Elementary Education
T. Schroeder, Interim Chairperson
The Department of Elementary Education prepares students to teach children in day-care centers, nursery schools, kindergartens, and first through sixth grades.
Students will be guided by the outline of baccalaureate degrees, the teacher education curriculum, and the concentration areas listed below. All programs qualify graduates for initial Indiana licenses to teach in their areas of preparation. Students will also be guided by the professional education assessment/decision points for teacher education programs.
MAJOR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD WITH MINOR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL
EDUCATION (PRE-K ONLY TRACK—NO LICENSE) OPTION, 108 hours
| PREFIX | NO | SHORT TITLE | CR HRS |
| AHS
BIO
EDEL
EDFO
EDPS
EDRD
ENG
FCFC
GEOG
GEOL
HIST
HSC
MATH
MUSE
PHYC
SPCE
| 100
102
100
200
231
244
252
260
301
381
442
491
420
260
393
390
204
or
318
265
310
320
101
or
101
201
350
201
202
265
101
210
215
302
311
312
334
417 | Introduction to Art
Biol Concepts for Teachers
Educ in a Democratic Society
Plan for Elem and EC Classroom
Family and Community Relations
Early & Elem Educ for Soc Just
Creative Exp for Yng Children
EC Curriculum and Instruction
Tchg in the Pre-K/K Program
Interaction Skills Young Child
Administration of EC Programs
Independent Study in Elem Ed (1-6)
Soc, Hist, Phil Found of Ed
Development Elementary
Educational Psych Elementary
Emergent Literacy
Literature for Children (3)
Lit for Young Children (3)
Infant/Toddler Devlop Educ
Promot Prosocial Behav Child
Leadership Mgt Child Dev Prog
Earth Sea Sky: Geographic View (3)
Planet Earth Geol Environment (3)
American History, 1492-1876
Elem Schl Hlth Prgrms
Num Alg Prob Elem Teach
Data Geo Meas Elem Teach
Music Basics for the Classroom
Phys Sci Concepts for Teachers (1-3)
Thry/Pract in EC Spec Ed
Assess Yng Chldrn w/Exc Nds
Tch Studs/Dis in Gen Ed
Dev Meth Infs & Todds w/Exc
Dev Meth PS Chldrn w/Exc
Topics in Autism
Pract: Inf/Tods/PS Spec Nds (1-6) | 3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6 |
| | | |
108 hrs |
| These major courses, AHS 100, BIO 102, GEOG 101, GEOL 101, HIST 201, MATH 201, MUSE 265 also fill a University Core Curriculum requirement. |
TEACHING MAJOR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (Birth–Grade 3),
107 hours
| PREFIX | NO | SHORT TITLE | CR HRS |
| AHS
BIO
EDEL
EDFO
EDPS
EDRD
EDTE
ENG
FCFC
GEOG
GEOL
HIST
HSC
MATH
MUSE
PHYC
SCI
SPCE
SS | 100
102
100
200
244
351
400
401
or
402
442
420
260
393
400
430
120
204
or
318
265
101
or
101
201
350
201
202
391
265
101
398
302
398 | Introduction to Art
Biol Concepts for Teachers
Educ in a Democratic Society
Plan for Elem and EC Classroom
Early & Elem Educ for Soc Just
Teaching in the K/Primary Prog
Student Teaching: Pre-K
Student Teaching: Kindergarten (6)
Student Teaching: Primary (6)
Administration of EC Programs
Soc, Hist, Phil Found of Ed
Development Elementary
Educational Psych Elementary
Tchg of Rdg in Today's Schools
Corrective Reading
Intro Comp & Dig Media/Tchrs
Literature for Children (3)
Lit for Young Children (3)
Infant/Toddler Devlop Educ
Earth Sea Sky: Geographic View (3)
Planet Earth Geol Environment (3)
American History, 1492-1876
Elem Schl Hlth Prgrms
Num Alg Prob Elem Teach
Data Geo Meas Elem Teach
Teach Mathematics Elementary
Music Basics for the Classroom
Phys Sci Concepts for Teachers (1-3)
Teach Sci in Early/Pri Grds
Tch Studs/Dis in Gen Ed
Teaching SS EC/Kind-Grade 3 | 3
3
3
3
3
3
6
6
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3 |
| Directed electives, 3 hours from |
|
| EDEL
EDRD
EDTE
SPCE | 340
390
350
371 | Culture & Lang in Tchg & Lrng (3)
Emergent Literacy (3)
Curr Integration of Tech (3)
Intro to Mild Intervs (3) | 3 |
| | | |
92 hrs |
| Concentration |
|
|
| EDEL
| 231
252
301
381
440 | Family and Community Relations
Creative Exp for Yng Children
Tchg in the Pre-K/K Program
Interaction Skills Young Child
