ELED 2000 - Topics In Elementary Education

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

ELED 3000 - Workshop

Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 6 hours of workshop may be counted toward a bachelor's degree.

ELED 3990 - Advanced Topics

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

ELED 4063 - Teaching Reading In The Primary Grades

A study of theory research and related instructional strategies and curriculum materials applicable to the teaching of developmental reading in the primary grades. Topics will include research-based approaches to reading instruction incorporating principles for effective teaching and essential skills which include phonological system, syntactical system, semantic system, pragmatic (social or cultural) system. The knowledge base will be enhanced through modeling and a limited field experience. This course and ELED 4173 replace ELED 4085. This course replaces ELED 4073.

ELED 4173 - Teaching Reading In Intermediate/Middle School

This course expands upon the basic reading skills by utilizing a wide variety of strategies and materials appropriate for use in grades 4-8. An emphasis upon content area reading, expository tests, study skills, contextual analysis skills, and technology will be complemented by a limited field experience component. This course and ELED 4063 replace ELED 4085. Prerequisite(s): ELED 4063 (previously ELED 4073), and admission to Teacher Education.

ELED 4183 - Assessment/Intervention Reading K-8

This course develops strategies for teaching reading in the elementary school, including classroom assessment and intervention practices for instruction for individual needs. This course replaced ELED 4094. Prerequisite(s): Admission to teacher education, ELED 4063 and ELED 4173 or ECED 4073.

ELED 4213 - Teaching Language Arts In Elementary/Middle School

A study of the theory, research, and related instructional strategies and curriculum materials applicable to the teaching of listening, speaking, and creative and practical writing to children in grades K-8. Additional topics will include the teaching of handwriting, spelling, grammar and mechanics. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education. This course replaces ELED 4153.

ELED 4323 - Teaching Mathematics In Preschool/Primary

The selection and organization of subject matter is designed to facilitate the teacher's ability to meet the needs of preschool and primary children. Child development and mathematics curriculum will be studied including mathematics readiness, diagnosis, and placement. Activities for developing concepts in topics such as pre-number, number, geometry, measurement, and the collection and organization of data will be explored. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2013 and admission to Teacher Education program.

ELED 4333 - Teaching Mathematics In Intermediate Grades

This course is designed to facilitate the prospective teacher's ability to meet the needs of intermediate grade students in the study of mathematics. It includes the study of current trends in mathematics curriculum; instructional techniques and materials; assessment of student performance; and curriculum programs. Specific topics covered are patterns and relationships; organizing, analyzing and synthesizing data; communicating mathematically; strategies for problem solving; mathematical concepts and skills of whole numbers, rational numbers, geometry, and measurement; and the use of technology. Prerequisite(s): ELED 4323 and admission to Teacher Education.

ELED 4343 - Science In Elementary School

This course will address a variety of methods and procedures for teaching life, earth-space and physical science concepts in the elementary school. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.

ELED 4463 - Social Studies In The Elementary School

This course will address the function of social studies in elementary education, and facilitate the development of procedures and techniques for teaching social studies in the elementary grades. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.

ELED 4483 - Children's Literature

Prospective teachers will be exposed to a wide variety of literature appropriate for the preschool through the adolescent years. Literacy elements and skills will be examined as well as the shift from a basal series/skills approach of teaching reading and literature to a more language/literature based method framework. Application and modeling of instructional strategies will represent an integral part of the course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education program or 728 major.

ELED 4900 - Practicum In Elementary Education

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

ELED 4910 - Seminar

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

ELED 4930 - Individual Study

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

ELED 4950 - Internship

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours.

ELED 4960 - Institute

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

ELED 4970 - Study Tour

Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

ELED 4980 - Workshop In Elementary Education

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 6 hours of workshop may be counted toward a bachelor's degree.

ELED 5000 - Workshop

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours; subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 2 hours of workshop may be counted on a master's degree.

ELED 5223 - Literature-Based Language Arts Instruction

Through the use of quality children's literature, focus of this course seeks to enable teachers and other school personnel to enhance elementary and middle school students' performance in language arts, particularly listening, speaking, and writing. Prerequisite(s): ELED 4213 - Teaching Language Arts in Elementary/Middle School Grades.

ELED 5253 - Inquiry Science For Elementary Teachers

A study of inquiry methods for teaching children life, earth-space and physical science concepts. Emphasis is placed on national science and certification standards. Prerequisite(s): Valid elementary certificate or admitted to candidacy.

ELED 5323 - Teaching Mathematics In Preschool/Primary

The selection and organization of subject matter is designed to facilitate the teacher's ability to meet the needs of preschool and primary children. Child development and mathematics curriculum will be studied including mathematics readiness, diagnosis, and placement. Activities for developing concepts in topics such as pre-number, number, geometry, measurement, and the collection and organization of data will be explored. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.

ELED 5333 - Teaching Mathematics In Intermediate Grades

This course is designed to facilitate the prospective teacher's ability to meet the needs of intermediate grade students in the study of mathematics. It includes the study of current trends in mathematics curriculum; instructional techniques and materials; assessment of student performance; and curriculum programs. Specific topics covered are patterns and relationships; organizing, analyzing and synthesizing data; communicating mathematically; strategies for problem solving; mathematical concepts and skills of whole numbers, rational numbers, geometry, and measurement; and the use of technology. Prerequisite(s): ELED 5323 and Admission to Teacher Education.

ELED 5463 - Social Studiesin The Elementary School

This course will address the function of social studies in elementary education, and facilitate the development of procedures and techniques for teaching social studies in the elementary grades. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.

ELED 5483 - Children's Literature

Prospective teachers will be exposed to a wide variety of literature appropriate for the preschool through the adolescent years. Literacy elements and skill will be examined as well as the shift from a basal series/skills approach of teaching reading and literature to a more language/literature based method framework. Application and modeling of instructional strategies will represent an integral part of the course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.

ELED 5733 - Teaching Mathematics For Understanding

Selection and organization of content; teaching techniques and materials; evaluation of student achievement; refresher study on content supplementing normal course work. Prerequisite: ELED 3333.

ELED 5753 - Social Studies In Global Environment

This course will focus on the nature and scope of the elementary social studies program. Emphasis will be on the selection and organization of instructional materials and improvement of teaching techniques.

ELED 5772 - Improving Instruction In Literature Elemementary Schools

Based upon children's interests, needs, and learning ability, students will consider the evaluation, selection and use of all genre of literature currently being used in elementary and middle schools. Improving teaching techiques using literature will be interwoven throughout the course.

ELED 5900 - Practicum

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

ELED 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

ELED 5930 - Individual Study

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

ELED 5950 - Internship

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours; subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Supervised practical experience gained in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.

ELED 5960 - Institute

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

ELED 5970 - Study Tour

Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

ELED 5990 - Thesis

Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.