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Approaches and methodologies used in teaching mathematics in the elementary school.  Emphasizes knowledge of mathematical concepts and their use in developing understanding of computational skills and logic of mathematics.

Focuses on learning how to teach mathematics in the elementary school. Helps teacher candidates know, understand and use the major content and processes, as defined in state and national standards, with kindergarten through sixth grade students.  Observe and practice mathematical procedures in authentic settings.  20 hours of field experience is required.  Prerequisite or concurrent requisite:  EDU 30030 Elementary Math Methods.

Explores current and future teaching profession. Introduces Ottawa University's mission and teacher education program's conceptual framework. Learn about topics such as reflective inquiry, standards driven classrooms, use of technology, and diversity of learners. Skills assessed in relation to profession.

Become familiar with various emotional and behavioral disorders, health and physical impairments, and intellectual deviations associated with children (birth through high school age) who are identified as exceptional. Addresses strategies for meeting academic, social and emotional needs of these children within the confines of the classroom (including IEPS). Examines criteria for effectively working with administrators, specialists, support personnel, and family who impact the educational experiences of these children. Field experience required.

Designed to acquaint students with knowledge gained from educational psychologists in learning theory and practice, motivation and management, and effective instruction. Meets required competencies in research, teaching methods and materials, media and technology, teaching effectiveness, interpersonal relations, educational ethics, understanding the learner, teaching-learning process, learning styles, and understanding the relationship between school and home. Emphasis placed on understanding methods needed to maintain an effective learning environment through classroom management strategies and motivational techniques.

Design, implement and evaluate social studies experiences (history, geography, social sciences, and other related areas) that are developmentally appropriate, meaningful and challenging for all students. Lessons (designed and taught) demonstrate that the learners are becoming effective decision makers and responsible citizens in a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent world.

Emphasis on approaches and methodologies used in teaching language arts in the elementary school. Learn to present techniques for teaching listening, oral language, writing, spelling, grammar, and handwriting through social science experiences (history, geography, social sciences, and other related areas) that are developmentally appropriate, meaningful and challenging for all students. Construct lessons that demonstrate ways for elementary students to become effective decision makers and responsible citizens in a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent world.

Provides candidate with understanding of historical, philosophical and social foundations of education in the United States. Addresses legal and ethical issues. Learn how educational policy is formulated and affects classroom practice. Provides opportunities to learn from a variety of professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Emphasis on approaches and methodologies used in teaching science in the elementary school. A hands-on approach to science methods for the acquisition of attitudes, skills and knowledge to teach science.

Assists prospective elementary teachers in exploring and questioning how reading is taught.  Develop skills in a variety of methods and approaches in reading programs in the primary classroom.  Field experience is required.

Assists prospective elementary teachers in exploring and questioning how reading is taught.  Develop skills in a variety of methods and approaches to reading programs in the intermediate classroom.  Field experience required.

Learn to design, implement, and evaluate materials and instructional techniques for early through late adolescent learner. Topics include assessing readability of materials, evaluating student reading skills, teaching vocabulary, comprehension and study skills, working with at risk students, and incorporating writing into curriculum.

Observe, develop, and practice skills under the guidance of a classroom teacher in the student's major area of interest.

The study of philosophical and theoretical frameworks of English language learners (ELL), and includes aspects of SEI programs. The review of historical and legislative foundations, teaching strategies/methods, culture related factors used in determining educational strategies and interventions, assessment/placement, special education/gifted ELL programs, and parent/community programs.

The study of emergent language and linguistic development, including the processes of first and second language acquisition and the social cultural aspects of language. In addition, emphasis is placed on the role of linguistics in the acquisition of reading and writing skills and the implications for curriculum development.

The teaching of English to speakers of other languages. The study of curriculum and program development, teaching strategies, assessment procedures and material selection for ELL introduction. Review of practical aspects on organizing and managing the ELL classroom, including the why and when to transition students.

Identification and implementation of a variety of assessment tools to determine the placement of English language learners (ELL).

Explores film to promote understanding of cultural diversity. Examines the power of media effects and the use of cinematography as a catalyst for public dialogue and political change. Evaluates the practice of visual learning techniques and digital storytelling as a pedagogical tool. Cross-listed with COM 36673, LAS 36673.