Courses

Students will examine content, methodology, skills, and materials used to teach science to children in grades P-5 by means of course discussions and assignments, field placements/assignments and course readings. Emphasis will be placed on developmentally appropriate practices and integration with mathematics and other appropriate subject areas. Must be taken concurrently with ECED 4261, ECED 4263, ECED 4283 and READ 3262 or with advisor approval.

Candidates will examine the current content and methodology of social studies education for young learners (grades PK) including those with disabilities. Candidates will explore ways to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Candidates will design and implement learning experiences and that incorporate the knowledge and skills appropriate for an elementary social studies program. Field experience required. Course equivalent ECED 4261.

Must be taken concurrently with ECED 4262, ECED 4263, ECED 4283 and READ 3262 or with Advisor approval.

Mathematics education content, methods, and materials that are appropriate for the cognitive development of the young child from grades k-5 within the domains of numerical reasoning related to whole-number, patterning, and algebraic reasoning will be investigated by means of course discussions and assignments, field placements/assignments, and course readings. Students will apply knowledge of content, methods, and materials during field experience.

Mathematics education content, methods, and materials that are appropriate for the cognitive development of the young child from grades k-5 within the domains of numerical reasoning related to integers, measurement, data reasoning, geometry, and spatial reasoning will be investigated by means of course discussions and assignments, field placements/assignments, and course readings. Students will apply knowledge of content, methods, and materials during field experience.

Students will be involved 15 weeks (one semester) in a full-time, supervised and directed classroom setting. Application to field experience required prior to enrollment Must be taken concurrently with ECED 4289; a practicum/internship fee will be charged.

Teaching one semester in the public schools under the supervision of an experienced, qualified classroom teacher on the level and in the field of elementary and /or special education. A student teaching seminar (ECSE 4789 ) accompanies student teaching.

This course involves teaching one semester in the public schools at the secondary level in English under the supervision of an experienced, qualified English teacher. Seminars in English secondary education are scheduled as an integral part of the student teaching experience and will provide students with numerous and varied opportunities to plan, deliver, evaluate, and revise secondary English educational strategies.

This course consists of teaching in a public school under the supervision of an experienced, qualified classroom teacher. Students whose programs require a 3 hour, 2 semester internship may repeat the course for a total of 6 hours. These students may take the first three hours after completing two FORL courses. French

Students will be involved 15 weeks (one semester) in a full-time, supervised and directed classroom setting. Application for field experience required prior to enrollment. Must be taken concurrently with MGED 4289.