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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on the scope and sequence of the K-8 language arts program. It takes into consideration differences in learning abilities and styles among different ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Emphasis is placed on the function of language, the integration of the language arts program, the school curriculum, whole language instruction, technology, and diversity issues. This course is in compliance with Washington State Administrative Code provisions, including the Core Competencies for Elementary Educators.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course examines the scope and sequence of K-8 planning and implementing of lessons in social studies. Differences in learning, abilities, and styles among students with different ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds are discussed. Values derived from these differences and the problems of teaching social studies in our society are considered. Practical exercises using a variety of methodological techniques for designing and developing interdisciplinary, multicultural curriculum components are illustrated. This course is a foundation course and the concepts learned here will be of use in other courses.
  • 2.00 Credits

    In this course, candidates will study a multidimensional approach to assessment. In addition, candidates will explore common problems associated with reading and remedies for those problems. This course is in compliance with Washington State Administrative Code provisions, including the Core Competencies for Elementary Education, and also qualifies as one of the courses needed for educators seeking a supporting K-12 Reading Endorsement.
  • 4.00 Credits

    In this course, candidates learn to teach science to children in grades K-8 using content and activities appropriate for children at various levels of cognitive development. The course focuses on scientific inquiry, content and process of comprehensive science programs, and connections between science and culture. Candidates explore instructional methods and curriculum materials commonly used in schools, engage in a personal science investigation, and plan instruction that promotes children's thinking skills and helps them to acquire positive attitudes toward science.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course examines the diversity of the American school population. Within the course, the following issues of multicultural education will be explored: equity, race, gender, religion, culture, and special needs. In addition, social issues affecting students, such as poverty, homelessness, and the changing family structure will be discussed. This course is in compliance with Washington State Administrative Code provisions, including the Core Competencies for Elementary Educators.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course examines public school law. The emphasis for this course will be placed on the rights and responsibilities of candidates, teachers, and administrators. Key laws and cases in each of the subject areas described in the course outline are discussed, and the legal analysis employed by the courts to reach a decision is revealed. Actual cases employing this analysis are then discussed and the student examines how the law is applied to facts to decide the case at hand, and make new law for future cases. Once the legal analysis in a subject area is understood, hypothetical examples requiring use of this analysis are discussed. This process provides guidance on the structure of the law, how variance in facts may affect liability, what issues and facts are important to legal claims, and what the lawyers and court are likely to do in various legal settings. This course is in compliance with Washington State Administrative Code provisions, including the Core Competencies for Elementary Educators.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course reviews the MIT Conceptual Framework and goals. It will assist candidates in acquiring an understanding of the social, historical, and philosophical foundations of the American system of compulsory education. Candidates will be provided the opportunity to explore the moral, social, and political dimensions of society as they apply to the classroom, teaching, and the school. Candidates will be provided the foundation for the development of a personal working philosophy of education. This course is a foundation course and the concepts learned here will be of use in other courses.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course examines issues related to physical, sexual, and substance abuse based on existing statutes. It includes an overview of the steps for reporting abuse and a review of all relevant laws. Your instructor will provide a packet of current information, laws, and journal articles. Your instructor may opt to employ online approaches to the assignment identified in this syllabus.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Internship I is a four-week, half-day experience (twenty sessions) in a culturally diverse school. The internship is designed for candidates to participate in structured experiences with K-8 students who have diverse ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and special needs. Such experiences provide opportunities for candidates to understand the unique contributions, similarities, differences, interdependencies, and special needs of students. Candidates are expected to actively assist the cooperating teacher. While they cannot teach lessons or handle the class by themselves, they can do any duty that educational assistants perform. Candidates may help with material preparation, work with small groups, tutor, and assist with general classroom duties. Candidates are expected to complete observations and activities for Internship I, including work on a process portfolio. This course is a foundation internship and the concepts learned here will be of use in other internships.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Internship II is a five week, half-day experience (twenty-five sessions) designed to continue the field experience. During this internship, candidates are encouraged to observe classroom procedures, observe the teaching processes, and observe student interactions and learning styles. In addition to the experiences described for Internship I, candidates plan and teach a minimum of two instructional plans/activities per week and reflect on the instructional plans/activities using feedback from the cooperating teacher and field supervisor. Candidates are expected to complete observations and activities for Internship II, including work on a Standards-Based Portfolio.
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