EDU 3380 - Reading and Writing Across the Content Areas with a Focus on Social Studies

Institution:

Aurora University

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Description:

4 semester hours Students will develop an understanding of teaching reading and writing in the content areas in the elementary classroomwith an emphasis on principles, trends, methods, materials, approaches and strategies. Based on theories of interactive language and writing development, the course presentsmethodology designed to help teachers develop literacy and comprehension abilities in the content areas. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background and a sex offender check, EDU2100 and EDU2260. EDU3420 Methods of Teaching the Fine Arts in Elementary School 2 semester hours This is amethods course in which the teacher candidates explore the educational, communicative and aesthetic value of drama, music, and visual art by promoting artistic development, appreciation, and performance through the use of various tools, including technology, for creating, analyzing and performing works of art. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background and a sex offender check, EDU2100 and EDU2260.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.aurora.edu

Phone Number:

(630) 892-6431

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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