EDUC - Education
EDUC 191
Directed Study in Education
Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. Units: Variable.
EDUC 210
Applied Psychology: Peer Education
Applied work in community psychology, carried out in conjunction with Counseling Services, in preparation toward becoming a Peer Educator. Focus is on learning strategies for assessing and developing community, group process, and communication. Students investigate topics such as interpersonal decision-making, sexual assault, and substance abuse. Through assigned readings, class discussions, presentations, and guest speakers, students will develop interpersonal facilitation skills, learn aspects of community and campus culture, and collaborate in the planning of educational programs. Units: 3.
Also listed as Psychology 210
EDUC 295
ArtsBridge Seminar
A seminar on curriculum design applied through interaction with arts education in a K-12 classroom. Students will research curricular areas and content standards, design interdisciplinary lessons linking the arts to the core curriculum, and introduce their project to an assigned K-12 class. Practicum of 25 hours required. Units: 3.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
EDUC 390
Tutorial Studies in Education
Tutorial studies in the fields of educational psychology, learning theory, cognitive science, alternative education and on various topics related to teaching and learning. Units: Variable.
Prerequisite: Counter Registration Required.
EDUC 391
Directed Study in Education
Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. Units: Variable.
EDUC 399
Independent Study in Education
Advanced study arranged in consultation with the department. Students considering a senior honors project should register for this course. Units: Variable.
Prerequisite: Counter Registration Required.
EDUC 430
Educating All Learners
This course focuses on two related topics: promoting effective reading and writing in school content areas and adapting instruction to learners with special needs. As part of the latter focus, students will explore various exceptionalities, legal requirements, school arrangements, and teacher practices. Practicum of 20 hours required. Units: 6.
Prerequisite: EDST 180 and junior standing
EDUC 431
Educating All Learners - Music
This course focuses on adapting instruction to learners with special needs. Students will explore various exceptionalities, legal requirements, school arrangements, and teacher practices. Practicum of 10 hours required. For music education students. Units: 3.
Prerequisite: EDST 180, junior standing, and declared major in music education
EDUC 560
Methods in Middle and Secondary Teaching
A seminar on methods and organization of teaching particular subjects in the middle and secondary school, including English, social studies, mathematics, science, and theatre. Practicum of 20 hours required. Units: 6.
Prerequisite: Junior standing and admission to certification program
EDUC 563
Elementary and Secondary Foreign Language Methods
A seminar on teaching foreign languages in the elementary, middle, and secondary school. Emphasis on curriculum planning, methods of instruction, and assessment of learning. Issues related to classroom management and organization will be addressed. Practicum of 20 hours required. Units: 6.
Prerequisite: Junior standing and admission to certification program
EDUC 565
Methods, Materials, and Assessment in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
A seminar in teaching English to speakers of other languages in elementary, middle, and secondary school as well as in foreign language classrooms abroad. The course focuses on curriculum planning, methods of instruction, and assessment of learning for English language learners in diverse learning environments. Practicum of 20 hours required. Units: 6.
Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor
EDUC 590
Tutorial Studies in Education
Tutorial studies in the fields of educational psychology, learning theory, cognitive science, alternative education and on various topics related to teaching and learning. Units: Variable.
Prerequisite: Counter Registration Required.
EDUC 591
Directed Study in Education
Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. Units: Variable.
EDUC 599
Independent Study in Education
Advanced study arranged in consultation with the department. Students considering a senior honors project should register for this course. Units: Variable.
Prerequisite: Counter Registration Required.
EDUC 650
Student Teaching (Middle and Secondary Schools)
Student teaching is normally taken during Term I, coinciding with the public school fall semester. A weekly seminar at Lawrence is required as part of this course. See department chair for prerequisites and for exceptions to the Term I requirement. Units: 18.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and admission to certification program; contact department chair about prerequisites and corequisites
EDUC 660
Student Teaching Seminar
The seminar will engage students in critical reflection upon their student teaching experience. Concrete and theoretical problems having to do with teaching and learning will be explored (e.g., classroom management, assessment of pupil performance, curriculum design, instructional methods), as will issues having to do with educational policy and school organization. Units: 3.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 650 or consent of instructor
EDUC 690
Tutorial Studies in Education
Tutorial studies in the fields of educational psychology, learning theory, cognitive science, alternative education and on various topics related to teaching and learning. Units: Variable.
Prerequisite: Counter Registration Required.
EDUC 691
Directed Study in Education
Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. Units: Variable.
EDUC 699
Independent Study in Education
Advanced study arranged in consultation with the department. Students considering a senior honors project should register for this course. Units: Variable.
Prerequisite: Counter Registration Required.