This course encompasses early childhood development (0-8 years) and research based classroom adaptations of the four domains: physical, psycho-social, cognitive, and language development. Observations are required for understanding child development within the context of pluralistic environments.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
The major purpose of this course is to present the theoretical foundation and practical applications of family diversity and parent involvement in early childhood education.
Addresses the importance of high quality and meaningful play and creative arts experience across the early childhood curriculum. Applies the creative arts to enhance the development of basic skills.
Developmentally appropriate programming for children ages 3-8 in the curriculum areas of literacy and the social world. Appropriate assessment for programming will be included.
GPA-3.0 and (FAPP-Applic for Full Adm to PTEP: with minimum score of 9 or EDFE 120: with minimum grade of S) and EDEC 360: with minimum grade of D-
This course teaches teachers of young children the subject area of social studies in K-3 curriculum. Content knowledge and teaching strategies will be the focus of the course. During the semester, students will be in a field experience associated with the literacy methods course that will allow them to also focus on the area of social studies within an elementary primary classroom.
GPA-3.0 and (FAPP-Applic for Full Adm to PTEP: with minimum score of 9 or EDFE 120)
EDEC 464 and EDEC 465 and EDEC 480
This course encompasses literacy and language arts in K-3 curriculum. Content knowledge and teaching strategies will be the focus of the course. Eighty hours of field experience are required.
GPA-3.0 and (FAPP-Applic for Full Adm to PTEP: with minimum score of 9 or EDFE 120)
EDEC 463 and EDEC 465 and EDEC 480
Examine components of effective classroom management procedures with children in groups. Topics include theoretical perspectives, rules and organization, pro-social behavior, and effective pedagogical decisions.
GPA-3.0 and (FAPP-Applic for Full Adm to PTEP: with minimum score of 9 or EDFE 120)
EDEC 463 and EDEC 464 and EDEC 480
Assessment issues, practices, and techniques in the K--3 elementary school classrooms.
Subject areas of mathematics and science in K-3 curriculum. Content knowledge, effective teaching strategies, and assessment will be the focus of the course. Ninety-six hours of field experience required.
GPA-3.0 and EDEC 360 and (FAPP-Applic for Full Adm to PTEP: with minimum score of 9 or EDFE 120)
EDEC 463 and EDEC 464 and EDEC 465
This is a field-based course, providing full-time focused teaching experience in grades K-3 for 16 weeks (640 clock hours). Graded S/U. Main Campus students must take 12 credits. Urban Education students must take 6 credits.
GPA-3.0 and (EDEC 463: with minimum grade of D- or EDEC 464: with minimum grade of D- or EDEC 465: with minimum grade of D- or EDEC 480: with minimum grade of D-) and (PPASS-Passed Required Praxis: with minimum score of 9 or SAPP-Application for Student Tching: with minimum score of 9 or EDFE 130: with minimum grade of S)