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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.