Guided study of selected educational tasks (e.g. curriculum revision, classroom materials development, models of learning and teaching) and teaching problems and practices for improving student achievement. Not more than 6 hours may be earned in Special Topics courses.

A study of environments that promote learning through play in early childhood. Emphasis on materials, activities, equipment, and effective strategies that support and encourage young children's play, learning and creativity.

This course emphasizes the importance of recognizing the role of culture(s) and lived experiences in developing effective, meaningful, and inclusive learning opportunities for young children.

A course presenting methods of promoting meaningful language and literacy skills in early childhood and elementary school programs. This course has a required field experience.

A survey course dealing with methods of writing literary materials with children in preschool through the primary grades. It is designed to assist those who wish to become widely acquainted with books and related materials for today's young children.

A course which deals with effective methods of teaching mathematics to elementary school students. Emphasis will be on developing an understanding of numbers, teaching basic operations, and using teaching aids and materials to meet the various needs of elementary age children. This course has a required field experience.

A course using problem solving and independent investigation as means of teaching the relationship of humans to their environment. Objectives, content and procedures are discussed. This course has a required field experience.

A course using discovery, inquiry and problem-solving approaches as a means of teaching science. Relationships of science to entire early childhood and elementary curriculum is discussed. This course has a required field experience.

Focus on planning, preparing, and guiding experiences for young children in musical play, movement, and creative dramatics to develop the whole child through cooperative activities that promote language and literacy learning across the curriculum.

Supervised practice in teaching curriculum areas in the elementary or early childhood classroom setting during the semester in which sequence courses are taken.

This course will introduce the roles of the adult in working with children from birth through age 8. History, management and parent education techniques are presented.

An introduction to speech and language development birth through primary grades and teaching practices that support language and literacy development. Includes discussion of cultural and developmental factors that influence language development methods appropriate for helping young children acquire language and literacy skills.

A study of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development from birth to age 8. Emphasis is placed on applying an understanding of child growth and development in an educational context. This course includes a field experience in an early childhood setting.

Professional laboratory experiences of observation and participation for a two-week period at the opening of school. (May be taken twice.) Prerequisite: senior standing.

Observation and supervised teaching in elementary or early childhood settings with the opportunity for study and discussion of problems and issues encountered. (Co-requisite: Lab) Prerequisite: Permission of department.

Observation and supervised teaching in elementary or early childhood settings with the opportunity for study and discussion of problems and issues encountered. (Co-requisite: Lecture) Prerequisite: Permission of department.

Guided study of selected educational tasks (e.g. curriculum revision, classroom materials development, models of learning and teaching) and teaching problems and practices for improving student achievement.

No more than 6 hours can be accepted for a Bachelor's Degree and Class B Certificate. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.

The internship is a supervised learning experience in an approved setting similar to that in which the student will eventually be employed. The internship provides students with an opportunity to apply theories and concepts learned during the undergraduate program. Requires candidacy and approval of department chair.

Under the advice and guidance of a faculty mentor, honors students will identify and carry out a research project, relevant to the field of elementary/early childhood study, that will lead to a formal presentation at the annual Honors Student Colloquium. The senior project will be judged and graded by three faculty chaired by the honors mentor. This course is required for Honors recognition and may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours. Prerequisite: Participant in honors program and junior level status.

The study of curriculum with an emphasis on concepts, procedures and models particular to curriculum in the elementary school. Curriculum study includes the context of and a process of planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the elementary school curriculum.

Presents an overview of factors and procedures involved in planning, developing and evaluating the elementary school instructional process.

Designed to explore the multi-dimensional theory of language development and to provide techniques and practices for development of language ability. Through correlating these related areas, the student should grow in understanding dynamics and change in language structure and development. Opportunities for oral and written communication are emphasized.

This course emphasizes new methods of presenting mathematical content to elementary school students. Various materials will be developed to promote thinking and discovery of mathematical concepts. Opportunities are provided for developing multi-level materials appropriate to the varied abilities and interest levels in elementary school.

Current issues and innovations in early childhood and elementary school social studies teaching and learning are reviewed.

Current trends and issues in early childhood and elementary school science teaching and learning are reviewed.

