be changed for this course. (F) EDUC 3273. Classroom Management Seminar & Field Experience II. 2 Units.
Focuses on the development of management techniques and teaching skills for secondary teacher candidates. Includes observations and models in management used in the education and guidance of secondary students. Includes 133 hours in the field experiences in secondary settings. A practicum fee will be charged for this course. (S) EDUC 3274. Classroom Management Seminar & Field Experience III. 2 Units.
This courses focuses on the development of management techniques and teaching skills for secondary teacher candidates. Included are observations and models in management used in the education and guidance of secondary students. Includes 133 hours in field experiences in secondary settings. A minimum grade of "C" is required for this course. EDUC 3285. Professional Seminar and Field Experiences – Block I. 1 Unit.
Co-requisite: EDUC 3101, EDUC 3287, EDUC 3263, and EDUC 3271 Explores topics relevant to the preparation of teachers: Conceptual Framework; Professional Field Experiences (expectations and requirements); Development of E-Portfolio; Teacher Candidate Assessment; Lesson Plans; Professional Communication. (S,U) EDUC 3286. Professional Seminar and Field Experiences – Block II. 1 Unit.
Co-requisite: EDUC 4261, EDUC 4263, ESOL 4240, and READ 3262 Explores topics relevant to the preparation of teachers: Professional Field Experiences (expectations and requirements); Development of E-Portfolio; Professional Ethics; Student Health Issues; Safety and Security Issues. A practicum fee will be charged. (S,U) EDUC 3287. Curriculum and Assessment. 3 Units.
Introduces curriculum and assessment with an emphasis on basic ideas for understanding curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation. Explores ways for elementary childhood educators to implement instruction within a full range of student abilities. Examines and analyzes state standards, local curriculum documents, and published curricula. Focuses on assessment development, use, and interpretation in the classroom setting. (F) EDUC 3902. Curriculum and Assessment for Secondary Teachers. 3 Units.
Introduces curriculum and assessment with an emphasis on basic ideas for understanding curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation. Explores ways for secondary educators to implement instruction within a full range of student abilities. Examines and analyzes state standards, local curriculum documents, and published curricula. Focuses on assessment development, use, and interpretation in the classroom setting. (F) EDUC 4251. Assessment and Correction: Mathematics Education. 3 Units.
Co-requisite: READ 4251, ESOL 4251, EDUC 4262, and EDUC 4284 Overviews development of acquisition of mathematical concepts and examines the assessment/ correction process. Teaches strategies appropriate to children with learning difficulties. Requires in case study form indivdual assessment and analysis of a particular child's mathematical problems, including teaching to this analysis. Examines current research on teaching strategies and the assessment /correction process during the field experience. Field experience required. EDUC 4261. Teaching Content and Process: Social Studies Education. 3 Units.
Examines the current content and methodology of social studies education for young learners (grades P-5). Requires design and implementation of learning experiences that incorporate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes appropriate for an elementary social studies program. Field experience required. (S) EDUC 4262. Teaching Content and Process: Science Education. 3 Units.
Examines content, methodology, skills, and materials used to teach science to children in grades P-5 by means of course discussions and assignments, field placements/assignments, and course readings. Emphasizes developmentally appropriate practices and integration with mathematics and other appropriate subject areas. Field experience required. (F) EDUC 4263. Teaching Content and Process: Mathematics Education. 3 Units.
Co-requisite: EDUC 3286, EDUC 4261, ESOL 4240, and READ 3262 Investigates mathematics education content, methods, and materials appropriate for the cognitive development of the P-5 child. Requires application of content knowledge, methods, and materials during field experience. Field experience required. (S) EDUC 4284. Professional Seminar & Field Experiences- Block III. 1 Unit.
Explores topics relevant to teacher preparation: Professional Field Experiences (expectations and requirements); Development of E-Portfolio; Parent-Community Relationships; Professional Collaboration; Legal Issues. A practicum fee will be charged. (S,U) EDUC 4286. Teaching Internship in Early Childhood Education . 8 Units.
Involves students in a fulltime (15-week/1 semester), supervised and directed classroom setting. Application for field (Internship) experience required prior to enrollment. EDUC 4289. Teaching Internship Seminar. 1 Unit.
Explores topics relevant to teacher preparation: Teacher Candidate Internship (student teaching) (expectations and requirements); E-Portfolio final product; Resume Writing; Professional Interviews. A practicum fee will be charged. (S,U) EDUC 4901. Methods and Strategies for Teaching Secondary Students. 3 Units.
Co-requisite: EDUC 3273 Provides secondary teacher candidates with strategies and techniques to become relective decision-makers. Focuses on active learning through the design of quality assessment and instruction, using appropriate performance based teaching methods. (S) EDUC 4951. Internship in Secondary School Mathematics. 8 Units.
Involves a fulltime (15 weeks/ 1 semester), supervised, and directed classroom setting. Requires application for field experience prior to enrollment. A practicum fee will be charged. (S) EDUC 4952. Internship in Secondary School Biology. 8 Units.
Co-requisite: EDUC 4953, EDUC 3120 Involves a full-time (15-week/1 semester), supervised, and directed classroom setting. Requires application for field experience prior to enrollment. A practicum fee will be charged. (S) EDUC 4953. Teaching Internship Seminar for Secondary Teachers. 1 Unit.
Engages interns in a critical reflection of issues, topics, materials, and skills appropriate to their professional development and teaching experience during internship. Serves as a capstone experience for satisfying program exit reqirements. (S) EDUC 4954. Internship in Secondary School Chemistry. 8 Units.
Involves a full-time (15-week)/1 semester), supervised, and directed classroom setting. Requires application for field experience prior to enrollment. A practicum fee will be charged. (S) EDUC 4955. Internship in Secondary School English. 8 Units.
Involves a full-time (15-week/1 semester), supervised, and directed classroom setting. Requires application for field experience required prior to enrollment. A practicum fee will be charged. (S) EDUC 4956. Internship in Secondary School History. 8 Units.
Co-requisite: EDUC 4953 and EDUC 3120 Involves a fulltime (15-week/1 semester), supervised, and directed classroom setting. Reruires application for field experience prior to enrollment. A practicum fee will be charged. (S) |
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