EEDU 090 University Explorations (0)
This course is designed for the Bethlehem Central School District (BCSD) Transitions Program. Students enroll in this course as a stand alone or in conjunction with participation in an undergraduate course offering to be determined on a semesterly basis. Prerequisite(s): restricted to students in the Bethlehem Central School District (BCSD) Transitions Program. Permission of department.
EEDU 300 Independent Study (1–3)
Independent study with variable credit. Contingent upon the consent and willingness of instructor(s) to function as adviser(s) and the dean, School of Education, or designate(s). The credits may be apportioned in whole or in part as major credit, second field credit, or elective credit as appropriate and as determined by the student’s major department. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing, departmental consent. S/U graded.
EEDU 479 Fieldwork: Healthy and Successful Students (3–6)
In this course, candidates will engage with students by completing a minimum of 100 hours of fieldwork in a school setting. Candidates will learn to plan for instruction, develop a teaching guide, and facilitate various assessment activities in the classroom. Candidates will also gain the knowledge to support students to lead healthy and productive lives. Completion of this course will fulfill New York State requirements for Child Abuse Identification and Reporting, Identification and Referral of Substance Abuse, Dignity for all Students, and Preventing School Violence (Project SAVE), preventing child abduction and fire and arson safety, as well as a non-certification required workshop which provides an overview of trauma. Prerequisite(s): declared Early Childhood/Childhood majors only. ELTL 351, ETAP 312, ETAP 314, ESPE 350, and ESPE 460.
EEDU 480 Student Teaching: Early Childhood and Childhood (12)
Candidates will complete a minimum of 70 days of student teaching in an assigned school district. During student teaching, candidates complete a supervised practicum where they observe, assess and teach. Candidates must have successfully completed EEDU 479. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the application and integration of instructional methods and classrooms management techniques. In addition, teacher candidates will analyze the experience of teacher evaluation while they reflect on and evaluate their student teaching experience. Prerequisite(s): EEDU 479.
EEDU 486 Institute in Teacher Education (1-9)
A special program, not part of the pattern of regular offerings, designed to meet particular nonrecurring needs of teacher education programs. Available for department use and subject to department approval. Repeatable four times up to 18 credits.
EEDU 487 Institute in Education (1-9)
A special program, not part of the pattern of regular offerings, designed to meet particular nonrecurring needs. Available for department use and subject to department approval. Repeatable four times up to 18 credits. S/U graded.