Courses Taught at Case Western Reserve University
EDUC 301/401 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION (3CR)
The historical, sociological, and philosophical role of education in a diverse society. Contemporary practices and issues are introduced, researched, and debated. Issues of professional development. Application of research to instructional methodologies. Clinical/Field experiences required.
EDUC 304/404 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3CR)
Application of psychological principles as they relate to various educational learning theories. Principles and practices of measurement and evaluation. Learning developmental differences between child, adolescent, and young adult growth. Continuation of professional development. Application of research to instructional methodologies. Clinical/Field experiences required. Research project required for graduate students.
Prereq: PSCL 101
EDUC 338 SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM IN ADOLESCENTS (3CR)
Supervised field placement and attendance in early childhood, child, and adolescent settings including preschools, schools, hospitals, and neighborhood centers. This class is used to fulfill requirements by the Ohio Department of Education teacher licensure program.
Prereq: PSCL 101, EDUC 301, EDUC 304, and permission of program director.
EDUC 255 LITERACY ACROSS THE CONTENT AREAS (3CR)
Literacy Across the Content Areas is a course on the teaching of reading in the content area that includes instruction in organizing instruction [creating effective units and lessons], use of protocols for oral language development [including strategies for English as a Second Language learners], strategies for word skill development, strategies for reading comprehension, and assessment strategies for instructional purposes. It will also explore new literacies which include the ability to learn, comprehend and interact with technology in a meaningful way. Federal legislation pertaining to the education of children with disabilities as well as Ohio Graduation Tests in content areas is included.