Description of Teacher Education Courses
102. Orientation to Teacher Education 1-0-1 Orientation to the field of education; familiarization with the practices of teachers at various levels (P-12). Information about the teacher-education sequence and career opportunities in education.
205. Foundations of Education and Psychology (Grades P-5) 3-1-4 An overview of the history and philosophy of education, the processes of schooling in family and society, psychological principles of human growth and development (ages 5-11) and learning theories. Current educational issues, policies and practices as they impact diverse students. Field experience required. PR: PSY 101.
206. Foundations of Education and Psychology (Grades 4-12) 3-2-4 An overview of the history and philosophy of education, the processes of schooling in family and society, psychological principles of human growth and development and learning theories. Current educational issues, policies, and practices as they impact diverse students. Field experience required. PR: PSY 101.
215. Integrated Arts and Cultures for Middle Grades I 3-0-3 Integrated exploration of the social sciences and the arts (visual, musical and kinesthetic) as a foundation for teaching. This course embraces liberal arts and focuses on developing culturally sensitive teachers who teach the arts and social studies in a unified context. Cultural components focus upon non-English speakers and students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Field experience required. PR: Admission to teacher-education program.
216. Cultures and Communities in Middle Grades 3-0-3 This course examines diversity issues in families, schools and communities for teachers. Topics include family systems theory, family perspectives, differences in family structures and socio-cultural backgrounds, family-oriented community services, interactions with parents and communities, health and wellness, and school culture and organization.
221. Exploration in Diverse Cultures Seminar 1-0-0 An analysis of the educational context of another culture, application of various techniques to determine the relationship among family, society, health and schooling in a culture other than the student's own. Variable hours depending on field site.
222. Exploration in Diverse Cultures 1-4-3 An analysis of the educational context of another culture. Application of various techniques to determine the relationship among family, society, health and schooling in a culture other than the student's own. Offered in May. May be repeated for up to 3 hours credit. Must be repeated by EDU majors for up to three-hours credit. Fee. PR: EDU 221.
227. Preschool Curriculum and Methods 2-2-3 History, theory, philosophy and methodology of preschool education, birth through age 6, including social, emotional, language, cognitive, physical, and aesthetic development; application of developmentally appropriate practices to support individual learning. Field experience required.
235. Christian Ministry & Leadership 3-0-3 see REL 235 in Catalog.
260. Technology Applications for Educators 3-0-3 Foundation in the use of computers and related technologies in educational settings. Focuses on competence in the use of various technology tools for professional growth and productivity and for supporting instruction for a variety of students including those with limited English proficiency. Explores the concept of technology infusion in the basic instructional design and web-based delivery of content.
320. ECE Literacy Instruction 4-0-4 Investigates theories of literacy and instructional strategies and materials. Focuses on lesson planning and materials, and strategies for vocabulary (semantic and morphemic systems) and comprehension development. Explores instructional frameworks and children's literature specific to literacy development and for differentiating reading and writing instruction. Field experience required. PR: Admission to teacher-education program. CR: EDU 370WI.
321WI. Language Arts for Early Childhood 4-0-4 Experiences with a balanced literacy program through the integration of all the language arts across the curriculum. Instructional and assessment strategies, including technology, for helping diverse learners use literacy to explore cultures, arts and sciences. PR: EDU 320 and admission to teacher-education program. CR: EDU 371WI.
322. Integrated Arts and Cultures for Early Childhood I 3-0-3 Integrated exploration of the social sciences and the arts (visual, musical and kinesthetic) as a foundation for teaching. This course embraces liberal arts and focuses on developing culturally sensitive teachers who teach the arts and social sciences in a unified context. Cultural components focus upon non-English speakers and students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Field experience required. PR: Admission to teacher-education program. CR: EDU 370WI.
323. Cultures and Communities in ECE 3-0-3 This course examines diversity issues in families, schools, and communities for teachers. Topics include family systems theory, family perspectives, differences in family structures and sociocultural backgrounds, family-oriented community services, interactions with parents and communities, health and wellness, and school culture and organization.
PR: Admission to teacher-education program.330. Language Arts for Middle Grades 4-0-4 Experiences with a balanced literacy program through the integration of all the language arts across the curriculum. Instructional and assessment strategies, including technology, for helping diverse learners use literacy to explore cultures, arts, and sciences. Field experience required. PR: EDU 331 I and admission to teacher-education program. CR: EDU 375 I.
