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3.00 Credits
3 hours This course is a broad and comprehensive view of the law governing the state school systems of America. Emphasis will be placed on how principles of law (pertaining to contracts, torts, property, general administrative law, and constitutional law) affect school systems generally, and on the specific laws, rules, and regulations of Kansas that govern elementary and secondary education. This course will be taught by the case method. Therefore, the student will be required to utilize analytical skills and communication skills through oral and written representations of his/her understanding of the concepts and principles presented in the course. Prerequisites: PS101 or SE210 or consent of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
4-6 4 hours This course is designed to instruct pre-service students in the literacy development and integration of speaking, listening, reading, writing, viewing, and visually representing. Students will gain competence in the skills of designing and managing meaningful reading/language arts learning experiences and in the knowledge of content and methodology recommended to effectively teach and assess children from 4th through 6th grade. Prerequisite: ED304. Must be taken concurrently with ED315. Must be taken the academic year immediately prior to student teaching. Must apply to teacher education or consent of education department chair.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
4-6 1 hour This course is designed to give practical experiences in evaluating reading progress of children grades 4-6. Emphasis will be placed on testing procedures, interpreting test data, and planning to meet the individual reading/language arts needs of each child. Prerequisites: ED305. Must be taken concurrently with ED314. Must be taken the academic year immediately prior to student teaching. Must apply to teacher education or consent of education department chair.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours This course is a study of the approaches, activities, and materials of art education, which contribute to the creative and mental growth of the child in preK and elementary settings. Course work will include practical experiences with art media, lesson planning, and the collection and creation of visual aids. The emphasis of the course is on a discipline based art education curriculum which integrates the arts into the basic elementary education curriculum. Prerequisites are one of the following or consent of the instructor: AR100, AR105, AR130, or AR180 for Elementary Education and Art majors. Must apply to teacher education or consent of education department chair.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours Introduction to materials and methods related to the inclusion of music in the elementary school curriculum, with emphasis on the relationships of music to elementary classroom routines and subjects. Acquisition of performance, skills, and knowledge sufficient to guide children in benefiting from the role played by music in their lives. Experience in directing classroom activities involving music. Must apply to teacher education or consent of education department chair.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours Introduction to methods, including those of Orff, Kodaly, and Delcroze, materials, practices, and trends of vocal and instrumental music in preK and elementary settings. Introductory teaching experiences in group and individual teaching situations. Systematic observation and analysis of teaching as practiced by the students, other class members, and master teachers. Writing projects include short and long-term planning and analysis and evaluation of instructional practices. Prerequisite: MU151. Must apply to teacher education or consent of education department chair.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours A basic consideration of standards and objectives, content, methods, and materials used in teaching social studies in the elementary schools. Methods include the use of concrete experience, technology, group processes, questioning, problem-solving, leading, and techniques of assessment. Students will be required to construct and use teaching and resource units. Prerequisite: One U.S. History course and GO120 Human Geography. Must apply to teacher education or consent of education department chair.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours A course for pre-service teachers designed to develop competencies in: 1) knowledge of developmentally appropriate standards based curricula, 2) pedagogy to empower all students and direct them toward mathematical understanding and 3) mathematical theory as it applies to current reform efforts. Prerequisite: MA102 and MA225. Must apply to teacher education or consent of education department chair.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours This course integrates content and pedagogy to assist pre-service teachers in studying methods of teaching science and health. Topics include inquiry-based instruction, process skills, and real-life applications of life, physical, and health and space science. Teachers are asked to examine research findings regarding health issues frequently experienced in an elementary classroom. Prerequisite: Lab science course. Must apply to teacher education or consent of education department chair.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours A study of concepts and methods in teaching elementary school physical education. Analysis of student and teacher behavior and interaction will be covered with emphasis on the relationship between a student's health and physical education. The primary focus of the course will be on the overall concept of the elementary school physical education program including the development of a viable curriculum. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor. Must apply to teacher education or consent of education department chair.
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