Konstantine Kyriacopoulos

Introduces different modes of disciplinary inquiry compatible with social studies instruction. Teacher candidates develop skills in understanding, planning, delivering and assessing instruction with a focus on sociocultural development and classroom management. Course objectives and activities are based on the College, Career and Civic Life four-stage model of inquiry from the National Council for the Social Studies and align with Maryland state standards for early childhood social studies. Includes clinical experiences. Prerequisites: Admission to Professional Teacher Education Program, ECED 356, ELED 302, 320, 350, 398, completion of General Education Group IIIB. Three hours per week with enhancement.

Selection, organization, presentation and assessment of meaningful social studies learning experiences for elementary and middle school students. Attention given to technology, literature, and local resources that support learning in diverse classroom settings. Field experiences and reflective evaluations included. Prerequisites: Admission to Professional Teacher Education Program; ELED 310, 316, 317, EDUC 318. Co-requisite: ELED 309. Three hours per week.

Introduces different modes of disciplinary inquiry compatible with social studies instruction. Teacher candidates develop skills in understanding, planning, delivering and assessing instruction with a focus on sociocultural development and classroom management. Course objectives and activities are based on the College, Career and Civic Life four-stage model of inquiry from the National Council for the Social Studies and align with Maryland state standards for early childhood social studies. Includes clinical experiences. Prerequisites: Admission to Professional Teacher Education Program, ECED 356, ELED 302, 320, 350, 398, completion of General Education Group IIIB. Three hours per week with enhancement.

Selection, organization, presentation and assessment of meaningful social studies learning experiences for elementary and middle school students. Attention given to technology, literature, and local resources that support learning in diverse classroom settings. Field experiences and reflective evaluations included. Prerequisites: Admission to Professional Teacher Education Program; ELED 310, 316, 317, EDUC 318. Co-requisite: ELED 309. Three hours per week.

Complements student teaching internship for elementary education/early childhood/double education majors. Integrates theory and practice, facilitates the process of learning to reflect upon one’s teaching, and provides support for candidates making the transition from teacher candidate to professional educator. Meets at school sites on a schedule to be announced as part of SU’s Professional Development School partnership. Includes clinical experiences. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Teacher Education Program. Early Childhood Prerequisites: ECED 451, 452, 453, ELED 410. Elementary Major Prerequisites: ELED 403, 405, 406, 410, 499. Double Major Prerequisites: ELED 404, 405, 406, 410. Early Childhood Major Corequisites: ECED 455, 456. Elementary Major Corequisites: ELED 421, 422. Double Major Corequisites: ECED 455, ELED 421, 423. Three hours per week with enhancement.

Reviews theories and aspects of cultural competence most relevant to teaching in diverse classrooms. Explores the ideals of freedom, democracy, justice, equality, equity and human dignity from the perspective of the community. Provides experiences that heighten candidates’ diversity awareness and sensitivity. Examines different kinds of beliefs, attitudes, values and practices that foster cultural and linguistic competence at the Community level. The instructor may use different medium to study the topic. One hour per week.