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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The first course in a two semester reading methods sequence: EDUC 4103 and EDUC 4112. This course develops knowledge about the reading process. It introduces the theoretical foundations of reading and presents instructional strategies for the effective teaching of reading in the elementary school. Course topics emphasize phonemic awareness, decoding, vocabulary building, spelling, and utilization of word attack skills in teaching comprehension. Students will use lesson planning skills acquired in their instructional design class to design effective reading lessons, which link specific skills development with appropriate learning activities. Differing approaches, including basal readers, will be addressed. Students will consider strategies and materials focusing on special needs children, cultural diversity, instructional organization, and analysis of available resources. Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Courses taken concurrently for Elementary Education Major: EDUC 3013, 3302, 4012, 4132, 4182.
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3.00 Credits
This course extends learning from EDUC 4103 Reading Theories and Strategies I and expands theoretical knowledge and instructional strategies for reading skills development, comprehension, vocabulary building, and assessment of reading levels. Additional approaches to the teaching of reading, including integrated units, will be developed and applied. Reading methods will be integrated with other content areas, particularly social studies, through the use of multiple intelligences activities. Students will consider strategies and materials focusing on special needs children, cultural diversity, instructional organization, and analysis of available resources. Application of reading methods in a classroom setting is essential to meeting course requirements. Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Courses taken concurrently for Elementary Education Major: EDUC 3022, 3032, 4122, 4142, 4152, 4951, and MUSI 4712.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide the student with the current methods and resources to teach elementary language arts. Included in the study of language arts will be the topics of reading (literature), writing, speaking, viewing, and listening. Knowledge of current theories of language arts methodology will help students construct their own philosophies on how to teach the language arts. Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Courses taken concurrently for Elementary Education Major: EDUC 3022, 3032, 4112, 4142, 4152, 4951, and MUSI 4712.
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of topics covered at the K-6 level, current methodology, research, and curriculum trends relative to the teaching of mathematics for elementary educators. The application of manipulatives, technology, motivational techniques, and resources will be emphasized and demonstrated through presentations and micro-teaching units. Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Courses taken concurrently for Elementary Education Major: EDUC 3013, 3022, 4012, 4103, 4182.
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3.00 Credits
Surveys methods and resources for the teaching of science and health. Examines curriculum materials and discusses recent developments. Discusses science attitudes, processes, and use of hands-on methodology. Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Courses taken concurrently for Elementary Education Major: EDUC 3022, 3032, 4112, 4122, 4152, and 4951.
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3.00 Credits
A study of current methods and resources for teaching elementary social studies. Included in the study of social studies will be the topics of history, sociology and geography for the elementary learner. Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Courses taken concurrently for Elementary Education Major: EDUC 3022, 3032, 4112, 4122, 4951, and MUSI 4712.
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3.00 Credits
A course of study designed to prepare the student to incorporate the basic art disciplines of aesthetics, criticism, history, and production into the elementary curriculum at each grade level. Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Courses taken concurrently for Elementary Education Major: EDUC 3013, 3022, 4012, 4103.
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3.00 Credits
Overview of middle school philosophy, organization, and methods. Includes information about current learning strategies, teaching processes, lesson planning, and curriculum organization appropriate for contemporary middle school environments.
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3.00 Credits
This practicum is a six week, Monday through Friday, half-day experience. It is designed to introduce emerging teachers to the planning, preparation, and practica of the secondary teacher's world. Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Courses taken concurrently for Secondary Education major: EDUC 4712, 4774. Courses taken concurrently for Music Education Major: EDUC 4712, 4722.
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of current methodology, research, curriculum trends, and classroom applications will be directed for middle, junior, and senior high school educators. The course will have a content area focus to be determined by the student's subject endorsement(s). The course is taken concurrently with EDUC 4701 Methods Practicum in an effort to connect the practical with the theoretical. Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Courses taken concurrently for Secondary Education Major: 4701, 4772, and one course listed below. Courses taken concurrently for Music Education Major: EDUC 4701, 4772, and one course listed below. (Students' specific schedules are arranged with academic advisor.)
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