35 courses with the subject ELED, 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.
ELED 242Foundations of Elementary Education3
Examines the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of education as they relate to elementary schools, with a particular emphasis on teaching a culturally diverse population. Develops an understanding of the relationship between society and education. Notes: Requires school-based field experience during course.Offered by School of Education. Limited to two attempts.Recommended Prerequisite: EDUC 200: Introduction to Teaching EDUC 301: Introduction to Diverse LearnersSchedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Introduces technology as a tool for working with children across a range of contexts, including early childhood and elementary classrooms. Explores multiple approaches and strategies for technology use in diverse settings.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Mason Core: Mason Core, Info Tech & ComputingSchedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
ELED 258Children's Literature: Exploring Stories, Art, and Power of Picturebooks3
Explores picturebooks as a vital component of children's literature, focusing on their unique style and visual storytelling. Examines the interplay of text and illustration, genres, and the cultural and social themes presented in picturebooks.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Mason Core: Mason Core, LiteratureRecommended Prerequisite: C or better in ENGH 101Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale. 300 Level Courses
ELED 305Foundations of Elementary Methods and Management3
Introduces general methods of teaching and management in elementary schools with an emphasis on the intersection of the foundational principles of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and management to plan instruction for diverse learners. Note: This course requires 15 hours of field observation.Offered by School of Education. Limited to two attempts.Mason Core: Mason Core, Writing Intensive in MajorSchedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
ELED 390Clinical Experience: Theory to Practice Integration I2
Provides a supervised clinical experience and supporting seminar discussion for one full semester in an accredited professional development school. Engages students in observations and scaffolded management and instructional opportunities in a PK-6 classroom. This course has a required field component.Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.Recommended Corequisite: ELED 305Registration Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Elementary Education.
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ELED
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
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Type
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Repeatable
May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
ELED 391Clinical Experience: Theory to Practice Integration II1
Provides a supervised clinical experience and supporting seminar discussion for one full semester in an accredited professional development school. Engages students in observations and scaffolded management and instructional opportunities in a PK-6 classroom. This course has a required field component.Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 3 credits.Recommended Corequisite: ELED 401Registration Restrictions: Required Prerequisite: ELED 390C.C Requires minimum grade of C.
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ELED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
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Repeatable
May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 3 credits.
ELED 401Classroom Management and Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners3
Examines classroom management techniques and instructional strategies for creating an inclusive community and designing and implementing engaging, effective instruction in diverse elementary classrooms. Explores the intersection of and application of management and instruction principles through clinical/practical experiences with diverse learners. Note: This course has a required field component.Offered by School of Education. Limited to two attempts.Registration Restrictions: Required Prerequisites: (ELED 305C or 305XS).C Requires minimum grade of C.XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
ELED 402Differentiating Elementary Methods and Management3
Provides an introduction to differentiated instruction and management for children in grades PK‐6. Emphasizes the assessment of learners, incorporation of varied instructional and management strategies to meet the needs of all learners. Note: Requires 15 hours of field observation.Offered by School of Education. Limited to two attempts.Registration Restrictions: Required Prerequisite: ELED 401C.C Requires minimum grade of C.
Provides research-based introduction to literacy teaching and learning for early elementary children. Emphasizes oral and print-based language development, emergent and early literacy pedagogy. Introduces assessment and instruction of phonological awareness, phonics and word analysis, decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension. Note: School-based field experience required.Offered by School of Education. Limited to two attempts.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Special scale.
ELED 411Reading Development, Processes, Assessment, and Pedagogy3
Provides research-based introduction to literacy teaching and learning for elementary children. Emphasizes reading development and processes; reading assessment; and reading pedagogy. Addresses assessment and instruction of reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and word analysis as well as specific reading disabilities. Examines children’s literature through investigations of appropriate use of text in classrooms. Note: School-based field experience required.Offered by School of Education. Limited to two attempts.Registration Restrictions: Required Prerequisites: (ELED 410C or 410XS).C Requires minimum grade of C.XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
ELED 412Writing Development, Processes and Pedagogy3
Provides research-based introduction to literacy teaching and learning for elementary children. Emphasizes encoding and writing development; writing assessment; and writing instruction. Addresses writing with exceptional learners; digital literacy; and the creation of a literacy instructional block. Note: School-based field experience required.Offered by School of Education. Limited to two attempts.Recommended Prerequisite: ELED 410 and ELED 411Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in a Bach of Science in Education degree.
