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18 courses with the subject EL, 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.
EL 211Music for the Elementary Grades
2c-0l-2sh Geared for elementary education students. Includes basic ideas for understanding, development, and confidence for future classroom teachers and their pupils in areas of music education.
3c-0l-3sh Survey of human development, from conception to adolescence, in terms of basic scientific data. Development, growth, and behavior are studied and their implications for home, school, and community are considered.
3c-0l-3sh Acquisition of a wide acquaintance with children’s literature, old and new. Poetry selections, annotated stories, and bibliographies will be assembled. Ways and means to develop, stimulate, and guide children’s reading of literature presented. Principles and techniques of successful storytelling are studied and practiced.
var-1-3sh Special topics are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.
2c-0l-2sh Emphasis placed upon science as it relates to child and curriculum, planning for teaching science, and recent innovations in science teaching. Course offered on the junior block only.
EL 313Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
3c-0l-3sh Recent developments in curriculum and methods of instruction of contemporary elementary school mathematics programs. Students will become acquainted with books, materials, and other resources helpful to prospective teachers. Includes observations of master teachers.
2c-0l-2sh Games, stunts, rhythms, relays, tumbling, dances, and skills suitable for the elementary school child. Teaching of health in elementary school is emphasized, including methods, materials, and lesson planning.
EL 351Creative Activities in the Elementary School 3sh
(1) Students are required to do 6 semester hours of student teaching in the regular elementary classroom in addition to the 12 semester hours required in the EH major, or a total of 18 semester hours of student teaching inclusive for both certifications. (2) MA152 is a prerequisite for EL313 and should be taken as a Liberal Studies elective. Table of Contents | Index of Courses This information is maintained by the Office of the Registrar, with approval from the University Senate. Last Modified at 2:15 PM on 7/21/98.
3c-0l-3sh Principles based on classroom experience. Instruction will include classroom management skills, integration of computers in the elementary curriculum, contemporary issues in education, the role of research in elementary classroom teaching, and teacher professionalism during and after field experiences. (This course is writing intensive.)
3c-0l-3sh Overview of social studies in elementary school. Includes study of objectives, trends, areas of content, patterns and principles of organization, and techniques of teaching. Variety of learning experiences and materials used and evaluated.
var-3sh Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources. (Offered as EL481 prior to 1993-94) Table of Contents | Index of Courses This information is maintained by the Office of the Registrar, with approval from the University Senate. Last modified at 9:09 PM on 7/31/98.