| ED 300 |
Foundations of Education (3) |
| This course is an introduction to the Foundations of American Education in the United States and American Samoa. Pertinent issues relating to the historical and philosophical backgrounds of education, the nature of schools, and the teaching profession will be stressed. APA formatting is required. (Note: 3 lecture credits) |
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| ED 301 |
Educational Psychology (3) |
| This course presents an analysis of the complex factors involved in learning, individual differences, motivation for learning, the psychology of leadership, and socio-cultural factors as they affect the education of children. This course presents an analysis of the complex factors involved in learning, individual differences, motivation for learning, the psychology of leadership, and socio-cultural factors as they affect education of children and youth. APA formatting is required. (Note: 3 lecture credits) |
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| ED 305 |
Foundations of Curriculum and Instructions (Elementary K-8) (3) |
| This course examines the relevant knowledge, skills, and personal attributes of an effective teacher. Specific attention will focus on the organization of curriculum, instructional design, and assessing student learning. APA formatting is required. (Note: 3 lecture credits) |
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| ED 312 |
Teaching Language Arts in Elementary Education (3) |
| This course will examine relevant issues of languages, cultures, and methodologies for teachers of elementary education. Specific attention will focus on language acquisition theories, linguistic approaches to teaching languages, and classroom applications of language arts. APA formatting is required. (Note: 3 lecture credits) |
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| ED 319 |
Children’s Literature (3) |
| Prerequisite: ED 312 |
| This course surveys the field of childrens literature. The course will explore all types of childrens literature including genre studies such as fiction and nonfiction, poetry, and fantasy. This class will also explore the history of childrens literature as well as principles of child development. It also examines how to use childrens books effectively ranging from the communicative process to a mastery of book selections. APA formatting is required. (Note: 3 lecture credits) |
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| ED 325 |
Principles of Child Development: The Samoan Child (3) |
| Prerequisite: ED 301 |
| This course presents the basic principles of child development and learning. Research, theories, and ideologies emphasizing methodologies and pedagogies that contribute to the educational growth of the child will be examined. The course will explore techniques, support mechanisms, and effective roles recommended for the Samoan classroom. In addition, the course will provide knowledge of appropriate modifications relevant to diversity in the learning environment. APA formatting is required. (Note: 3 lecture credits) |
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| ED 330 |
Elementary Mathematics Methods (3) |
| Prerequisite: ED 305 |
| This course provides concepts and reasoning for elementary mathematics education. It will focus on methods and materials for teaching elementary school mathematics. Case studies and instructional technology will be utilized to illustrate K-8 mathematics curriculum and pedagogy. APA formatting is required. (Note: 3 lecture credits) |
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| ED 335 |
Elementary Science Methods (3) |
| Prerequisite: ED 305 |
| This course provides concepts and reasoning for elementary mathematics education. It will focus on methods and materials for teaching elementary school mathematics. Case studies and instructional technology will be utilized to educate K-8 mathematics curriculum and pedagogy. APA formatting is required. (Note: 3 lecture credits) |
| ED 340 |
Tests, Measurements and Assessment (4) |
| Prerequisite: ED 300, ED 301, ED 305, ED 312, ED 391A |
| This course examines the basic knowledge on the use of measurements and evaluation in the educational process. Primary focus will be given to the theoretical foundations of testing and measurement development and its practical application in the construction and evaluation of tests. Assessment and the use of rubrics will also be explored. APA formatting is required. (Note: 4 lecture credits) |
| ED 350 |
Health & Fitness Education for Elementary School Teachers (3) |
| Prerequisite: ED 305 |
| This course will identify the basic motor skills by examining current research on physical fitness and health. Both pre-service and in-service students will demonstrate physical activities that are appropriate for the growing child. Students will learn about different health behaviors to help children create a pre-intervention healthy life. Students will strengthen their teaching skills by warming up, playing with, supervising, demonstrating, and motivating students to live a holistically healthy life style. APA formatting is required. (Note: 3 lecture credits) |
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| ED 391A |
Field Training I (2) |
| Co-requisite: Note: Taken Concurrently with 2 or 3 Methods courses: ED 330, ED 335, ED 350 |
| This course is a field observation, training, and practical requirement for all students during their first semester in the B.Ed. program. Students are involved in applying skills/content learned in their work in elementary schools as pre-professionals under the guidance and supervision of the ASCC Field Coordinator, Teacher Education faculty, and K-8 school system cooperating teachers. A minimum of five hours per week is required in conjunction with professional education courses. This course also requires a 15-hour seminar component for expected field training course work and the monitoring of the field training experience. (Note: 2 practicum credits) |