331WI. Middle Grades Literacy Instruction 4-0-4 Investigates theories of literacy acquisition and instructional strategies and materials. Focuses on lesson planning and materials, and strategies for vocabulary (semantic and morphemic systems) and comprehension development. Explores instructional frameworks and children's literature, and specific to literacy development and for differentiating reading and writing instruction for grades 4 through 8. Field experience required. PR: Admission to teacher-education program. CR: EDU 376.
340. Science and for Early Childhood 3-0-3 Science processes, materials, technology, content and standards to prepare teachers to teach hands-on science in grades P-5. Pedagogy for instructing and assessing all learners, including diversities, is examined. Emphasis on content integration and the importance of science in social and environmental contexts is considered. Field Experience required. PR: Admission to teacher-education program.
341. Science for Middle Grades 3-0-3 Science processes, materials, technology, content and standards to
prepare teachers to teach hands-on science in grades 5-8. Pedagogy for
instructing and assessing all learners, including diversities, is
examined. Emphasis on content integration and the importance of science
in social and environmental contexts is considered. Field Experience
required. PR: Admission to teacher-education program.
370WI. Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood I 2-2-3 Field-based course that examines the theoretical understanding of curriculum and methods and their application to the elementary classroom. Includes study of methods of instruction, classroom management and multiple assessment strategies for all students including limited English proficient (LEP) and diverse populations. PR: Admission to teacher-education program. CR: EDU 320 and EDU 322.
371WI. Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood II 2-2-3 Field-based course that examines the study of an integrated unit, cooperative learning, reflection and multiple strategies for all students including limited English-proficient and diverse populations. PR: EDU 370WI and admission to teacher-education program. CR: EDU 321 WI and EDU 340.
375WI. Curriculum and Methods I for the Young Adolescent Learner 2-2-3 Examines curriculum appropriate for the early adolescent's physical, social, cognitive, moral and emotional development within the contexts of diverse families, peer groups, schools and cultures. Implications for the middle-grades learning experiences stressed. Field experience required. PR: EDU 206 and admission to the teacher-education program.
376. Curriculum and Methods for Middle Grades II 3-2-4 Appropriate organizational structures for middle grades. Sources and structures of curriculum, varying patterns of planning and implementation. The use of a variety of instructional methods and multiple assessment strategies for regular instruction and diverse populations. Field experience required. CR: EDU 331 WI. PR: EDU 375WI and admission to teacher-education program.
380. Curriculum and Methods for Secondary Education 3-2-4 Appropriate organizational structures for middle grades and secondary schools. Sources and structures of curriculum, varying patterns of planning and implementation. The use of a variety of instructional methods and multiple assessment strategies for regular instruction and diverse populations including LEP students; 30 hours of field experience required. PR: EDU 206 and admission to teacher-education program.
405. Instructional Management 2-0-2 Accompanies fall semester of senior-year experience. Applications of various techniques and approaches to organizing, managing and adapting curriculum materials and the learning environment to meet the needs of diverse learners (including Exceptional and LEP student). Development of personal plans for implementing instructional management. PR: Approval for Student Teaching and admission to teacher-education program. CR: EDU 488 or 489.
409. Gender and Education 3-0-3 (See WNS 409) Issues, research, theory and policy on gender and education. Examines gender in the context of socialization, schooling and lifelong learning and the implications for individuals, society and culture.
419. Media for Teachers 1-0-1 Examination of newer media as well as traditional media utilized in public schools. Emphasis on innovative equipment and creative development of instructional materials. PR: Admission to teacher-education program.
420. Creative Activities in Early Childhood (P-5) and Middle-Grades (4-8) Education 3-0-3 Creative activities, ideas and materials in various artistic mediums intended for use by teachers during the teaching process and by children during the learning process. Field experience required. PR: Admission to teacher-education program.
423. Workshop in Special Problems (Area:) 3-0-3 Developed around special needs as they arise. Areas that may be claimed are science, social studies and/or health and physical education. PR: Admission to teacher-education program.
426. Workshop in Environmental Science 3-0-3 Methods, procedures and materials in teaching environmental-science education. Includes laboratory and field work. PR: Admission to teacher-education program.
