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The Education Program is designedto prepare undergraduates for teaching at the preschool, elementary,and secondary levels, and is taken in addition to the student'sfield of concentration. It is also valuable for those planningcareers in related fields such as special education, counseling,clinical psychology, and social work. In addition, some take theprogram simply as a worthwhile supplement to their liberal artseducation at Brandeis. Students who have completed one of theprograms listed below will be recommended by Brandeis for Massachusettscertification.
Any undergraduate at Brandeiscan begin fulfilling requirements of the program at any time,without formal admission. A grade of at least B- is required inED 100a and ED 107a for those pursuing elementary certification;and in ED 100b for those seeking secondary certification. Permissionof the director is required for the final stage of the process,(ED 102a and ED 110e; or ED 101d and 111e; or ED 112e).
Joyce Antler
(American Studies)
John Burt
(English and American Literature)
Joseph Cunningham
(Psychology)
Emily Dudek
(Chemistry)
Jacqueline Jones
(History)
Robert Lange
(Physics)
Paul Monsky
(Mathematics)
Hugh Pendleton
(Physics)
Jo Anne Preston
(Sociology)
Susan Shevitz
(Jewish Communal Service)
Peter Witt, Director
Teacher education.
Catherine Marchant
Preschool education.
Beth Davis
Reading.
Lores Gilfix
Field supervisor, elementaryeducation.
All students in the elementaryand high school teacher preparation programs must take one ofthe options under the Program in Non-Western and Comparative Studies.
PSYC 1a, PSYC 33a, and ED 100b(prerequisites to practice teaching); ED 102a concurrently withED 110e (senior year). Consult director of the program for otherrequirements.
PSYC 1a; PSYC 33a; ED 100afollowed by ED 107a (sophomores who have taken ED 100aare advised to take ED 107a as juniors); ED 101d, always begunthe semester before practice teaching; and ED 111e. Also a mathematicscourse at the 5a level or above or a satisfactory score on a specialtest given by the mathematics department.
Practice teaching at the LembergChildren's Center is possible (ED 112e). Prerequisites are PSYC33a and ED 103a. These courses, plus one other, will fulfill theMassachusetts requirements for teachers in nursery school or daycare. For further information, consult the director of the Children'sCenter.
ED 98a Individual Readingsand Research in Education
Signature of the instructorrequired.
Usually offered every year.
Mr. Witt
ED 98b Individual Readingsand Research in Education
Signature of the instructorrequired.
Usually offered every year.
Mr. Witt
ED 100a Introduction toTeaching in the Elementary School
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Not open to first year students.
Includes approximately threehours per week in an elementary classroom. Course meetings willconsider philosophical and sociological aspects of education,as well as practical problems of teaching, such as planning, organizing,and controlling; also the problems of children with special needs.Usually offered every fall semester.
Mr. Witt
ED 100b Introduction toTeaching in the Secondary School
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Not open to first year students.
Includes approximately threehours per week in a high school classroom. Course meetings willconsider philosophical and sociological aspects of education,as well as practical problems of teaching, such as planning, organizing,and controlling; also the problems of children with special needs.Usually offered every spring semester.
Mr. Witt
ED 101d Elementary SchoolCurriculum and Methods
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Limited to students enrollingin ED 111e spring semester. Signature of the education programdirector required.
Methods and principles of teachingmathematics, social studies, language arts, and science, throughworkshops and seminars. Other topics include art, creative drama,physical education, and audiovisual aids. Usually offered everyyear.
Mr. Witt and Staff
ED 102a Secondary SchoolCurriculum and Methods
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Limited to students concurrentlyenrolled in ED 110e.
Principles and methods forsecondary school subjects. Separate sections for particular subjectareas are created as the need arises. Usually offered every year.
Mr. Witt and Staff
ED 103a Teaching Strategiesfor Early Childhood
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Enrollment limited to 20.
Provides classroom experienceand methods for teaching young children. Students plan and analyzeearly childhood learning experiences, based on current theoryand best practices, as well as study positive approaches to classroommanagement and developmentally appropriate curricula. Relatedfield placement required, once a week at Lemberg Children's Center,8:00 am-12:00 pm or 2:00-6:00 pm. Usually offered every springsemester.
Ms. Marchant
ED 107a Teaching of ElementaryReading
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Signature of the educationprogram director required.
An introductory methods coursein the teaching of reading, covering current theory and practice.In order to fulfill the field work requirement, students musthave one morning a week free of classes until 11:00 am. Usuallyoffered every semester.
Ms. Davis
ED 110e Practice Teaching:Secondary School
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Enrollment limited to studentsin the Education Program. Signature of the education program directorrequired.
Full-time student teachingunder supervision of qualified teachers; regular conferences todiscuss and evaluate the teaching experience. Usually offeredevery fall semester.
Mr. Witt and Staff
ED 111e Practice Teaching:Elementary School
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Enrollment limited to studentsin the Education Program. Signature of the education program directorrequired.
Full-time student teachingunder supervision of qualified teachers; regular conferences todiscuss and evaluate the teaching experience. Usually offeredevery spring semester.
Mr. Witt and Staff
ED 112e Practice Teaching:Preschool
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Prerequisites: PSYC 33aand ED 103a. Signature of the education program director required.Enrollment limited to students in the Education Program.
Teaching under supervisionof qualified head teachers at the Lemberg Children's Center withtoddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners. Thirty-five hoursper week includes 30 hours teaching, five hours planning and meetingtime. Regular conferences to discuss and evaluate the teachingexperience. Usually offered every year.
Staff