Courses and Programs 1997-1999
Courses and Programs 1997-1999El Ed 115. First Year Orientation. Cr. R. F.S. Overview of elementary education, curricular opportunities, transitions to college and community life, and university procedures. Required of all freshmen majoring in elementary education. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
El Ed 201. Introduction to Instructional Technology. (Same as SecEd 201.) (2-2) Cr. 3. Overview of instructional technology, with an emphasis on uses in education. Instructional applications of computers for computer-based learning including tool software, interactive multimedia, use of digital video and sound, graphics, compact discs, and laser discs. Pedagogical considerations in the use of technology. Preparation of teaching materials. Laboratory work with hardware and software that facilitate teaching and learning. Materials fee.
El Ed 204. Social Foundations of American Education. (Same as SecEd 204.) See Secondary Education.
El Ed 215. Sophomore Orientation. Cr. R. F.S. Review of elementary education requirements. Program planning. Required of all sophomores majoring in elementary education. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
El Ed 245. Strategies in Teaching. (2-0) Cr. 2. F.S.SS. Prereq: 204, concurrent enrollment in 268; eligibility for admission to teacher education program. Introduction to elementary education teaching strategies. Open to students in the elementary education curriculum or the early childhood education curriculum only.
El Ed 250. Education of the Exceptional Learner. (Same as Sp Ed 250.) See Special Education.
El Ed 268. Strategies Practicum. (0-2) Cr. 1. F.S.SS. Prereq: 204. Clinical experience, to be taken concurrently with 245. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
El Ed 280. Pre-Student Teaching Experience. (Same as SecEd 280.) See Secondary Education.
El Ed 281. The Special Needs Student Experience. (Same as SecEd 281.) See Secondary Education.
El Ed 282. The Urban Student Experience. (Same as SecEd 282.) See Secondary Education.
El Ed 290. Independent Study. Cr. 1 to 3. Prereq: 6 credits in elementary education, permission of department head.
El Ed 315. Transfer Orientation. Cr. R. F.S. Overview of elementary education requirements, curricular opportunities, and university procedures. Program planning. Required of all transfer students majoring in elementary education. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
El Ed 367. Teaching Literacy in the Primary Grades. (4-0) Cr. 4. Prereq: 245, 250, HD FS 221, 240; admission to teacher education; concurrent enrollment in 468F, Sp Ed 368, HD FS 343. Theories, teaching strategies, materials, and learning experiences for kindergarten through third grade students. Formal and informal assessment strategies and instructional methods for diverse learners.
El Ed 377. The Teaching of Reading and Language Arts in the Primary Grades (K-3). (4-0) Cr. 4. Prereq: 245, 250, HD FS 226, 240; admission to teacher education program; concurrent enrollment in 468A. Emergent literacy theories, teaching strategies, materials, and learning experiences with focus on early intervention for special needs of students, integration of language arts, and literature-based instruction.
El Ed 378. The Teaching of Reading and Language Arts in the Intermediate Grades (4-6). (4-0) Cr. 4. Prereq: 377; concurrent enrollment in 468B and 443. Theories and processes of literacy. Application through reading and writing across the curriculum, integration of language arts, literature-based instruction, and metacognitive strategies.
El Ed 395. Teaching Reading in Middle and Secondary Schools. (Same as SecEd 395.) See Secondary Education.
El Ed 396. Supervised Tutoring in Secondary Reading. (Same as SecEd 396.) See Secondary Education.
El Ed 406. Multicultural Nonsexist Education. (Same as SecEd 406.) See Secondary Education.
El Ed 407. Principles and Practices of Distance Education. (Same as Sec Ed 407.) See Secondary Education. Nonmajor graduate credit.
El Ed 417A. Supervised Student Teaching. F.S. Prereq: GPA 2.5; full admission to teacher education; senior classification; 201, 378, 443, 448, 449; Sp Cm 212; reservation required. Supervised teaching experience. A. Primary grades. Cr. 8. B. Intermediate grades. Cr. 8. C. Foreign Languages. Cr. 3.