Kindergarten Education | 3
3
3
3
3 |
|
|
|
15 hrs |
|
|
|
107 hrs |
| These major courses, AHS 100, BIO 102, GEOG 101, GEOL 101, HIST 201, MATH 201, MUSE 265 also fill a University Core Curriculum requirement. |
TEACHING MAJOR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (Grades K-6),
108 hours
| PREFIX | NO | SHORT TITLE | CR HR |
| BIO
EDEL
EDFO
EDPS
EDRD
ENG
GEOG
GEOL
HIST
HSC
MATH
MUSE
PHYC
SCI
SPCE
SS | 102
100
200
244
300
350
463
464
465
420
260
393
400
430
204
311
101
or
101
201
350
201
202
391
265
101
397
302
397 | Biol Concepts for Teachers
Educ in a Democratic Society
Plan for Elem and EC Classroom
Early & Elem Educ for Soc Just
Mgt, Org, & Instr Elem Clasrm
Tchg in the Elem Ed Classroom
Student Teaching: Elementary
Student Teaching: Elementary
Student Teaching: Elementary
Soc, Hist, Phil Found of Ed
Development Elementary
Educational Psych Elementary
Tchg of Rdg in Today's Schools
Corrective Reading
Literature for Children
Language Arts Methods
Earth Sea Sky: Geographic View (3)
Planet Earth Geol Environment (3)
American History, 1492-1876
Elem Schl Hlth Prgrms
Num Alg Prob Elem Teach
Data Geo Meas Elem Teach
Teach Mathematics Elementary
Music Basics for the Classroom
Phys Sci Concepts for Teachers (1-3)
Teach Sci in the Elem Schl
Tch Studs/Dis in Gen Ed
Teaching SS in the Elemen Schl | 3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3 |
| Directed electives, 8 hours from |
|
| EDEL
EDRD
EDTE
SPCE | 231
340
390
350
371 | Family and Community Relations (3)
Culture & Lang in Tchg & Lrng (3)
Emergent Literacy (3)
Curr Integration of Tech (3)
Intro to Mild Intervs (3) | 8 |
| | | |
93 hrs |
| | |
| Concentration area | 15 hrs |
|
108 hrs |
| These major courses, BIO 102, GEOG 101, GEOL 101, HIST 201, MATH 201, MUSE 265 also fill a University Core Curriculum requirement. |
| English as a Second Language, 15 hours |
| Prepares teachers to work with non-native speakers of English in listening, writing, reading, and speaking skills. These courses can be applied toward licensure in Teaching English as a Second Language as well. |
| ENG
| 220
321
436
437
457 | Language and Society
English Linguistics
Theory & Research in TESOL
Methods & Materials in TESOL
Practicum in TESOL | 3
3
3
3
3 |
|
|
|
15 hrs |
| Kindergarten/Primary Education, 15 hours |
| EDEL
EDRD | 231
252
260
440
390 | Family and Community Relations
Creative Exp for Yng Children
EC Curriculum and Instruction
Kindergarten Education
Emergent Literacy | 3
3
3
3
3 |
|
|
|
15 hrs |
| Language Arts, 15 hours |
| Exploration in depth of the theory and content of the study of literature, writing, and language. Courses selected for this concentration are particularly related to content, issues, and concerns of the elementary classroom. |
| ENG
| 285
401 | Intro to Creative Writing
Trnd & Iss Tch El Eng Lng Arts | 3
3 |
| Choose one of the following writing courses |
|
| ENG
| 213
or
304 | Intro to Digital Literacies (3)
Teach Writing in Elem Grades (3) | 3 |
| Choose one of the following literature courses |
|
| ENG
| 302
or
318
or
414 | Dev Elem Eng LA Multicult Lit (3)
Lit for Young Children (3)
Young Adult Literature (3) | 3 |
| Choose one of the following language courses |
|
| ENG
| 220
or
321 | Language and Society (3)
English Linguistics (3) | 3 |
|
|
|
15 hrs |
| Mathematics, 15 hours |
| MATH
| 181
310
316
330
360 | Elementary Probability Stats
Algebra Elem Mid Scl Teach
Num Thry Elem Mid Scl Teach
Technology Ele Mid School Math
Geometry Elem Mid Scl Teach | 3
3
3
3
3 |
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15 hrs |
| Modern Languages, 15 hours |
| Chinese option |
| CH
HIST | 101
102
201
495 | Beginning Chinese 1
Beginning Chinese 2
Intermediate Chinese 1
Modern China, 1600 to Present | 4
4
4
3 |
|
|
15 hrs |
| Classical culture option |
|
| CC
| 301
305 | Classical Lit in English Trans (3-6)
Classical Myth and Theory | 3
3 |
| 9 hours from CC, GRK, and LAT courses | 9 |
|
|
|
15 hrs |
| French option |