427. Young Adult Literature 3-0-3 For description see ENG 427.
429. Reading Evaluation and Assessment 3-0-3 Investigation of evaluation procedures, and of informal assessment materials and strategies to guide planning and adapting reading instruction for diverse learners. Focus on collection and analysis of data, planning interventions and engaging students with tasks to develop reading. Field experience required. PR: EDU 321WI and admission to teacher-education program
430. Reading and Writing in the Content Areas 3-0-3 Research, theory and methodology to facilitate students' construction of content-area knowledge through reading activities. Focus on simulations of a variety of vocabulary, comprehension and study strategies and on exploration of a variety of genre for integration into content areas. Field experience required. English majors seeking secondary certification must take this course. PR: EDU 331WI and admission to teacher-education program. No prerequisite for secondary majors.
435. Seminar in Education 1 to 6 hours Advanced study of current special-interest topics in education. May be repeated for credit. PR: EDU major or minor, JS or SS.
440. Children in Families, Communities and Cultures 3-0-3 Focuses on how families, communities and cultures impact children's development and how teachers may effectively work with diverse families and cultures.
462. Applied Linguistics for ESOL Teachers 2-0-2 Investigation of the nature of linguistic systems (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics), theories of language development and the acquisition of first and second languages in diverse cultural settings. Review of idiosyncratic elements of English grammar as they pertain to second-language learning.
463. Cultures and Language 2-0-2 Provision of basic knowledge of culture and its functions in society to increase sensitivity to and empathy for the adjustment problems of students from various cultures; development of strategies to build upon cultural backgrounds in positive ways that will facilitate adjustment to the school, the classroom, the curriculum and the community and enhance the acquisition of the English language.
464. Methods of Teaching in Bilingual/ESOL Settings 2-2-3 Application of second-language-acquisition theory and cultural knowledge to curriculum design and method and application of whole-language and integrative curriculum approaches for the benefit of second-language learners; development of abilities to adjust lessons to the needs of second-language learners to facilitate achievement of appropriate objectives in the mainstream classroom while enhancing the acquisition of the English language. Classroom experiences and opportunities for students to apply knowledge gained in the previous courses, to gain experiences with ESOL students across age levels, to redefine and adjust teaching strategies and materials to accomplish teaching/learning objectives and language-learning objectives, and to meet the needs of diverse learners.
488. Senior Practicum (Grades P-5) - 4 hours
Completion of pre-planning and district orientation at assigned school. Observing, participating and microteaching under the guidance of the cooperating teacher in the school part time. Emphasis on developmental needs of early childhood learners. Fee. PR: Approval for student teaching and admission to teacher-education program. CR: PSY 423 and EDU 405.
489. Senior Practicum (Grades 4-12, P-12) - 2 hours
Completion of pre-planning and district orientation at assigned school (1 credit). Observing, participating and microteaching under the guidance of the cooperating teacher in the school full time during the last two weeks of August and part time for the remainder of the semester. Fee. PR: Approval for student teaching and admission to teacher-education program. CR: EDU 405 and PSY 423
490. Professional Seminar 1-0-1 Accompanies spring semester of senior-year experience. Students articulate their philosophy of education, theory of curriculum and management style through discussion and portfolio development. PR: Admission to teacher-education program. CR: EDU 499.
495. Teaching of English as a Second Language: Methods and Materials 3-0-3 Application of second-language acquisition theory and cultural knowledge to curriculum and instruction; application of sheltered instruction components and indicators. Classroom opportunities for students to gain experience with ESOL students across age and proficiency levels. Supervised field experience with limited English-proficient students required. PR: Admission to teacher-education program.
498. Directed Study 1 to 3 hours Primarily for students who select special educational problems as an area of interest. Self-directed study provided in an area of interest not available through established courses. May be repeated up to 6 hours. PR: JS or SS and approval of school dean.
499. Student Teaching 9 hours Participation and teaching under the guidance of a cooperating teacher in a school with college supervision. Planning lessons, implementing instruction and assessing outcomes during lead teaching. PR: EDU 488 or EDU 489 and admission to teacher-education program. CR: PSY 424 and EDU 490.
Other Classes for the Education Majors
Some of these classes are required for the various majors, but are taught by other departments at Berry College.
ART 304. Art Education 2-2-3 Discipline-based art education program with emphasis on the integration of art production, art history, aesthetics, and art criticism. Includes instruction dealing with the methodology of art education and weekly exercises that focus on unit plans, lesson plans, classroom management, interdisciplinary teaching, national standards, preparation for the state art content exam, and student teaching porfolio. Art education majors will participate in field experience as part of the requirements for this course.
BIO 111. Principles of Cell Biology I 3-2-4 Focuses on introductory chemistry, cell biology, enzymes, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, meiosis/mitosis, genetics, evolution and speciation.
