EED 320 Teaching Science to Children. (3) F, S, SS
Develops students’ personal philosophies of the nature of elementary school science; why teach science and how children learn science. Knowledge and skills in planning instruction, using instructional models, integrating the curriculum, employing current science programs and materials, and evaluating children’s learning. Limited to students admitted to the postbaccalaureate certification program. Prerequisite: a basic biological and physical science course.

EED 333 Communication Arts in the Elementary School. (3) F, S, SS
Factors affecting language growth. Setting conditions for teaching oral and written language. Limited to students admitted to the postbaccalaureate certification program.

EED 334 Children’s Literature and Elementary School Curriculum. (3) F, S
Selecting and using children’s literature in various curriculum areas in elementary school classrooms with diverse student populations. Lecture, discussion, lab. Cross-listed as RDG 334.

EED 344 Elementary School Organization and Management. (3) F, S, SS
Overall program of the elementary school. Practical approaches to discipline and to planning, organizing, and managing the classroom. Limited to students admitted to the postbaccalaureate certification program.

EED 355 Social Studies in the Elementary School. (3) F, S, SS
Methods and materials for teaching Social Studies in the elementary grades. Limited to students admitted to the postbaccalaureate certification program.

EED 380 The Teaching of Mathematics in the Elementary School. (3) F, S, SS
A beginning course in methods and materials used. Laboratory experiences and computer applications with curriculum materials. Classroom observation required. Limited to students admitted to the postbaccalaureate certification program. Prerequisite: MTE 180 or equivalent.

EED 400 Principles of Effective Instruction in Elementary Education. (3) F, S, SS
Principles and models of teaching identified by research on instructional effectiveness. Application of principles to classroom practice in elementary schools. Prerequisite: PTPP admission.

EED 401 Teaching Science and Social Studies to Children. (4) F, S
Examines core functions, processes, concepts, materials, goals, objectives, scope and sequence, unit and lesson planning, and models of instruction. Corequisites: EED 402, 404, 496; RDG 401, 402.

EED 402 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School. (2) F, S
A beginning course in the teaching of mathematics in grades K–8. Laboratory experiences, use of technology, problem solving, integration with other subjects, instructional strategies, application of learning theories, current research and trends. Classroom observation and participation required. Prerequisites: MAT 114 or 117 or equivalent; MTE 180 or equivalent.

EED 404 Language Arts. (2) F, S
Presents theory on the social nature of oral and written language and congruent classroom practices. Corequisites: EED 401, 402, 496; RDG 401, 402.

EED 420 Science Methods, Management, and Assessment in the Elementary School. (3) F, S
Examines philosophies of science and how these relate to the implementation, management, and assessment of science teaching. Lecture, discussion, lab. Prerequisites: one physical science and one biological science course. Contact the College of Education Student Affairs Office for the approved list of courses. Corequisites: EED 397, 480.

EED 433 Language Arts Methods, Management, and Assessment in the Elementary School. (3) F, S
Theory on the social nature of oral and written language and congruent teaching, management, and assessment practices. Lecture, discussion, lab. Corequisites: EED 396, 455.

EED 444 Organizing the Classroom Culture. (1) F, S
Examines how teachers can create and maintain a classroom learning community within the context of an elementary school program. Discussion, workshop, lab. Prerequisites: EED 420, 433, 455, 480. Corequisites: EED 496; RDG 414, 481.

EED 455 Social Studies Methods, Management, and Assessment in the Elementary School. (3) F, S
Teaching methods, classroom management strategies, and assessment techniques for social studies instruction in the elementary grades. Lecture, discussion, lab. Corequisites: EED 396, 433.

EED 478 Student Teaching in the Elementary School. (3–15) F, S
Supervised teaching in the area of specialization. A synthesized experience in curriculum, instruction, and classroom management. Prerequisites: 2.50 GPA; completion of professional course sequence; approval of Office of Professional Field Experiences.

EED 480 Mathematics Methods, Management, and Assessment in the Elementary School. (3) F, S
A beginning course in the teaching, management, and assessment of mathematics in grades K–8. Lecture, discussion, lab. Prerequisite: MTE 180 or equivalent. Corequisites: EED 397, 420.

EED 496 Field Experience. (0) F, S
Application of course content in a (K–8) school classroom. Emphasis on observation, pupil management, planning and delivery of instruction, and assessment. Corequisites: EED 401, 402, 404; RDG 401, 402.

EED 511 Principles of Curriculum Development. (3) F, S, SS
Contemporary curriculum theories. Curriculum as an interrelated entity. Principles of conceiving and effecting change.

EED 526 Communication Arts in the Elementary School. (3) S, SS
A critical examination of school language arts teaching, focusing on theoretical assumptions regarding oral- and written-language development.

EED 528 Social Studies in the Elementary School. (3) F, SS
Problems and trends of current programs. Development of a balanced and articulated program of social studies. Prerequisite: EED 355 or equivalent.

EED 529 Science in the Elementary School. (3) S
Problems and trends of current programs. Development of a balanced and articulated science program. Prerequisite: EED 320 or equivalent.

EED 530 Outdoor/Environmental Education. (3) SS
Use of various outdoor settings as laboratories for classroom-related experience, study, observation, inquiry, research, and recreation. Includes strategies and materials for developing environmental literacy.

EED 537 Mathematics in the Elementary School. (3) F, SS
Contemporary mathematics teaching. Content, materials, and approaches to instruction. Prerequisite: EED 380 or 402 or equivalent.

EED 578 Student Teaching in the Elementary School. (9–15) F, S
Supervised teaching for postbaccalaureate students, synthesized experience in curriculum, instruction, and classroom management. Prerequisites: completion of 21 hours of identified course work from an approved program of study; a GPA of 2.50 (postbaccalaureate nondegree) or 3.00 (postbaccalaureate degree); approval of the Office of Professional Field Experiences.

EED 581 Diagnostic Practices in Mathematics. (3) F, S
Specific skills in diagnosing/treating children’s learning difficulties in mathematics. Includes practicum experiences, both on and off campus, in identifying strengths/weaknesses and initial remediation. Prerequisite: EED 380 or 402 or instructor approval.

EED 720 Language in Education. (3) A
Sociolinguistic seminar on language issues in education, including language acquisition, classroom interaction, language attitudes, relation language, and class-gender ethnicity.

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