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Undergraduate Elementary/Middle

2021 Spring Term

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3 Units

TEACHING OF SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL

ELEMMID 324

This course considers different teaching models, metacognitive tools, inquiry structures, assessment approaches, curriculum design, use of computer technology in elementary and middle school science instruction, and state and national science education standards. Issues of safety and accessibility are addressed as a part of curriculum planning for the science classroom.


3 Units

CHILDREN'S LITERATURE

ELEMMID 362

A study of literature for older children including fiction and non-fiction. Multi-media as related to literature, selection and usage are also explored.


3 Units

THE TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL

ELEMMID 363

This course prepares preservice teachers to organize the social studies curriculum, construct strategies for instruction and to teach problem solving in the elementary and middle school. Additionally, the course gives attention to methods of pupil assessment, selection of instructional materials, use of different instructional media to facilitate learning among students with a wide range of abilities and various cultural backgrounds.


3 Units

TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE MIDDLE GRADES

ELEMMID 364

Methods and curriculum for teaching social studies in the middle school. Planning, teaching and assessing of students' learning of social studies education, emphasizing the value of using effective and diverse teaching strategies and meaningful learning activities appropriate for the upper elementary and middle grades.


5 Units

VISUAL LITERACY AND PERFORMING ARTS INTEGRATION IN THE CLASSROOM

ELEMMID 370

This course is for elementary/middle school education majors focused on learning to design, implement, and evaluate art experiences that are integrated with other disciplines and developmentally appropriate, meaningful and challenging for all students. Lessons (designed and taught) demonstrate that the learners are developing a positive disposition towards artistic exploration and expression.


1 Units

MIDDLE SCHOOL SEMINAR: FOCUS ON ASSESSMENT

ELEMMID 418

This course will reflect upon the field experience in middle school grades by the student. Reflection on planning, instruction, and assessment using verbal and written assignments will promote transformative growth as a future teacher.


1 Units

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEMINAR: FOCUS ON CULTURALLY RELEVANT PRACTICES

ELEMMID 419

This course will reflect upon the field experience in elementary school grades by the student. Reflection on planning, instruction, and assessment using verbal and written assignments will promote transformative growth as a future teacher. Reflection on culturally relevant practices as related to classroom management and assessment will be special topics of focus.


3 Units

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL ART EDUCATION

ELEMMID 424

A preparatory course for those planning to teach art in the elementary/middle school. Included will be a study of the contribution of art expression to the creative growth of the child and an analysis of the visual arts in the elementary/middle school curriculum. Various approaches to curriculum organization will be explored and materials developed for use in teaching. Required of all Broadfield Art majors and minors seeking licensure to teach art at the elementary level. Restricted to students with professional ed admission.


3 Units

TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE GRADES

ELEMMID 425

The student will be instructed in how to assist the elementary/middle pupil in his understanding of mathematics, will become acquainted with different pedagogical techniques to be used in the contemporary mathematics classroom and will be taught to devise evaluation techniques to measure their effectiveness.

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