Elementary Education
ELED 238 - Children's Literature
3
Students will become familiar with award-winning picture books, novels,
poetry, and non-fiction for children, pre-school through elementary grades,
their illustrators and authors. Students will develop and collect instructional
materials and activities for use in the classroom. Hands-on activities will
include techniques for presenting and discussing literature with children. Issues
such as censorship will be addressed. Fall, Spring
ELED 281 - Reading for the Elementary
Teacher
3
This basic course is designed to prepare students to teach children to
read. Students will have the opportunity to peer-teach and evaluate skills instruction
and guided reading lessons from commercial materials, as well as to develop
lessons of their own. Topics covered will include theories of reading, emergent
literacy/reading readiness, word identification skills, vocabulary development,
comprehension skills, and various approaches to teaching reading. Pre-requisite:
Admission to professional education. Fall, Spring
ELED 282 - Reading Across the Curriculum
and Content Reading
3
Students will have the opportunity to extend and integrate their knowledge
of how to teach children to read in this advanced course. They will develop
lesson/unit plans and guides for teaching reading across the curriculum that
integrate reading and writing instructions in content areas. Students will acquire
knowledge of study skills, how to conduct informal assessment of reading skills,
how to adjust reading instruction for children with special needs, and classroom
management of the reading program as it relates to all areas of the curriculum.
Pre-requisites: Admission to professional education and ELED 281 - Reading for
the Elementary Teacher. Fall, Spring
ELED 290A - Art Methods for Elementary
Education
3
Methods of teaching art in the elementary school, with practical creative
experience in a variety of media. Emphasis on multi-cultural activities, lesson
plans, and the teacher as a reflective decision maker. This course is designed
for the prospective elementary educator or art specialist and includes peer
teaching and teacher-aide situations. Fall, Spring
ELED 290X - Mathematics for Elementary
Teachers II
3
Topics include operations with integers, fractions, decimals, intuitive
geometry, and probability. Other topics will include curricula materials, assessment,
multiculturalism and mathematics, equity, gender and mathematics, technology
and mathematics instruction, NCTM Curriculum Standards. Pre-requisite: Math
277 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers. Students are required to conduct
assessment techniques to kindergarten-age children. The course culminates with
peer teaching and peer critiquing. Spring
ELED 298 - Pre-Professional Experience:
Elementary
1
Through observation, aide work, individual work with students, and the
analysis of the teaching-learning process, prospective elementary education
professionals are able to get first-hand experiences under the direction of
an experienced classroom teacher in area elementary schools. The majority of
time will be spent in the instruction-related areas, and the vast amount of
clock-hour experience will be in direct contact with children. Co-requisite:
EDUC 250 - Introduction to Education. S/U grading only. Fall, Spring
ELED 300 - Elementary Curriculum and Language
Arts
2
Language arts in the elementary curriculum is examined with emphasis on
contemporary views such as "whole language" with practical application to the
elementary classroom. New resource acquisition methods are included such as
Internet navigation tools including World Wide Web "on-line" lesson plans, instructional
strategies, teaching units and activity material. Students prepare lesson plans,
teach lessons, and prepare unit plans. Appropriate actual classroom experiences
are interwoven into the language arts subject areas of reading, writing, listening,
and speaking. Classroom management strategies, multicultural issues, and "Models
of Teaching" are included. Pre-requisite: Admission to professional education.
Fall, Spring
ELED 310 - Elementary Curriculum and Social
Studies
2
A study of social studies in the elementary level using the expanding environments pattern. Students
are exposed to social studies content that is concerned with developing reflective
thinking skills and citizenship education within a global context and multiple
disciplines. Appropriate teaching models and strategies are examined. This course
allows students to experience preparing unit/lesson plans and other instructional
materials at various grade levels. This course culminates with peer teaching
and peer critiquing. Pre-requisite: Admission to professional education. Fall,
Spring
ELED 321 - Kindergarten Curriculum, Methods,
and Materials I
3
A study of early childhood education curriculum, methods, and instructional
materials designed to meet the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor needs of
young children. A thematic approach is used in forming concepts with emphasis
on developmentally appropriate practices. Students get hands-on experiences
in preparing a unit, lesson plans, learning center, and other instructional
materials. Co-requisite: ELED 310 - Elementary Curriculum and Social Studies.
Fall
ELED 322 - Kindergarten Curriculum, Methods,
and Materials II 3
A continuation of ELED 321 - Kindergarten Curriculum, Methods, and Materials
I including methods of assessment, guidance techniques, and discussion of current
trends and issues relevant to early childhood education today. Students are
required to conduct assessment techniques to kindergarten-age children. The
course culminates with peer teaching and peer critiquing. Spring
ELED 383 - Diagnosis and Correction of
Reading Disabilities
3
Students will experience the process of identifying a child's reading deficiencies
and planning instruction to correct his/her problems. Class sessions will be
devoted to learning how to administer and interpret a wide variety of individual
informal and formal assessment instruments and how to remediate the child's
identified needs. Appropriate instructional plans and materials will be developed,
used, and organized into a resource file. Lab sessions consist of working directly
with a child. The coursework will culminate in the student's presentation of
a case study. Pre-requisites: Admission to professional education, ELED 281
- Reading for the Elementary Teacher and ELED 282 - Reading Across the Curriculum
and Content Reading, or consent of department chair and instructor. Spring
ELED 390M - Elementary Music Methods
3
Through many varied teaching projects the student will investigate the
Dalcroze, Orff, Kodaly, and other current methodologies for teaching music in
the elementary grades. All learning activities are experiential-based. Some
field service is required. Fall, Spring, alternate years.