|
|
| FR
| 201
202
301
302 | Intermediate French 1
Intermediate French 2
Conversation
Composition | 3
3
3
3 |
| 3 hours from 300-400-level FR courses | 3 |
|
|
|
15 hrs |
| German option |
|
|
| GER
| 201
202
301
302 | Intermediate German 1
Intermediate German 2
Conversation
Composition | 3
3
3
3 |
| 3 hours from 300-400-level GER courses | 3 |
|
|
|
15 hrs |
| Japanese option |
|
| JAPA
| 101
102
334 | Beginning Japanese 1
Beginning Japanese 2
Japanese Culture and Civ | 4
4
3 |
| 4 hours from |
|
|
| JAPA
| 201
498 | Intermediate Japanese 1 (4)
Readings (1-6) | 4 |
| | |
15 hrs |
| Readings: the contents depend on the student’s interests or needs. |
| Spanish option (minor) |
|
| SP
| 201
202
301
302 | Intermediate Spanish 1
Intermediate Spanish 2
Conversation
Composition | 3
3
3
3 |
| 3 hours from any 300-400-level SP course | 3 |
|
|
|
15 hrs |
| |
| Classical Languages Options, 15 hours |
| Greek option |
|
| GRK
| 101
102
201
202
305 | Beginning Greek 1
Beginning Greek 2
Intermediate Greek 1
Intermediate Greek 2
Homer | 3
3
3
3
3 |
|
|
|
15 hrs |
| Latin option |
|
|
| LAT
| 201
202
305 | Intermediate Latin 1
Intermediate Latin 2
Prose Composition (3-6) | 3
3
3 |
| 6 hours from 300-400-level CC and LAT courses | 6 |
|
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15 hrs |
| Psychology and Counseling, 15 hours |
| Elementary teachers must understand the psychology of children; their thinking, feelings, behavior, development, learning, the measurement of these characteristics, and the environments in which they occur. These psychological issues are essential for understanding, interacting with, and instructing children. |
| 15 hours from |
| Counseling psychology and guidance services |
| CPSY
| 400
420
470 | Fundamentals of Counseling (3)
Psychological Interventions (3)
Cross-Cult Counseling (3) | |
| Educational psychology |
| EDPS
| 306
345
350
351 | Behavior Analysis (3)
Tests and Measurement (3)
Child Psychology (3)
Adolescent Psychology (3) |
|
| Psychological science | |
| PSYS
| 213
316
317 | Psych of Human Adjustment (3)
Social Psychology (3)
Personality (3) | 15 |
|
|
|
15 hrs |
| Students electing PSYS courses must take PSYS 100 for University Core Curriculum to satisfy prerequisites. |
Teacher of Reading for Elementary concentration/license,
15 hours |
| EDRD
| 320
390
427
450 | Content Area Reading
Emergent Literacy
Tchg Rdg to Diverse Learners
Reading Strategies & Practicum | 3
3
3
6 |
|
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|
15 hrs |
| Science, 15 hours |
| Includes a broad range of courses that cover life, earth, and physical sciences. Students seeking this option learn to use scientific knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to solve problems and think critically about the natural world. If GEOG 101 was selected for the University Core Curriculum requirement, then GEOL 201 must be selected for the concentration; if GEOL 101 was selected then GEOG 230 must be selected for the concentration. |
| ASTR
GEOG
GEOL
SCI | 101
230
or
201
498 | Astro Mat for Teacher
Elementary Meteorology (3)
Earth, Life, and Time (3)
Science as Inquiry | 3
3
3 |
| 6 hours from one area |
|
| Earth sciences | |
| GEOG
GEOL
| 230
353
110
207
450 | Elementary Meteorology (3)
Geography of Indiana (3)
Age of the Dinosaurs (3)
Environ Geology Geochem Cycles (3)
Geology of Indiana (3) | 6 |
| Life sciences | |
| BIO
BOT
ZOOL | 112
216
401
460
441 | Principles of Biology 2 (4)
Ecology (3)
Developments in Modern Biology (3-6)
Plants and Their Allies (4)
Entomology (3) | 6 |
| Physical sciences | |
| CHEM
PHYC
| 108
111
102
110
482 | Introduction to Chemistry (3)
General Chemistry 1 (4)
Prep of Phys Sci Tchng Matls (3)
General Physics 1 (4)
Independent Studies in Physics (1-3) | 6 |
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15 hrs |
| (GEOG 230 is not open to students who selected it as part of the concentration requirement.) | |
| State/World Connections, 15 hours |
