Reading/Language Arts Methods I
An examination and evaluation of materials and methods for teaching basic reading and language arts skills in the elementary grades. Focuses on the literacy skills of word recognition, vocabulary development, and comprehension within the framework of a balanced reading approach. These skills are integrated with listening, speaking, and creative drama areas of the language arts. […]
Social Studies Methods
Presents the scope and sequence of the skills and concepts of the social studies program applicable to the elementary grades. The broad range of the social studies curriculum will be defined with emphasis on the need for student and teacher to relate to their world: past, present, and future. Offered every spring. (Prerequisite: admission to […]
Student Teaching
Supervised student teaching in a public school for a minimum of fourteen weeks will provide a variety of experiences to prepare pre-service teachers for their role in the school and the community. Included will be involvement with young people in the learning process, experiences with records necessary in the overall management of a classroom, and […]
Sophomore Practicum
All teacher education majors will complete hours of observation in school classrooms during the fall semester of their sophomore year. These observations will be completed in a local field placement assigned by the Coordinator of Clinical and Field Experience or during a required diversity field trip conducted by the Keeran School of Education. Students enrolled […]
Learning Theories & Assessment
This course examines classical and current educational theories that impact instruction from a research-based approach. Authentic assessments in the P-12 curriculum are studied and developed along with Keeran School of Education lesson plans. Students will develop an understanding of how to create assessments that both inform instruction and evaluate student knowledge. Offered every spring. (Corequisite […]
Science Methods
A thorough examination of the scientific methods used teaching children basic science concepts. Included will be teaching strategies for the biological and physical sciences for children in the elementary grades. Offered every spring. (Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program. Weekly lab required. Corequisite: ELE313.) (Minimum grade “C”)
Classroom Management
This course is designed to introduce the student to strategies for effectively planning classroom activities, managing various types of classroom behaviors, and developing instructional techniques for guiding students’ learning. Activities and readings will emphasize the relationship between classroom environment and student behavior. Special speakers will give students real classroom techniques. Offered every spring. (Prerequisite: EDF […]
Educational Technology
This course introduces students to technology and media available for use in educational settings. The course provides opportunities for analysis, understanding suitable material usage, and development of productions skills for a variety of media formats. Students will develop an understanding of how media and technology serve purposes in the education of students. Offered every fall. […]
Junior Practicum
This course provides pre-service teachers with practical experience in instructional and classroom management strategies in the secondary school setting. The practicum and the workshop/seminars held on campus are designed to extend individual knowledge and skills beyond the earlier role as observer and aid in preparation for student teaching. Junior Practicum students are assigned placements in […]
Social Studies Content for Teachers I
This course allows elementary majors to more fully understand the needs of students in United States History, Government, and Citizenship. It offers European exploration and colonization in United States history and growth. The course helps the students to understand connections between causes and effects of events and responsibilities of citizenship in a democracy.