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EDUCATION - COURSES OFFERED

ECE 141 Curriculum I in Early Childhood Education (3)
This course introduces students to theories, methods, techniques, and activities that promote learning through creative expression in children during their early childhood years. Content areas covered will include developmentally appropriate practice, learning environments, learning and interest centers, and the design and implementation of physical, cognitive, communicative, and creative activities for the classroom. This course is designed for the ECE Program. (Note: 3 lecture credits)
 
ECE 142 Curriculum II in Early Childhood Education (3)
This course is a continuation of ECE I; it will advance students to theories, methods, techniques and activities which promote learning through creative expression in children during their early childhood years. Content areas include developmentally appropriate practice, learning and interest centers, and the design and implementation of physical, cognitive, communicative, and creative activities in the classroom. This course is designed for ECE Program. (Note: 3 lecture credits)
 
ECE 150 Introduction to Parenthood Education (3)
This course is designed to provide the students with a systematic approach to the study of parent-child relationships. This approach is based upon an understanding of developmental theory and is intended to aid individuals who work with parents and children as well as those who are, or will be parents. Course content emphasizes information rather than advice. (Note: 3 lecture credits)
 
ECE 151 Guiding and Nurturing Young Children (3)
This course is designed to equip the student with skills and techniques for the guidance, nurturing, and direction of the behavior of young children. Such skills and techniques include understanding behaviors according to age, building positive self-concepts, and planning preventive action to deal with social problems such as disturbing others, fighting, biting and other classroom, and schoolyard disturbances. (Note: 3 lecture credits)
 
ECE 152 Safety and Health for Young Children (3)
This is an introductory course to issues of safety and health as they relate to children from birth to age eight. It includes training in standard American Red Cross First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); a study of methods for establishing safety procedures for classroom, the playground, and field trips, and emphasis on the importance of establishing a healthy environment for the young child. Topics range from the importance of nutritional needs, the identification, and handling of suspected child abuse, recognition of and procedures for dealing with childhood illnesses and communicable diseases. (Note: 3 lecture credits)
 
ED 150 Introductions to Teaching (3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental theories and practices of teaching. Students will examine the components of effective organization and management of a classroom in order to ensure effective teaching. This course further covers daily procedures, classroom management, planning and organization, cooperative learning, multiple intelligences, critical thinking, and diverse learning styles within the classroom. APA formatting is required. (Note: 3 lecture credits)
 
ED 157 Introductions to Elementary Curriculum and Instruction (3)
This introductory course offers fundamental elements of preparing and presenting effective classroom instruction. Students will be able to design daily, weekly, and thematic unit lesson plans in core subjects such as language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science. Students will also demonstrate their abilities by preparing individual and group presentations. Students will further identify research that shows how children learn and how to prepare motivating learning activities for elementary students. APA formatting is required. (Note: 3 lecture credits)
 
ECE 153 Developments in Early Childhood Education (4)
(formerly ED 160 Development of Early Childhood Education)
Prerequisite: ECE 150
This course is designed to acquaint students with the relationship between theory and practice in Early Childhood Education in order to increase competency of early childhood education in the classroom. This course will focus in on the child‘s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical needs and will provide the novice teacher with the appropriate strategies and knowledge for effective teaching in the pre- through third grade classroom. (Note: 3 lecture credits)
ED 215 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 250
This course investigates exceptionalities as defined according to federal educational guidelines, including visual impairment, hearing impairment, learning special needs, intellectual disability, physically and health impaired, behaviorally disordered, communication disorders, and gifted. This introductory course will familiarize students with various categories of special needs. This course is a prerequisite for other special education courses and serves to prepare elementary and early childhood majors who serve children with special needs in their classrooms. APA formatting is required. (Note: 3 lecture credits)
ED 240 Instructional Technologies (4)
Prerequisite: ICT 150
This course reviews information and communication technologies and how they are used in education. It reviews and provides hands-on experiences with educational technologies; including, but not limited to, computer systems and peripherals, computer operating systems, and application software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, graphics software, and others); internet resources and issues; video technologies; video teleconferencing and broadcast systems; on-line course management systems; and testing systems. The course will also review the national and local goals, standards, and issues in the use of education technologies for students, teachers, and administrators. Students will be able to prepare on-line lesson plans for the elementary grade classrooms. Lab work includes hands-on experience in the course software and its application to the elementary learning environment. APA formatting is required. (Note: 3 lecture credits and 1 lab credit)
 
ED 257 Teaching Language Arts to Elementary School Teachers (3)
Prerequisite: ED 157
This course stresses the phases of language arts development, especially in the areas of reading and writing in the multicultural classroom. This course is designed for students majoring in elementary and early childhood education as well as for teachers wishing to sharpen their professional skills. In addition, students will implement lesson and unit plans with presentations. APA formatting is required. (Note: 3 lecture credits; Students are required to take both lecture and practicum during the same semester)
 
ED 257P Observation, Participation and Practicum (1)
Prerequisite: ED 157
ED 257P will provide students the opportunity to be observed by mentor teachers with years of professional teaching experience. Students will meet with their mentor teacher/college instructor to discuss feedback and implement recommendations for the classroom. (Note: 1 credit practicum; Students are required to take both lecture and practicum during the same semester)
 
ED 280 Introduction to Bilingual Education (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 150, ENG 151
This course is designed to introduce students to a research-based theoretical framework for the schooling of language minority students. In addition, this course will examine the underpinnings of primary language development, second language acquisition, and the relationship of both to normal school achievement. The course will explore instructional methods and techniques recommended for language minority students. (Note: 3 lecture credits)
 
ED 285 Teaching Samoan Language and Culture (3)
Prerequisite: SAM 111 or SAM 151/151L
This course offers a thorough study of the ASDOE K-12 Samoan Language curriculum, emphasizing mastery of sequencing of levels and scope. It will help students use the whole language approach to plan, implement and assess/evaluate the teaching of Samoa Language in their classrooms. It reviews the theories of language acquisition introduced in other teacher education courses. (Note: 3 lecture credits; Students are required to take both lecture and practicum during the same semester)
 
ED 285P Teaching Samoan Language and Culture Practicum (1)
Prerequisite: SAM 111 or SAM 151/151L
This course will provide students the opportunity to be observed by mentor teachers with years of professional teaching experience. Students will meet with their mentor teacher/college instructor to discuss feedback and implement recommendations for the classroom. (Note: 1 credit practicum; Students are required to take both lecture and practicum during the same semester)
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)
 
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)
 
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)
 
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)
 
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)
 
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)
 
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)
 
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)
 
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)
 
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)
 
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.)
 
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.)
 
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.)
 
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)
 
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)
 
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)