Courses
and Programs 1995-1997 Courses
and Programs 1995-1997El Ed 115. Freshman 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 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 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 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 basis only.
El Ed 377. The Teaching of Reading and Writing in the Primary Grades (K-3). (4-0) Cr. 4. Prereq: 245, 250, 268; HDFS 226, 240; admission to teacher education program; concurrent enrollment in 468A. Theories, teaching strategies, materials, and learning experiences for kindergarten through third grade students, with a focus on whole language, integration of language arts, and literature-based instruction.
El Ed 378. The Teaching of Reading and Writing in the Intermediate Grades (4-6). (4-0) Cr. 4. Prereq: 377; concurrent enrollment in 468B, and Block II or 443. Processes and theories of reading and writing; application through reading and writing across the curriculum, integration of language arts, literature for older children, study skills, content area reading.
El Ed 406. Multicultural Awareness and Nonsexism in the Classroom. Same as SecEd 406. See Secondary Education.
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 Microcomputers. (2-2) Cr. 3. S.SS. Prereq: 378, SecEd 201 or 302. Keyboarding ability highly recommended. Teaching reading and writing with microcomputers. Evaluation and use of reading and language arts software. Use of word processing for language and reading instruction.
El Ed 443. The Teaching of Social Studies. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: 377, junior classification. Methods, materials, and development of teaching skills in social studies. Peer and limited elementary classroom experience.
El Ed 447. Curriculum Planning for Early Childhood. Same as HDFS 447. See Human Development and Family Studies.
El Ed 448. The Teaching of Mathematics. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: 377, concurrent enrollment in 449 and 468C, junior classification, 3 credits in mathematics. Procedures for teaching mathematics to children. Emphasis on developmental implications, teaching methods, and current programs.
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.
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 basis only.
A. Primary Grades, Reading and Writing. Cr. 1.
B. Intermediate Grades, Reading and Writing. Cr. 1.
C. Mathematics. Cr. 0.5.
D. Science. Cr. 0.5.
E. Foreign Language. Cr. 1.
El Ed 478. Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Problems. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: 377, 378. For secondary students, substitute SecEd 395. Diagnosis of reading problems, using informal as well as dynamic assessment. Programs and strategies to remediate both corrective and remedial 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 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 522. Corrective Reading. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.SS. Prereq: 378. Identification, analysis, and correction of reading problems within the elementary program in five skill areas: print knowledge, integration of print knowledge, oral reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
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 568. Reading for Mildly Handicapped Adolescents. Same as Sp Ed 568. See Special Education.
El Ed 574. Reading and Responding to Children's Literature. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Teaching licensure. Research and discussion of issues surrounding current children's literature, including censorship and diversity. Response theory uses. Sources and selection of quality literature.
El Ed 575. Reading and Language Arts Theory and Practice. (3-0) Cr. 3. S.SS. Prereq: Teaching license. A seminar approach to reading, analyzing, and discussing the research about current literacy issues and methods which surround the teaching of reading and language arts.
El Ed 576. Whole Language Strategies for Reading/ Language Arts. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 377, 378 or equivalent; teaching license. Current research and teaching strategies for reading and language arts, focusing on whole language theory, integration of language across the curriculum, literature-based instruction, and inquiry study.
El Ed 577. Teaching Writing and Reading with the Microcomputer in Elementary Schools. (2-2) Cr. 3. Prereq: Teaching license. Application of current research and recommendations for integrating microcomputers with reading and language arts instruction. Software evaluation and appropriate uses. Application with students.
El Ed 588. Meeting Individual Needs in Reading Instruction. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 378, 478. Planning and implementing procedures for meeting the reading needs of individual learners. Field experience.
El Ed 589. Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 378. Analysis of models and instructional strategies appropriate for developing children's reading and writing skills in content areas.
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.