Credit Course Schedules

Students will examine the developmental stages of young children including their physical, intellectual, and social-emotional capabilities, emphasizing the wide variation in abilities and behaviors in children. The basic concepts of developmental characteristics of children from birth through eight years of age are to be understood as a foundation for planning appropriate activities for children and establishing appropriate expectations of young children. No requisites. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will focus on basic considerations for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children. Ways to promote good health and nutrition are presented, and prevention and reduction of injuries are explored. No requisites. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be introduced to the field of early childhood care and education. An overall view of the field includes history and theory; social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of young children; how early childhood professionals and early childhood programs meet the needs of young children and their families; and models of early childhood programs. This course introduces the activities and materials of the early childhood profession. Students will also complete 40 hours of fieldwork in a local childcare center or school. Department permission and Eligibility ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite ENG 1510 with supports. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will develop observational skills as a method of understanding and assessing children's development and behavior. Various methods in recording observations are used by students observing in local early childhood programs. The focus is on children ages 8 and under, but the skills can be applied to any age level. The topic of ethics will be included. No requisites. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be provided with information and experiences that will be helpful in deciding whether or not a career in education seems to be an appropriate choice. This course explores the philosophical and socio-cultural roots of education. Students will also examine the political, economic, legal, and ethical basis of American education. Contemporary issues facing education will be examined within the context of teachers, students, schools, and curriculum. Students will also complete a 40 hour internship in a local school. Department permission and Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will gain practical experience participating in a minimum of 100 hours of supervised work in a public school or other appropriate educational setting. Students will also participate in weekly coursework which focuses on developing professionalism, knowledge of how schools and classrooms work, and teamwork within the educational setting. The course also focuses on students' experiences, problems, and special interests. Developmentally appropriate practices related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment will be examined and applied. Department permission and prerequisite: EDU 1290 or EDU 1510. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will gain practical experience participating in a minimum of 100 hours of supervised work in a public school or other appropriate educational setting. Students will also participate in weekly coursework which focuses on developing professionalism, knowledge of how schools and classrooms work, and teamwork within the educational setting. The course also focuses on students' experiences, problems, and special interests. Developmentally appropriate practices related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment will be examined and applied. Department permission and prerequisite: EDU 1290 or EDU 1510. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will gain practical experience participating in a minimum of 75 hours of supervised work in a different school or educational setting than they used in EDU 2210. Students will also participate in coursework which focuses on learning to further develop their interpersonal teaching skills. Students will explore student diversity and how to differentiate the curriculum, instruction, and assessment to meet those individual needs. Department permission and Prerequisite: EDU 2210. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will gain practical experience participating in a minimum of 75 hours of supervised work in a different school or educational setting than they used in EDU 2210. Students will also participate in coursework which focuses on learning to further develop their interpersonal teaching skills. Students will explore student diversity and how to differentiate the curriculum, instruction, and assessment to meet those individual needs. Department permission and Prerequisite: EDU 2210. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be introduced to methods, strategies, and techniques used in the management of elementary and secondary classrooms. Students will develop appropriate classroom management skills and strengthen their understanding of the relationships among classroom environment, classroom behavior, and learning. Students will gain knowledge of disciplinary and management models, strategies to increase achievement and motivate learners, and skills to manage inclusive classrooms. Students will create a classroom management plan that aligns with their philosophy of education. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530. J, fall spring; Olean, fall spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will develop a comprehensive knowledge of children's literature with emphasis on identification and familiarization of the different types of children's literature, the influence that literature can have on children's and adults' lives, and the development of effective and creative methods of using literature with children. Use of current technology is included. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530.J fall, spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will develop knowledge and understanding of exceptional children and youth, the ways they are served in public schools, appropriate attitudes toward human viability, and individual differences. Current legal and instructional issues and methods are discussed. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530; Prerequisite: PSY 1510. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be placed in an educational setting working one-on-one or in small groups with students with identified disabilities as well as those at risk for academic failure for a minimum of 45 hours throughout the semester. Students will learn about student diversity and developmentally appropriate methods to differentiate to meet student needs. Department permission and Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDU 2450. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be placed in an educational setting working one-on-one or in small groups with students with identified disabilities as well as those at risk for academic failure for a minimum of 45 hours throughout the semester. Students will learn about student diversity and developmentally appropriate methods to differentiate to meet student needs. Department permission and Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDU 2450. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will explore the principles of classroom assessment to support meaningful learning and responsible instructional decision-making. This course prepares future educators to design, implement, and interpret a wide range of developmentally appropriate assessment practices. Students will examine evaluation approaches used in diverse learning contexts, including special education. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with practical strategies for implementing fair, meaningful, and authentic assessments in their future classrooms. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1510 and EDU 1510. J: fall, spring; C: fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will develop a basic foundation in literacy instruction. The five components of reading, basic reading disabilities, and applications to curriculum and instruction will be explored. In addition, students will examine the basics of literacy approaches including the collection and interpretation of data. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will examine the basic concepts of a child's psychological and intellectual development in relation to methods and techniques appropriate to early care and education programs. Developmentally appropriate practices will be emphasized as they apply to the skills used with young children (birth to age 8), individually and in groups. Participation in observations and practice will be required. Prereq/Coreq: PSY 2520; Prerequ/Coreq: EDU 1290 or EDU 1510. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will discuss and prepare to teach a wide variety of young adult literature in various cultural settings as they examine the defining components of the adolescent experience. This course will be of particular interest to students majoring in secondary education as well as those students who enjoy reading young adult literature as the class is a study of the variety of texts written for and about adolescents. Students will read and discuss a range of assigned and self selected award-winning books. Prerequisite: ENG 1530. J spring. Institutional Course Syllabus