Major theories of learning and development are introduced and consistent themes and concepts identified. ED 152 Education in the United States 3 CR Introduces the historical, philosophical and sociological foundations underlying the development and organization of education in the United States. ED 205 Education of Special Needs Students 3 CR Focuses on identification of exceptional students as well as methods of meeting their educational needs in regular and special classroom settings. Exceptionalities studied include all areas identified by national and state mandates. ED 207 Classroom Management 3 CR Presents teaching strategies for discipline and management in the classroom.
Students learn practical approaches for the establishment of routines and codes of conduct.
Group dynamics, assertive discipline, conflict resolution and the legal rights of teachers, parents and students in Connecticut are examined. CR Methodology in the areas of reading instruction and language arts. Field experience is an integral part of this course. CR Students learn the basic concepts, scope and sequence of instruction and current methodology in elementary mathematics and science. Emphasis placed on students as learners and the role of teacher as facilitator of math and science investigation.