Education

Courses

Courses with * fulfill
General Education requirements

(A-AP) = Arts - Applied

(A-TH) = Arts -
Theoretical/Historical

(A-AR) = Analytical -
Abstract Reasoning

(A-QR) = Analytical -
Quantitative Reasoning

(CP) = Comparative Practices

(D-D) = Diversity - Domestic

(D-I) = Diversity - International

(D-L) = Diversity - Language

(ES) = Earlham Seminar

(IP) = Interpretive Practices

(SI) = Scientific Inquiry

(W) = Wellness

(AY) = Offered in Alternative Year

EDUC 120 FOUNDATIONS OF
EDUCATION (3 credits)
Examines the present U.S. educational system and the nature of its social impact using the lenses of history, sociology and philosophy. Designed to provide a foundation for further study. Recommended for first-year students.

EDUC 121 PRE-PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICUM (1-3 credits)
Observation and work as an aide in elementary, middle or secondary schools. Activities include viewing teacher and student behavior and assisting by tutoring, working with small groups, preparing instructional materials and conducting small research studies. Consent of the Education convener, faculty adviser and on-site supervisor required.

EDUC 122 CROSS-CULTURAL
EDUCATIONAL PERSPECTIVES (3 credits)
A cross-cultural study of the Japanese and American cultures and their perspectives on education.

EDUC 248 THEORY AND PRACTICE OF EDUCATION (4 credits)
Reflects the central premise that prospective teachers need to do some teaching while they also read about teaching and its circumstances, thus integrating doing and learning. Focuses on the role of teaching and curriculum theory while also giving students experience with a teaching practicum unit in cooperation with a local school. Prerequisites: An Earlham Seminar and an Interpretive Practices and one previous course in Education, or consent of the instructor.

EDUC 344 STUDIES IN LANGUAGE LEARNING AND TEACHING (4 credits)
Combines theoretical foundations of second-language acquisition with practical classroom techniques and procedures. Examines principles of proficiency-oriented instruction, language functions, sociocultural variables, and comparison of first- and second-language acquisition. Also listed as TESO 344.

EDUC 355 PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION (4 credits)
Examines a variety of historical and contemporary texts that present alternative views of the nature and goals of education. Topics may include feminist pedagogies and contemporary education; interdisciplinary perspectives on multicultural education; the role of education in historical and modern democracies; and teaching toward social justice in the contemporary classroom. Prerequisite: One previous course in Education or consent of the instructor. Also listed as PHIL 355. (AY)

EDUC 359 HISTORY OF EDUCATION (3 credits)
Begins with the 17th century and focuses on the 19th and 20th centuries. Emphasizes the United States while drawing upon the history, experiences and philosophies of other countries or regions to help explain or clarify the U.S. development of education. Defines education as the transmission of culture, aiming at a broad understanding of the forces and factors that influence and shape public and private education at the primary and secondary level. Prerequisite: An Interpretive Practices course or consent of the instructor. Also listed as HIST 359. (AY)

EDUC 371 SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION (4 credits)
Starting with a critical perspective, this micro-social and macro-social examination of schools addresses the question, "Why are things the way they are?" The course takes the view that schools serve multiple interest groups that exercise a consistent and pervasive impact on what happens in our nation's schools. Also listed as SOAN 371. (AY)

*EDUC 373 MORAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
Examination of psychological theory and research on moral development, various techniques of moral education, and philosophical and psychological perspectives of moral goodness. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above. Also listed as PSYC 373. (W) (AY)

*EDUC 374 METHODS OF PEACEMAKING (4 credits)
A practical course teaching methods for community organizing through interaction with Richmond community groups and educational centers. Analyzes influence of national and international popular culture within Richmond. Prerequisite: PAGS 330, 370 or consent of the instructor. Also listed as PAGS 374. (D-D)

EDUC 469 INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATION (3-6 credits)
Supervised internship which involves a student in the application of knowledge and skills related to a specific educational focus (e.g., museum education, adult education, recreation). Consent of the Education convener and on-site supervisor required.

EDUC 482 SPECIAL TOPICS (3 credits)
Selected topics determined by the instructor for upper-level study.

EDUC 483 TEACHING ASSISTANTS (1-3 credits)

EDUC 485 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3 credits)
Investigation of a specific topic conceived of and planned by the student in consultation with a faculty supervisor. Culminates in a comprehensive report prepared in the style of a thesis or research paper.

EDUC 486 STUDENT RESEARCH (1-3 credits)