of the discipline he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that
make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.
2. Student Development
The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide
learning opportunities that support a child's intellectual, social, and person-
al development.
3. Diverse Learners
The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning
and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.
4. Multiple Instructional Strategies
The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to
encourage student development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and
performance skills.
5. Motivation and Management
The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and
behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social
interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
6. Communication and Technology
The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media com-
munication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive
interaction in the classroom.
7. Planning
The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, stu-
dents, the community, and curriculum goals.
8. Assessment
The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies
to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical
development of the learner.
9. Reflective Practice: Professional Growth
The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects
of his or her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other pro-
fessionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportu-
nities to grow professionally.
10. School and Community Involvement
The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agen-
cies in the larger community to support students' learning and well being.
Praxis Pass Rates for Program Completers 2004-2005
Type of Assessment ...................................................... Institutional Pass Rate
Basic Skills:
Reading ............................................................................................ 100%
Writing ............................................................................................. 100%
Mathematics ...................................................................................... 100%
Elementary Education Content Knowledge ..................................... 100%
Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge ...................................... 98%
Academic Content Areas:
Art: Content Knowledge .................................................................... 97%
Early Childhood ................................................................................. 95%
Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction
and Assessment .............................................................................. 91%
English: English Language, Literature and
Composition: Content Knowledge .............................................. 100%
Health and Physical Education ........................................................ 100%
Mathematics .........................................................................................83%
Special Education: N-12 .................................................................. 100%
Social Studies: Content Knowledge .................................................. 89%
Elementary Education Department
FACULTY: Karen L. Bauer, Marian S. Beckman, Linda Marie Best, Nancy M.
Briggs, Lisa Ann Brightman, Mary Jo Campbell, John R. Criswell, Kathleen
Anne Dailey, Denise Ann Finazzo, Patricia B. Flach, Gloria Jean Gerbracht,
Virginia L. McGinnis, Mary Jo Melvin, Rosemary A. Omniewski, Jacqueline T.
Power, Barbara F. Rahal, Nicholas G. Stupiansky, Rosemary Treloar, Sandra
Waite-Stupiansky, Maureen A. Walcavich, William R. Weber
Associate of Science Degree
Preschool Education
The Department of Elementary Education prepares preschool teachers and aides
for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the area of preschool education. Upon
completion of 64 credit hours, the candidate is granted an Associate of Science
degree in Preschool Education.
I. General Education Requirements
24 sem. hrs.
ENGL101 College Writing Skills
3 sem. hrs.
ENGL02
Writing and Research Skills
3 sem. hrs.
MATH104 Finite Mathematics or higher
3 sem. hrs.
CSCI104
Essential Computing I
3 sem. hrs.
One approved course from four of six following Core categories
(Artistic Expression, World Civilizations, American Civilizations, Human
Behavior, Cultural Diversity and Social Pluralism, Ethics)
12 sem. hrs.
II. Professional Education
40 sem. hrs.
A. Area I: Introductory Courses
6 sem. hrs.
ELED130
Planning DAP (1)
ELED131
Child Care Programs (1)
ELED132
Create Care Comm (1)
ELED275
Introduction to ECE (3)
B. Area II: Content/Methods Courses
3 sem. hrs.
ELED180
Child Studies I: Foundations (3)
C. Area III: Management Course
21 sem. hrs.
ELED240
Teaching Children's Lit (3)
ELED341
Integrated Curriculum I (3)
ELED342
Integrated Curriculum II (3)
ELED343
Integrated Curriculum III (3)
ELED344
Partnerships (3)
ELED530
Infant/Toddler Care (3)
ELED580
Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood (3)
D. Area IV: Field Experiences
6 sem. hrs.
ELED425
Field Experience (6)
E. Area V: Electives
4 sem. hrs.
TOTAL
64 sem. hrs.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
(Suggested Four-Semester Sequence)
First Semester
ENGL101
College Writing Skills (3)*
ELED275
Intro to ECE (3)
PSYC101
General Psychology (3)*
GEOG101
World Geography (3)*
HIST261
History of U.S. I (3)* or
HIST262
History of U.S. II (3)*
Free Elective (3)*
TOTAL
18 sem. hrs.
Second Semester
BIOL316
Environmental Biology (3)* or
PHYS101
Physical Science (3)*
ELED130
Planning DAP (1)
ELED131
Child Care Programs (1)
ELED132
Create Care Comm (1)
ELED180
Child Studies I: Foundations (3)
ELED240
Children's Literature (3)
ELED341
Integrated Curriculum I (3)
122/Curricula and Organization