| Includes a broad range of courses from the social sciences chosen to help prepare teachers for educating students in a world of ever-expanding worldwide connections. Students selecting this concentration will learn how to use this content in their own teaching of students in elementary grades. |
| SS | 392 | Teaching State/World Conns | 3 |
| 12 hours from four different subjects |
|
| ANTH
ECON
GEOG
HIST
POLS
PSYS
SOC
| 101
103
105
111
342
116
279
310
150
350
351
353
100
198
201
202
415
130
237
280
293
342
100
316
100
421
424 | Intro to Cultural Anthropology (3)
Archaeology and Culture (3)
Introduction Biological Anth (3)
Anth, Culture, & Globalization (3)
American Culture (3)
Survey of Economic Ideas (3)
Problems of Emerging Nations (3)
Amer Econ Hist 2: 1860-1990 (3)
Global Geography (3)
Geog United States & Canada (3)
Latin American and Caribbean (3)
Geography of Indiana (3)
Introduction to US History (3)
Non-Western Civilizations (3)
American History, 1492-1876 (3)
US History, 1877 to Present (3)
History of Indiana (3)
American National Government (3)
State and Local Politics (3)
Comparative Political Systems (3)
International Relations (3)
Problems in Public Policy (3)
Intro to Psychological Science (3)
Social Psychology (3)
Principles of Sociology (3)
Racial & Cultural Minor US (3)
Family (3) |
12
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15 hrs |
| Technology, 15 hours |
| “Technology is human innovation in action” (Technology for All. n.d.). This action facilitates the generation of knowledge that leads to the development of solutions that assist and extend our capabilities as people. Understanding the processes, knowledge bases, and contexts of human innovation in action is the intent of this concentration. |
| EDTE
TDPT | 350
470
100
400 | Curr Integration of Tech
Technology Policy and Ethics
Technology and Society
Capstone in Tech for Ele Grds | 3
3
3
3 |
| 3 hours from |
|
| CS
EDCU
EDRD
EDTE
MATH | 110
116
331
445
352
355
360
365
480
485
330 | Intro to Computer Science (3)
Visual Programming (3)
Public School Curriculum (3)
Computers in Rdg Instruction (3)
Multi Web Design & Dev/Ed (3)
Lrn/Tchng w/Emerging Tech (3)
Studies in Ed Tech (3)
Visual and Digital Literacies (3)
Internship in Educational Tech (2-4)
Schl Info Infra & Tech (3)
Technology Ele Mid School Math (3) | 3 |
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15 hrs |
| Wellness, 15 hours |
Nutrition and family option
Designed to provide an integrated approach to understanding relationships among wellness, nutrition, and the family environment. The teacher is prepared to identify children at risk and apply problem-solving skills using appropriate community health resources. |
| FCFC
FCFN | 250
240 | Family Relations
Nutrition for Educators | 3
3 |
| 9 hours from |
|
| FCFC
FCFN | 202
380
110
395 | Family Wellness (3)
Parenting (3)
Prin Food Prep and Food Serv (3)
Food and Culture (3) | 9 |
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15 hrs |
| FCFN 240 substitutes for FCFN 340 for prerequisite purposes. |
Physical education option
Provides both content knowledge and practical experiences in designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate physical education program on the elementary school level. |
| PEP
| 209
291
394 | Intro to Teaching Physical Ed
Motor Development
Teaching Phys Educ in Elem Sch | 3
3
3 |
| 6 hours from |
|
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| PEP
| 150
158
222
361 | Intro to Teaching Fitness (2)
Dance Gymnastics, Tumbling (2)
Field and Court Invasion Games (2)
Dance for Children (2) | 6 |
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15 hrs |
| See Teachers College Interdepartmental for Dual Major in Elementary and Special Education. |
EDUCATION: ELEMENTARY (EDEL)
100 Education in a Democratic Society (3)
Serves as an initial investigation into teaching and the teaching profession. Participation in civic activities as a way of coming to understand children and various conditions that influence the teaching profession.
