321. Methods of Literacy Instruction for the Fluent Reader (3) (F) Theory of the nature of reading, methods and approaches to teaching reading, reading readiness, phonics, word recognition, comprehension, assessment, and recreational reading are emphasized in this course. (Prerequisite: Formal admission to the School of Education and the Professional Year.)
330. Classroom Management (2) (F) An in-depth study of effective classroom management practices in the public school classroom. Emphasis will be placed on specific applications in the classroom for the master teacher. (Prerequisite: Formal admission to the School of Education.)
351. Mathematics Methods for the Elementary Teacher (3) (F) Students examine elementary mathematics from a theoretical and practical background. Use of manipulative aids and games is emphasized. Other topics include computational error pattern analysis of students work. (Prerequisite: Formal admission to the School of Education.)
360. Science Methods for the Elementary Teacher (3) (F, W, Sp) Students examine the teaching of elementary science from a theoretical and practical background including the use of state guidelines. Emphasis is placed on the discovery approach using hands-on experiences. (Prerequisite: Formal admission to the School of Education.)
378. Music for Elementary Teachers (2) (Sp) Introduction to fundamentals of music theory, developing the child's voice, establishing a classroom environment for musical development with emphasis on appropriate musical experiences, resources, and teaching strategies. (Prerequisite: Formal admission to the School of Education.)
380. Multicultural Education, the Constitution and Social Studies Methods for the Elementary Teacher (3) (W) Theoretical and practical background for teaching social studies in the elementary school. Emphasis is placed on the multicultural component in the public schools. Basic principles of democracy embedded in the United States Constitution are studied with application for the elementary school population. (Prerequisite: Formal admission to the School of Education.)
390R. Special Topics in Elementary Education (1-3) (Variable).
491. Observation and Practicum (4) (F) Students work under the tutelage of a University Supervisor and a Cooperating Teacher in elementary schools demonstrating pedagogy learned in methods courses. Seminar attendance required. (Prerequisite: EDUC 312 and formal admission to the School of Education and the Professional Year.)
492. Student Teaching (12) (W) Supervised teaching in the elementary schools. Seminar attendance required. Successful completion of PRAXIS series required for U.S. licensees. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of all preliminary courses including ELED 491.)
493. Student Teaching (6) (Sp) Continuation of student teaching designed to provide additional grade experiences in elementary education. Seminar attendance required. (Prerequisite: ELED 492.)