Develops skills and abilities in integrated STEM teaching at the elementary level, applications of math, science and technology through engineering design, safety practices, and creation of integrated curricula. Examines STEM teaching based on contemporary theory, practice, and standards. Note: Requires 15 hours of field work.Offered by School of Education. Limited to two attempts.Registration Restrictions: Required Prerequisite: (ELED 305*C).* May be taken concurrently.C Requires minimum grade of C.
ELED 422Collaboration in PK-6 Inclusive School Settings3
Examines knowledge, dispositions, and skills necessary for collaboration within inclusive elementary school environments. Explores communication and problem-solving skills necessary for working with a variety of school professionals. This course requires 15 hours of field experience.Offered by School of Education. Limited to two attempts.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
ELED 443Children, Family, Culture, and Schools, Ages 4-123
Examines child and family development and ways children, families, schools, and communities interrelate. Links children’s developing physical, social, emotional, and cognitive abilities to planning curriculum and developing instructional strategies. Note: Requires 15 hours of field work.Offered by School of Education. Limited to two attempts.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
ELED 452Mathematics Methods for the Elementary Classroom3
Introduces methods for teaching all children topics in arithmetic, geometry, algebra, probability, and statistics in elementary grades. Focuses on using manipulatives and technologies to explore mathematics and solve problems.Offered by School of Education. Limited to two attempts.Recommended Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ELED 390Registration Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Elementary Education.
ELED 453Science Methods for the Elementary Classroom3
Develops skills and abilities in science teaching methods, applications of technology, safety practices, and creation of integrated science curricula. Examines science teaching based on contemporary theory, practice, and standards. Notes: Requires field experience in public schools.Offered by School of Education. Limited to two attempts.Registration Restrictions: Required Prerequisite: ELED 390C.C Requires minimum grade of C.
ELED 454Methods of Teaching Social Studies and Integrating Fine Arts in the Elementary Classroom3
Focuses on the design and delivery of standards-based integrated curriculum centered on the social sciences. Includes integration of fine arts and examines the central role of the arts in learning. Note: This course requires 15 hours of field observation.Offered by School of Education. Limited to two attempts.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Provides intensive supervised clinical experience in a primary school in Cambridge, England.Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.Schedule Type: FieldworkGrading: This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
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ELED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Provides a supervised clinical experience for one full semester in an accredited professional development school. Engages teacher candidates in observations and scaffolded management and instruction opportunities under the guidance of PK-6 Advanced Mentor Teacher/Mentor Teacher.Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.Mason Core: Mason Core, Mason Apex, Capstone, SynthesisRegistration Restrictions: Required Prerequisite: ELED 401C.C Requires minimum grade of C.
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ELED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
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Repeatable
May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
Provides intensive supervised clinical experience for one full semester in an accredited professional development school. Requires observation, coteaching and teaching of lessons in PK-6 classrooms.Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.Mason Core: Mason Core, Mason Apex, CapstoneRegistration Restrictions: Required Prerequisite: ELED 480.
Subject
ELED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
9
Credit unit
credits
Type
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Repeatable
May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Provides intensive supervised clinical experience for one full semester in an accredited professional development school. Requires observation, coteaching and teaching of lessons in PK-6 classrooms.Offered by School of Education. Limited to two attempts.Registration Restrictions: Required Prerequisite: ELED 480C.C Requires minimum grade of C.
Focuses on current and emerging issues in elementary education related to theory, research, and practiceOffered by School of Education. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 12 credits.Specialized Designation: Topic VariesSchedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale. 500 Level Courses
Subject
ELED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 12 credits.
