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ELED301 Theory and Practice/Elementary (3 cr.)
A study of the theory and teaching techniques appropriate for elementary school children. Topics include recent research on effective teaching; planning, implementing, and evaluating lessons; motivating and organizing for effective instruction; and techniques for meeting the needs of diverse school populations.
ELED303 Methods of Teaching Language Arts in Elem School (3 cr.)
A study of the language arts curriculum (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and strategies for teaching the language arts. Theories and philosophies related to literacy learning, and curriculum and classroom environments that allow children to emerge more fully into literacy are examined. A school-based practicum is required.
ELED306 Methods of Teaching Science in Elementary School (3 cr.)
A study of concepts and techniques for teaching general science in the elementary school. Emphasis is on planning activities for the direct observation of phenomena in the classroom. A school-based practicum is required.
ELED310 Methods of Teaching Social Studes in Elem School (3 cr.)
A study of concepts underlying the several social studies and the techniques and materials useful for understanding this content. A school-based practicum is required.
ELED314 Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Elem School (3 cr.)
A study of content and methods for teaching mathematical concepts and arithmetical skills. A school-based practicum is required.
ELED388A Methods: Processes and Acquisition of Reading (3 cr.)
An explanation of the processes of language development, including the impact of phonemic awareness and how the brain responds to reading acquisition.
ELED388B Methods: Instruction of Reading (3 cr.)
A study of the use of phonics, semantics, and syntactics in teaching reading.
ELED388C Methods: Materials for Teaching Reading (3 cr.)
An examination of various classroom texts and strategies for selecting and evaluating them.
ELED388D Methods: Assessment for Reading (3 cr.)
A study of the use of state, local, and classroom reading assessment data to make ongoing instructional modifications.
ELED401 Directed Teaching and Seminar/Elementary School (6 cr.)
A supervised practicum in teaching at the elementary school level. Classroom responsibilities are increased gradually. Time is divided between intermediate and primary grades. Classroom experiences are reviewed and analyzed in seminar.