Teaching, Learning, and Technology (TLT) - For a syllabus or more detailed course information, please contact the department at 610-758-3230.

Course Listings

  Course#              Course Title (Credit Hours)     CRN           Day/Time          Location      Session  Instructor

EDUC 493-011 Internship in Teaching, Learning, & Technology (1-6) (add'l $225) 20090 Hours Arranged   First Staff
EDUC 493-012 Internship in Teaching, Learning, & Technology (1-6) (add'l $225) 20295 Hours Arranged   Second Staff
EDUC 494-011 Field Work in Teaching, Learning, & Technology (3) 20092 Hours Arranged   First Staff
EDUC 494-012 Field Work in Teaching, Learning, & Technology (3) 20298 Hours Arranged   Second Staff
EDUC 495-011 Independent Study in Teaching, Learning, & Technology (1-6) 20094 Hours Arranged   First Staff
EDUC 495-012 Independent Study in Teaching, Learning, & Technology (1-6) 20305 Hours Arranged   Second Staff
TLT 367-010 Environmental Education (3) $50 activity fee 20352 7/10, 7/11, 7/16, 7/17 9am-4:00pm; 7/18 9am-5:30pm plus online   Second Bodzin
EDUC 395-010/PHY 395-011 The Essence of Physical Science & Tech. for Educ. Prof.  & Science Enthusiasts (3) 20404 7/14-7/18 final due 8/1 8am-4:00pm   Second DeLeo
TLT 406-010 Tools for Teaching & Learning (3) 20101 M/W 4-7:00pm   First Bishop
TLT 407-010 Designing for Teaching & Learning (3) 20330 T/Th 4-7:00pm   Second Duffield
TLT 410-010 The Writing Process (3) 20331 T/Th 7-10:00pm   First Waddell
TLT 412-010 Social Studies in Elementary Education (3) 20333 T/Th 4-7:00pm   Second Hammond
TLT 420-010 Reading in Elementary Education (3) 20103 T/Th 7-10:00pm   First Heydenberk
TLT 422-010 Language Arts in Elementary Education (3) 20332 M/W 7-10:00pm   First Waddell
TLT 426-010 Science in Elementary Education (3) 20581 7/7-7/9, 7/21-7/23 9am-3:45pm plus online   Second Bodzin
TLT 428-010 Mathematics in Elementary Education (3) 20102 T/Th 4-7:00pm   First Columba
TLT 428-011 Mathematics in Elementary Education (3) 20578 7/7, 7/8, 7/11, 7/14, 7/15, 7/18 8:30am-3:30pm Second Columba
TLT 440-010 Pre-professional Seminar (3) 20602 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 5-7:00pm plus hours arranged   Full Columba
TLT 470-010 Integrating Technology in the Classroom (3) 20104 M/W 4-7:00pm First Hammond

 

Course Descriptions

Teaching, Learning, and Technology

EDUC 493. Internship in Teaching, Learning and Technology:  Opportunity for students to apply theory to practice in a variety of educational settings. Students will be supervised in the field and participate in seminars dedicated to addressing specific concerns and issues encountered during their experience. Prerequisite: consent of the program director.

 

EDUC 494. Field Work in Teaching, Learning and Technology:  Identification of significant problems in an educational environment, review of the literature, and development of appropriate research plans.

 

EDUC 495. Independent Study in Teaching, Learning and Technology:  Individual or small group study in the field of specialization. Approved and supervised by the major adviser. May be repeated.

 

TLT 367 (ES 367). Environmental Education:  Introductory environmental education course designed to prepare students to implement environmental education opportunities in formal and non-formal education settings. Topics include history and philosophy of environmental education, environmental laws and regulations, GIS, environmental issues and decision-making, curriculum integration and environmental education teaching methodologies. This is a Web-enhanced course containing both online and fieldwork components. A $50 activity fee is required for van transportation and canoe rental for a field trip.

 

EDUC 395 (PHY 395).  The Essence of Physical Sciences and Technology for Educational Professionals and Science Enthusiasts: Although the primary goal is teacher preparation in the physical sciences leading to enhanced subject-matter confidence and enthusiasm at the K-8 levels, content can be tailored to meet specific needs of high-school teachers and other professionals and students. We reveal the interconnectedness of science disciplines, encompassing atoms and periodic properties; molecules; chemical reactions; light, sound, waves; electricity, magnetism; heat and phase changes; motion, energy, forces; applications to astronomy and geology. K 12 classroom demonstrations and inquiry-based activities are used. The course is aligned to PA Department of Education Standards and provides Act 48 credit. (NS)  A final project will be due on August 1.

 

TLT 406. Tools for Teaching and Learning:  Application of technology in school-based instructional settings. This course addresses the use of technology tools and resources to enhance and manage learning. Students will demonstrate skills in design and development of Web sites, evaluation and use of educational software, production and integration of digital media, and other key competencies.

 

TLT 407. Designing for Teaching and Learning:  Theoretical, philosophical and curricular foundations of instruction. This course explores theories of learning and their application, implications for the use of technology, and standards-based education. Special emphasis on planning, developing and assessing instruction. Prerequisite:  Successful prior completion of TLT 406.

 

TLT 410. The Writing Process:  Developmental characteristics of children’s writing and relationships among writing, spelling and reading. Predictors of writing achievement, teaching strategies and activities, and evaluation schemes will be emphasized, K-12.

 

TLT 412. Social Studies in Elementary Education:  Elementary curriculum, content, teaching strategies, and instructional materials of the social studies field. Emphasis on organizing content, using appropriate methods, testing and evaluation, and innovations for social studies at the elementary level. Examines textbooks, courses of study, and teacher-made materials.

 

TLT 420. Reading in Elementary Education:  Principles of teaching reading in elementary schools. Selection of appropriate materials, methods, and techniques. Beginning reading instruction and the development of strategies for teaching vocabulary and comprehension in narrative and expository texts.

 

TLT 422. Language Arts in Elementary Education:  Principles of language learning and the development of communication skills in elementary schools. Methods of teaching listening, speaking, handwriting, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Selection of appropriate materials and textbooks.

 

TLT 426. Science in Elementary Education:  Principles of the elementary science program. Demonstrations and discussions of appropriate materials and techniques for teaching science concepts to elementary school students. Enrollment limited to available lab space.

 

TLT 428. Mathematics in Elementary Education:  Mathematical skills and concepts for the elementary school program. Sets, systems of numeration, experience with numbers, operations with numbers, number concepts and numerals, and elements of geometry.

 

TLT 440. Pre-professional Seminar:  Study, directed observation of, and initial practice in the various phases of teaching in a laboratory-demonstration school or in area elementary and secondary schools. Prerequisite: consent of the program director.

 

TLT 470. Integrating Technology in the Classroom:  Planning for integration of instructional technology in individual classrooms. Analysis of available technologies, both hardware and software, and identification of technologies matched to instructional needs. Focus on assessing the impact of technology on student outcomes.