Adolescence Education (AED)
AED-2200 Methods of Instruction in Secondary Education (3 Credits)
Study of basic principles, instructional practices, and necessary competencies in effectively teaching in the adolescent classroom. Emphasis is on learner-centered approaches and encouraging pro-social behaviors.
AED-3320 Lit in the Content Area (grades 7-12) Instruction (3 Credits)
Requisite(s): Complete ED-1201 with a B grade or higher.,Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 required.
Study of the necessary competencies to promote students' higher-order literacy development in the content areas. To that end, the emphasis of the course content is on the linguistic skills and productive language functions students need to develop in order to interact with, comprehend, and evaluate a range of complex texts and multifaceted information across disciplines.
Typically offered: Fall Only
AED-3340 Meth of Instruction in Secondary English (3 Credits)
Study of basic principles, instructional practices, curricular trends, and necessary competencies in effectively teaching secondary school English.
AED-3400 Methods of Instruction: Secondary Mathematics (3 Credits)
The teaching of mathematics in grades 7 through 12; procedures, techniques and materials; opportunities for student presentations; and discussion of diagnostic instruction. Use of instructional technology. Addresses commencement standards. Offered in conjunction with the Mathematics department. Planning, supervision, and guidance are provided jointly by the Mathematics and Education departments. Includes 15 hours of field experience.
Typically offered: Fall and Spring
AED-3500 Meth of Instruct: Secondary Social Stud Studies (3 Credits)
Study of basic principles, instructional practices, curricular trends, and necessary competencies in effectively teaching secondary school social studies
AED-3600 Meth of Instruction in Secondary Biology (3 Credits)
Study of basic principles, instructional practices, curricular trends, and necessary competencies in effectively teaching secondary school biology.
AED-3650 Meth of Instruction: Secondary Chemistry (3 Credits)
Study of basic principles, instructional practices, curricular trends, and necessary competencies in effectively teaching secondary school chemistry.
Typically offered: Spring Only
AED-4990 Supervised Student Teaching (6 Credits)
Two full-time placements in an elementary school, middle school, or high school (as appropriate to the student's teaching level) in the student's senior year. Includes a bi-weekly seminar at the College. Restrictions apply regarding the number of other courses that may be taken during this semester. Course fee.
Typically offered: All Sessions
AED-4995 Independent Study (1-3 Credits)
Independent work in an area of special interest. Special project, report, or term paper.
Typically offered: On Demand