El Ed 417B. Supervised Student Teaching. F.S. Prereq: GPA 2.5; full admission to teacher education; senior classification; 201, 378, 443, 448, 449; Sp Cm 212; reservation required. Supervised teaching experience. A. Primary grades. Cr. 8. B. Intermediate grades. Cr. 8. C. Foreign Languages. Cr. 3.
El Ed 422. Reading and Language Arts Instruction with Computers. (3-0) Cr. 3. S.SS. Prereq: 201, 377. Methods and strategies used to integrate computer-related technologies into the reading and language arts curriculum. Use and evaluation of reading and language arts software in elementary classrooms.
El Ed 427. Project Opportunity Capstone. (Same as SecEd 427.) (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Issues in education as related to beginning teachers: assessment, classroom management, law, special education, effective teaching, reflectivity, technology. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
El Ed 433. Teaching Social Studies in the Primary Grades. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 367, HD FS 221; concurrent enrollment in Sp Ed 434. Study, development, and application of current methods for providing appropriate social studies learning experiences for primary grade children. Instructional strategies, curriculum content, and formal and informal assessment strategies for diverse learners.
El Ed 438. Teaching Mathematics in the Primary Grades. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 367, HD FS 221; Math 195; concurrent enrollment in 439, 468G, Sp Ed 440. Study, development, and application of current methods for providing appropriate mathematics learning experiences for primary grade children. Formal and informal assessment strategies and instructional methods for diverse learners.
El Ed 439. Teaching Science in the Primary Grades. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 367, HD FS 221; concurrent enrollment in 438, 468I, Sp Ed 440. Study, development, and application of current methods for providing appropriate science learning experiences and processes for primary grade children. Formal and informal assessment strategies and instructional methods for diverse learners.
El Ed 443. The Teaching of Social Studies. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 378. Development of appropriate learning experiences, instructional strategies, curriculum content, and assessment for diverse learners.
El Ed 448. Teaching Children Mathematics. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: 377, concurrent enrollment in 449 and 468C, junior classification, Math 195. Study, development, and application of current methods for providing appropriate mathematical learning experiences for primary and intermediate children. Inclusion of formal and informal assessment strategies and instructional methods for diverse learners.
El Ed 449. The Teaching of Science. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: 377, concurrent enrollment in 448 and 468D, junior classification. Procedures for teaching science to children. Emphasis on developmental implications, teaching processes, teaching methods, discovery-inquiry approach, and current programs.
El Ed 450. Ethnicity and Learning. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 245. Examination of cultural relevance in education.
El Ed 451. Ethnicity and Learning Practicum. (1-4) Cr. 3. Prereq: 450. Field experience in a multi-ethnic or ESL (English as a Second Language) classroom setting. Students must have one full day open each week in order to participate.
El Ed 457. Teaching Exceptional Learners in the Regular Classroom. (Same as Sp Ed 457.) See Special Education. Nonmajor graduate credit.
El Ed 468. Supervised Practicum in Teaching. Cr. 0.5 to 1. F.S.SS. Prereq: 245, 250, 268, admission to teacher education program. Observation and instructional experiences with children in a supervised elementary classroom while engaged in other elementary methods courses. Field trip fee. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.A. Primary Grades, Reading and Language Arts. Cr. 1.B. Intermediate Grades, Reading and Language Arts. Cr. 1.C. Mathematics. Cr. 0.5. (0.5 or 1 in summer only)D. Science. Cr. 0.5. (0.5 or 1 in summer only)E. Foreign Language. Cr. 1.F. Primary Grades, Literacy, Inclusive. Cr. 1.G. Primary Grades, Mathematics, Inclusive. Cr. 0.5.I. Primary Grades, Science, Inclusive. Cr. 0.5.
El Ed 478. Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Problems. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 378. For secondary students, substitute SecEd 395. Diagnosis of students with reading problems, using formal, informal, and on-going assessment; instructional strategies for moderately and severely disabled readers.
