14 courses with the subject ELE, 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.
ELE 3710Pedagogy of Science4
Offered: Every fall semester This course uses the constructivist learning and teaching model to help candidates acquire, maintain, and extend their own science attitudes and skills as well as use the model themselves to plan, organize, and implement the elementary science curriculum. The principles of physical science will be a primary focus. Emphasis will also be given to concept mapping, problem solving, questioning strategies, and using human, print and multimedia resources.
Admission to Educator Preparation Program; EDU 3100 is strongly recommended
ELE 3755* Arts and Literature for Children4
* Requires admission to the Educator Preparation Program Required Related Courses: Course number Course title Credit hours ART, DAN, Requirements for B.A. degree 8
Offered: Every spring semester This course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach social studies to elementary school children in a way that integrates literature, writing, technology and a variety of other sources into the classroom. The multicultural perspective and activities for varied learning styles will be addressed. Teacher Candidates will work in the community at various sites to design lesson plans and/or resources for a specific grade level.
Admission to Educator Preparation Program; EDU 3100 is strongly recommended
ELE 3780English Language Arts Methods and Assessment3
Offered: Every spring semester This course will focus on evidence-based strategies for teaching the English Language Arts (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to all students. Candidates will use the knowledge gained from EDU 2770 Literacy Foundations to assess student literacy skills and implement newly learned evidence-based strategies for teaching literacy. The writing process and best instructional practices for encouraging students to explore writing composition processes will also be included.
recommended Offered: Every fall semester This course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills to effectively teach math concepts to the young child through grade six. Methods will be presented in a developmental sequence that supports children’s construction of the concepts essential to understanding mathematics. Each new concept will be introduced with concrete materials and exploratory activities. A fieldwork component with designated teaching assignments is a corequisite for this course.
Offered: Spring semesters, 2028 and 2030 This course provides a study of the theory of Multiple Intelligences as posited by Howard Gardner. Students will conduct research into the history and the pedagogical role of the theory as well as design lessons that incorporate music, visual arts, movement/dance, creative dramatics, logic, personal interaction and personal reflection. The scope and integrative use of literature for children will also be explored.
Offered: Summer terms, 2027 and 2029 Reading, discussing and analyzing literature written from diverse ethnic, linguistic, and cultural perspectives will aid candidates in becoming knowledgeable about a wide range of outstanding multicultural literature from various cultural groups. Candidates will also explore means of teaching using multicultural literature to encourage diverse learners and learning.
Offered: Fall semesters, 2026 and 2028 This course focuses on the role of culture in teaching, assessment and learning. Candidates will study different cultures, assess and reflect on their own perceptions and use this knowledge to enhance the teaching and learning process.
Offered: Periodically based on student need This course is a detailed education analysis of a selected topic. A seminar approach is utilized which requires extensive reading, individual or group projects, and research papers.
Offered: Fall semesters, 2027 and 2029 A study of diagnostic procedures for identifying learning problems and planning remedial instruction appropriate for candidates in all subject areas. Special emphasis will be given to developing intervention strategies as prescribed by the Gateways initiative. Candidates will prepare two entries for the Teaching Portfolio based on student work samples.
ELE 6900Teacher as Researcher and Practitioner: Elementary Education3
Offered: Periodically based on student need This course is designed to provide information and guidance to candidates as they design and implement a project-based product in P-12 schools. Students will be given the opportunity to design and develop a product (e.g., teaching aids such as curriculum design and materials; interactive website; in-service training workshop; professional conference presentation, etc.) that will support the best practices in elementary education. Furthermore, students will continue to deepen their understanding of educational inquiry and research methodologies, strengthen their ability to read critically, to synthesize and conceptualize research issues, and conduct a clear disciplined inquiry into a topic. Students will exit the course having completed their final culminating professional project.
