WELCOME to the Educational Associates  Program Director: Prof. Franceska Smith Assistant to the Director: Sharon Allen Program Office: Room D109 For information: call 368-5289 on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays or stop by room D109. The Education Associate/Paraprofessional program is designed for people who are already working in the public (and some private) schools in New York City. In addition to paraprofessionals, others who come from work to the Kingsborough campus to attend late afternoon and evening courses include: school aides, school secretaries, and already-licensed teachers who are looking for their "30 above" and special education/human relations courses.  The "Para" program offers a degree combining liberal arts with courses in education, including "hands on" training for traditional, special education, and mainstream classrooms. Courses can also be taken on a non-matriculated (non-degree) basis.
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EDU 25 -- THE EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED and NEUROLOGICALLY IMPAIRED CHILD (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Knowledge and understanding of causes, characteristics, and learning needs of emotionally disturbed and neurologically impaired school children. Emphasis is on methods of identifying and diagnosing, their educational needs and problems, and the possibilities for treatment and intervention, in a variety of educational settings.
Prerequisite: PSY 24 or Department permission

EDU 26 -- TEACHING the EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED and NEUROLOGICALLY IMPAIRED CHILD (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Methods of teaching in programs for the emotionally disturbed and neurologically impaired child. How existing materials may be modified and new original materials and techniques developed will be investigated. Principles of behavior management will be discussed in the context of curriculum planning and teaching methodology. Emphasis will be on implementation of teaching strategies based upon individual assessment of learning needs, the use of resources to ensure the least restrictive environment. A hands-on approach to develop materials.
Prerequisite: PSY 24 or Department permission

EDU 27 -- SEMINAR in ADMINISTRATION and SUPERVISION of SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
This colloquium course provides information relating to the administration and supervision of Special Education programs in New York City Public Schools. Guest lecturers discuss specific aspects of Special Education programs in the area of their expertise.
Prerequisite: PSY 24 or Department permission

EDU 29 - MULTICULTURAL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (2 crs. 2 hrs.)
A hands-on approach to designing materials and providing instruction for multicultural education. Emphasis is on the art, literature, and folklore of diverse cultures.

+EDU 33 -- EDUCATION in MODERN SOCIETY # (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Education in relation to contemporary society. Cultural forces and influences as well as institutions which help shape education are analyzed in the light of resulting issues and challenges. The various roles of the school, its personnel and the community are related to accepted theories and current practices.

*EDU 34 -- SEMINAR and PRACTICUM in EDUCATION and BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES # (4 crs. 12 hrs.)
The role of the paraprofessional in education. Selected aspects of education foundations, sociology and child psychology provide a base from which the paraprofessional's relationships to students, peers, teachers and supervisors are studied. Ten hours of field work a week is required.
Prerequisites: EDU 33, PSY 11

*EDU 35 -- SEMINAR and PRACTICUM in EDUCATION and COMMUNICATION SKILLS # (4 crs. 12 hrs.)
The nature of task-oriented and pupil-oriented activities in relation to communication skills. How to help pupils improve and develop special written and spoken communication skills. Ten hours of field work a week is required.
Prerequisites: EDU 34, two (2) semesters of English

EDU 36 -- SEMINAR and PRACTICUM in EDUCATION and ART FORMS # (4 crs. 12 hrs.)
Students are assisted to develop understanding of the functions of art activities for the young child. The goal is to encourage a child's creative thinking by including art and music into the youngster's world. Ten hours of field work a week is required.
Prerequisites: EDU 35 , MUS 31 , ART 31

+EDU 37 -- HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT of EDUCATION in the UNITED STATES (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
The history, growth and development of education in the United States from colonial times to the present; the manner in which institutions respond to changing social, political and economic currents, the role of education as a major factor in the development of the American character.

EDU 45 -- SIGN LANGUAGE IN THE CLASSROOM I (2 crs. 2 hrs.)
Designed to help students use Signed English and American Sign Language. Special emphasis will be placed on uses in the classroom. At the conclusion, students will be familiar with the various forms of communication used by the Dear/Hard of Hearing Community, and the uses of ASL and Signed English in the classroom, Deaf culture and the special needs of Deaf/Hard of hearing students.

EDU 46 -- SIGN LANGUAGE IN THE CLASSROOM II (2 crs. 2 hrs.)
A continuation of EDU 45. Students will continue to build their receptive and expressive sign language skills for the classroom, and their interpreting skills through oral and written exercises. At the conclusion of the course students will possess a functional vocabulary for use with the Deaf and Hearing Impaired community, as well as basic interpreting skills for use in the classroom.

EDU 47 -- SIGN LANGUAGE III (2 crs. 2 hrs.)
A continuation of EDU 46. Emphasis on conversational sign language skills required for communication with Deaf and Hearing Impaired pupils (or with Hearing Impaired parents) in the classroom and in other school settings. Offers students opportunities to develop and practice their skills in sign language conversation, translation and interpretation.
Prerequisite: EDU 46

EDU 82 -- EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Application of instructional principles and assessment practices utilizing computers and related technologies. Explanation of computer operating systems and standard software packages. Use of technology to access information and enhance one's productivity as a paraprofessional member of the classroom team. Students participate in evaluating, discussing and demonstrating educationally-based software. Enrollment limited to 27 students.

EDU 82 -- COLLABORAITON IN THE CLASSROOM (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Intended to help paraprofessionals and teachers develop knowledge and skills required for design and deliver of effective instruciton through collaborative teaching. The roles of the paraprofessional and the teacher will be explored by engaging together in study of a team-teaching approach and by taking initial steps to implementation. Strategies to identify and capitalize on personal strengths and interpersoanl styles will be introduced.

# Required for Education Associate Majors
* Required for Mental Health Majors
+ Basic Course