EDC 101 - EDC 451 (Education)
EDC 101 - Portfolio Preparation
This course will teach students the skills that they need to systematically review their life experiences and to develop portfolios that demonstrate their learning in specific areas. Required for all students applying for prior learning credit through the APLE program. PREREQUISITES: Matriculated status and completion of at least 6 credits at the College. Open only to Continuing Education undergraduate students.
EDC 102 - The Undergraduate Experience (1)
This course is designed to teach students effective learning/study skills, to provide practice in applying those skills to their course work, and to help students make a successful adjustment to college life. Skills include time management, note taking, reading and study systems, and exam taking. Recommended for all freshmen entering college for the first time. PREREQUISITE: None
EDC 200 - Principles of Education (3)
A survey of the philosophical, sociological, and historical background of education. Students will engage in field observation, initial lesson plan construction, and presentation of an in-class lesson. This course will expose students to the principles and recommendations of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the Professional Standards for Teachers. Community service activities will reinforce working partnerships between community, home and school. PREREQUISITE: None
EDC 201 - Principles of Education: Middle/Secondary (3)
A survey of the philosophical, sociological, and historical background of American education, with special focus on the growth and transformation of the middle and secondary schools. Students will engage in field observation, initial lesson planning and presentation of in-class lessons. This course will expose students to the principles and recommendations of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the Professional Standards for Teachers. PREREQUISITE: None
EDC 304 - Secondary and Middle School Methods (3)
This course offers an analysis of methods most effective in the secondary and middle school classroom. Micro-teaching experiences within the student's discipline area will focus on specific components of lesson planning and lesson presentation. The preparation of a subject-area unit will involve the development of appropriate activities and strategies in such areas as integrating subject matter across the curriculum, critical thinking, cooperative learning, and the incorporation of community resources. A 25-hour field-based experience is required. PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the education program
EDC 397A - Student Teaching: Secondary (6)
EDC 307B - Student Teaching: Middle School (6)
Observation and apprentice teaching in an approved school setting for eight weeks. This experience is open to students who are in good standing with their major department and have been formally accepted into the professional middle or secondary school teacher training component. Students will have demonstrated competence in teaching technique through successful completion of prescribed courses and field experiences prior to receiving a student teaching assignment. Students are advised to maintain close communication with the Director of Student Teaching throughout their professional training program. PREREQUISITES: Acceptance into the education program, senior status, 2.67 grade point average and passage of Subject Matter portion of appropriate State Teacher Test.
EDC 308 - Teaching Mathematics: Elementary and Early Childhood (3)
A survey of the significant processes and methods of teaching mathematics. Consideration will be given to cognitive-developmental differences when planning and implementing effective instructional strategies for math. Field experiences are part of this course. PREREQUISITES: MAT 117 or equivalent and EDC 200
EDC 311 - Teaching Mathematics: Secondary and Middle (3)
This course provides a study of secondary and middle mathematics curricula and various methods for planning instruction and evaluation in the classroom. A survey of current textbooks, instructional materials and testing materials will be included. Changes and developments in the area of teaching mathematics will be addressed through contact with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and current professional literature. Twenty-five hours of field experience is required. PREREQUISITES: 15 credits in Mathematics and acceptance into the education program.
EDC 317 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts (3)
Survey of theories, practices, and techniques of reading instruction for children in grades preK-6. Various methods and materials used in the teaching-learning process will be explored. Field experiences are part of this course. Applications from the Massachusetts English Language Arts Curriculum Frameworks will be a central focus. The development of an interdisciplinary unit is required. PREREQUISITE: EDC 200
EDC 320 - Reading and Communication in the Middle and Secondary Schools (3)
This course addresses the reading and language needs of the middle and high school student in the content area classroom. An examination of instructional methods will include constructivist techniques that focus on the development of critical literacy skills through activities in reading to learn, oral/written communication, and integration of adolescent literature into the curricula. Instructional strategies will accommodate a wide range of student interests and ability levels. Aspects of the developmental reading process are incorporated so as to understand better students' specific learning needs within various content areas. PREREQUISITE: EDC 200 OR 201
EDC 321 - Introduction to Special Education (3)
The purpose of this course is to investigate developmental factors and influences that impact child growth and learning for the special needs child. The course will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify those children who have special needs, and study the ways and means that may be used to aid these children. State regulations and federal requirements (I.D.E.A.) will be covered in depth. PREREQUISITE: PSY 101