BIO 202. Principles of Zoology 3-2-4 Evolution, speciation and animal diversity, and physiology. PR: BIO111 or EVS 104 or CI.
BIO 215. Principles of Microbiology and Botany 3-2-4 Virus, prokaryote, protist, fungus and plant diversity, and basic plant physiology. PR: BIO 111 or EVS 104 or CI.
COM 201. Foundations of Mass Communication 3-0-3 Survey of the history, structure and function of contemporary mass media and their roles in a democratic society.
ENG 204. Introduction to Linguistics 3-0-3 General overview of the history, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and discourse of English with emphasis on applications, including first- and second-language acquisition. This course may not be used to satisfy the general-education literature requirement for any major, including the education majors.
ENG 301. Introduction to Creative Writing: Poetry 3-0-3 Introductory writer's workshop in poetry. Primary focus on the study of basic technical elements of genre in selected readings. Concentration on critique of original student work. PR or CR: one 200-level literature course.
ENG 302. Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction 3-0-3 Introductory writer's workshop in short fiction or the novella, with primary focus on the basic technical elements of genre in selected readings. Concentration on critique of original student work. PR or CR: one 200-level literature course.
ENG 303 WI. Advanced Rhetoric and Writing 3-0-3 Exploration of more advanced forms and concepts in essay development for academic, professional and civic audiences; classical and modern stylistics in writing. PR: ENG 102.
ENG 427. Young Adult Literature 3-0-3 The nature of young-adolescent literature; relevant developments in young-adult literature; strategies for promoting reading; ways to initiate deep thinking about literary works; young-adult literature and non print media; and pedagogical considerations in teaching literature. PR: ENG 102 and minor in secondary education, English.
FAM 230. Marriage and the Family 3-0-3 Contemporary American marriage and family relationships, including communication, marriage and family interaction, conflict and other specific areas of marriage preparation and adjustment.
FAM 330WI. Family Problems and Intervention 3-0-3 Overview of intervention methods and analysis of divorce and stepfamily issues, substance abuse and addiction, child physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence and chronic and terminal illness. PR: FAM 230.
FAM 496. Academic Internship 3-12 hours Problem-oriented experiences in specific academic projects related to the individual student’s program of study, planned in consultation with the student’s advisor. PR: See general provisions for academic internships in the college catalog.
FIN 225. Personal Finance 3-0-3 Broad coverage of personal financial decisions, including basic financial planning, tax issues, managing savings and other liquid accounts, buying a house, the use of credit, insurance, managing investments and saving for retirement.
GEO 101. Physical Geology 3-2-4 Introductory study of the materials, structure and surface features of the earth; the processes responsible for their development; the physical and chemical processes that operate to modify them; the concept of geologic time; and the application of geologic knowledge to human environmental and resource problems. Lab including field trips to local geological sites and exercises in mapping, identification of rock types and soil analysis.
GEO 102. Historical Geology 3-2-4 Introduction to earth history; the origins of earth, life on earth and subsequent abiotic and biotic evolution; the development of the sedimentary and stratigraphic record of earth’s history, the geologic time-scale; the concept of continental drift and past climates; as well as the interrelationship between the chemical, biological and geological systems over time.
HIS 154. World History to 1550 3-0-3 History of the world from the first humans to the 16th century, focusing on major themes, ideas and forces shaping world history, including political, economic and cultural formations.
HIS 155. World History Since 1550 3-0-3 History of the world from the 16th century to the present, focusing on major themes, ideas and forces shaping world history, including political, economic and cultural formations.
HIS 205. American History to 1877 3-0-3 Political, economic, social, diplomatic and cultural development of America from the Colonial era through Reconstruction.
HPE 305. Curriculum and Methods in Physical Education 3-2-4 Appropriate organizational structures for P-12 physical education programs. Sources and structures of curriculum, varying patterns of planning and implementation. The use of a variety of instructional methods and multiple assessment strategies for regular and diverse populations including Limited English Proficiency students. Field experience required. PR: EDU 102 and 206, HPE 330, Admission to teacher-education program. CR: HPE 305L.
MAT 120. Precalculus 4-0-4 Designed to prepare students for the calculus. Polynomial and rational functions, theory of equations, logarithmetic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions.
MAT 145. Applied Calculus 3-0-3 Mathematical tools using continuous and basic calculus techniques. Topics to include continuous functions, polynomials, rational functions, limits, instantaneous rates of change (derivatives) and continuous summations (integrals); applications to include area and volume calculations, related rates, minimization and maximization.
