EDUC 249 - The Learner and the Teacher:Childhood

Institution:

Denison University

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Description:

This course explores the goals and aims of preschool and elementary education and examine prevailing curricular programs and materials in the preschool and elementary grades. Various patterns for organizing and staffing preschool and elementary schools will be studied with attention directed toward important consideration, methods, and techniques for teaching preschool and elementary age children. To supplement the campus classroom work, students will be assigned three hours a week of field experience working with a teacher in a preschool or an elementary school setting. Additionally, ten hours of tutorial instruction with the field experience teacher on the curriculum, resources, and methods of the student's teaching are required. (First semester) (4 Credits)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.denison.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 587-0810

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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