ELED 390P - Teaching Physical Education
and Health in the Elementary School 3
The course serves as a precursor to pre-service teachers in elementary
physical education. Areas covered include pedagogy, methodology, curriculum
development, classroom observation, assessment, philosophy, reflective decision-making,
and classroom management. This course also includes peer teaching and development
of a unit plan. Fall, Spring
ELED 390S - Elementary Education Science
Methods
3
Philosophy, methods, materials, and curricula for prospective elementary
teachers with emphasis and importance of "hands-on" teaching of the natural
sciences. Spring
ELED 398 - Pre-Professional Experience
II: Elementary
1
Specifically designed to give the pre-professional student a more advanced
opportunity to explore lesson design possibilities, plan for teaching, present
lessons to children, and reflect on and self-analyze lessons taught. The effort
involves using a tailored observation procedure, formal lesson plan formats,
written plans, reflective journal writing, and a wide variety of self-assessment
scales and models. Pre-requisite: Admission to professional education. S/U grading
only. Fall, Spring
ELED 398A - Pre-Professional Experience:
Kindergarten
1
Working in close proximity to children, the pre-professional will work
at instruction-related tasks. These responsibilities will be handled under the
direct supervision of a professional classroom teacher, and many times, in concert
with other auxiliary staff who may impact the classroom at the time of the assigned
experience. Exposure to modern practices relative to kindergarten techniques
and procedures is a major goal in the assignment. Co-requisite: ELED 321 - Kindergarten
Curriculum, Methods, and Materials I S/U grading only. Fall, Spring
ELED 450 - Microteaching
1
A practical approach by which pre-professional students can gain experience
in analyzing the instructional process through the development of teaching skills,
techniques in preparation for teaching, and in classroom management. Experiences
will include the presentation of three micro-lessons to children at the elementary
school level. A peer-strategy lesson will also be prepared relative to current
teaching practices. A variety of grade levels will offer the students an opportunity
to gain a rich and purposeful experience within the school setting. The methods
selected and various skills and techniques that the pre-service students will
experience will focus on a full range of reflective decision-making. Emphasis
on the teacher as a reflective decision-maker will prepare students for pre-service
teaching as they continue the process of reflection. Pre-requisite: Admission
to professional education. S/U grading only. Fall
ELED 484 - Practicum in Reading
2
This course is a clinical experience in a school setting. The student will
work daily with children who are experiencing difficulties in reading and submit
final reports summarizing the diagnostic and remedial procedures completed.
Pre-requisites: Admission to professional education, ELED 281 - Reading For
Elementary Teacher, ELED 282 - Reading Across the Curriculum and Content Reading,
and ELED 383 - Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Disabilities, or by consent
of department chair and instructor. Spring
ELED 491 - Elementary Education Seminar
1-6
This course is designed for the exploration of specific topics which are not covered in regularly scheduled course work. Requires approval by instructor and department chair. Pre-requisite: Admission to professional education.
ELED 498A - Teaching in the Elementary
School
11
Ten-week block of supervised teaching in elementary grades. Pre-requisites:
Admission to professional education and ELED 450 - Microteaching with grade
of "S". S/U grading only. Fall, Spring
ELED 498B - Teaching in the Elementary
School
6
Ten-week block of supervised teaching in kindergarten on a half-day basis.
Pre-requisites: Admission to professional education and ELED 322 - Kindergarten
Curriculum, Methods, and Materials II. S/U grading only. Fall, Spring
ELED 292, 492 - Experimental Course
1-6
A new course not listed in the catalog that has the potential for being added to the curriculum.
ELED 293, 493 - Peer Tutoring
1-6
Students may earn credits by offering their services to other students by assisting them with their studies as an academic tutor. Tutors are needed every semester in almost all academic areas. Interested students should contact Student Support Services (second floor) May Hall, room 211, for specific information. (Maximum eight credits may be applied to graduation.)
ELED 294, 494 - Independent Study, Undergraduate Research 1-6
Independent Study: An individualized study not listed as a regular course in the University catalog. Content, etc., to be determined by instructor and student. Requires approval by instructor and department chair.. Pre-requisite: Admission to professional education.
Undergraduate Research: Research topic must be approved prior to registration by instructor. Written analysis of research activities required at end of semester. Requires approval by instructor and department chair. Pre-requisite: Admission to professional education.
ELED 295, 495 - Service Learning
1-6
Credit may be granted for certain extra-curricular activities for which there is a direct connection and correlation between the activity and the academic objectives of a specific course in the University catalog. The appropriateness of the activity and subsequently awarding of academic credit will be at the discretion of the appropriate departmental chair.
ELED 296, 496 - Study Tours
1-6
Provides students the opportunity to make an extensive trip to a location either inside or outside the United States, which will subsequently provide the student with life experiences that relate directly to a specific academic discipline. Not available in all departments. Available at departmental and discipline discretion only.
ELED 299, 499 - Special Topics, Readings 1-6
SPECIAL TOPICS: A uniquely-designed advanced topics course within a specific discipline. Course content and other related academic requirements to be determined by the instructor. Requires approval by department chair.
READINGS: Readings in educational and various specific professional publications and journals related to a specific academic discipline. Requires approval by department chair