MAT 220. Mathematics for Teachers P-8 3-0-3 Development of numeration systems, number sense and number relationships, concepts of whole-number and rational-number operations, number theory, estimation, statistics and probability. Modeling of effective mathematical pedagogy for children, emphasizing the development of patterns and relationships and the view of mathematics as solving problems, communicating, reasoning and making connections. PR: majors in early childhood or middle-grades education and sophomore standing or CI.
MAT 321. Mathematical Inquiry in Early Childhood Education 3-0-3 Geometry and measurement; explorations of patterns, functions and algebraic concepts within the context of scientific investigation. Focus on the processes, values and goals of science and mathematics in early childhood education. Cannot also receive credit for 322. PR: MAT 220 and admission to teacher-education program.
MAT 322. Mathematical Inquiry in the Middle Grades 3-0-3 Geometry and measurement; explorations of patterns, functions and algebraic concepts within the context of scientific investigation. Focus on the processes, values and goals of science and mathematics for the middle grades. PR: MAT 220 and admission to teacher-education program. CR: EDU 330.
MAT 324. Geometry for the Middle Grades 3-0-3 A postulational development of Euclidean geometry using a variety of approaches: Informal, Formal, Measurement, Coordinate and Transformation. This course does not apply to a major or minor in mathematics or mathematics education. PR: MAT 220.
MUS 305. Music Curriculum 2-2-3 Examination of the fundamentals of music curricula for preschool through secondary education including content, style and technique for music teaching; includes school-based field experience. PR: Admission to teacher-education program.
PHY 111. General Physics I with Algebra 3-2-4 Introductory physics using algebra and trigonometry. Topics include motion in one and two dimension, Newton’s Laws, conservation principles and rotational motion. Thermodynamics, waves, sound and fluids will be covered as time allows. PR: MAT 120 or MAT 201 or CI.
PHY 112. General Physics II with Algebra 3-2-4 Continuation of PHY 111. Topics include electricity, magnetism, geometric optics, wave optics, special relativity, and elementary quantum physics. PR: PHY 111 or CI.
PHY 211. General Physics I with Calculus 3-2-4 General college physics using calculus. Topics covered include mathematical description of motion, Newton’s Laws, conservation principles, elementary thermodynamics and special relativity, as time permits. CR: MAT 201.
PHY 212. General Physics II with Calculus 3-2-4 Continuation of PHY 211, but may be taken first by very capable students with consent of instructor. Topics covered include electricity, magnetism, light and basic quantum mechanics. CR: MAT 203.
PSY 221WI. Life-Span Developmental Psychology 3-0-3 Overview of human development across the life span from prenatal to late adulthood. Critical examination of current research within the context of various theories of development will be emphasized. Readings, observations and reports required.
PSY 342. Child and Adolescent Psychology 3-0-3 Examination of theories and current research in cognitive, emotional, social and physical development in infancy through adolescence. Familial, peer group, educational and cultural contexts will be emphasized. Observations and participation in research are required. PR: PSY 101 or PSY 103 and 221WI.
PSY 390. Adulthood and Aging 3-0-3 In-depth survey of adult development focusing on current research in social, cognitive, biological and psychological developmental issues. Hands-on research experience is a component of this course. PR: PSY 101 and 221WI.
PSY 423. Introduction to Exceptional Children and Youth 1-0-1 Introduction to the characteristics and classroom modifications for learning-disabled, mildly intellectually disabled and emotionally/behaviorally disturbed youngsters. PR: EDU 205 or 206 and admission to teacher-education program.
PSY 424. Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children and Youth 2-0-2 Examination of the causes, characteristics and educational strategies for exceptional students. PR: PSY 101 and admission to teacher-education program. CR: EDU 499.
SOC 335. Social Inequality: Race, Class, and Gender 3-0-3 Empirical and theoretical exploration into the causes and consequences of inequality in contemporary society. Emphasis on the economic and cultural disadvantages of minorities, women and the poor. Topics include poverty, social mobility, affirmative action, racism, sexism and rape. PR: SOC 200, ANT 200 or WNS 210.
SOC 350. Sociology of the Family 3-0-3 The family as a social institution; structure and functions of the family; comparative family systems; social change and the family; special emphasis on courtship, marriage, marital adjustment and marital dissolution in American society; alternatives to marriage and the family. PR: SOC 200 or ANT 200.