400

EDU 402 Teaching Mathematics in Inclusive Educational Settings

Content, curriculum, materials, and procedures in teaching mathematics in the elementary school based on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) recommendations and standards.

3

Prerequisites

EDU 305 and EDU 313 and EDU 349 and (EDU 276 or MAED 276 or SCED 276)

EDU 403 Teaching Science in Inclusive Educational Settings

Materials and procedures in a process-centered science curriculum. Investigation of new curricula illustrating guided discovery approach to teaching sciences.

3

Prerequisites

EDU 305 and EDU 313 and EDU 349

EDU 404 Teaching Social Studies in Inclusive Educational Settings

Curriculum, materials, and procedures in teaching social studies in the elementary school.

3

Prerequisites

EDU 305 and EDU 313 and EDU 349

EDU 405 Teaching Literacy in Inclusive Educational Settings

Candidates will explore and critique aspects of effective reading and writing programs for elementary and early childhood children who are in inclusive settings. Course content will enable candidates to review and select research-based materials, strategies, and assessments that promote learning to read and write and reading and writing to learn. Course connections to EDU 305 will enable candidates to reflect on and critique reading and writing curriculum practices that are culturally relevant and lead to successful literacy learning in balanced, comprehensive programs.

3

Prerequisites

EDU 305* and (EDU 276 or SCED 276 or MAED 276)

Cross Listed Courses

* Indicates that the course can be taken in the same semester

EDU 406 Literacy and Assessment in Inclusive Educational Settings

Candidates will demonstrate their understanding of literacy assessment and instruction by critically exploring assessments, instructional practices, and programs for diverse learners and struggling readers and writers in elementary and early childhood inclusive settings. Using case study and assessment results, candidates will develop and recommend effective, balanced strategies and approaches to literacy instruction that are culturally responsive and meet the needs of all students.

3

Prerequisites

EDU 305* and EDU 313* and EDU 349 and (EDU 276 or MAED 276 or SSED 276)

Cross Listed Courses

* Indicates that the course can be taken in the same semester

EDU 412 Integrated Methods for Early Childhood Education

Prepares students to teach in early childhood classrooms. Information on the national and state learning standards in science, social studies, and the creative arts. Topics include constructivist curriculum planning, preparing the teaching/learning environment, the anti-bias curriculum, project work, authentic assessment, and the role of play in the early childhood classroom.

3

Prerequisites

EDU 315

Corequisites

EDU 432

EDU 416 Capstone Seminar - Advanced Study in Classroom Organization, Management, and Instruction

Focus on extending candidates' knowledge and skills in classroom management and organizational methods, as well as instructional strategies and content. The course also assists candidates in the successful completion of the applied teaching and learning project in their student teaching experiences.

3

EDU 417 Middle School (Grades 5-9) Methods in Mathematics

Principles, materials, and methods for teaching middle school (grades 5 to 9) mathematics. The course serves as the primary methods course for students pursuing initial certification in Middle Childhood Education - Mathematics Specialist.

3

EDU 419 Secondary School (Adolescence) Methods

Principles, materials, and methods for teaching English, foreign languages, mathematics, science, or social studies in the secondary school. Assignment to sections according to subject matter. Note: must be taken before senior student teaching. Required for Adolescence Education.

3

EDU 420 Student Teaching Grades 1-3

A field assignment to teach in Childhood Education. Assignments provided in grades 1 to 3; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates accepted in Childhood Education. Prerequisites: Enrollment and satisfactory progress in professional education courses; ongoing recommendation of the College of Education.

6

EDU 421 Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education - Pre-Kindergarten

A field assignment to teach in Early Childhood Education. Assignments in Pre-Kindergarten; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates accepted in Early Childhood Education. Prerequisites: Enrollment and satisfactory progress in professional education courses; ongoing recommendation of the College of Education.

6

EDU 422 Student Teaching Childhood: Grades 4-6

A field assignment to teach in Childhood Education. Assignments provided in grades 4 to 6; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates accepted in Childhood Education. Prerequisites: Enrollment and satisfactory progress in professional education courses; ongoing recommendation of the School of Education.

6

EDU 423 Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education - Kindergarten

A field assignment to teach in Early Childhood Education. Assignments in a kindergarten; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates accepted in Early Childhood Education. Prerequisites: Enrollment and satisfactory progress in professional education courses; ongoing recommendation of the College of Education.

6

EDU 424 Student Teaching in the Elementary School - Primary (Hamburg)

A field assignment to teach on the primary level in the elementary school. Open only to candidates accepted into the Fredonia-Hamburg Program. Prerequisites: Enrollment and satisfactory progress in professional education courses; ongoing recommendation of the College of Education.