EDC 324 - Language in Time, Space and the Mind (3) (Also listed as ENG 324)
For students preparing to teach English in the middle or secondary schools, this course provides a study of language history, language families, and the language as a product of the human mind. PREREQUISITES: EDC 200 OR 201, ENG 102
EDC 325/332 - Teaching Art and Music (3)
A course designed to prepare teachers for instruction of art and music in the elementary grades emphasizing the guidance of creative activities in visual and tonal modes of expression. Correlation of the arts and music within the whole curriculum, and developing perceptual skills for appreciation of the arts via productive experiences are major emphases. PREREQUISITE: EDC 200 OR 201
EDC 330 - Teaching Science and Social Studies (3)
This course explores the application of new technologies for inquiry-based science and social studies classrooms. Intended for current and prospective teachers in K-8, the course integrates the latest computer capabilities with content topics from the science and social studies curriculum. Inquiry strategies, such as creating questions, planning inquiry, investigating, collecting data, and sharing results are modeled and practiced. Through an established college-school partnership, participants will utilize the computer laboratory of a local school and have access to actual classrooms where inquiry methods are in practice. PREREQUISITES: EDC 200 OR 201
EDC 331 - Educational Inquiry through Aerospace Technology (3)
This course prepares students to understand the history as well as the latest use of aerospace technology in education. Practical applications of NASA technology will be explored. Students taking this course will research, write and give oral presentations on topics about aerospace technology used in education. A program fee is charged. PREREQUISITE: EDC 200 OR 201
EDC 339A - Student Teaching Practicum: Elementary (6) (10 weeks)
EDC 339B - Student Teaching Practicum: Early Childhood (3) (8 weeks)
EDC 339C - Student Teaching Practicum: Special Education (6) (10 weeks)
EDC 339D - Student Teaching Practicum: Preschool (3) (8 weeks)
EDC 339F - Student Teaching Practicum: Secondary (6) (8 weeks)
EDC 339G - Student Teaching Practicum: Middle (6) (8 weeks)
Observation and teaching under the direction of the College supervisor and the supervising practitioner in a school setting. Open to students who are in good standing. Permission to enter this course must be received from the Director of Student Teaching. Students are advised to remain in close contact with their education advisor. Laboratory fee. PREREQUISITES: Senior status, acceptance into the education program, 2.67 grade point average and passage of Subject Matter portion of appropriate State Teacher Test
EDC 341 - Issues in Urban Education (3)
This course looks at the various ethnic and minority cultures and populations attending urban schools, and explores their histories, values, and the politics and policies affecting their experiences as students. The format of the class will be participatory. Readings will include articles, short fiction, autobiographical selections, and historical documents. PREREQUISITE: EDC 200 OR 201
EDC 345 - Teaching Language Arts and the Writing Process (3)
A course that prepares students to plan specific, practical strategies for challenging and expanding student writing, spelling, and grammar usage. Additionally, students will be oriented in the Massachusetts English Language Arts Curriculum Frameworks and the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System. PREREQUISITE: EDC 200 OR 201.
EDC 346 - Education Seminar (1-4)
This seminar sequence is arranged across the student teaching semester to integrate specific topics and competencies with the teaching experience. Various areas of study will include health, media and technology, multicultural education, development and implementation of I.E.P.s, and legal issues. Students will generate products for inclusion in their portfolios by extending seminar concepts into classroom applications. PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the education program. CO-REQUISITE: Student Teaching Practicum, internship, or approval by the professor.
EDC 347 - Teaching Language Arts and Children's Literature (3) (Also listed as ENG 347)
This course is a general study of the field of literature for children and ways to encourage the reading of literature by children. Picture books, traditional literature, nonfiction, historical fiction, poetry and fantasy will be explored to help promote the reader's understanding of children and their literature. PREREQUISITE: EDC 200 OR 201
EDC 349 - Developing the I.E.P. (1-3)
This course will focus on writing behavioral objectives, both long and short term. The course will stress the content of the Individual Educational Plan. Software applications will be explored. Additional credit(s) may be granted for fieldwork in this area. PREREQUISITE: EDC 321
EDC 350 - Introduction to Learning Disabilities (3)
This course is a survey of the general field of learning disabilities. It will include current theories, definitions, and exclusions in the diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities. An in-depth study of the various constructs proposed by leaders in the field will be pursued, as well as several multisensory methods of instruction. PREREQUISITES: EDC 200 OR 201, PSY 101
EDC 351 - Field Experience I (1)
Special Education pre-practicum 351 for undergraduate or graduate students places the practicum student in an educational, social, and/or recreational setting with special needs students at the Preschool, Early Childhood, Elementary, or Middle School levels. This practicum requires observation and general participation and the maintenance of a daily journal (1 credit/25 hour minimum). PREREQUISITE: EDC 321
EDC 352 - Field Experience II (1)
