Strategies for instruction and learning related to essential teaching competencies and requisite to effective teaching in public instruction systems.

EDE 3941 Practicum I: Elementary Education . . . . . 1(0,2)

The course and practicum provide a comprehensive knowledge base concerning instructional and behavior management. Areas of emphasis include structuring the classroom for success, planning for instruction, managing materials and equipment, and managing student and group behavior in the classroom. Students will be provided with opportunities to observe and participate in elementary school settings. Minimum of 35 contact hours, includes seminar, observing, collaborating with elementary education professional in the school contact, and individual project. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Corequisite: EDE 4XXX (Instruction, Management and Assessment).

EDE 3942 Instructional Technology Professional Practicum II . . . . . 3(2,6)

Experience includes integrating technology across the curriculum through planned seminars and carefully designed course assignments. Students will also work with individual, small groups, large groups and/or total class. Minimum of 100 hours in an educational setting includes: seminar, observation, planning, teaching and individual projects. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: EDE 3941.

EDE 3949 Cooperative Education . . . . . 1-2(Variable)

Terms of alternating full time or consecutive parallel terms of practical experience in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation; confirming educational and career goals; personal and professional development; early start in career; earnings toward self support; improved employability. (See program description under Cooperative Education.) Prerequisite: permission of director of Cooperative Education.

EDE 4XXX Integrated Elementary Curriculum . . . . . 4(4,0)

Integrated approach to the pedagogical content knowledge requisite to effective teaching of elementary science, mathematics, language arts, reading, social studies, and technology. Designed to integrate the knowledge gained through lower division content specific courses and prepare students for the methodological courses in the teacher education program. Emphasis will be placed on literacy, thematic issues, portfolios, integrated scientific, technological, and mathematics skills necessary for elementary teachers to be effective in the classroom. Prerequisite: Core Curriculum (or its equivalent). An introductory course in microcomputers (or its equivalent).

EDE 4XX1 Instructional Technology Professional Practicum III . . . . . 3(2,2)

Integrating technology across the curriculum through planned seminars and carefully designed course assignments. Students will also work with individual, small groups, large groups and/or total class. Minimum of 100 hours in an educational setting, includes: seminar, observation, planning, teaching and individual projects. Graded on satisfactory/ unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: EDE 3942.

EDE 4XX2 Professional Development Practicum IV . . . . . 4(1,6)

Integrate skills and concepts acquired throughout the program. Focus is on developing and implementing thematic based instruction together with developmentally appropriate practice and evaluation. Minimum of 100 hours in an elementary classroom setting; includes seminar, observation, planning, teaching and individual projects. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: EDE 4XX1 (Instructional Technology Professional Practicum III).

EDE 4XX4 Instruction, Management, and Assessment . . . . . 0(3,0)

Strategies for managing the classroom, instruction and evaluation as it relates to teaching the essential school competencies. Corequisite: EDE 3941

EDE 4XX5 Professional Development Seminar . . . . . 1(1,0)

The primary purpose is to promote reflective thinking for student empowerment. Through ongoing professional seminars and engagement in a variety of professional workshops on topics related to Elementary Education, students will develop the ability to self evaluate and reflect on experience for personal and professional development. Students will also develop a portfolio. The purposes of the portfolio are: (1) to engage in professional self awareness, evaluation, development and progress; (2) to encourage interaction with ideas, materials, and peers; (3) to articulate a personal philosophy of Early Childhood Education; (4) project goals and plan strategies; and, (5) to document the development as an empowered person and professional. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

EDE 4945 Internship for Educational Studies Majors . . . . . 1-10(Variable)

Observation and participation in education related settings; individual project. Designed for students in the non certification specialization; requires a minimum of two contact hours for each hour of credit. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

EDE 4949 Cooperative Education . . . . . 0(Variable)

Terms of alternating full time or consecutive parallel terms of practical experience in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation; confirming educational and career goals; personal and professional development; early start in career; earnings toward self support; improved employability. (See program description under Cooperative Education) Prerequisite: Master level student; permission of director of Cooperative Education.

EDE 5940 Graduate Student Teaching . . . . . 6(0,6)

Professional lab experiences in one or more public schools, designed for students completing a master's program in the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education who have not completed an appropriate student teaching experience. Assignments arranged by the Office of Student Teaching; completed in one semester. Prerequisite: EDF 3214, EDF 3605, EDG 4308; permission of advisor and chairperson.

EDE 6911 Action Research: Elementary Education . . . . . 1-6(Variable)

Identifying a problem, reviewing the literature and submitting a proposal which describes the problem to be solved. Reviews related research and gives steps to be undertaken to alleviate the problem; conducting the action research with adequate control of the variables; evaluating and reporting the results. Prerequisite: permission of the faculty member directing the research and the department chairperson.

EDE 6941 Practicum: Elementary Education . . . . . 1-6(Variable)

Implementation of a well researched teaching approach not previously used by the candidate; maintenance of a log to indicate adaptations required and conclusions drawn about the impact of the new approach on pupils' achievement; a professionally written report stating the approach used, the goal of the practicum, a brief review of related literature, a summary of the practicum experiences and a statement of the conclusions reached. Prerequisite: permission of the faculty member supervising the practicum and the department chairperson.

EDE 6971 Thesis . . . . . 1-6(Variable)

Original contribution or comprehensive analysis of theory and practice in a specific area. Prerequisite: permission of the faculty member directing the thesis and department chairperson.

EDE 7XX2 Analysis of Children's Learning and Teaching Practices . . . . . 3(3,0)

Advanced study of theories and research on children's learning and development and their application to elementary school teaching practices; emphasis on professional leadership in decision making related to children's learning, teaching practices and restructuring elementary school learning environments.

EDE 7XX3 Analysis of Children's Understanding . . . . . 3(3,0)

Advanced study of current theories and research on assessment with emphasis on alternative methods of assessing children's learning; designing multiple forms of assessment that tap into higher level thinking and allow children to demonstrate knowledge of processes and skills of problem solving and knowledge of concepts.

EDE 7XX4 Managing Children's Learning Environments . . . . . 3(3,0)

Managing children's environments is an elective in the Elementary Education Doctoral program. The focus is on developing the skills necessary to become elementary education leaders in the 21st century. Management of personnel, students, finances, and community resources is discussed. This course may also be taken as a Masters level elective.

EDE 7930 Seminar: Special Topics/Issues/Professional Development in Elementary Education . . . . . 2(0,2)

Course is designed to further the professional development of advanced graduate students through analysis of current and relevant educational topics and issues and engagement in professional activities (e.g., setting goals, writing for publication, designing presentations) related to elementary and middle level education. Enrollment is required for three semesters during the students doctoral work to provide for continuous professional development.

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