This course supports elementary mathematics educators in examining and reflecting upon effective teaching practices that promote ambitious mathematics instruction in the K-6 classroom.

This course prepares students to provide effective science instruction using strategies that focus on phenomena, inquiry learning, sensemaking, and science practices

Experiences in a field-setting working with children birth through age 8 under the supervision of qualified personnel.

A study of current trends in parent education designed to promote better homeschool communication and cooperation.

A seminar of topics, programs and research in the field of elementary education. This course provides a forum for discussion of contemporary educational issues and practicum experiences in the teaching field in which the quality of performance in teaching is evaluated.

Study of agencies which provide services, types of services provided, and means of obtaining needed services.

A review of organizational and curricular patterns utilized in the classroom setting for the education of young children. A study of educators and their theories concerning learning styles and developmental patterns in relation to the school setting and curriculum.

Study of the language development of young children with an emphasis on provision of classroom environment to promote growth of language.

Managing the multiple responsibilities of administrative heads of educational programs for young children.

An in-depth study of the development, implementation, and assessment of Elementary school curriculum through a theoretical and research-based lens.

Experiences in a field setting working with children in grades K-6 under the supervision of qualified personnel.

Analysis of methods of teaching spelling and the mechanics of writing, included review of pertinent research in the skill areas as well as emphasis on the relationship of spelling to the development of skills in word recognition.

A topical workshop in which participants have experiences in creating, designing, constructing and using instructional materials and activities. No more than 6 hours can be applied toward a degree program.

To increase teacher's competencies to facilitate learning by providing a classroom atmosphere conducive to self- discipline, participation and worthwhile learning activities.

Analysis of diagnostic techniques for identifying children's learning difficulties in mathematics.

An exploration of research related to reading behavior of gifted and high-ability children with emphasis on examining criteria for selecting and utilizing literature to promote cognitive, emotional, and social development.

Guided supervision in the identification and completion of educational tasks, such as curriculum revision, course and/or program design, self-study for accreditation visitation, student achievement evaluation, aesthetic experiences, consumer and career education. No more than 6 hours can be applied toward a graduate degree.

Structured to assist graduate students in designing and implementing appropriate research for professional growth and writing of a thesis.

Students explore through directed individual study research problems and issues of special interest or significance in elementary or early childhood education. No more than 3 hours of any departmental 594 courses can be applied toward a degree program. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair

The internship is a supervised learning experience in a work setting similar to that in which the educator will eventually be employed. The internship provides the student an opportunity to apply the theories and concepts learned during the graduate program of study. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.

The internship is a supervised learning experience in a work setting similar to that in which the educator will eventually be employed. The internship provides the student an opportunity to apply the theories and concepts learned during the graduate program of study. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.

A student selects a project, study, or investigation related to his area of specialization in early childhood or elementary education. The project forms a basis for the thesis. A thesis committee will provide direction during the investigation for and writing of the thesis.

In depth study of various curriculum areas through research reports, problem analysis and individual evaluation of promising practices and topical issues. Each seminar participant will concentrate on a curriculum area: e.g., arithmetic, career awareness, communication, consumer education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, early reading and psycholinguistics.

Designed to assist teachers and school leaders in understanding the skills and techniques necessary for diagnosing and prescribing instruction for learners in different types of teaching-learning settings.

Critical study of curriculum and instructional problems in the elementary school. Research reviews and program design problems are emphasized.

A study of current topics related to teaching mathematics in early childhood and elementary years.

Guided supervision in the identification and completion of educational tasks, such as curriculum revision, course and/or program design, self-study for accreditation visitation, student achievement evaluation. No more than 6 hours can be applied toward a graduate degree. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.

Students explore through directed study problems and issues of special interest or significance in early childhood or elementary education. No more than 3 hours of any departmental 694 courses can be applied toward a degree program. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.

The internship is a supervised learning experience in a work setting similar to that in which an educator will eventually be employed. The internship provides the student with an opportunity to apply the theories and concepts learned during the graduate program.

The research project, as the culminating experience in the Instructional Specialist Program, provides an opportunity for the candidate to synthesize and apply the various program components in a selected instructional setting. Suitable agreements are reached with the appropriate school systems by the candidate. May be taken more than one semester. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.