Elementary Education
ElEd 190X — Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I 2
This is the first sequence of two courses designed to integrate the content of elementary school mathematics with methodology. Topics include problem-solving strategies, sets, functions, numeration systems and number bases, place value, mental arithmetic and estimation, whole number operations, and number theory. Prerequisite: Math 103 — College Algebra. Fall
ElEd 220 — 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. Prerequisite: Engl 200 — World Literature I. 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. Prerequisite: 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. Prerequisites: 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.
EdEd 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. Prerequisite: Math 190X
— Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I, Spring 126
ElEd 298 — Pre-Professional Experience: Regular Classroom
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 — Basic Concepts. Fall, Spring S/U grading only
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. Prerequisite: 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. Prerequisite: 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 320 — 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. Prerequisites: 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.
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. Offered 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 127
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. Prerequisite: Admission to professional education. Fall, Spring S/U grading only
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 Fall, Spring S/U grading only
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. Prerequisite: Admission to professional education. Fall S/U grading only
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. Prerequisites: 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 — Seminar in Elementary Education 1-3
Group study on topics in education. Open only by consent of the instructor. Prerequisite: Admission to professional education. Fall, Spring
ElEd 494 — Independent Study in Elementary Education 1-3
Research in some area of education. Open only by consent of the department chair. Prerequisite: Admission to professional education. Fall, Spring
ElEd 498 — Teaching in the Elementary School 11
A. Ten-week block of supervised teaching in elementary grades. Prerequisites: Admission to professional education and ElEd 450 - Microteaching with grade of "S". S/U grading only
B. Ten-week block of supervised teaching in kindergarten on a half day basis. Prerequisites: Admission to professional education and ElEd 322 — Kindergarten Curriculum, Methods and Materials II. Fall, Spring S/U grading only