Undergraduate Elementary/Middle
Undergraduate Elementary/Middle
2007 Fall Term
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METHODS OF TEACHING ART IN THE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOLS
ELEMMID 315
A study of the contribution of creative expression in art to the development of a child and the role of visual arts in the elementary school curriculum. Through studio experiences, lecture - discussions, and media presentations, all of the areas of art basic to the elementary/middle school program will be explored and curriculum materials developed. The observation and analysis of children's art activities will be included. Required of all Early Childhood, Elementary and Dual Elementary-Special Education Majors.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MUSIC METHODS
ELEMMID 323
Elementary/Middle School Music Methods is designed to prepare elementary/middle school education majors to enhance and support music education through awareness of the role of music in children's lives and the goals and processes necessary for musical development. Preservice teachers gain skills, understandings and dispositions which will allow them to enrich classroom environments through the incorporation of music into various school settings.
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.
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.
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.
TEACHING LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE GRADES
ELEMMID 422
This course focuses on the organization of the language arts program in the elementary/middle grades with emphases on common functions of listening, speaking, reading and writing as elements of effective communication.
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.
ELEMENTARY GENERAL MUSIC METHODS
ELEMMID 434
A course designed to prepare music education majors to teach music as specialists in the elementary school. Students will acquire knowledge and apply skills related to curriculum design, selection of musical materials, methods of instruction, characteristics of learners, inclusion and diversity in the music classroom, personal musicianship and educational ends, purposes and values related to music education.
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL METHODS
ELEMMID 437
This course prepares the instrumental music teacher to deal with the problems of teaching instrumental music in the elementary/middle school. Specific areas covered in the course include recruiting and selection of elementary/middle school band students, class organization, scheduling, and teaching procedures.