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| ED 391B |
Field Experience I (2) |
| Prerequisite: ED 391A, Note: Taken Concurrently with 2 or 3 Methods courses: ED 335, ED 350, and ED 435 |
| This course is a field experience and practical requirement for all students during their second semester in the B.Ed. program. Students are involved in applying and implementing course required assignments with emphasis on theoretical, pedagogical, and content-based practices learned in their work in elementary schools as pre-professionals under the guidance and supervision of the ASCC Field Coordinator, Teacher Education faculty, and K-8 school system cooperating teachers. A minimum of five hours per week is required in conjunction with professional education courses. This course also requires a 15-hour seminar component for expected field training course work and the monitoring of the field training experience. (Note: 2 practicum credits) |
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| ED 410 |
Elementary Social Studies Methods (3) |
| Prerequisite: Completion of all 300 level courses. Note: taken concurrently with ED 491A |
| This course will focus on: 1) The purpose of the Social Studies Program for K-8 students; 2) The organizational framework of the program per grade level; 3) The knowledge and information on personal and public issues; and 4) Thinking, communicating, and working with others to contribute to American Samoa and society abroad. APA formatting is required. (Note: 3 lecture credits; Students are required to take both lecture and practicum during the same semester.) |
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| ED 435 |
Elementary Creative Dramatics as a Teaching Resource (3) |
| Prerequisite: Note: Taken Concurrently with ED 391B or ED 491A |
| This course will focus on: 1) Utilizing creative dramatics and theatre as the medium for integrating the visual and performing arts in K-8 subjects; 2) Demonstrating creative teaching and learning strategies from music, art, dance, and theatre to motivate students and to enhance their study of school subjects; and 3) Developing lesson plans and their effective application for integrating the arts in field settings. APA formatting is required. (Note: 3 lecture credits Students are required to take both lecture and practicum during the same semester.) |
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| ED 440 |
Elementary Samoan Language Methods (3) |
| Prerequisite: Completion of all 300 level courses, Note: taken concurrently with ED 491A |
| This course examines theories of language acquisition. A distinction between literature-based and language-based curriculum will be surveyed and examined. Also, the focus will be on the integration of the Whole Language Approach to the teaching of the Samoan Language in the learning environment. The students will be given the opportunity to construct, interpret, and evaluate meaningful learning experiences conforming to Matati’a ma Alafua o le Gagana Samoa set forth by the American Samoa Department of Education. APA formatting is required. (Note: 3 lecture credits Students are required to take both lecture and practicum during the same semester.) |
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| ED 490 |
Student Teaching Seminar (2) |
| Prerequisite: Completion of all 300-400 Level courses, Note: taken concurrently with ED 491B |
| This seminar course is an overview of the student teaching experience, which will outline all regulations and guidelines of student teaching. The seminar is specifically designed to promote reflection and sharing between student teachers, colleagues, and the college instructor. Opportunities will be given to the student teachers to share their concerns about their progress, encourage growth, and offer support. The seminar is designed to serve as a forum for discussion of relevant issues and exemplars that are authentic to elementary education in American Samoa and the United States. APA formatting is required. (Note: 2 lecture credits) |
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| ED 491A |
Field Experience II (2) |
| Prerequisite: ED 391B, Note: Taken Concurrently with 2 or 3 Methods courses: ED 410, ED 435, and 440 |
| This course is a field experience and practical requirement for all students during their third semester in the B.Ed. program. Students are involved in applying and implementing course required assignments with emphasis on theoretical, pedagogical, and content-based practices learned in their work in elementary schools as pre-professionals under the guidance and supervision of the ASCC Field Coordinator, Teacher Education faculty, and K-8 school system cooperating teachers. A minimum of five hours per week is required in conjunction with professional education courses. This course also requires a 15-hour seminar component for expected field training course work and the monitoring of the field training experience. (Note: 2 practicum credits) |
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| ED 491B |
Student Teaching Field Work (10) |
| Prerequisite: Completion of all 300-400 Level courses, Note: taken concurrently with ED 490 |
| This course provides teaching experience under intensive supervision in a public school setting. The ASCC TED faculty and ST field coordinator provide regular observations, counseling, and evaluations. Student teachers will receive practical experience under the guidance of the cooperating teachers in planning for teaching, managing classrooms, and directing learning activities of students. Student teachers are given the opportunity to direct the activities of the classroom environment to the point of assuming full responsibility. (Note: 10 credits of field work) |
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