8 courses with the subject ELEM, 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.
ELEM 300Elementary Literacy Instruction3
Candidates learn to assess and teach beginning reading using research-validated strategies. Emphasizes phonemic awareness, Phonic and structural analysis, vocabulary development, fluency, and comprehension. Thirty (30) hours of field experience.
Students must complete a background check. Offered: F, S, SS.
ELEM 305Introduction to Literacy3
This foundational reading course is designed to provide candidates with an overview of the scienticifically validated processes involved in teaching reading, including alphabetics, fluency, and comprehension. Upon completion, students will be able to describe and demonstrate phonological and phonemic awareness, phonic and structural analysis, fluency-building strategies, and vocabulary instruction.
Candidates learn to assess and teach beginning reading using research-validated strategies. Emphasizes phonemic awareness, Phonic and structural analysis, vocabulary development, fluency, and comprehension. Thirty (30) hours of field experience.
Students must pass a backgound check Offered: F; S
ELEM 340Explorations in Elementary Mathematics Instructions and Assessment3
This course is designed for pre-service teachers to explore and apply evidence-based teaching methods, materials, theory, and content for effective elementary mathematics instruction. The content and objectives focus on planning and designing environments that promote concretized and active learning of math content for diverse learners in grade K-5 classrooms.
ELEM 390Social Studies Methods in the Elementary Classroom3
Addresses the following concepts in Social Studies: 1) culture and cultural diversity; 2) time, continuity, and change; 3) civic ideals and practices; 4) economic, scientific, and technological development; and 4) individuals, groups, and institutions. Students plan instruction that assumes a global perspective on content and calls for distinct and developmentally appropriate pedagogies for 21st century learning. Technology use will be required.
Admission to the Educator Preparation Program. Offered: S.
ELEM 395Science Methods in the Elementary Classroom3
Addresses major concepts in the life, physical, and earth sciences: designing and demonstrating hands-on lesson plans and appropriate strategies to assist diverse learners. Candidates will demonstrate knowledge of inquiry-based science and effective use of science process skills. Technology use will be required.
This course is designed for pre-service teachers to connect literacy instruction and assessment in guiding early reading and writing skills thorugh research, theory, and evidence based knowledge and practices. The content and objectives are designed to explore the application of effective K-5 literacy instructional programs aligned with science of reading.
Admission to the Educator Preparation Program Offered: Fall
ELEM 430Mathematics Methods in the Elementary Classroom3
Mathematical assessment and instruction of diverse students, including numbers and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis, and probability. Instructional approaches will include inquiry and direct instruction and will emphasize systematic presentation that moves from concrete to abstract and utilizes multi-sensory activities.
