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A study of American education today as viewed from historical, philosophical and social perspectives. Emphasis is placed on what constitutes effective teaching and learning. A half day per week field experience in a PDS is required. This course is for students considering a major in education.

Prerequisite: PSY 101 and sophomore standing. A study of human development from conception through adolescence. Emphasis is given to cognitive and personality/social theories of development. Includes observations in the Georgetown Hill at Hood College Lab School.

Prerequisite: Not open to freshmen. This course is designed to provide teacher candidates and in-service teachers with the foundations related to literacy processes and acquisition. Effective literacy teaching begins with a deep understanding of the component processes associated with reading and writing and the ways that students develop into skilled and motivated readers and writers. The course is organized along five major themes: the component processes involved in reading and writing; the nature and structure of the English language; the ways that native English speakers and English learners differ in the ways they read and write; the developmental phases associated with learning to read and write for native English speakers and English learners; and the many factors that influence literacy development.  Where appropriate, students in this course will also explore how to assess literacy processes and acquisition.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission from the instructor. A survey of the characteristics and education of students with disabilities and other diverse learning needs. Historical perspectives, legislative issues and inclusion will be considered. Field observations are required.

This course is a general topics course in education, allowing faculty and students to study particular topics of interest.