May be repeated only once.
200 Planning for the Elementary and Early Childhood Classroom (3)
Ties direct classroom experience to seminar content. Emphasizes integrating, implementing, and interpreting laboratory experiences. Permission required. May be repeated only once.
Prerequisite: completion of decision point 1; permission of the department chairperson.
231 Family and Community Relations (3)
Explores important and complex roles of families in the educational development of young children. Factors affecting family-child, family-community, and child-community interactions and skills are studied and related to the educational process.
244 Early and Elementary Education for Social Justice (3)
A broad understanding of social, economic, cultural, and linguistic diversity within the context of early and elementary education in today's society.
252 Creative Experiences for Young Children (3)
Designed to develop knowledge of creative activities that are developmentally appropriate for the young child. Skill in providing creative and play experiences.
260 Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction (3)
Focuses on knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement a curriculum for young children. Integrated learning, emergent curriculum, and project work are emphasized. Includes laboratory component.
299X Experimental/Developmental Topics (3-6)
Topics relevant to the discipline. Course titles will be announced before each semester.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.
300 Management, Organization, and Instruction in the Elementary Education Classroom (3)
Departmental themes concerning teaching and learning in elementary schools will be extended. This seminar focuses on instructional methods and classroom management.
Prerequisite: C or better grade in EDEL 200; admission to the teacher education program.
Open only to elementary education majors.
May be repeated only once.
301 Teaching in the Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Program (3)
Planning and implementing programs for children ages three through five.
Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program; permission of the department chairperson.
Parallel: EDEL 381.
Open only to early childhood majors.
Students are not permitted to register simultaneously in EDEL 301 and 351.
May be repeated only once.
340 Culture and Language in Teaching and Learning (3)
Examines the impact of culture and language on teaching and learning. Discusses teacher behaviors, educational materials, and school practices that affect the academic success of students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Prerequisite: EDEL 200.
350 Teaching in the Elementary Education Classroom (3)
Departmental themes concerning teaching and learning in elementary schools will be extended. Laboratory experience focuses on classroom instruction, organization, and management.
Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program; C or better grade in EDEL 300; permission of the department chairperson.
Open only to elementary education majors.
May be repeated only once.
351 Teaching in the Kindergarten/Primary Program (3)
Planning and implementing programs for children in kindergarten and primary grades.
Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program.
Open only to early childhood education majors.
Students are not permitted to register simultaneously in EDEL 301 and 351.
May be repeated only once.
381 Interaction Skills for the Young Child (3)
Introduces basic skills every young child needs to acquire in order to use oral and written language competently in society. Deals with materials, methods, principles of learning, and conditions necessary for optimum learning.
Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program; permission of the department chairperson.
Parallel: EDEL 301.
