50:964:101
Fundamentals of the Teaching Profession (3)
This course will include broad introductory coverage of teaching as a profession, family and community partnerships, lesson planning, technology, educational philosophies, and certification in New Jersey.
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50:964:201
Exceptional Learners (3)
A survey of the neurological, sensory, orthopedic, communicative, and social disabilities present in children and the impact of these on the psychological and academic development of the child. Students will also examine the impact of the disabilities on cognitive, mental, and social growth and the factors to be considered in assessment and rehabilitative developments.
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50:964:303
Contemporary Issues in Education (3)
This course will engage students in in-depth analysis of core issues of both a theoretical and practical nature, including strategies inherent in effective management of the classroom learning environment; evolving code-related issues; student diversity and special needs; assessment and evaluation; technology: and collaboration and professional ethics.
Prerequisite: 50:964:101.
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50:964:309
Developmental Literacy (3)
An analysis of the development of language arts skills in both typical and atypical development. Students will examine current reading and communication strategies as they relate to the various academic disciplines in education, including the social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and mathematics.
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50:964:314
Reading and Writing in the Secondary Curriculum (3)
Analysis of forms of discourse used by various academic disciplines in secondary education, including the social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and mathematics.
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50:964:342
Special Education Assessment and Measurement (3)
An overview of the knowledge, skills, and understanding of assessment issues related to students in both general and special education settings. The types and characteristics of assessments, both formal and informal assessment in special education, and the use of assessment information to determine eligibility and courses of action will be addressed. In addition, setting instructional goals, monitoring progress, and determining the effectiveness of instruction will be covered.
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50:964:343
Behavior Management (3)
An examination of behavioral and psychotherapies for the range of behavior disorders commonly found in the classroom. The course will equip students with a variety of research-based strategies and models of discipline to address behavior management in a classroom.
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50:964:344
Special Education Materials and Methods (3)
A survey of the research-based instructional strategies and materials necessary for a classroom of diverse learners. Students will learn to develop education plans for students, including IEPs, and they will plan both short- and long-term units of instruction for a variety of instructional settings. Students will also gain practice in assessing students' needs and using this information as a basis for choosing materials and content, planning, and presenting such information.
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50:964:400
Special Topics in Education (3)
Selected topics in education. Specific topics covered will rotate from semester to semester depending on the interests of participating faculty and students.
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50:964:420
Middle School Education (3)
A survey of the practical and theoretical issues, instructional strategies, classroom
environments, and other components that are unique to middle schools. Students will examine these and other topics
as they relate to all aspects of middle school education.
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50:964:440
Secondary Methods Practicum (3)
This course consists of a fieldwork component
and an on-campus seminar. The focus will be on the
methods of teaching, with an emphasis on constructing effective instruction to
learner characteristics and needs. Students will explore the development of
curriculum and the design of content specific methodologies, incorporating
standards, and classroom management techniques. Particular emphasis will
also be on the development of both unit and individual lesson plans, rubrics
and assessment, and the various types of instruction.
Prerequisite: Admission to certification program; completion of field experience application; course only taken in one of two semesters immediately prior to student teaching.
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50:964:441
Elementary/P-3 Methods Practicum (3)
This course consists of a fieldwork component
and an on-campus seminar. The focus will be on the
methods of teaching, with an emphasis on constructing effective instruction to
learner characteristics and needs. Students will explore the development of
curriculum and the design of early childhood and elementary specific
methodologies, incorporating standards and classroom management techniques. Particular
emphasis will also be on the development of both unit and individual lesson
plans, rubrics and assessment, and the various types of instruction.
Prerequisite: Admission to certification program; completion of field experience application; course only taken in one of two semesters immediately prior to student teaching.
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50:964:445
Special Education Practicum (3)
This course consists of a fieldwork component in
a special education setting and an on-campus seminar. This experience will provide the student
with the opportunity to become more familiar with the role of the teacher and
the dynamics of the classroom and will include the teaching of lessons.
Prerequisite: Admitted Institute for Effective Education Program students only; completion of appropriate field experience application(s).
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50:964:450
Practicum II (3)
This course consists of a fieldwork component
and an on-campus seminar. The experience will provide the student with the opportunity to become more familiar with the role of the teacher and the
dynamics of the classroom and will include the teaching of lessons.
Prerequisite: Admission to certification program; completion of field experience application; course only taken in the semester immediately prior to student teaching.
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50:964:487
Student Teaching (10)
Full-time student teaching in approved schools under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a college supervisor.
Prerequisites: Approval of department; application made one year in advance of semester in which student teaching will occur. Corequisite: 50:964:492.
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50:964:492
Student Teaching Seminar (2)
Nine-session seminar that focuses on selected contemporary topics.
Corequisite: 50:964:487.
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50:964:495
Research in Education (BA)
Prerequisites: Permission of the director of the Institute for Effective Education program and agreement by a program member to supervise the work being done.
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