Examines the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of education as they relate to elementary schools, with a particular emphasis on teaching a culturally diverse population. Develops an understanding of the relationship between society and education. School-based field experience required.Offered by School of Education. Limited to two attempts. Equivalent to EDUC 542.Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to the Elementary Education licensure program.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
ELED 543Children, Family, Culture, and Schools, ages 4-12 Years3
Examines child and family development and ways children, families, schools, and communities interrelate. Links children's developing physical, social, emotional, and cognitive abilities to planning curriculum and developing instructional strategies. Notes: Requires school-based field experience.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to EDUC 543.Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to the Elementary Education licensure program.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
ELED 544Introduction to Elementary Methods and Management3
Introduces general methods of teaching and management in elementary schools with an emphasis on using the foundational principles of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and management to plan instruction for diverse learners.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to EDCI 544.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
ELED 545Differentiating Elementary Methods and Management3
Provides an introduction to differentiated instruction and management for children in grades PK‐6. Emphasizes the assessment of learners, incorporation of varied instructional and management strategies to meet the needs of all learners. This course requires 15 hours of field observation.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to EDCI 545.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
ELED 552Mathematics Methods for the Elementary Classroom3
Introduces methods for teaching topics in arithmetic, geometry, algebra, probability, and statistics in elementary grades. Focuses on using manipulatives and technologies to explore mathematics and solve problems. Notes: Requires field experience in public schools.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to EDCI 552.Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to the Elementary Education licensure program.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
ELED 553Science Methods for the Elementary Classroom3
Develops skills and abilities in science teaching methods, applications of technology, safety practices, and creation of integrated science curricula. Examines science teaching based on contemporary theory, practice, and standards. Notes: Requires field experience in public schools.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to EDCI 553.Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to the Elementary Education licensure program.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
ELED 554Methods of Teaching Social Studies and Integrating Fine Arts in the Elementary Classroom3
Focuses on the design and delivery of standards-based integrated curriculum centered on the social sciences. Includes integration of fine arts and examines the central role of the arts in learning. Note: School-based field experience required.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to EDCI 554.Recommended Prerequisite: Admission into Elementary Education graduate program; must be taken in programmatic sequence.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
ELED 555Teaching All Children to Read, PreK-Elementary School3
Provides an introduction to literacy teaching and learning for PK-6 learners based upon scientific reading research and evidence-based practices. Emphasizes language use, communication, and foundational reading skills. Note: School-based field experience required.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to EDCI 555.Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to the Elementary Education licensure program.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
ELED 556Teaching All Children to Write, PreK-Elementary School3
Provides introduction to literacy teaching and learning for PK-6 learners based upon scientific research. Emphasizes evidence-based practices for teaching writers, including a focus on foundational writing skills, language use, orthography, and communication in writing. Note: School-based field experience required. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to EDCI 556.Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to the Elementary Education Licensure program.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus or Senior Plus.
Provides intensive supervised clinical experience in a primary school in Cambridge, England.Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Subject
ELED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
ELED 559Research and Assessment in Elementary Education1-3
Provides an understanding of research paradigms utilizing systematic evidence to improve practice and further skills in assessment of learning outcomes. Emphasizes the linkage of research and practice and making instructional decisions based on systematically collected data.Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 3 credits. Equivalent to EDCI 559.Recommended Prerequisite: Capstone course for degree must be taken last in programmatic sequence.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Subject
ELED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 3 credits.
Provides intensive supervised clinical experience for one full semester in an accredited professional development school. Provides supervision for teacher candidates in a school placement setting that includes observations and seminar experiences.Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits. Equivalent to EDCI 790, SEED 793, SEED 794, SEED 795.Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to Elementary Education program; completion of licensure tests, endorsement requirements, and required coursework.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.
Subject
ELED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
ELED 791Internship in Elementary Education (Non-Licensure)1-6
Provides intensive supervised clinical experience for one full semester in an accredited professional development school. Requires observation, coteaching and teaching of lessons in PK-6 classrooms.Offered by School of Education. Limited to two attempts.Recommended Corequisite: ELED 559Registration Restrictions: Required Prerequisite: ELED 544B.B Requires minimum grade of B.
