Elementary Education Course Descriptions

2213 FOUNDATIONS OF LITERACY.

Designed specifically for the undergraduate elementary teacher candidate.

The focus of this course is emergent literacy.

3223 SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

Study of and experience with knowledges and processes appropriate for teaching social studies at the elementary and middle school level. (Prerequisite: completion of 50 hours of general education including the American Studies section)

3423 TEACHING READING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PART I.

To prepare the elementary education major to be functional in techniques of teaching the reading process.

(Prerequisite: completion of 50 hours of general education courses)

3433 TEACHING READING IN ELEM SCH, PART II.

To prepare the elementary education major to be functional in techniques of teaching vocabulary development, comprehension skills, and content area reading skills.

(Prerequisite: ELED 4423)

4323 LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

Creative integration of listening, speaking, written expression, and handwriting in traditional and innovative school programs. (Prerequisites:ELED 4423, ELED4433 and EDUC 3313) (Previously listed as ELED3323)

4443 DIAGNOSIS & REMEDIATION OF READING AT ELEM LEVEL.

Includes assessment procedures, class profiles, referral techniques, as well as development of instructional programs using instructional objectives. (Prerequisites: ELED 4423 and 4433 with a C or better; concurrent enrollment with ELED4981 Seminar Diagnosis & Remediation of Reading)

4523 SURVEY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

A study of the history, philosophy, methods, and theories for educating the young child from three through eight years.

4623 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUC CURRICULUM I.

A realistic, functional approach to the development of an early childhood curriculum with concentration on actual student made materials and demonstrations.

The content areas included are creative arts (music and art), motor skills, and language development.

(Prerequisite: ELED 4523)

4723 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUC CURRICULUM II.

A realistic, functional approach to the development of an early childhood curriculum with concentration on actual student made materials and demonstrations.

The content areas included are health, nutrition, social studies, science, and mathematics.

(Prerequisite: ELED 4523 and 4623)

4803 METHODS OF INSTRUCTION FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS.

Includes comprehensive organizational, and instructional techniques using a variety of strategies for teaching all curriculum areas at the elementary level. (Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education)

4923 TEACHING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUC.

To provide a study of children’s developmentally appropriate learning environment and those varied materials which challenge and stimulate new interests and make the child aware of his own creative abilities. (Prerequisite: ELED 4523,4623 and 4723)

4960 DIRECTED READING.

Individualized study in elementary education selected in consultation with the professor. (Departmental permission required)

4970 SPECIAL STUDIES.

Individualized project in elementary education selected in consultation with the professor. (Departmental permission required)

4980 SEMINAR.

Small group study of topic in elementary education announced in the Schedule of Classes. (Departmental permission required)

4990 RESEARCH.

Independent investigation in elementary education designed in consultation with the professor. (Departmental permission required)

5003 FOUND AND SURVEY OF READING K 8.

Current approaches to teaching reading at the elementary level based on theoretical as well as practical classroom techniques.

5013 FOUND & SURVEY OF READING AT THE ADV LEVEL.

Reading process analysis, methods, materials, and construction of learning units applicable at the advanced levels of reading.

5023 DIAG & CORRECTION OF READING DISABIL I.

Informal diagnosis of reading problems; orientation to clinical diagnosis, case studies, developmental and remedial practices. (Prerequisite: ELED 5003)

5033 DIAGNOSIS AND CORRECTION OF READ DISAB II.

Clinical diagnosis, diagnostic procedures, administration of individual clinical tests, and work with clinical cases. (Prerequisite: ELED 5023)

5040 PRACTICUM IN READING I.

Classroom application of diagnostic and prescriptive procedures with a small group of children who have severe reading problems. (Prerequisite: ELED 5023 and 5033)

5053 ORG & SUPERV OF READING PROGRAMS.

Reading processes grades 1 12; reading specialist’s role; planning school wide reading programs; supervision techniques; in service training.

5060 PRACTICUM IN READING II.

Clinical application of diagnostic and prescriptive procedures with individuals who have severe reading problems. Exit reports and conferences with parents and teachers. (Prerequisite: ELED 5023 and ELED 5033)

5253 ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS.

Field oriented, in depth study of contemporary programs in language arts instruction.

5263 ADVANCED SOC STUD FOR ELEM TEACHERS.

Knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to become effective teachers of social studies at the elementary school level using interdisciplinary sources. Emphasis will be placed on understanding social knowledge which will enable the teacher to conceptualize, plan, and teach elementary social studies curricula based on higher level thinking skills.

5603 THEORIES & RESEARCH IN LANGUAGE ARTS.

This course investigates theories and research in language arts so that candidates can explain, compare, contrast, and critique the theories and research.

This course, along with ELED 5613, lays the theoretical and research foundation for the remainder of the ELED courses required for a M.Ed Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach

5613 THEORIES & RESEARCH IN READING.

This course investigates theories and research in reading so that candidates can explain, compare, contrast, and critique the theories and research.

This course, along with ELED 5603, lays the theoretical and research foundation for the remainder of the ELED courses required for a M.Ed Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach

5623 DIAGNOSIS & CORRECTION OF READING DISABILITIES I.

Formal and informal diagnosis of reading problems, orientation to clinical diagnosis, case studies, developmental and remedial practices.

5633 DIAGNOSIS & CORRECTION OF READING DISABILITIES II.

Formal and informal diagnosis of reading problems, orientation to clinical diagnosis, case studies, developmental and remedial practices.

5643 LITERACY MATERIALS AND ENVIRONMENTS.

Characteristics of appropriate literacy materials and environment for grades 1 12.

How literacy materials and environments affect learning to read and write, developing effective reading and writing strategies, and enhancing the desire to read and write.

5653 CONTENT AREA READING.

This course concentrates on reading in the content areas of the curriculum.

Current theories and research will be applied as candidates examine and evaluate content area textbooks and resource materials, collaborate with content area teachers, and construct content area learning units.

5663 OLDER, STRUGGLING READERS & ENGLISH LANG LEARNERS.

This course deals with research regarding older struggling readers and English language learners, the difficulties faced by these readers and their teachers, and strategies to enhance these students’ literacy development

5673 THE ROLE OF THE READING SPECIALIST/LITERACY COACH.

Reading process grades 1 12; reading specialist’s/literacy coach’s role; planning school wide reading programs; supervision techniques; in service training.

5683 PRACTICUM IN READING I (GRADES 1 8).

Clinical application of diagnostic and prescriptive procedures with individuals and small groups of students who have sever reading problems.

This teaching will be completed under the direct supervision of the course instructor.

5693 PRACTICUM IN READING II (GRADES 9 12).

Clinical application of diagnostic and prescriptive procedures with individuals and small groups of students who have sever reading problems.

This teaching will be completed under the direct supervision of the course instructor.

5960 DIRECTED READINGS.

Individualized study in elementary education selected in consultation with the professor. Graduate level.

5970 SPECIAL STUDIES.

Individualized project in elementary education selected in consultation with professor. Graduate level.

5980 SEMINAR.

Small group study of topic in elementary education announced in the schedule of classes. Graduate level.

5990 RESEARCH FOR MASTER’S THESIS.

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