An introduction to computer productivity (word processing, data base, spread sheet, painting, drawing, layout presentations); multi-media (media design, digital video, presentation); communications (Internet, ERIC); educational software (computer-aided instruction, public domain software); interactive media (linked environments, one-to-many, presentations using electronic tools); reference (electronic encyclopedia, atlases, clip art, libraries, Internet); instructional applications (techniques); ethical, legal and social issues. See also EDF 1005 and EDG 2701.

Study of the instructional development process for educators at all levels. Emphasizes the effective use of media and results in the design of a complete instructional unit.

Develop skills for producing and utilizing illustrations, lettered captions, flat mounted and laminated pictures, overhead transparencies, 2" x 2" photographic slides, and audio tape recordings.

Course designed to provide students with approaches to teaching that assume technology. Students gain experience with curriculum design and course development which assumesthe use of technology.

Study of the research literature on teaching focusing on learning to read and critique the literature and to applying findings in practical settings.

Course designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge of elementary and early childhood education.

Open only to selected undergraduate students who wish to study an individual problem in depth which relates to their preparation as teachers. The project must be approved and supervised by a departmental faculty member.

Clinical seminar serves to integrate students’ learning in other areas of the program, and to focus their academic understanding in field experiences with children.

This course is designed to present an analysis of content, materials, and methods for teaching language arts in an inclusive elementary school classroom.

Evaluation of systems and software used in instructional computing; an overview.

Evaluation of systems and software used in instructional computing; an overview of the uses of computers in instruction including simulation problem solving, drill and practice, classroom management and materials generation.

Course designed to present an analysis of content, materials, and methods of teaching mathematics in the inclusive elementary classroom. The goal of this course is to prepare the future teacher of mathematics for facilitation of instruction that meets the needs of all children, including those children with disabilities.

Methods and materials for teaching the basic skills and concepts of arithmetic, informal geometry, measurement and problem solving. Not available to undergraduate elementary and early childhood majors.

A study of fundamental knowledge necessary to teach the basic reading skills in the elementary school classroom.

Experiences in using data collection methods for examining children’s learning behaviors in reading groups and in adjusting instruction based on the data collected.

Course designed to present materials and methodology related to teaching the concepts and processes of science. The preservice teacher who completes this course will be prepared to teach the concepts and processes of science to all children, including those with disabilities.

This course provides an introduction to the history, philosophy, and status of environmental education as well as exposure to current environmental education teaching approaches, activities, programs and curricula in both school and non-school settings.

Current problems and issues presented by department faculty.

Open only to selected undergraduate students who wish to study an individual problem in depth which relates to their preparation as secondary education teachers. The project must be approved and supervised by a departmental faculty member.

Study of goals, methods, and evaluation procedures for social studies curriculum in elementary schools.
(K - 6)