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  • ELM 220: Music in the Elementary School.

    3.00 Credits
    Lebanon Valley College

    A course designed to aid elementary education majors in developing music skills for the class room, including the playing of instruments, sing ing, using notation, listening, movement and creative applications. Limited to education majors or permission of instructor. 3 credits. {Cross-listed as MED 220}.
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  • ELM 230: Science II

    3.00 Credits
    Lebanon Valley College

    A survey of basic science concepts in earth and space science, physical science (physics and chemistry), biological science and environmental/ecological studies, based on the study of the Lithosphere/Biosphere relationships of physical geography. The basic science concepts and their content are derived from the Chapter 48 Pennsylvania K-12 Academic Standards of Science and Technology, Environmental/Ecological Education and Geography, the National Geography Standards, the Council of Social Studies Strands, and the National Geographic's Six Themes of Geography. Attention will be given to such concepts as the atmosphere/ocean connection, weather/climate and climate regions of the earth, the chemical and physical impact of the hydrosphere/atmosphere on the lithosphere and biosphere and the environmental/ecological influences of the hydrosphere/atmosphere on the lithosphere and biosphere. Students explore, through different modes of authentic and formal assessment, media and technology and hands-on activities, the impact of science, technology, environment/ecological education and geography have on their lives. Prerequisite: Limited to education majors or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
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  • ELM 250: Mathematics in the Elementary School.

    3.00 Credits
    Lebanon Valley College

    A study of basic preschool to sixth grade mathematical concepts with major emphasis on the NCTM and Pennsylvania Mathematics Standards, the integration of media and technology, writing across the curriculum, student assessments and exceptional children. Attention is given to the development of hands-on teaching activities, simulations and experiences which can be utilized effectively with any classroom population. Limited to education majors or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
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  • ELM 271: Literacy and Literature I

    3.00 Credits
    Lebanon Valley College

    A course that will focus on the growth and development of the young, emergent reader. The course foundation will be supported by both a balanced literacy approach and the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. Stressing the importance of early intervention, students will explore a variety of strategies, methods and assessments to teach reading supported by research. These include, but are not limited to phonological awareness, letter recognition, sound symbol relationships, vocabulary development, kid writing and inventive spelling. Prerequisite: Limited to education majors or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
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  • ELM 281: Field Practicum/Elementary Sch.

    2.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Lebanon Valley College

    Supervised weekly field experiences (two to four hours per week minimum) in appropriate school settings. Prerequisite: permission. 0 credits.
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  • ELM 332: The Physical Sciences in the Elementary School.

    3.00 Credits
    Lebanon Valley College

    A study of basic concepts in general science, earth and space science, physical and biological science, and environmental studies based on the Pennsylvania Science and Technology Standards. The course emphasizes the experiential nature of science in the elementary classroom with special attention to materials, media and technology, writing across the curriculum, authentic assessment, exceptional children, and methodologies appropriate for kindergarten through sixth grade students. The course integrates a multidisciplined. whole language approach to teaching physical and environmental science. Limited to education majors or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
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  • ELM 344: Health Education in Schools.

    3.00 Credits
    Lebanon Valley College

    Provides the background information and skills teachers need to implement comprehensive school health education. The course includes information on the six categories of risk behavior identified by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Pennsylvania Science and Technology Standards. The course examines the objectives of Healthy People 2000, the eight components in comprehensive school health, the Safe Schools Act, the National Health Education Standards, comprehensive school health programs, the 10 content areas of health education, and instructional strategies and materials appropriate to the teaching of health in today's schools. Attention is give to the ethical, moral and religious issues often associated with this area of the school curriculum. Limited to education majors or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
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  • ELM 362: Social Studies in the Elementary School.

    3.00 Credits
    Lebanon Valley College

    An examination of the content, methods and role of social studies in the elementary school, beginning with early childhood, based on the 10 Social Studies Strands of NCSS and the applicable Pennsylvania Academic Standards. The curriculum is examined from two vantage points: the daily lives of children as they relate to developing values and attitudes, and the planned study of people as they live and have lived in our world. The development of a teaching unit and the examination of learning resources are required. Limited to education majors or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
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  • ELM 371: Literacy and Literature II

    3.00 Credits
    Lebanon Valley College

    A course that will focus on the growth and development of the beginning reader. The course foundation will be supported by both a balanced literacy approach and the PDE standards for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Stressing the importance of a strong foundation in phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension, students will explore a variety of strategies, methods and assessments to teach reading supported by research. Students will explore types of writing, the writing process, and conventional spelling instruction. As the writing process is taught, students will demonstrate the process by writing a 3000-word paper on a topic related to the course. The professor will conference with each student during the revision and editing stages of the process. ELM 371 is writing process. Prerequisite: ELM 271, limited to education majors or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
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  • ELM 372: Literacy and Literature III

    3.00 Credits
    Lebanon Valley College

    A course that will focus on the growth and continued development of the beginning reader as independent reading within the curriculum becomes necessary. The course foundation will be supported by both a balanced literacy approach and the PDE standards for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Stressing the importance of comprehension, students will explore a variety if strategies, methods, and assessments to teach reading and writing across the content areas as supported by research. This includes but is not limited to writing short stories and informal pieces with an understanding of the stylistic aspects and conventions of composition. Prerequisite: ELM 271, 371, limited to education majors or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
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