Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
Special Notes
Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
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 (Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)
Field-based learning practicum in partnership schools under the supervision and coordination of university faculty and partner school personnel for 16 weeks. S/U graded.
(GPA-3.0) and (Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)
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 (Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)
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 (Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)
Assessment issues, practices, and techniques in the K-3 elementary school classrooms.
Explores mathematics instruction for young children from birth through age 8, with particular emphasis on the prekindergarten to grade 3 range.
(GPA-3.0) and (Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)
Explores science instruction for young children from birth through age 8, with particular emphasis on the prekindergarten to grade 3 range.
(GPA-3.0) and (Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)
This is a field-based course, providing full-time focused teaching experience in grades K-3 for 16 weeks (640 clock hours). Main Campus students must take 12 credits. Urban Education students must take 6 credits. S/U graded.
(GPA-3.0) and (Passed Required Praxis and Completion of Application for Student Tching)