Elementary Education Class Descriptions

EDU 102.  Introduction to Elementary School Teaching.  (1)

Introduction to teaching and learning in the elementary classroom (grades 2-6) and to the Elementary Education Program. Emphasis is on Newberry College Conceptual Framework Principles and Dispositions for Teaching, state program and testing requirements, and reflection. Requires 16 hours of Values Based Learning.

EDU 102 is required for elementary education students.

Offered every semester. Prerequisite for all other education classes or taken concurrently with EDU 224.

EDU 224.  Foundations of Teaching and Learning.  (3)

A survey course focusing on the foundations of education, including the characteristics and expectations of the profession. Content includes the historical, philosophical, legal, governance and societal influences on American schools.  Emphasis is placed on the Newberry College Conceptual Framework Standards and Dispositions for Teaching. Requires 12 hours of field experience in public schools.

Required of all education candidates.

Candidates should take EDU 224 and EDU 230 in different semesters.

Offered every semester. Prerequisite or Corequisite: EDU 101, 102, 103 or 104.

EDU 230.  Human Development and Learning.  (3)

A study of the development of the learner through the lifespan, with emphasis on childhood and adolescence in the school setting. Topics include: physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development.

This course emphasizes the relationship between development and learning and individual differences in personality, achievement, learning ability, and moral development. Some attention is given to psychological measurement and school grading practices. Requires 24 hours of field experience in public schools.

Required of all education candidates.

Candidates should take EDU 224 and EDU 230 in different semesters.

Offered every semester. Prerequisite: EDU 101, 102, 103 or 104.

EDU 232. Working with Exceptional and Diverse Learners. (3)

This course provides teacher candidates with information concerning characteristics, educational procedures, and instructional needs related to exceptionalities and diversity in public school classrooms.

Required of all education candidates

Prerequisites: EDU 101, 102 or 104, EDU 224 and EDU 230.

EDU 321. Children's Literature.  (3)

A survey of international literature (prose and verse representing a range of periods) for children, with emphasis on teaching methods and curricular issues. Required 12 hour field experience involving teaching in the public schools.

Required of all Elementary Education majors. A grade of “C” or better is required.

Offered Spring Semester on basis of need.

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education

EDU 341. Classroom Environment for Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms.  (3)

Intended to introduce candidates to the principles underlying instruction and assessment in early childhood and elementary grades. Emphasis is placed on state and national curriculum standards; lesson design, implementation, assessment, characteristics of successful researched-based instructional approaches; successful classroom management approaches and current trends and issues in education. Requires 24 hours of field experience in public schools.

Required of all early childhood and elementary education majors. PK-12 candidates may take either EDU 341 or EDU 342.

Offered Fall Semester. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

ELE 353.  Teaching of Reading in the Elementary Schools.  (3)

A study of the content and process of the teaching of reading including word attack skills, comprehension and vocabulary and fluency skills in grades 2-6. Requires 12 hours of field experience in public schools.

Required of all Elementary Education majors.

Offered Spring Semester. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

EDU 382.  Technology and Teaching.  (3).

A study of principles of instructional design and the integration of multimedia tools to the learning environment. Participants will evaluate and develop multimedia and web-based instructional applications.

Required of all teacher education students.

B.M.E. candidates may take MUS 382.

Offered every semester. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education

ELE 448. Methods and Materials for Elementary Language Arts and Social Studies. (3)

A study of methods and materials for teaching Language Arts and Social Studies (grades 2-6). Emphasis is on the usage of multi-teaching strategies to meet the needs of individuals and groups in the areas of language, spelling, listening, handwriting, composition, and speaking. The course emphasizes integration of the language arts and social studies. Required of all Elementary Education candidates.

Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

ELE 449. Methods and Materials for Elementary Mathematics and Science. (3)

A study of methods and materials for teaching mathematics and science (grades 2-6). Emphasis is on course integration, promotion of positive attitudes toward the teaching of the content areas, concept development, questioning techniques, and multimedia teaching strategies for meeting individual and group needs.

Required of all elementary education candidates.

Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

ELE 457.  Reading Diagnosis and Remedial Treatment.  (3)

A study of the diagnostic-prescriptive approach to the teaching of reading (grades 2-6). Special emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing various diagnostic instruments and implementing remedial techniques. Requires 12 hours of field experience in public schools.

Required of all Elementary Education majors.

Offered Fall Semester. Prerequisite:  Admission to Teacher Education.

EDU 480.  Internship. (All Programs).  (12)

This course is designed to provide experience useful in stimulating and guiding the learning activities of students, developing teaching skills of a high order, and promoting professional attitudes that are necessary for successful teaching, and completing a professional portfolio.  Candidates spend 14 weeks in 2 public school placements.

Offered only with Education 483: Internship Seminar.

Required of all candidates in all education programs.

A $125 fee is charged for this course.

Offered every semester. Co-requisite: EDU 483

Prerequisites: Completion of all major courses and admission to the Internship by the Teacher Education Committee. The candidate must provide evidence of having taken or registered for Praxis II tests.

EDU 483.  Internship Seminar (All Programs).  (3)

Seminar activities prior to student teaching and weekly seminars on campus during student teaching. Emphasis on developing a Unit Work Sample, Resumes and Interviewing, Lesson Planning and Professional Portfolio completion.

Offered only with Education 480: Internship.

Required of all candidates in all education programs.

Offered every semester. Co-requisite: EDU 480

Prerequisites: Completion of all major courses and admission to the internship by the Teacher Education committee. The candidate  must provide evidence of having taken or registered for Praxis II tests.