COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Center For Teacher Education
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Chair: Yu, Chia-Cheng
The Center
In response to the trends of diversification in teacher education, the Division of Teacher Education was established in 1995 to provide our university students with the program of Secondary Teacher Education. In addition, the Division began to offer the program of Elementary Teacher Education in 1998. The title of the Division has been changed to "Center for Teacher Education" in 2000.
There are two themes under the knowledge bases of our teacher education program, namely, teachers as instructional decision makers and teachers as developing professionals. Our program aims to make prospective teachers possess the following characteristics: (1) broad fields of knowledge; (2) highly developed professional skills; (3) mastery of instructional content; (4) proficiency in information technologies; and (5) adaptation to future social development.
Oriented from our university policies of globalization, information-orientation, future-oriented education, our teacher education program, in addition to the educational foundation and methodology courses, covers "Computers and Instruction," " Instructional Media, " and "Instructional Design" as requirements for the purpose of cultivating knowledgeable and professional elite who are also aware of effective teaching with educational technology.
There are 16 Ph.D. holders among 31 full time/part time faculty members. They specialize in Educational Psychology, Educational Philosophy, Educational Administration, Theory and Practice in Counseling, Classroom Management, Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Instructional Media, Computers and Instruction, Instructional Design, Educational Technology and Curriculum Development.
Our facilities include an instructional reference room where teaching materials for the elementary and secondary schools are stored. In addition, there are micro-teaching demonstration classroom, art and craft classroom, music classroom, and media production classroom. Multi-media classrooms are widely used in our teaching. There is a maximum of 50 students in each class. In addition, hands-on courses allow only 25-30 students in a class on a one-computer-per-student basis. A variety of instructional methods are adopted, such as seminars, field trips, visits and voluntary services in order to equip students with both knowledge and a spirit of serving others. Evaluations are given periodically on both the process and outcome.
To increase teacher-student relationships, a guidance teacher is assigned to each class group. Moreover, a manual for teacher education is distributed to each new comer. This manual contains course descriptions and other regulations. Internet and BBS are widely used for students and teachers to share ideas and experiences. Speeches, seminars, discussions and field trips are given to students to broaden their views. Finally, students are assisted in working as volunteers in our cooperative schools to gain practical experiences and to increase the spirit of serving others.
In the future, we attempt to strengthen the links between theory and practice in terms of curriculum implementation so as to increase students’ application abilities and experiences. Furthermore, we plan to build a strong partnership relationship with our cooperative schools so as to create teacher professional development communities where every teacher can work and grow together.
Faculty
Professors
Chang, Chia-i ; Kao, Hsun-fung ; Chang, Ya-fung ; Ko, Chih-en
Associate Professors
Hsu, Chia-ling ; Ju, Huey-fang ; Li, Li-chun ; Lee, Pei-yee
Assistant Professors
Sung, Pei-fen
Degree Requirements The Center for Teacher Education offers two certificated programs, including the Secondary Teacher Education Program and the Elementary Teacher Education Program.
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Requirements for the Secondary Teacher Education:
Successful completion of 26 credits of courses, including 14 credits of required courses, 12 credits of elective courses and 40 hours of non-credit "Educational Professional Services". - Requirements for the Elementary Teacher Education:
Successful completion of 40 credits of courses, including 30 credits of required courses, 10 credits of elective courses and 40 hours of non-credit " Educational Professional Services".
Course Descriptions
Courses for Secondary Teacher Education
A0599 Introduction to Education (2/0) To provide all learners-those with diverse cultural backgrounds and academic majors-with pedagogical theories and schooling practice that are necessary for understanding education, this course will help students: (1) to analyze the function and value, principles and criteria of education, (2) to explore the process and product of education, and (3) to inspire their eager devotion and great passion to practice and praxis for education.
A1370 Principles and Theories of Instruction (0/2) This course covers theories and methodologies of instruction. Moreover, it examines how to teach effectively and efficiently, and how to promote student learning effectively.
A1412 Computers and Instruction (0/2) This course introduces various ways of applying computer technology to instruction. A virtual classroom on the web is used to integrate the whole idea. Hands-on experiences are highly emphasized.
A1584 Educational Philosophy (0/2) This course introduces different thoughts of education in the East and the West so as to help students construct their own philosophy of education.
A1588 Educational Sociology (0/2) Based on the perspectives of sociology, the content of this course includes classroom structures, teacher-student relationships, and the influences of family, community, economics, culture, politics, and social movements on education.
A1626 Theory and Practice in Counseling (0/2) This course introduces the basic principles of guidance, with various prospects of models, and explores the process and essence of guidance by way of problem solving of real cases.
A1627 Instructional Design (2/0) This course follows the process of instructional design, including analysis, design, development, and evaluation. Students need to produce their own lesson plans and to work with others for the development of integrated curriculum.
A1628 Classroom Management (2/0) This course covers the principles and strategies of classroom management. The emphasis is placed on how to apply these strategies so as to create a positive environment towards teaching and learning.