3

EDU 425 Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education - Grades 1 or 2

A field assignment to teach in Early Childhood Education. Assignments in a grade 1 or 2 classroom; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates accepted in Early Childhood Education. Prerequisites: Enrollment and satisfactory progress in professional education courses; ongoing recommendation of the College of Education.

6

EDU 426 Student Teaching in the Elementary School - Intermediate (Hamburg)

A field experience assignment to teach in the intermediate level in the elementary school. Open only to candidates accepted into the Fredonia-Hamburg Program. Prerequisites: Enrollment and satisfactory progress in professional courses; ongoing recommendation of the College of Education.

3

EDU 429 Student Teaching in Middle Childhood Education - Mathematics Specialist

A field assignment to teach middle school mathematics. Assignments provided in grades 5 through 9; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to students accepted into SUNY Fredonia's Middle Childhood Education - Mathematics Specialist Program.

15

Prerequisites

EDU 417 or MAED 417

EDU 430 Student Teaching Grades 7-12

A field assignment to teach in secondary education. Assignments provided by subject area in grades 7 through 12; arrangements made by Office of Field Experiences. Open only to students accepted in Adolescence Education Certification.

15

Prerequisites

EDU 419 or MAED 419 or SCED 419 or SSED 419

EDU 432 Home/School Partnerships in a Diverse Society

Prepares the preservice teacher with strategies for facilitating family involvement in the education process. The course will place emphasis on the skills of communication (both personal and written). Topics covered include: parent conferences, volunteers in the classroom, barriers to parent involvement and one-way and two-way communication strategies.

1.5-3

Corequisites

EDU 412

EDU 435 Student Teaching: Pre-K/Kindergarten

A field assignment to teach in Early Childhood Education. Assignments in Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates majoring in Dual-Certification Early Childhood/Childhood Education who have been admitted to the professional sequence.

3-6

EDU 436 Student Teaching: Grades 1-3

A field assignment to teach in primary grades, 1-3. Assignments in grades 1, 2 or 3; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates majoring in Dual-Certification Early Childhood/Childhood Education who have been admitted to the professional sequence.

3-6

EDU 437 Student Teaching: Grades 4-6

A field assignment to teach in intermediate grades, 4-6. Assignments in grades 4, 5, or 6; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates majoring in Dual-Certification Early Childhood/Childhood Education who have been admitted to the professional sequence.

3-6

EDU 438 Student Teaching: Birth-Grade 2

Student Teaching is a full-semester, full-time, full-day, clinical component of the teacher preparation program for State University of New York at Fredonia students seeking initial teacher certification. The primary purpose of the student teaching experience is to provide you with a carefully mentored experience to help you develop and enhance the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to positively impact student learning and development.

6

EDU 439 Student Teaching: Grades 3-6

Student Teaching is a full-semester, full-time, full-day, clinical component of the teacher preparation program for State University of New York at Fredonia students seeking initial teacher certification. The primary purpose of the student teaching experience is to provide you with a carefully mentored experience to help you develop and enhance the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to positively impact student learning and development.

6

EDU 440 Student Teaching Inclusive/Special Education: Grades 1-3

A field assignment to teach in Childhood Inclusive Education. Assignments provided in grades 1 - 3; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates accepted in Childhood Inclusive Education. Prerequisites: Enrollment and satisfactory progress in professional education courses; ongoing recommendation of the College of Education.

6

EDU 441 Student Teaching Inclusive/Special Education: Grades 4-6

A field assignment to teach in Childhood Inclusive Education. Assignments provided in grades 4 - 6; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates accepted in Childhood Inclusive Education. Prerequisites: Enrollment and satisfactory progress in professional education courses; ongoing recommendation of the College of Education.

6

EDU 480 Internship - Curriculum and Instruction

Participation in a professional, subject related experience, with emphasis on Curriculum and Instruction. The student must submit a proposal stating what the experience is, how it relates to their course of study, and how it will be monitored and evaluated. The instructor will be responsible for the supervision of the intern. The proposal must be approved one month in advance by the advisor, instructor, and chairperson prior to registration.

1-15

EDU 481 Internship: Language, Learning, and Leadership

Participation in a professional, subject related experience, with emphasis on Language, Learning, and Leadership. The student must submit a proposal stating what the experience is, how it relates to their course of study, and how it will be monitored and evaluated. The instructor will be responsible for the supervision of the intern. The proposal must be approved one month in advance by the advisor, instructor, and chairperson prior to registration.

1-15

EDU 490 Independent Study: Curriculum and Instruction

Study of a particular problem in education, with emphasis on Curriculum and Instruction. Periodic meetings with instructor and the writing of a substantial paper.

1-4

EDU 491 Independent Study: Language, Learning, and Leadership

Study of a particular problem in education, with emphasis on Language, Learning, and Leadership. Periodic meetings with instructor and the writing of a substantial paper.

1-15