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  • ED 354: Fostering Social Competence in The Early Years

    3.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    The course will examine the development, components, and influences of social competence in the early years and explore common social difficulties. Students will develop and implement plans to enhance social competence through examining the contexts for social development, utilizing effective teaching strategies and practices, and strengthening specific components found to relate to social competence. Prereq: ED 240 and ED 241. (spring)
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  • ED 355: Methods & Materials of Experiential Science Education

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    Students will develop an understanding of the theory and practice of secondary science teaching and will apply that knowledge to the secondary education classroom and outdoor learning environments. Students will develop skills in planning instruction and designing classroom environments that incorporate science inquiry, laboratory safety, environmental science, performance-based assessment, and cooperative learning. Students will develop skills in aligning instruction and assessment with state and national standards. Course available to students interested in outdoor, environmental, and science education. Professional education field experience in a school required. $20 Course Fee. Prereq: completion of all science courses required for the major or permission of Education Department. Teacher Education Program candidates must be admitted to TEP. Preferably, students will take this course in the semester prior to student teaching. (fall)
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  • ED 357: Methods & Materials in Social Science

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    Students will understand and apply methods, materials, and state and national standards in teaching the social sciences as recommended by the National Council for the Social Studies. Activities and assessment include microteaching, field experience, teacher, instructor, and peer critiques, analysis essays, in-class writings, oral presentations, readings, demonstrations, using primary sources, writing integrated, thematic units and lesson plans, critiquing methodology and textbooks, applying history workshop concepts, and using technology. Professional education field experience in a school required. Prereq: Admission to TEP. (fall)
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  • ED 360: Children's Literature

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    Upon completion of the course candidates become familiar with the historical background of children's literature, of authors and illustrators, and of sources for books and related materials. Study of genre, literary structure, artistic methods and styles, and book format is included. Extensive reading of literature for pre-school through middle school/ junior high students is required. Activities for integrating literature throughout the school curriculum are explored. Both online and on-campus sections of ED 360 include explorations of technology and internet resources, integration of film and other visual and dramatic media. Assessment is competency-based centered on Montana and national teacher preparation standards. [Candidates enrolled in the UMW Literacy Minor are required to take the 4-credit option, which includes study of literature in the elementary language arts program, e.g., the integration of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing goals and activities within the school literature program.] (on demand on campus; fall & summer via internet)
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  • ED 370: Teaching Language Arts & Reading With Children's Literature in The Elementary School

    3.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    Developmentally appropriate practice for teaching reading and writing in the elementary school will be addressed. Various methods and strategies for literacy learning will be discussed as candidates learn to plan and organize a balanced literacy program with a special focus on children's literature, multiple texts, the arts, and technologies. Thematic instruction in conjunction with content reading and writing workshop with a literature-based emphasis will focus the course; however, other interactive methods and strategies will be introduced. The use of multiple resources for inquiry, teaching, and learning within inclusive classrooms will be explored. Extensive exploration of genre, history, and theme in children's literature will be maintained throughout the course. Required for Elementary Education Major and Literacy Minor. $20 Course Fee. Prereq: ED 270 and admission to TEP, or verification that student is a certified teacher. Coreq: For Elem Ed majors--ED 371. (fall/spring)
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  • ED 371: Language Arts & Reading Practicum

    1.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    This course provides supervised experience in an elementary literacy setting drawing from current research and national standards in literacy education about connecting field experiences to university instruction. Application of "culturally responsive teaching and learning" is empha-sized. Required for Elementary Education Major. Prereq: ED 270 and admission to TEP, or verification that student is a certified teacher.Coreq: ED 370. (fall/spring)
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  • ED 376: Arts Methods For Elementary Teachers

    2.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    This course is designed to provide knowledge of and experience with effective methods, techniques, and materials for teaching visual arts, drama, and music to children as part of an integrated curriculum in the elementary grades. Teacher Education candidates engage in experiences with the creative and critical experiences with the arts. They will design integrated arts instruction while learning how to document and assess student progress. Candidates work directly with children in microteaching or field experience. $20 Course Fee. Prereq: Admission to TEP, ART 101, DR 101, and either MUS 101 or 2 credits of any MUS 116/316/165/365. Coreq: ED 379. (fall/spring)
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  • ED 377: Teaching Mathematics in The Elementary School

    3.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    Candidates will explore, design, implement, and evaluate instructional materials for K-8 mathematics instruction. Content, methods, and materials for teaching mathematics through inquiry and experientially-oriented programs are emphasized. Infused topics include technology, cooperative learning, assessment, and multicultural issues. This course assesses candidate knowledge and concentrates on mathematics knowledge and methods needed by elementary candidates for integrating mathematics into the elementary education curriculum. Prereq: MATH 105, MATH 106, ED 328, ED 341, and admission to TEP. Coreq: ED 378. (fall/spring)
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  • ED 378: Teaching Mathematics in The Elementary School Practicum

    1.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    Students will spend 15 hours in various field experiences related to the content and context of ED 377. Content focus will be on field imple-mentation of methods and materials of mathematical instruction appropriate to the development of the K-8 educator. $15 Course Fee. Prereq: MATH 105, MATH 106, ED 328, ED 341, and admission to TEP. Coreq: ED 377.
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  • ED 379: Music For Elementary Teachers

    3.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    An activity-based exploration of techniques and materials relevant to the instruction of music in the elementary classroom. Prereq: Admission to TEP, and MUS 101 or 2 credits of any MUS 116/316/165/365. Coreq: ED 376. (fall/spring)
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