El Ed 486. Methods in Elementary School Foreign Language Instruction. (Same as F Lng 486.) See Foreign Languages and Literatures.
El Ed 490. Independent Study. Cr. 1 to 5. Prereq: At least 12 credits in elementary education, permission of department head. H. Honors.
El Ed 495. Seminar. Cr. 1 to 3. F.S.SS. A variety of topics concerned with elementary education. Topics vary each semester depending on issues explored. May be repeated. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
El Ed 520. Teaching Strategies for Individualized Instruction. (2-0) Cr. 2. S.SS. Prereq: 9 credits in behavioral sciences. Analysis of current trends and practices for individualizing instruction.
El Ed 521. Surveying Gifted Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 9 credits in education. Survey of major areas of concern in the field of education for the gifted. Includes definitions, program objectives, program types, teaching strategies, and tools.
El Ed 523. Corrective Mathematics. (3-0) Cr. 3. S.SS. Prereq: 448. Identification, analysis, and correction of mathematics problems within the elementary program in the 13 curriculum standards presented by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
El Ed 531. Research in Gifted Education. (2-0) Cr. 2. Prereq: 9 credits in education including one course in gifted education. Emphasis on research in teaching strategies, program development, and other areas of topical concern. Informal assessment instruments relating to educational programs.
El Ed 532. Methods, Models, and Materials for Teaching Gifted Children. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 9 credits in education including one course in gifted education. Teaching models and the methods and materials used with TAG students.
El Ed 543. Teaching Science to Elementary School Students. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Teaching license. Critical examination of the discipline of science within the elementary school curriculum. Emphasis on content, assessment, and revision of science programs using current curriculum procedures.
El Ed 550. Current Trends and Issues in Elementary Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Teaching license. Focuses on the economics, social, and political trends and issues affecting instruction in elementary schools.
El Ed 551. Foundations of Reading and Language Arts. (3-0) Cr. 3. S.SS. Prereq: Teaching license. Analyzing, discussing, and researching the theory and practice of current literacy issues.
El Ed 552. Corrective Reading. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.SS. Prereq: One course in reading. Identification, analysis, and correction of reading problems within the elementary program in five areas: print knowledge, integration of print knowledge, oral reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
El Ed 553. Reading for Adolescents with Mild Disabilities. (Same as Sp Ed 553.) See Special Education.
El Ed 554. Reading and Responding to Children's Literature. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Teaching license. Research and discussion of issues surrounding the use of current children's literature in the classroom, including censorship, diversity, and literature selection..
El Ed 556. Integrating Computers into the Reading and Language Arts Curriculum. (Same as Curr 556.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Teaching license. Application of current research and recommendations for integrating computer-related technologies into the reading and language arts curriculum. Use and evaluation of reading and language arts software for elementary classrooms.
El Ed 557. Supervised Tutoring in Reading. (2-2) Cr. 3. Prereq: 552. Using formal and informal diagnostic procedures to plan and implement individualized reading instruction. Field experience.
El Ed 558. Reading and Writing in the Content Areas. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Teaching license. Analysis of models and instructional strategies appropriate for developing literacy for middle and secondary school students across the curriculum.
El Ed 590. Special Topics. Cr. 1 to 5. Prereq: 15 credits in education; permission of department head.
El Ed 591. Supervised Field Experience. (0-2 to 12) Cr. 1 to 6. F.S.SS. Prereq: 15 graduate credits in special area. Supervised on-the-job field experience in special area. Field trip fee. A. Gifted and Talented. B. Foreign Language. C. Elementary Education.
El Ed 593. Workshop. Cr. 1 to 5. SS. Prereq: 15 credits in education.
El Ed 599. Creative Component. Cr. 1 to 5. Prereq: 15 credits in education.
El Ed 615. Seminar. (1 to 3-0) Cr. 1 to 3. F.S. Prereq: 15 credits in education.
El Ed 699. Research. Cr. arr. Prereq: 15 credits in education.