400 Student Teaching: Pre-Kindergarten (6)
After 93 hours, but before their last semester, students enroll in EDEL 400 (6). Offered credit/no credit only.
Prerequisite: admission to student teaching; C or better grades in EDEL 301, 351; EDRD 400; EDPS 393; MATH 391; SCI 398; SS 398; 2.5 or better overall grade-point average; permission of the department chairperson.
401 Student Teaching: Kindergarten (6)
During the last semester students enroll in either EDEL 401 or 402. Offered credit/no credit only.
Prerequisite: admission to student teaching; C or better grades in EDEL 301, 351; EDRD 400; EDPS 393; MATH 391; SCI 398; SS 398; 2.5 or better overall grade-point average; permission of the department chairperson.
402 Student Teaching: Primary Grades (6)
During their last semester students enroll in either EDEL 401 or 402. Offered credit/no credit only.
Prerequisite: admission to student teaching; C or better grades in EDEL 301, 351; EDRD 400; EDPS 393; MATH 391; SCI 398; SS 398; 2.5 or better overall grade-point average; permission of the department chairperson.
440 Kindergarten Education (3)
Development of the kindergarten-primary curriculum with special emphasis on kindergarten children and procedures to be used in their development.
Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program.
442 Administration of Early Childhood Programs (3)
Activities of young children in pre-kindergarten. Organization, administration, and educational program of pre-kindergarten care.
Open only to juniors and seniors.
450 Senior Seminar in Early Childhood and Elementary Education (3)
Follows student teaching, and synthesizes information and strategies gained throughout the program. Must show satisfactory completion of student teaching to register. Students must earn a C or better grade.
Prerequisite: EDEL 463, 464, 465, or EDEL 401, 402; permission of the department chairperson.
Open only to elementary education and early childhood majors.
May be repeated only once.
455 Senior Seminar in Education (1)
Taken concurrently with EDEL 464 and SPCE 489, synthesizes information and strategies gained throughout the elementary education program. Grade of C or better required.
Prerequisite: professional education requirements; permission of the department chairperson.
Parallel: EDEL 464; SPCE 489.
Open only to dual majors in elementary and special education.
463 Student Teaching: Elementary (3)
Students enroll simultaneously for EDEL 463 (3), 464 (6), 465 (3). Offered credit/no credit only.
Prerequisite: admission to student teaching; C or better grades in EDEL 300, 350; EDRD 400; EDPS 393; MATH 391; SCI 397; SS 397; 2.5 or better overall grade-point average; permission of the department chairperson.
Parallel: EDEL 464, 465.
Open only to elementary education majors.
464 Student Teaching: Elementary (6)
Students enroll simultaneously for EDEL 463 (3), 464 (6), 465 (3). Offered credit/no credit only.
Prerequisite: admission to student teaching; C or better grades in EDEL 300, 350; EDRD 400; EDPS 393; MATH 391; SCI 397; SS 397; 2.5 or better overall grade-point average; permission of the department chairperson.
Parallel: EDEL 463, 465.
Open only to elementary education majors.
465 Student Teaching: Elementary (3)
Students enroll simultaneously for EDEL 463 (3), 464 (6), 465 (3). Offered credit/no credit only.
Prerequisite: admission to student teaching; C or better grades in EDEL 300, 350; EDRD 400; EDPS 393; MATH 391; SCI 397; SS 397; 2.5 or better overall grade-point average; permission of the department chairperson
Parallel: EDEL 463, 464.
Open only to elementary education majors.
468 Student Teaching: Kindergarten (6)
Designed to give future kindergarten teachers the opportunity to develop teaching competence under supervision of professional teachers cooperating with the university in the student teaching program. Offered credit/no credit only.
Prerequisite: admission to student teaching.
490 Practicum in Elementary Education (1-3)
Laboratory and seminar course involving a study of progressive school practices; the philosophy of education underlying and the possibilities of using progressive practices in public schools.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.
491 Independent Study in Elementary Education (1-6)
Independent study and research in elementary education.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.
492 Issues in Elementary Education (1-2)
An analysis of the student’s professional preparation for teaching, identifying areas in which students need to bolster weaknesses and augment strengths and arranging for more preparation in these areas.
