Course Descriptions
ELE 240 - Media & Technology in Education
Credit Hours: 3
Students will be enrolled in a general survey course dealing with educational media, including computers and their educational use. During the semester, students will become acquainted with media hardware, media hardware, media software, computer hardware, and computer software being used in education. In addition, media production, media and computer operation, media and software selection, media and computer use and media and computer software evaluation will be discussed. (Same as EDU/SPE 240).
ELE 315 - Children's Literature
Credit Hours: 3
Selecting and evaluating materials for children from pre-school to eighth grade to guide their reading in keeping with their needs, interests, and abilities with a view to enjoyment and curriculum
enrichment in the elementary school. Content course, with elements of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, etc., to develop appreciation and
discrimination in reading. This course does not apply to general education requirements. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. (Same as SPE 315)
ELE 316 - Teaching Reading/Language Arts I
Credit Hours: 3
This course surveys contemporary language arts curricula in the elementary
and middle school grades. Theories and models of language arts, current literacy
issues and trends, content area reading and writing, as well as instructional
methods and materials are presented and reviewed. Practical application of
class study is provided through an accompanying supervised, one-credit laboratory.
(Same as SPE 316.)
Prerequisite(s): EDU 214 and acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.
ELE 317 - Reading Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Students enrolled in ELE/SPE 316 tutor children in the Reading Center. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. Taken concurrently with ELE 316. (Same as SPE 317)
ELE 318 - Teaching Reading/Language Arts II
Credit Hours: 3
This course is a degree requirement for all elementary education majors. Prerequisites for this course are ELE 315, ELE 316, ELE 317 and acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. It is taught as part of the CATT program. This course is interactive, participatory, and reflective. As part of the course requirement, students will go into assigned classrooms in which to observe and implement what they are learning. They will see first hand the theories, issues, methods, management, materials, and assessment impacting effective teaching. Students will see how reading, writing, speaking, and listening as processes for learning across the curriculum. This course is designed to deepen students understanding of and experience in implementing research-based instruction of reading and writing. Students will come to understand that reading and writing are not skills to be acquired and used but as an integral part of the way we learn to understand our world. The course will emphasize the active nature of reading comprehension and fluency and the role writing plays in the literacy picture. (same as SPE 318)
ELE 321 - Mathematics Methods in Elementary School
Credit Hours: 3
Objectives, content, methods, materials, and evaluation of mathematics instruction
in the elementary school. This course provides a base for understanding the
math curriculum and how children learn in elementary and special education.
Students are required to spend a minimum of ten (10) hours of observation/teaching
in a regular K-8 classroom.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 110/111, EDU 214, and acceptance into the Teacher
Education Program.
ELE 325 - Middle School Methods and Philosophy
Credit Hours: 3
A study of philosophy and methodological approach unique to the middle level
school. Advising, team teaching, and the unique characteristics of the culturally
diverse middle school student are addressed. Students are required to spend
a minimum of ten (10) hours of observation/teaching in a middle level (5-8) classroom.
(Same as EDU 325).
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.
ELE 331 - Social Studies Methods in Elementary School
Credit Hours: 2
Objectives, content, methods, materials, and evaluation of science and social
studies instruction in elementary school.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 214 and acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.
ELE 332 - Teaching Elementary Physical Education Methods K-6
Credit Hours: 3
Content and methods of teaching games, learning activities, movement, exploration
and dance suitable for grades K-6.
(Same as PED 332).
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Teacher Education Program
ELE 341 - Arts Methods in the Elementary Grades
Credit Hours: 3
To acquaint students with the visual arts as an integral part of general education with a basic understanding of the artistic development of the child. Awareness of basic art materials and
working processes, development of critical skills and historical knowledge, development and conceptualization of ideas, and interrelationships between the visual arts and other aspects
of the school curriculum are presented from a developmental point of view.
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.
ELE 351 - Science Methods in Elementary School
Credit Hours: 2
Objectives, content, methods, materials, and evaluation of science instruction
in elementary school.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 214 and acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.
ELE 354 - Computers in the Curriculum
Credit Hours: 3
Student will learn the skills needed to incorporate computer technology into their teaching. Specific skills and practices studied will include the Internet presentation of software, general
software evaluation and the use of such components as scanners and digital cameras. (Same as EDU/SPE 354)
ELE 359 - Diagnosis Teaching of Reading & Language Arts
Credit Hours: 3
Introductory course in evaluating the reading and language abilities of individual
children through instruction within a classroom setting. Includes group and
individual evaluation, informal assessment procedures, selection of materials,
and instructional strategies to meet the needs of individual learners. Practical
application of class study is provided through the accompanying supervised
Practicum I.
Prerequisite(s): ELE 316, 361 and acceptance into the Teacher Education
Program.
ELE 360 - Remedial Reading Practicum I
Credit Hours: 3
Supervised laboratory experience providing practical experience in diagnosing
and remediating the literacy needs of children enrolled in the Reading Center.
Assessment and instructional data are collated in progress reports at the end
of the term for parents and schools. (Same as SPE 360) Taken concurrently with
ELE 359. Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.
ELE 362 - Young Adult Literature
Credit Hours: 3
A survey of areas of concern in the field of young adult
literature, adolescent development, selection of materials, knowledge
of young people's reading interests and materials, library services
for young people and methods of maintaining and increasing interest
in the printed word. (Same as SPE 362.) Offered every other year.
ELE 365 - Education in Modern Society
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the wide range of diversity that exists today across today’s general school population and to examine the increased professional demands that this diversity makes upon teachers. Students will explore a range of diversity issues that teachers confront in our pluralistic society leading to the development and practice of multicultural education. Areas of study include ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, exceptionality, religion, language and socioeconomic diversity. (same as EDU / SPE 365)
ELE 370-9 - Special Topics
Credit Hours: 1-3
Special topics in elementary education depending upon demand
and staff.
ELE 381 - Classroom Management
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to give the prospective teacher
an understanding of the theories of discipline, practical management
of a classroom and the establishment of a quality learning environment.
ELE 459 - Advanced Methods in Teaching Reading and Writing
Credit Hours: 3
An advanced course in teaching reading and writing strategies through explicit
instruction. Formal and informal assessment procedures, selection
of quality teaching materials, and overview of professional journals will be
covered. (Same as SPE 459) Prerequisite(s): ELE 316, ELE 317, ELE 318 and acceptance into the Teacher Education
Program.
ELE 460 - Remedial Reading Practicum II
Credit Hours: 1-3
Supervised laboratory experience in remediating the literacy needs of children
enrolled in the Reading Center. Assessment results are reviewed,
appropriate instructional responses implemented and exhibited through the teacher
work sample documenting all aspects of assessing and designing results based
on series of instruction. Course taken concurrently with ELE 459. (Same
as SPE 460)
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.
ELE 470-9 - Special Topics
Credit Hours: 1-3
Special topics in elementary education depending upon demand
and staff.
ELE 499 - Coordinating Seminar
Credit Hours: 2
This course is taken in conjunction with student teaching and coordinates the student’s past coursework and the student teaching experience. Students are led through the development
of a professional portfolio and the hiring process. Taken concurrently with student teaching. (Same as EDU/SPE 499)
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