Graduate Courses (Early Childhood/Elementary Education 251)
In addition to students taking courses in early childhood/elementary
education, students select a content area specialization in creative
arts, literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, language
education, or instructional technology. Detailed program descriptions
are available from the department.
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15:251:570Research and Practice in Elementary Classrooms (3) Implications of recent research on teaching for classroom practice;
emphasis on ways the research can help inform teachers' decisions about
classroom organization, management, and instruction. Topics include
classroom design; allocated, instructional, and engaged time; grouping;
seatwork; motivation; teacher expectations; cooperative learning; and
inclusion. Required field experience in a school. |
15:251:572Curriculum Development in the Elementary School (3) Principles governing the construction of a curriculum for a modern elementary school and the practices followed in making and using such a curriculum. |
15:251:573Literacy Development in the Early Years (3) Research and theory concerning early literacy development focusing on the child from birth through early childhood (third grade). Integrating reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing throughout the curriculum to develop literacy emphasized. |
15:251:577Constructs of Early Childhood Education (3) Conceptual foundations for contemporary practice in early childhood programs, including day care, preschool, and early primary years. Psychological theory and research undergirding various models of developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood; strengths and weaknesses of various curriculum approaches (Piagetian, Montessori, behaviorist). Prerequisite: 15:251:578 or experience in an early childhood setting (birth through second grade). |
15:251:578Theories and Practices in Early Childhood Education (3) Theories and methodologies related to the education of young children; teaching strategies and classroom environments analyzed in light of the development levels of preschool and primary school children. Prerequisite: 15:295:512 or permission of instructor. |
15:251:670Seminar in Early Childhood/Elementary Education (3) Selected topics in early childhood and elementary curriculum and instruction with a focus on critical research issues, such as developmentally appropriate curriculum, effective teaching and learning strategies, design of learning environments, or child care. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. |
15:251:674Practicum in Early Childhood/Elementary Education (BA) A field experience emphasizing the solution of problems or the development of projects relating to some aspect of early childhood or elementary education. Each student selects a problem or project as a major focus. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. |
15:251:675Independent Study in Early Childhood/Elementary Education (3) Identification and study of a substantive problem related to early childhood or elementary education. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. |
15:251:676Research in Early Childhood/Elementary Education (3) An exploration of research topics, methodologies, and techniques appropriate for conducting research in early childhood/elementary education. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. |