Special Education pre-practicum 352 for undergraduate or graduate students places the practicum student in an Elementary, Middle, Secondary or Vocational habilitation and rehabilitation setting with special needs students. This practicum is of an observational case study with participation (1 credit/25 hour minimum). PREREQUISITE: EDC 321
EDC 353 - Field Experience III (1)
Special Education pre-practicum 353 for undergraduate and graduate students typically involves the production of Individual Education Plans for special needs students. This pre-practicum involves observation, participation and production of I.E.P.'s, especially goals and specific objectives for reading and communication skills (1 credit/25 hour minimum). PREREQUISITE: EDC 321
EDC 354 - Classroom Assessment (3)
This course will examine the growing variety of student-centered evaluation practices and their importance in instructional planning. Beyond the consideration of various standardized measures and traditional classroom testing techniques, students will study alternative assessment practices such as performance-based assessment, open-ended questions, project-based learning, portfolios, and reflective assessment. The development of checklists, rubrics, and other methods of data collection will be emphasized. PREREQUISITE: EDC 200 OR 201
EDC 365 - Speech and Language Development (3)
This course is designed for the special educator, elementary education educator, foreign language educator and the early childhood educator. Thus, the overall goal of the course is to study language development to include second language acquisition and to relate these to literacy as the foundation of reading, spelling and oral/written expression. The basic strands of language will be expanded upon. These are: phonology, semantics, syntax, discourse and pragmatics. The oral-literate continuum of conversation, narration, and exposition will be a primary focus of instruction. PREREQUISITES: EDC 321 required, EDC 350 recommended.
EDC 377 - Field Experience in Education (1-3)
This is a supervised activity in a school setting involving 40-120 contact hours. A proposal must be submitted to the education advisor and be approved before commencing the activity. PREREQUISITES: EDC 200 OR 201 and one other Education course
EDC 395 - Assessment and Curriculum for Early Childhood and Special Educators (3)
This course studies the administration and interpretation of informal and formal screening and assessment procedures used to identify young children with and without special needs (ages 3-7) and to provide them with an appropriate instructional plan. Curriculum resources for all young children with special needs are studied. Materials and teaching strategies are analyzed and evaluated. PREREQUISITE: EDC 200 OR 201
EDC 399 - Directed Study (3)
This course is reserved for students in good academic standing who wish to pursue an in-depth independent course of study in a specialty area. PREREQUISITE: Permission of the Dean of the School of Psychology and Education
EDC 402 - Multisensory Teaching of Language Skills (3)
This course will examine the basics of a multisensory, structured language curriculum for teaching reading, writing, spelling, comprehension and composition to students with reading problems. There will be hands-on experience as well as exemplary lessons. The students will learn how and where the sounds of English are made; how to introduce phonemic awareness activities; and how to teach sound-symbol associations in a logical, scientific way according to latest research. PREREQUISITE: EDC 200 OR 201
EDC 406 - Assessment, Methods and Materials for Teaching in Special Education (3)
This course is open to undergraduate students interested in specific techniques for teaching in special education classes, with emphasis on Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and M.C.A.S. requirements. Class sessions will be devoted to lectures, demonstrations, discussions, audio-visual material, and topics of particular interest as they relate to exceptional children. Provisions will be made for classroom visitations. PREREQUISITE: EDC 321
EDC 412 - Behavior Management (3)
The purpose of this course is to study basic behavioral methods, measures, and management techniques involved in teaching special needs and general education students. Theory, materials, classrooms, and special education settings will be explored. Special attention is given to issues such as bullying, school violence, and reporting practices. Individual as well as group management skills are emphasized. PRE-REQUISITE: PSY 101 required, EDC 321 recommended
EDC 413 - Observation and Research Techniques (1-3)
Students will observe, record, and analyze the behaviors of special needs students in their classroom environments. Observation techniques are compared and contrasted. Observation results are applied to typical curricular decisions. PREREQUISITE: EDC 321
EDC 430 - Teaching Assistantships in Education (3)
A limited number of upper class status education majors will be selected each year by the Education Department to act as teaching assistants (T.A.s) in several undergraduate/graduate courses. The T.A. will be expected to deliver a minimum of two full lectures, to be involved in an active tutoring program, and to assist in both creating and scoring exams and quizzes; in short, to be involved actively in the total teaching process. PREREQUISITE: Junior, senior, or graduate status and permission of the chairperson of the department
EDC 451 - The Middle School: Organization and Concepts (3)
This course provides a survey of the basic structure, concepts and principles of the middle school approach to adolescent education. Emphasis will be placed on the philosophy, program characteristics, teaching strategies, interdisciplinary team process, and counseling and support systems. A field experience or laboratory teaching activities will be required. PREREQUISITE: EDC 200 OR 201
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