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  • MSED 110: Intro to Middle & Secondary Ed

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an introduction to the education profession, with particular emphasis on teaching responsibilities, certification requirements, career prospects, and attributes of successful teachers. Topics include the social, philosophical, and historical foundations of education, schools in a multicultural society, political influences on education, frameworks for teaching, and beginning a professional portfolio. This course includes a 6-10 hour field experience with students in the grades 4-12 grades.
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  • MSED 301: Contemp Issues in Ed

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides students with an opportunity to explore, identify and critique contemporary issues in education. Students will employ critical thinking to evaluate and develop solutions to current problems and predict educational issues that may arise in the future. Students will have the opportunity to explore their own perceptions and behaviors that may influence their role in eduacation.
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  • MSED 315: Tch w Ad & YA Lit

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    A study of adolescent and young adult literature designed for those who use literature with adolescents for identity development. In addition to a critical survey of print, digital, and visual media created for young adults, this course focuses on techniques for using these materials as springboards to develop fluency, build vocabulary and knowledge of text structures through structured literacy experiences. Additional topics include incorporating engagement and motivation through extensive reading and discussion.
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  • MSED 420: Content Lit Gr 4-12

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Identifies the processes that contribute to literacy development, with specific focus on the range of learners from young adolescence through early adulthood. Teacher candidates will effectively utilize best practices to design instructional plans and effectively choose and create materials that are effective for supporting literacy and comprehension in the content areas.
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  • MSED 425: Teaching Writing 4-12

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Focuses on writing instruction and evaluation as it relates to middle and high school students (grades 4-12). This course presents the teacher as writer, provides an in-depth examination of language acquisition, the traits and types of writing, examines elements of grammar, and introduces research on writing instruction, best practices, and assessment. Dual-Level or Cross-Listed courses: MSED425 and MSED525.
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  • MSED 440: Teach Mid Lev LA & Soc 4-8

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Analyzes and applies instructional strategies for planning and designing curriculum relevant for teaching language arts and social studies to young adolescents, grades four through eight. Emphasis will be made to the interdisciplinary relationship between language and literacy development and the social sciences. Attention will be placed on creating environments that support and advocate the diversity of learners as related to the AMLE, NCTE, and NCSS standards. Students are required to complete field placement.
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  • MSED 445: Teach ML Sci/Math

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Investigates curriculum in mathematics and science content, which are developmentally appropriate for middle level learning consistent with AMLE Standards; skills and methods of instruction are integrated. Particular attention will be given to creative, integrated activities and learning situations that range from individual inquiry to group interactions. NCTM Content and Process Standards and NSTA Next Generation Science Standards along with Common Core Standards will be emphasized. Students are required to complete a field component.
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  • MSED 450: Teach ML Sci/Math

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Analyzes and applies instructional strategies for planning and designing curriculum relevant for teaching science and mathematics to young adolescents, grades four through eight. Attention will be placed on creating environments that support and advocate the diversity of learners as related to the AMLE, NSTA, and NCTM standards. Students are required to complete afield component.
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  • MSED 453: Teach Sci Sec School

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Focuses on exploration of theory, research, trends, issues, techniques, curriculum, standards, and inclusive best practices in the teaching of science at the middle and high school levels, grades 4 through 12. Additionally, this course will address the process needed for individuals to be certified and highly qualified in mid-level science, biology, chemistry, Earth and space science, general science, and physics.
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  • MSED 475: Teach Secondary Math

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Focuses on theory, research, trends, issues and techniques in the teaching of mathematics at the secondary level. Includes curricula, local/state/national standards, instructional planning, and assessment practices in secondary mathematics. Students are required to complete a field component and encouraged to take this course the semester prior to student teaching.
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