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  • 2.00 Credits

    Current methods, development and organization of curriculum and new programs in teaching science to elementary school children with an emphasis on the experimental approach to teaching science will be covered. A standards-based curriculum along with engaging students in cooperative experiments will be explored. Emphasis is on the selection and use of appropriate instructional materials including technology, for the very young child through elementary age students. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 210, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Current methods, development and organization of curriculum and new programs in teaching art, music and creative dramatics through play, recreational and organized activities for birth to elementary age students will be covered. This course will include developments and organizations of integrated curricula and teaching methods. The education program course will include students development of integrated thematic units, centers, manipulatives and performance techniques. Course will include analysis of scope and sequence of development of creative arts as well as selection and use of appropriate instructional materials. This course is integrated to provide the elementary methods component for elementary music, art and speech/communications/theatre. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 210, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program, or permission of instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a study of the current methods and new trends in teaching a foreign language to elementary school children. Emphasis is placed on the development and organization of a foreign language curriculum, methodology, selecting materials and evaluation of learning. Prerequisites: Six semester credits of foreign language, EDU 110, EDU 210, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Current methods, development and organization of curriculum and new programs in teaching social studies in an integrated format emphasizing reading, writing and research across the curriculum will be covered. An integrated teaching approach will be used to help students develop objectives, apply teaching strategies, utilize methodologies, organize curriculum and evaluate learning. Students will develop projects, lessons and units to use in their student teaching and teaching experiences. Activities will integrate the broad area of social studies (history, anthropology, government, geography, psychology) with other curriculum. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 210, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course incorporates the use of a problem solving approach in the development of mathematical topics relevant for the preschool through middle school teacher. Concepts include the NCTM standards, five content standards and five process standards. Emphasis is on the selection and use of appropriate instructional materials including technology, for the very young child through elementary age students. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 210, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program. General education math requirement is recommended.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to the contemporary materials, methods, and skills used in exposing and teaching young children through secondary school students to read in a balanced literacy program. Components examined include reading, writing, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, fluency and comprehension development. Additional topics include: reading motivation, principles of reading and writing instruction, integrated curriculum, reading recovery, thematic units, individualized reading and reading assessment including portfolios. Prerequisite: EDU 110; Pre- or Co-requisite: EDU 210 and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course studies human growth and development related to the physical education of birth through children and youth. Emphasis is placed on the impact of developmental movement experiences, curriculum, teacher behavior, class management, dance activities, play environment, materials, and developmentally appropriate activities. There is also the study of methods, materials, and curriculum on safety and healthy lifestyle choices. Literature information is made available for use in health activities and presentations for parents, community members, and students birth through adult. Provides information on current trends in advocacy, health legislation, and public policy. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 210, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program. Same as HPER 327
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a survey of literature for infants, prekindergarten, kindergarten, elementary and secondary age students, together with the study of the purpose and utilization of literature in the classroom. Students will create card files of developmentally appropriate reading materials and activities to use in their teaching experiences. Literature is used as a model for reading and writing processes. This course does not satisfy the general education requirement for literature. Successful completion of EDU 110, EDU 210, or 233 is recommended.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Current methods, development and organization of curriculum and new programs in teaching language arts and reading in an integrated format emphasizing reading, writing, and research across the curriculum will be covered. An integrated teaching approach will be used to help students develop objectives, apply teaching strategies, utilize methodologies, organize curriculum and evaluate learning. Students will develop projects, lessons and units to use in their student teaching and teaching experiences. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 210, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a study of methods, materials, and curriculum development with an emphasis on nutrition, safety and healthy lifestyles. Included is information for use in health activities and presentations for parents, community members and students middle school age through adult. Provides information on current trends in advocacy, health legislation and public policy. Also, this course looks at designs for developing, revising, and evaluating physical education curricula in grades 5-12 and administering the physical education program. The theory of measurement and assessment in physical education is presented along with selection and administration of appropriate tests. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 233, and admittance to the Teacher Education Program. Note: Same as HPER 347.
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