Prerequisite: one term of student teaching.
A total of 2 hours of credit may be earned.
EDUCATION: READING (EDRD)
320 Content Area Reading (3)
Practical procedures for developing effective reading skills to be applied by all secondary classroom teachers. Focuses on relationships between the process of reading and learning of content, planning for a range of student reading skills, and methods and materials.
Prerequisite: introductory course (EDEL 100 or EDSE 150 or SPCE 201) with a C or better grade.
May be repeated only once.
390 Emergent Literacy (3)
Basic understanding of environments and planned activities that foster positive attitudes and interests related to reading, procedures that stimulate early literacy development, and related practical experiences with young children.
Prerequisite: introductory course (EDEL 100 or EDSE 150 or SPCE 201) with a C or better grade.
May be repeated only once.
400 Teaching of Reading in Today’s Schools (3)
Designed to review the current thinking, approaches, and methodology of teaching reading in today’s schools. Attention is directed to theories of reading, emergent literacy, comprehension, vocabulary, and work analysis strategies as well as the planning of the total developmental reading program, with emphasis on reading at the elementary level.
Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program.
May be repeated only once.
401 Reading in Today’s Middle School (3)
Designed to review current thinking, approaches, and methodology of teaching reading in today’s middle schools. Attention is directed to theories of reading, comprehension, and vocabulary, as well as planning and developmental reading program in the middle school. EDRD 400 may not be substituted for this course.
Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program.
May be repeated only once.
427 Teaching Reading to Diverse Learners (3)
Addresses issues of reading instruction for children with diverse backgrounds, including language, race, class, gender, ethnicity, and exceptionality. Must earn a grade of C or better to pass the course.
Prerequisite: EDEL 244; EDRD 430; admission to the teacher education program; permission of the department chairperson; may be repeated only once.
Parallel: EDRD 450.
430 Corrective Reading (3)
Provides prospective teachers with understanding of difficulties in reading and practical experiences in assessing reading difficulties and in study of corrective treatments. Includes guided laboratory experience. Must earn a grade of C or better to pass the course.
Prerequisite: C or better grade in EDRD 320 and/or 400; admission to the teacher education program; permission of the department chairperson.
May be repeated only once.
431 Corrective Reading for the Middle School (3)
Provides an understanding of difficulties in reading and practical experiences in assessing and correcting reading difficulties in the middle school. Includes guided laboratory experience with middle school students. Must earn a grade of C or better to pass the course. EDRD 430 may not be substituted for this course.
Prerequisite: C or better grade in EDRD 320 and/or 401; admission to the teacher education program; permission of the department chairperson.
May be repeated only once.
445 Using Computers in Reading Instruction (3)
Prepares prospective elementary school teachers to use the computer appropriately and effectively in a classroom reading program. Includes attention to commercially prepared courseware and teacher-developed applications.
Prerequisite: EDTE 120 or 350 for computer license add-on students; EDRD 400 or its equivalent for others; admission to the teacher education program.
450 Reading Strategies and Practicum (6)
Provides prospective classroom teachers (K-12) with opportunities to study and try various approaches and strategies in teaching reading. Offers experience in grouping students of varying reading abilities and in planning and implementing a classroom reading program appropriate for these students. Must earn a grade of C or better to pass the course.
Prerequisite: EDEL 244; EDRD 430; admission to the teacher education program; permission of the department chairperson; may be repeated only once.
Parallel: EDRD 427.
490 Strategies in the Teaching of Reading (3)
Provides preservice teachers with the opportunity to fully explore the principles and practices underlying a balanced reading program while in a student teaching experience. Includes theory refinement, application experiences, and reflection activities.
Prerequisite: EDRD 430; successful completion of decision point 3; permission of the department chairperson.
Parallel: student teaching.
498 Seminar in the Teaching of Literacy (3)
Designed to provide students an opportunity to discuss, reflect on, and consider the teaching of reading and writing as well as to explore other areas of interest. Also focuses on discussion of the whole school reading and writing program and implications of policy on school practice.
Prerequisite: EDEL 463, 464, 465; EDRD 490; permission of the department chairperson.
May be repeated only once.