24 courses with the subject EDFN, 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.
EDFN 290Introduction to English/Language Arts Education: Teaching Adolescent Writers Credits: 33
The first of three pedagogy courses in the English, Secondary Certification 7-12 major, EDU 290: Introduction to English Language Arts Education: Teaching Adolescent Writers, introduces pre-service English teachers to the theory and practice of teaching English language arts in the secondary schools. The special focus of the course–teaching writing–provides opportunities for students to study composition and curriculum theory, engage in effective, hands-on, literacy practices in partnered secondary classrooms, and write practical lesson plans that address NCTE & INTASC standards for process writing, multimodal composition, grammar and rhetoric, language acquisition, instructional technology, diversity, differentiation, assessment, and reflection. This course establishes the foundation required for students to be successful in the two pedagogy courses that follow, and more broadly, in their own teaching practice as future educators. This course is designed to meet the Stage 2 Field Experience Competencies outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. A field placement is assigned, and the completion of field hours is required. All field clearances are required to be submitted to the Office of Partnerships, Professional Experiences and Outreach prior to the end of the first week of the semester. Failure to submit clearances as required will result in a withdrawal from the course and the field placement.
EDFN 399Independent Study in Education Foundation Credits: 33
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
Opportunity to apply knowledge gained in previous courses and other experiences to a practical situation. Includes activities specifically designed to develop and evaluate skills needed to create a course of study for teaching environmental education in the elementary and secondary schools. An integral part is working with both elementary and secondary students in the application of both skills and knowledge.
Approval of coordinator of environmental education. Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
EDFN 412Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Schools I Credits: 33
Designed to acquaint the prospective teacher of social studies with the philosophy of the field, curriculum preparation and materials, and recent methods and techniques. Course outline, preparation of teaching units, testing and visual aids are stressed.
EDFN 413 Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
EDFN 413Teaching of Social Studies II Credits: 33
Explores the rationale for media use in education, provides an opportunity to develop audiovisual materials and become familiar with commercial materials to supplement teaching techniques and hands-on experiences with a variety of media equipment. Incorporates techniques of evaluation and testing through presentations and projects, which enhance student decision making to include these elements in classroom instructions.
EDFN 412 Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
EDFN 420Microcomputers in the Classroom Credits: 33
Provides basic knowledge of evolution and operation of a microcomputer system. A variety of educational applications are reviewed and analyzed for instructional contributions. Using recommended evaluation procedures, software reviewed and discussed as to classroom utilization. .
EDFN 422Methods of Teaching English in Secondary Schools Credits: 33
The third of three pedagogy courses in the English, Secondary Certification 7-12 major, EDU 422: Methods of Teaching English in the Secondary Schools completes the professional preparation students require prior to entering the student teaching semester. Students will practice direct applications of the practical and theoretical skills obtained in EDFN 290 and ENGL 426 and will apply elements of advanced pedagogical knowledge in sustained and intensive simulated and/or real classroom environments. Students will write frequently about their reading and other forms of pedagogical learning, complete one sustained piece of pedagogical research that results in a paper of 6-8 pages, and create a full curriculum unit that includes all elements needed to meet NCTE & INTASC standards and to demonstrate mastery of relevant pedagogical planning knowledge. This course is taken in conjunction with ENG XXX: Field Practicum in Teaching English in the Secondary Schools. This course is designed to meet the Stage 3 Field Experience Competencies outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. A field placement is assigned, and the completion of field hours is required. All field clearances are required to be submitted to the Office of Partnerships, Professional Experiences and Outreach prior to the end of the first week of the semester. Failure to submit clearances as required will result in a withdrawal from the course and the field placement.
EDFN 290 Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
EDFN 426Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages Credits: 33
Focuses on techniques and materials for teaching foreign languages in the K-12 school setting. Theoretical rationales for a variety of methodologies and specific techniques examined along with the implications of findings from research in second language acquisition. Through a variety of strategies and experiences students develop those skills needed to begin a successful teaching career.
Requires permission of instructor to enroll. Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
EDFN 434Teaching of Mathematics in the Secondary Schools I Credits: 33
Covers theories of learning mathematics, national and state standards, and educational issues related to teaching and learning mathematics. Mathematical content and curricula for secondary school students will be explored and analyzed. Lesson and long-range planning and the classroom environment are included. Requires acceptance into Professional Semester, completion of appropriate Praxis exams, and junior standing. Course open to the following majors: Mathematics, Secondary Education Certification; or, Middle Level Education, Math Concentration; or, Middle Level Education, dual concentration with Math. Students will participate in pre-student teaching clinical experiences.
EDFN 435Teaching of Mathematics in the Secondary Schools II Credits: 33
Covers instructional and assessment strategies for secondary school mathematics classrooms. Differentiated instruction techniques, the use of student-centered approaches, and reading and writing connections are included. Students will participate in pre-student teaching clinical experiences.
EDFN 434 Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
EDFN 440Teaching of Science in Secondary Schools Credits: 33
Students develop an instructional philosophy through discussions and reading as well as experience in simulated teaching activities. Use of demonstrations, experiments, visual aids, projects, cooperative learning, and other inquiry and discovery activities are stressed. Additional topics include individual differences among students, handicapped, or reading disabled.
EDFN 441 Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
EDFN 441Curriculum and Evaluation in the Secondary Science Classroom Credits: 33
Understanding of inter-relatedness between the life science, physical science, chemistry, and earth and space science curricula through reading, demonstrations, and visits to schools. Emphasis on relationships among learning objectives, teaching/learning activities, and the attainment of those objectives. Evaluation component includes construction of classroom rubrics, quizzes and tests, and the analysis and improvement of those assessment tools.
Professional site-based experience provides a full semester of guided teaching in the K-12 schools during which the student, under the direction of a qualified cooperating teacher and university supervisor, takes increasing responsibility for planning and directing the learning experience of a specific group(s) of students. Student Teaching is a variable credit course based on your program requirements. Program requirements should be verified for the proper number of student teaching credits required for graduation.
