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A career in education offers an exceptional challenge if you enjoy helping others and working with young people. After a period of low demand for new teachers, opportunities are once again expanding nationally. In the near future, in fact, severe shortages of teachers are predicted in many geographic regions and subject areas. The Division of Teacher Education at Eastern Nazarene College is committed to preparing teachers to serve at all grade levels, including early childhood, elementary, middle school, high school, and special needs. Extra effort is taken to tailor a program to fit your individual needs, while at the same time assuring that certification requirements are satisfied.
DEGREES AND LICENSURE PROGRAMS
Associate Degrees Offered:
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REQUIRED COURSES
All Education Majors are required to take the following Courses:
- ED210 Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education
- ED310 Educational Psychology and Measurements
- ED320 Management of the Integrated Classroom
- SN311 Human Exceptionalities
- SN420 Psychological and Educational Assessment
- ED243 Educational Technology
- ED499z Practicum Seminar (2 credit hours)
Other Education Courses include:
- ED110 Classroom Literacy
- ED495 Independent Research in Education
Course Descriptions
ED210 Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education
This is an introductory course offering insights into historical, sociological, psychological, philosophical and methodological foundations at all levels of education. Opportunity is provided for students to explore the field of education and to provide guidance to those choosing teaching as a vocation.
ED310 Educational Psychology and Measurements
A review of human development in a psychological context is emphasized followed by a concentration on learning theories and evaluation strategies. The aim is to help each student to arrive at a consistent systematic position in applying psychology to the educational setting. There are 25 pre-practicum clock hours to complete this course. Prerequisites: ED210 and PS240
ED320 Management of the Integrated Classroom
This course will be directed toward approaches that the teacher should be knowledgeable about and able to use in a classroom setting. A major emphasis will be directed toward behavior modification and other methods, which would be appropriate both in a self-contained and regular education classroom and institutional settings. Emphasis will be placed on the inclusion of all students within the classroom to enhance individual self. Prerequisite: SN311, a Junior or Senior and in good standing in the Teacher Education Program
SN311 Human Exceptionalities
This is an introductory course in special needs, which is designed to provide a basis for further study in the area. Students will develop competencies in the following: (1) psychological characteristics of children with special needs, (2) behavioral characteristics of children with special needs, (3) techniques used to diagnose and remediate special needs, and (4) current special needs legislation (state and national). There are 25 pre-practicum hours to complete for this course.
Prerequisite: ED210, ED310, Junior Level
SN420 Psychological and Educational Assessment
Traditional psychological and educational assessment techniques will be examined. Special attention will be given to practical assessment tactics versus theoretical treatment and how this assessment applies to children with special needs. Opportunity will be given to students to practice administration of selected test batteries.
Prerequisite: SN311, a Junior or Senior and in good standing in the Teacher Education Program
ED243 Educational Technology
This course includes an overview of the applications of technology in the classroom. Students will review, evaluate and produce educational software including videos, slide presentations, transparencies, and photo essays for use in small group, class, and individual instruction. Emphasis will be placed on integrating instructional software, including compact disks, word processing and multi-media computer programs into the curriculum. There is also a study of innovative programs using technology, such as distance learning and telecommunications, in the classroom. There are 25 pre-practicum hours to complete for this course.
Prerequisites: ED210 and ED310
ED499z Practicum Seminar (2 credit hours)
This one-half credit seminar is for student teachers who have not had any previous teaching experience. It is designed as a supportive component of the student Teaching experience. The following is a list of possible topics to be covered: certification application process, credential files, discipline, classroom management, interviewing, and relations with cooperating teachers. The structure of the course also allows for student-generated topics for discussion. This course is taken in conjunction with the practicum.
ED110 Classroom Literacy (1 credit hour)
Students will receive a comprehensive experience enabling them to demonstrate the effective literacy skills necessary for classroom instruction and professional communication. Topics covered include the comprehension and analysis of readings; development of ideas in essay form on specific focused topics; outlining and summarizing; and mastery of grammar, mechanics, and usage.
Prerequisite: Permission of the education department
ED495 Independent Research in Education (1-12 credit hours)
Individual research will be done under the guidance of a faculty member(s) on some special interest and concern (problems, remediation, questions); assigned and suggested readings will be required; field experience(s) may be required; frequent conferences will be conducted.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Education Department
Eastern Nazarene College | 23 East Elm Ave.
Quincy, Massachusetts 02170
Phone: 617-745-3533 | Email: Education Department Head
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