A1630 Educational Administration (2/0) This course covers both theories and practices of educational administration, including educational policies, systems, management theories, leadership, and trends of education development.
A1635 Educational Measurement and Evaluation (0/2) This course provides knowledge and skills of educational measurement and evaluation. It requires students to develop different types of tests based on three domains, namely, cognition, affection, and psychomotor.
A1774 Psychology of Adolescents (0/2) Based on the theories of development and guidance, this course adopts representative cases of empirical studies to investigate the issues of adolescent physiology, intelligence, personality, value systems, self-concepts, and so on.
A1775 Behavior Modification (0/2) This course introduces the use of empathy, discourse skills, operant conditioning principles, and modification techniques to develop alternatives for the attainment of behavior modification.
A2092 Special Education (2/0) This course introduces the characteristics of various types of students with special needs, and outlines the relevant treatments in terms of instruction, classroom management, interpersonal relationships, and teacher-student interactions.
D0053 Instructional Media and Operations (2/0) This course outlines various forms of instructional media. It requires students to develop their own transparencies, slides, and so on, to explore the advantages and weaknesses of each type.
D0054 Curriculum Development & Design (0/2) This course introduces some basic concepts of curriculum and the process of curriculum development, which typically consists of analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation. Related issues and future trends are discussed as well.
D0061 Life Education (0/2) Ultimate concern, speculation and demarcation, and exploring life possibility are the three parts. Love, compassion and spiritual intelligence are the main goals.
D0146 Secondary School Internship (2/0) The aim of this internship course is to provide secondary school student teachers opportunities to put theory into practice, learn to reflect with a disciplined mind, and become skillful in classroom management and teaching. Student teachers will need to do journals and construct portfolios as their evidences of becoming reflective practitioners.
D0172 Teaching Materials and Methods in History (0/2) This course aims to get students familiar with the teaching materials and methods of the subject matter.
D0173 Teaching Materials and Methods in Mathematics (0/2) This course aims to get students familiar with the teaching materials and methods of the subject matter.
D0174 Teaching Materials and Methods in Language Arts Chinese (0/2) This course aims to get students familiar with the teaching materials and methods of the subject matter.
D0175 Teaching Materials and Methods in Language Arts English (0/2) This course aims to get students familiar with the teaching materials and methods of the subject matter.
D0176 Practicum in History Teaching (0/2) Microteaching and field trips are emphasized to encourage students to put theories into practice.
D0177 Practicum in Mathematics Teaching (0/2) Microteaching and field trips are emphasized to encourage students to put theories into practice.
D0178 Practicum in Language Arts Teaching-Chinese (0/2) Microteaching and field trips are emphasized to encourage students to put theories into practice.
D0179 Practicum in Language Arts Teaching-English (0/2) Microteaching and field trips are emphasized to encourage students to put theories into practice.
T0145 Educational Psychology (2/0) This course introduces different theories of educational psychology including behaviorism, humanism, and cognitive psychology. It also examines the characteristics of teacher-student interactions in the process of teaching and learning.
T9601 Professional Services in Education (--/0) This is a 40-hour non-credit required course which aims to help our prospective teachers understand the context of the current education, and to cultivate their spirit of serving others.
Courses for Elementary Teacher Education
A0384 Children's Literature (0/2) This course covers literature for children, helps students understand and appreciate the content of the literature, and most importantly, points out the ways of communicating meanings to children.
A0599 Introduction to Education (2/0) To provide all learners—those with diverse cultural backgrounds and academic majors—with pedagogical theories and schooling practice that are necessary for understanding education, this course will help students: (1) to analyze the function and value, principles and criteria of education, (2) to explore the process and product of education, and (3) to inspire their eager devotion and great passion to practice and praxis for education.
A0665 Developmental Psychology (0/2) Based on theories of social psychology, this course
explores from birth to death all aspects of each individual’s physiology, intelligence, social and
emotional development.
A0868 Introduction to Arts (2/0) This course aims to enrich students’ knowledge background of esthetic education and to make them enjoy the pleasure of creativity through the activities of artistic recognition, performance, and appreciation.
A1370 Principles and Theories of Instruction (0/2) This course covers the theories and methodologies of instruction. Moreover, it examines how to teach effectively and efficiently, and how to promote student learning effectively.
A1584 Educational Philosophy (0/2) This course introduces different thoughts of education in the East and the West so as to help students construct their own philosophy of education.
A1588 Educational Sociology (0/2) Based on the perspectives of sociology, the content of the course includes classroom structures, teacher-student relationships, and the influences of family, community, economics, culture, politics, and social movements on education.
A1626 Theory and Practice in Counseling (2/0) This course introduces the basic principles of guidance, with various prospects of models, and explores the process and essence of guidance by way of problem solving of real cases.
A1627 Instructional Design (2/0) This course follows the process of instructional design, including analysis, design, development, and evaluation. Students need to produce their own lesson plans and to work with others for the development of integrated curriculum.
A1628 Classroom Management (2/0) This course covers the principles and strategies of classroom management. The emphasis is placed on how to apply these strategies so as to create a positive environment towards teaching and learning.
