EDUC

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

In addition, fingerprinting must be completed and processed prior to student teaching (fee required). New York State Certification Exams: f EAS (Educating All Students) f CST (Content Specialty Test) f Multi-Subject CST f Teaching Students with Disabilities 1–6 CST f TPA (Teacher Performance Assessment) Adolescence Education and Certification, Grades 7–12 Note: see “Education: Adolescence Certification” in the Areas of Study section of this catalog for details on core requirements. The adolescence education teacher initial certification program is open to any qualified Wells student. Students who choose to obtain their initial adolescence certification must major in the subject area most closely related to the content they will teach. Certification in biology, chem- istry, earth science, English, mathematics, physics, and social studies is available. Students who choose to obtain their initial adolescence certification in earth science complete the Group 4 option of the environmental science major.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

3 sem. hrs. Offered every semester. In this course, students learn what it means to be an excellent teacher and examine what it takes to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population in today’s schools. Ten hours of fieldwork is required.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

2-4 sem. hrs. Offered as needed. May be repeated for credit. Graded: S/U. This course is individually arranged participation in an educational institution. Students seeking NYS certification in Inclusive Education or Adolescence Education must complete the internship in an inclusive school setting. The internship must take place in a classroom at a grade level in the certification area. (120 hours of fieldwork required) CO UR S E S 147

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated for credit.

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

3 sem. hrs. Offered annually, fall semester. This course is a study of students with special needs within the context of schools. Topics include: low and high-incidence disabilities, the special education process, English language learners, collaborative relationships, co-teaching, and creating a positive classroom environment. (A 40-hour practicum is connected to this course)

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

1 sem. hr. This course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 216: The Inclusive Classroom. Students will spend 40 hours in local schools supporting teachers and students. Students will be placed with teachers in their field of certification: Special Education, Elementary, Secondary, English, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or History.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

3 sem. hrs. Offered every spring semester. This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to interact with digital tools used in today’s classrooms. The course focuses on integrating technology into the teaching process and using technological tools to communicate classroom information.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

3 sem. hrs. Offered annually, spring semester This course will address the current research and practice related to increasing student motivation and developing positive, inclusive classroom communities. We will explore strategies for making your elementary or secondary classrooms a healthy, effective learning environment. Offered annually spring semester. (8 hours of fieldwork required)

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

3 sem. hrs. Offered occasionally. In this course students will examine the history, genre, trends, and controversies in children’s literature. Students will acquire the skills needed to critically read a variety of children’s books and to select literature appropriate for diverse educational programs.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

2-4 sem. hrs. Offered as needed. May be repeated for credit. Past topics have included: Looking Within: Personal Ethnography in the Classroom, Integrating Technology in the Classroom, and Action Research in a Local School.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated for credit.

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

3 sem. hrs. Offered annually, spring semester. This course will provide students with the instructional methods necessary to teach reading and writing in grades 1 and 2. Students will gain an understanding of developmentally appropriate instructional strategies and assessment techniques geared to meet the needs of diverse learners. Field experience outside of class time is required.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

3 sem. hrs. Offered annually, fall semester. This course will provide students with the instructional methods needed to create and implement an effective literacy program for diverse learners in grades 3-6. Students will gain an understanding of developmentally appropriate instruction strategies and assessment techniques. (A 40-hour practicum is connected to this course)

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

3 sem. hrs. Offered annually, fall semester. This course will focus on important skills that lead to being an effective practitioner in student- centered classrooms.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

3 sem. hrs. Offered annually, spring semester. This course will explore instructional planning, assessment and intervention strategies for students with significant disabilities in the general and special education classroom. We will also explore how to support students’ needs and development in the contexts of home and community. (A 40-hour practicum is connected to this course) CO UR S E S 149

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

1 sem. hr. Offered annually, spring semester. This course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 307 (Teaching Students with Disabilities). Students will spend time supporting students with disabilities in local general and special education classrooms. (40-hour practicum required)

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

1 sem. hr. Offered annually, fall semester. Students will spend time supporting students in local inclusive general education classrooms. (40-hour practicum required)

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

4 sem. hrs. Offered annually, fall semester. This course will provide students with instructional methods for teaching reading and writing through content in grades 7-12. (20-hous of fieldwork required)

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

3 sem. hrs. Offered annually, spring semester. This course is designed to analyze the instruction and assessment of reading and writing in the content areas for grades 7-12. Field experience outside of class time is required. (A 40-hour practicum is connected to this course)

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

1 sem. hr. Graded: S/U. This course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 332 (Reading and Writing in the Content Areas II). Students will spend time in local schools supporting teachers and students. Students will be placed with teachers in their field of certification: English, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or History. (40-hour practicum required)

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

1 sem. hr. 150 CO URSES

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

4 sem. hrs. This course will prepare students to integrate literacy, social studies, and science instruction in the elementary school classroom. Students will focus on using differentiated literacy strategies to engage elementary school students with high-quality, authentic social studies and science content and concepts. (20 hours of fieldwork required)

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

1 sem. hr. Offered as needed. May be repeated for credit. In-depth study of an area of special interest. Topic determined jointly by a faculty member and student(s) in consultation. Meets weekly for one hour.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated for credit.

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

1-3 sem. hrs. Offered every semester. May be repeated for credit. Students who wish to pursue research and/or fieldwork in an educational setting may submit plans for doing so to the appropriate faculty member.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated for credit.

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

3 sem. hrs. This course explores instructional methods and assessment strategies within mathematics, grades 1-6. Specific focus is on developing mathematics understandings through differentiation and the formative assessment practices of observing, documenting and reflecting on students’ responses. (A 40-hour practicum is connected to this course)

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

3 sem. hrs. Offered annually, fall semester. Objectives, methods and materials, content, evaluation, and organization of the several subject matter areas of the secondary school. Students will participate with master teachers to create and implement curricula in their subject matter. (A 40-hour practicum is connected to this course)

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

3 sem. hrs. Offered every semester. An accompaniment to student teaching, this seminar provides a forum for reflection and analysis of teaching, and an opportunity to discuss essential aspects of the profession. Faculty provide support for the edTPA process and the development of a culminating portfolio.

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu

12 sem. hrs. Offered every semester. Full-time student teaching in selected elementary and secondary settings; supervision by a public/private school teacher and a representative of the College faculty. (Students are expected to provide their own transportation to student teaching sites.)

Subject

EDUC

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

www.wells.edu