| EDEL 241 Children's Literature, 3 sem. hrs. (Spring) |
| The study of literature, encompassing PK-8, either expressly written for children or given to children, including folklore, poetry, fantasy, modern realistic fiction, biography, historical fiction, multicultural and informational books. Prerequisite WRTG 109 or permission of instructor. |
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| EDEL 335 Methods and Materials in Elementary Mathematics, 3 sem. hrs. (Fall) |
| Principles and methods for teaching elementary mathematics will be emphasized in the course. Practical application of concepts through the use of manipulative and interdisciplinary approaches are included in this course. |
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| EDEL 341 Social Studies for the Elementary Classroom,
2 sem. hrs. (Winter) |
| Principles and methods of teaching social studies in the elementary school. Emphasis in placed on interdisciplinary unit planning/construction, study skills, media/technology, and multiculturalism. Integration of learning and cooperative learning strategies are demonstrated. Prerequisite: EDUC 210, EDUC 250. |
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| EDEL 461 Language Arts in the Elementary School, 3 sem. hrs. (Fall) |
This is an introductory course which emphasizes the principles and methodology of teaching language arts skills (grammar, spelling, listening, thinking, speaking, and writing.) Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 250, EDEL/ENGL 241 or permission of instructor.
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| EDEL 464 Introduction to Language Development and Reading Disabilities,
3 sem. hrs. (Spring) |
| This course emphasizes the teaching of language development, corrective and remedial reading problems and strategies. Informal and formal assessment measures are studied. Prerequisites: EDEL 461, 462, EDEL/ENG 241. |
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| EDEL 465 Practicum in the Diagnosis of and Prescription for Corrective and Remedial Reading,
3 sem. hrs. (Spring) |
| This course has students apply the knowledge and skills from EDEL 464. Students will study the causes of reading difficulties, instruction in the administration and interpretation of tests, and use case histories in the analysis of data. Small group and individual student diagnosis and remediation are employed through a 30 hr. practicum. Prerequisites: taken concurrently with SPED
EDEL 466 Elementary Reading and Content Area
Instruction, 4 sem. hrs. |
| This course emphasizes research-based reading, writing,
vocabulary and assessment strategies and practices for teaching reading
effectively in the elementary classroom. Particular emphasis will
also be given to text structure, vacabulary and comprehension for
teaching reading in content areas. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, EDUC
250, EDEL 241, EDEL 461 |
