6 courses with the subject EDC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EDC 107Field Placement I1
This field experience is designed to familiarize pre-service teachers with the development of children in school settings. Through observation, guided practice and reflective journaling, this placement allows the pre-service teacher to strengthen observation and planning skills, to observe the physical, emotional and cognitive growth of children and to become familiar with classroom practices while working with a host teacher.
This field experience is designed to familiarize pre-service teachers with the cognitive development of children in school settings. Through observations, guided practice and reflective journaling, this placement allows the pre-service teacher to strengthen observation and planning skills, to observe the cognitive growth of children and to become familiar with classroom practices while working with a host teacher.
This course introduces foundational early literacy methods, grounded in Structured Literacy principles. Participants learn evidence-based teaching in phonological awareness, phonics, spelling, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Emphasis is placed on developing early skills through systematic, explicit, and diagnostic instruction, creating a strong, accessible foundation for all learners. Embedded field placement required.
This field experience is designed to familiarize pre-service teachers with the inclusion practices and early interventions in school settings. Through observation, guided practice and reflective journaling, this placement allows the pre-service teacher to strengthen observation to observe the cognitive challenges of some children and to become familiar with classroom practices to accommodate these children.
This course teaches the ALGEE action plan to help students recognize and support mental health challenges in young people. The course includes online and instructor- led sessions on crisis intervention, resources, and self-care, fostering holistic wellness skills. Additional Fee(s): Course fee.
EDC 350Field Placement V: Instructional Strategies II1
Students work with host classroom teachers at two different levels (preK and 2nd or 3rd grade). Students assume a greater role in teaching students through small group activities and whole class activities with a focus on mathematics and social studies. Practice and comparisons of a variety of teaching methods are part of the experience. Students submit lesson plans, host teacher reviews, as well as a reflective journal and summary essay. CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 264