A1635 Educational Measurement and Evaluation (0/2) This course provides knowledge and skills of educational measurement and evaluation. It requires students to develop different types of tests based on three domains, namely, cognition, affection, and psychomotor.
A1775 Behavior Modification (0/2) This course introduces the use of empathy, discourse skills, operant conditioning principles, and modification techniques to develop alternatives for the attainment of behavior modification.
A1850 Parental Involvement in Education (0/2) This course aims to explore the relationships between families and schools, and attempts to create a positive cooperative environment for parental involvement so as to promote the sound development of their children.
A1938 Chinese Linguistics and Speech (2/0) This course aims to enhance students' knowledge background of Chinese linguistics, including pronunciation, phonetics, and intonation. In addition, the teaching of speech is covered.
A1940 Elementary Education (2/0) This course introduces the functions, objectives, school systems, curriculum design, and instructional methods of elementary education. Field trips are employed to help students understand the current status of elementary schools.
A2200 Practicum in Elementary Education (2/0) The aim of this internship course is to provide elementary school student teachers opportunities to put theory into practice, learn to reflect with a disciplined mind, and become skillful in classroom management and teaching. Student teachers will need to do journals and construct portfolios as their evidences of becoming reflective practitioners.
D0003 Teaching Materials and Methods in Chinese (2/0) This course aims to get students familiar with the teaching materials and methods of the subject matter.
D0005 Teaching Materials and Methods in Social Studies (0/2) This course aims to get students familiar with the teaching materials and methods of the subject matter.
D0006 Teaching Materials and Methods in Mathematics (2/0) This course aims to get students familiar with the teaching materials and methods of the subject matter.
D0053 Instructional Media and Operations (2/0) This course outlines various forms of instructional media. It also introduces various ways of applying computer technology to instruction. Hands-on experiences are highly emphasized. The design of web pages is required.
D0054 Curriculum Development & Design (0/2) This course introduces some basic concepts of curriculum and the process of curriculum development, which typically consists of analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation. Related issues and future trends are discussed as well.
D0055 Practicum in Elementary School Teaching (0/2) Microteaching and field trips are emphasized to encourage students to put theories into practice.
D0058 Introduction to Social Studies (2/0) This course deals with the relationships between humans and their social worlds. It includes six major topics: 1) Basic questions and its operation 2) Globalization and home 3) Differences and inequality 4) Social types of modern Society 5) Dialogues between Nature and Culture 6) Conflicts and adaptations between the interactions of different cultures. The goal of this course is to offer all participants best understandings of current sociological thinking in a changing world.
D0059 Music (2/0) The purpose of this course is to train the students to be future elementary teachers. This course will teach basic music theory, keyboard skill and introduce world masterpieces of music.
D0060 Health and Physical Education (0/2) The aim of this course is to provide the training about sport skills and health behaviors. We do hope that student teachers will like to do exercise first. then they will be able to teach students correct know-how skills together with healthy behavior.
D0062 Arts and Crafts (0/2) This course aims to enrich students' knowledge background of esthetic education through various activities of handicraft, such as creating masks, making clay figures, and so on.
D0063 Teaching Materials and Methods in Health & Physical Education (2/0) This course aims to get students familiar with the teaching materials and methods of the subject matter.
D0064 Teaching Materials and Methods in Comprehensive Activities (0/2) This course aims to get students familiar with the teaching materials and methods of the subject matter.
D0266 Research of Critical Issues in Education (Ⅰ) (2/0) This course aims to investigate some contemporary issues in the context of education, such as educational reform, school management, autonomy, equity, social values, and so on.
S0120 Introduction to Natural Sciences (0/2) This course aims to enhance students' knowledge background of natural sciences, including physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science. It also deals with the learning process of these scientific concepts.
S0292 General Mathematics (2/0) This course aims to enhance students' knowledge background of basic mathematics. It also covers the teaching of these mathematics concepts to elementary school children.
T0145 Educational Psychology (2/0) This course introduces different theories of educational psychology including behaviorism, humanism, and cognitive psychology. It also examines the characteristics of teacher-student interactions on the process of teaching and learning.
T1658 Handwriting and Calligraphy (2/0) This course aims to enhance the students' handwriting skills through practice and guidance. It covers the basic knowledge about how to write correctly and efficiently.
T1663 Teaching Students with Special Needs (0/2) This course introduces the characteristics of various types of students with special needs, and outlines the relevant treatments in terms of instruction, classroom management, interpersonal relationships, and teacher-student interactions.
T2243 Teaching Materials and Methods in Arts & Humanities in ELE. SCH. (0/2) This course aims to get students familiar with the teaching materials and methods of the subject matter.
T9601 Professional Services in Education (--/0) This is a 40-hour non-credit required course which aims to help our prospective teachers understand the context of the current education, and to cultivate their spirit of serving others.
Seminar: Research of Critical Issues in Education (Ⅱ) (0/2) This course aims to investigate some contemporary issues in the context of education, such as educational reform, school management, autonomy, equity, social values, and so on.
