A practicum opportunity allowing students to practice adapting lessons for children with exceptionalities.
Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): EDUC 240 Teaching Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Grades, EDUC 242 Teaching Social Sciences in Elementary and Middle Grades, EDUC 244 Teaching Natural Sciences in Elementary and Middle Grades, EDUC 245 Methods for Teaching Literacy in Elementary and Middle Grades, EDUC 246 Methods Practicum, SPED 248 Curriculum Adaptions for Language Art Methods, SPED 270 Curriculum Adaptions for Math and Science Methods
EDUC 240 Teaching Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Grades (2 hours)
This course focuses on the content and process skills of teaching and learning math in the elementary and middle grades. The course incorporates methodologies (including interdisciplinary approaches) for developing and implementing curriculum and assessing learning. Laboratory experiences are provided.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program or permission of the department chair.
Corequisite(s): EDUC 244 Teaching Natural Sciences in Elementary and Middle Grades.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
EDUC 242 Teaching Social Sciences in Elementary and Middle Grades (3 hours)
A course focusing on the methodology, processes, and content of elementary social sciences. It includes strategies for teaching the seven disciplines of the social sciences, interdisciplinary approaches, human relationships, mental health, and community health. Laboratory experiences are provided.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 109 Reading Theory and acceptance into the Teacher Education Program, or permission of the department chair.
EDUC 244 Teaching Natural Sciences in Elementary and Middle Grades (3 hours)
This course focuses on the content and process skills of teaching and learning science in the elementary and middle grades. The course incorporates methodologies (including interdisciplinary approaches) for developing and implementing curricula and assessing learning. Laboratory experiences are provided.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program or permission of the department chair.
Corequisite(s): EDUC 240 Teaching Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Grades.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
EDUC 245 Methods for Teaching Literacy in Elementary and Middle Grades (4 hours)
A course focusing on planning, teaching, and assessing the four broad areas of literacy: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course includes writing plans that address objectives and standards, and meeting the needs of individual students. Teaching includes a variety of methodologies: basal series, direct instruction, holistic approaches, and balanced instruction. Effective listening, speaking, and writing through knowledge and proficiency in grammar usage, spelling, and handwriting are covered. Students gather information and experiences throughout the semester to form their own philosophies of teaching and assessing literacy. A unit on educational assessment and interpretation of results is also included. Includes 25 hours of practicum experience.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 109 Reading Theory and acceptance into the Teacher Education Program, or permission of the department chair.
Corequisite(s): SPED 248 Curriculum Adaptions for Language Art Methods.
EDUC 246 Methods Practicum (2 hours)
A practicum opportunity allowing students to practice the planning, teaching, assessment, and dispositions that are presented in methods classes.
Pre or corequisite(s): EDUC 240 Teaching Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Grades, EDUC 242 Teaching Social Sciences in Elementary and Middle Grades, EDUC 244 Teaching Natural Sciences in Elementary and Middle Grades, EDUC 245 Methods for Teaching Literacy in Elementary and Middle Grades, SPED 246 Methods Practicum, SPED 248 Curriculum Adaptions for Language Art Methods, and SPED 270 Curriculum Adaptions for Math and Science Methods.
SPED 248 Curriculum Adaptions for Language Art Methods (1 hours)
As a corequisite with Education 245, this course will involve the critical study of materials, curriculum, and effective instruction used in teaching children and youth with mild/moderate disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program or permission of the department chair.
Corequisite(s): EDUC 245 Methods for Teaching Literacy in Elementary and Middle Grades.
SPED 270 Curriculum Adaptions for Math and Science Methods (1 hours)
As a corequisite of EDUC 240 Teaching Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Grades and EDUC 244 Teaching Natural Sciences in Elementary and Middle Grades, this course involves the critical study of materials, curriculum and effective instruction used in teaching children and youth with mild/moderate disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program or permission of the department chair.
Corequisite(s): EDUC 240 Teaching Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Grades and EDUC 244 Teaching Natural Sciences in Elementary and Middle Grades.
