St. Clair County Community College 2005-2006 Catalog
EDUCATION
Social Science Department 810-989-5707
ED 100 Methods of Learning and Tutoring. This course is for new and current paraprofessionals, teacher aides, trainers, and prospective teachers. It is an introduction to the methods and techniques of teaching and tutoring various subjects to small groups and individuals. Students will demonstrate an ability to assist or facilitate learning for a K-12 student. Students will receive instruction enhancements using techniques in multiple intelligences, learning styles, brain-based instruction, and emotional intelligences. Other training will include approaches to instruction for the K-12 student in reading, writing and mathematics.
Prerequisite: None
3 credits = 3 lecture ED 101 Introduction to a Career in Teaching. This course is an introduction to the purposes and functions of education in American society for those planning a career in education or youth services. The course deals with the education of a prospective teacher, teacher certification, responsibilities and rights of teachers and students, financing public education and collective bargaining. Several guest speakers will discuss their specialized areas.
Prerequisite: None
3 credits = 3 lecture
ED 120 Educational Behavior Management. This course will explore how to connect issues in behavior management and discipline to current themes in curricular design. Issues will also include hands-on practice with techniques addressing the developmentally challenged learner. Strategies of positive and productive management to enhance learners' behaviors will be role-played to promote meaningful learning and critical thinking. Topics will include peer mediation, "I Care" philosophy, and The Theory of Constraints.
Prerequisite: None; students are strongly encouraged to take PSY 210 or PSY 220 prior to this course
3 credits = 3 lecture
ED 162 Integrative Technology in the Classroom. This course will give students the practical, hands-on training and experience in several areas of classroom technology including using word processing software and external equipment including image scanning, digital painting, digital photography, and image projection; slide shows with software; desktop publishing software to create several fliers, newsletters, and other communication materials for classroom use and parent communication; creating classroom management spreadsheets for grade books and graphic reporting; experiencing telecommunications in classroom research and lesson delivery by using the world wide web, email, virtual fieldtrips, interactive television, and other web resources.
Prerequisite: CIS 115
4 credits = 4 lecture/laboratory
ED 200A-D Education Observation Field Placement. This course will serve as a description for ED 200A, 200B, 200C and 200D. This course will integrate weekly college classroom instruction with on location learning through a required 64-hour practicum experience. Students will select a K-12 classroom with a certified teacher or paraprofessional and will spend three to five hours per week over the course of the semester in the classroom gaining direct experience working with teachers, paraprofessionals, and students. At the end of the semester, students will evaluate their experience and performance, as well as submitting journal entries and time sheets. It is recommended that students take each credit at a different location and classroom to broaden their experience and knowledge for the credits required. Students will be required to show proof of a negative TB test (1 year or newer) prior to beginning their observation.
It is recommended that students successfully complete the Michigan Basic Teacher Skills Test OR the required areas in WorkKeys assessments for Paraprofessionals prior to beginning their observation.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: ED 100 or ED 101
1 credit, plus 2 contact hours = (1 lecture, 1 laboratory)
ED 205 Integrative Arts in the Classroom. This course offers students the opportunity to observe and participate in visual and graphic art, music, movement, and drama activities to enhance learning in a K-12 classroom. Students will be required to attend several fine arts activities, some as a group and some individually chosen. Students will create a portfolio of multiple arts activities that assist in the development of basic learning skills in a K-12 classroom. This course will integrate the development of academic skills with creative abilities using visual and graphic art, music, movement, and drama benefiting all styles of learning and multiple intelligences.
Prerequisite: ED 100
3 credits, plus 1 contact hour = (3 lecture, 1 laboratory)
ED 220 Introduction to Exceptional Learners. This course addresses the physical, psychological, social, and educational factors related to exceptional individuals, including those who experience giftedness as well as those who experience disability. Students will be afforded the opportunity to identify, evaluate, and modify their personal attitudes and beliefs regarding exceptionality. This course will benefit those who are paraprofessionals, teachers, parents, or any of the human service careers working within a teaching/learning setting.
Prerequisite: ED 100 or ED 101
4 credits = 4 lecture