Courses

Introduction to current practices in language arts instruction with emphasis on the development of an integrated curriculum using children's literature as a foundation. Includes appropriate techniques for the teaching of grammar, spelling, and handwriting. Intensive field experience required.

Introduction to current practices in language arts instruction with emphasis on the development of an integrated curriculum using children's literature as a foundation. Includes appropriate techniques for teaching of grammar, spelling, and handwriting. Intensive field experience required.

This course consists of procedures involved in the development of listening, speaking, and writing skills of children. Emphasis is placed on teaching the effective use of language in oral and written communication. Students analyze of materials and criteria guides for selecting appropriate materials for early childhood/elementary students. The course emphasizes creative use of language in connection with art, music, children's literature and other curricular areas.

Overview of the mathematics concepts and skills taught in grades K-6 with an emphasis on the principles, methods, and materials used in the teaching and evaluation of elementary school mathematics. Focuses on the attitudes and behaviors of students and teachers in the actual planning and implementation of mathematics instruction for an elementary school classroom. Intensive field experience required.

Overview of the mathematics concepts and skills taught in grades K-6 with an emphasis on the principles, methods, and materials used in the teaching and evaluation of elementary school mathematics. Focuses on the attitudes and behaviors of students and teachers in the actual planning and implementation of mathematics instruction for an elementary school classroom. Intensive field experience required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

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.

This course investigates basic content, pedagogy, and the importance of math and science in an elementary education program. How students learn math and science and effective strategies, including problem solving, use of technology, hands-on inquiry, and addressing diversity will be stressed. Reflection on self, on teaching and on student learning and differences will be emphasized. Current curriculum trends will be explored and lessons will be developed based on national and state standards.

This course involves the use of discovery and problem-solving approaches as a means of developing mathematical understanding in early childhood/elementary school children. The metric system is also introduced in this course.

Selection and teaching of literature for early childhood and elementary school children at various developmental levels, according to interests, needs, and abilities.