This course, required for ELEM and ECE certification seekers, begins the examination of the instructional methods used for teaching science, math, and social studies in elementary schools. Opportunities are provided to engage in, and analyze, actual and simulated classroom instruction. The course also introduces concept of interdisciplinary planning, strategies for building literacy fluency throughout the curriculum, issues of assessment, and uses of instructional resources within the school and community as part of the teaching/learning process.
Literacy Methods and Materials for Teaching Reading
This six-credit block of courses combines the former EDEL 402 and EDEL 260 courses, integrating concepts of children’s literature, literacy development, and materials for teaching reading with concepts of literacy instruction more broadly. Students examine the developmental nature of literacy, exploring issues surrounding the development of phonemic awareness, issues of phonics, comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary, while exploring appropriate methods and materials used for teaching students in the elementary classroom to become literate as readers and writers of diverse kinds of texts, as speakers, as listeners and thinkers. Other issues include attention to using textbooks and tradebooks, research on motivation, family literacy, and effect of gender and culture on literacy development. Opportunity is provided to engage in, and analyze, actual and simulated classroom instruction. This course fulfills a Maryland certification requirement in the teaching of reading. Prerequisites: EDUC 530 and EDUC 540.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs are the engines of the economy, captains of business and leaders of social change. This course applies a sociological approach focusing on recruitment patterns and formation processes of entrepreneurship. Students have the opportunity to create a business plan and present it in the Hawk Nest Competition. Prerequisite: SOCI 101.
Independent Study in Materials Science
This course consists of an independent creative or research project designed by the student and superviser. The nature of the project, the schedule for accomplishment and the means of evaluation must be formalized in a learning contract prior to registration. (See “Independent Study” under “Academic Policies” section.)
Directed Research in Materials Science
The design, execution, and presentation of the results from an original laboratory research project in materials science or nanotechnology. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 103 and PHYS 141 or 151, or permission of instructor.
Introduction to Materials Science
This introductory course provides the basis for combining fundamental concepts learned in general chemistry and physics. Students will investigate the relationship between a material’s nanoscale structure and its macroscale properties, including fundamental optical, electronic, magnetic and mechanical properties of metals, semiconductors, biomolecules and polymers. Prerequisites: CHEM 106 PHYS 142
Arts Administration: The Business Behind the Curtain
This course provides an overview of the industries that form the foundation and provide the delivery of the arts to the public. Topics include: Non-profit 501c3s, Grants, Boards, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Fundraising, Administrative Structure, Publishing, Recording, Unions, Arts Councils, the NEA, Project Development, and Audience Engagement and Building. With special guest speakers.
Physics Research Experience & Presentation
In order to complete a physics major with a concentration in applied physics, as described in the requirements for the major, students must complete an approved research experience and present their research in public. This course is a co-requisite for the fourth credit of upper-level Directed Research in Physics (PHYS 397/497) or for other approved research experiences. It is not required when a student undertakes a St. Mary’s Project. Students will receive a grade of “Pass” or “Fail.” Requires permission of the instructor.
Inclusion in School and Community
This course will consider the perception of disability in a variety of settings. Of primary consideration is how schools and the community at large acknowledge and respond to the needs of people with disabilities so that they can be full members of the community. Additionally, the course will address how to meet the instructional, social, and emotional needs of special education students in the general education classroom including strategies for providing modifications, accommodations, and differentiated curricula. Pre-requisite: PSYC 101
Assistive Technology in School and Community
An introductory, two-credit course for future educators and others who will be working with individuals with diverse learning needs in the application of assistive technology in the general education and special education classrooms. Students will be introduced to a variety of assistive technologies, including hardware, software and mobile devices, instructional strategies, and assessment and evaluation protocols. Pre-requisite: PSYC 101
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