14 courses with the subject EED, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EED 239Children’s Literature3
SPRING A study of a broad range of literature for children from prekindergarten through middle school age. Emphasis is placed on book selection that considers developmental needs and interests, Christian values and universal themes, as well as established criteria from Newbery, Caldecott, and other awards. Attention is given to exploring methods of using literature in teaching.
SPRING The purpose of this course is to explore the foundations of literacy and literacy development in a culturally diverse society. Students will explore foundational theory, the language acquisition, and developmentally appropriate instructional practices. Emphasis is given to the characteristics of a balanced, literature-rich program that integrates language with beginning reading and writing concepts. Students will investigate the role of the teacher in the development of language processes. Students will learn to plan and analyze literacy assessments for pre-primary and elementary classrooms.
SPRING This course introduces the intrinsic and instrumental value of the arts in the elementary classroom. The purpose is to instruct education majors in the development of knowledge, attitudes and skills which will form philosophical and creative basis for intelligent and confident use of the arts both as a subject matter to be taught and as tools to teach the core curriculum. Included in this course are the four areas of the fine arts: visual arts, music, drama, and creative movement. Fundamentals, instructional strategies, and integration techniques are addressed and explored. Field experience in approved site is required.
FALL This elementary math methods course centers on children’s thinking in mathematics and classroom practices that extend children’s thinking. Based on groundbreaking research from the Rational Number Project and Cognitively Guided Instruction, this course will develop pre-service teachers’ frameworks for assessing children’s math content knowledge and then applying pedagogical content knowledge to develop elementary students’ abilities to implement problem solving strategies. This course integrates elementary math content with elementary math methods to enhance elementary students’ understanding of rational numbers, pre-algebra, geometry, data analysis, and fractions. Pre-service teachers will leave this class with specific instruments for helping elementary students construct for themselves meaningful interpretations of mathematical ideas.
FALL Methods and techniques of teaching social studies K-6. Focus is on curriculum planning and content, as well as on materials and resources appropriate to the field. Some attention is given to computer applications and to classroom diversity. Field experience in approved site is required.
FALL This course is a clinical experience in which students apply theory to practice in an authentic elementary classroom setting under the guidance of an experienced teacher. Developing effective planning, teaching and guidance skills, professional behavior, and enthusiasm for teaching are also intended outcomes, with an emphasis on literacy development. Meeting standards for licensure is accomplished through various assignments. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
FALL This course offers an integrated, constructivist approach to the teaching of reading. Students explore methodologies designed to develop pre-reading techniques, vocabulary development, word identifications, fluency, and comprehension. Lesson planning, assessment, and rubrics are discussed. Field experiences in approved site are required and will include lesson planning and instruction. Students will demonstrate an understanding of multiple literacy curriculums/strategies through course work, discussion, and field experience.
EED 356Elementary Science, Health and P.E. Methods3
FALL This course explores the methods, materials and techniques of teaching science, health and physical education in the K-6 classroom with a focus on instructional strategies for teaching science as a means for achieving scientific literacy, as well as surveying health and physical education content, theories and practices for developing and assessing health and physical education curriculum that promotes healthy lifestyles. NASPE and NESE standards will be explored including History and Nature of Science, Science as Inquiry, Science and Technology, Science in Personal and Social Perspectives. Coursework is connected to the practicum experience ( EED 360C ) as students develop projects, lessons, and assessments for use in their required field experience in an approved site.
FALL This course is designed to survey current methods, materials, and research as they relate to the teaching of communication arts. Students learn the various strategies for developing all of the communications skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and viewing. An emphasis on writing and the interrelated nature of the communication arts is presented. Curriculum planning and assessment strategies are developed. Field experience in an approved site is required.
FALL This course is a clinical experience in which the students apply theory to practice in an authentic elementary classroom setting under the guidance of an experienced teacher. Developing effective planning, teaching and guidance skills, professional behavior, and enthusiasm for teaching are also intended outcomes. The content areas of mathematics, science, social studies, health, and fine arts methods are addressed in this clinical experience. Meeting standards for licensure is accomplished through various assignments. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
FALL This course is designed to survey current methods, materials, and research as they relate to the teaching of children in kindergarten. Students learn various techniques for developing the pedagogical skills needed to be effective kindergarten teachers. Curriculum planning and assessment strategies are developed. Field experience in an approved site is a required element of this course and must be taken concurrently with the EED 361C Kindergarten Practicum. Offered alternate years (even)
FALL This course is a clinical experience providing students the opportunity to apply theory to practice in an authentic kindergarten classroom setting under the guidance of an experienced teacher. Developing effective planning, teaching and guidance skills, professional behavior, and enthusiasm for teaching are also intended outcomes. Kindergarten methods are addressed in this required kindergarten clinical experience. Course assignments provide opportunities for students to meet standards for licensure. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading. Offered alternate years (even)
SPRING Direct teaching experience in an approved Kindergarten classroom for elementary education majors with no endorsement. Student teachers observe, participate, teach, and engage in extra-class activities under the supervision of selected cooperating teachers and a teacher education faculty member in an all-day Kindergarten setting.
SPRING Direct teaching experience in grades 1-6 (may include Kindergarten) for elementary education majors. Student teachers observe, participate, teach and engage in extra-class activities under the supervision of selected cooperating teachers and a teacher education faculty member in an approved elementary classroom for a minimum of 12 weeks.
