Place of science in the elementary school. Useful materials for teachers and pupils. Recent research on science methods and curriculum. Current trends.

Nature of the social studies. Objectives in teaching. Testing program. Activity program in social studies. Social studies curriculum in the elementary school.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Developing a classroom community, responding to diversity issues, and strategies for promoting cooperative, interactive education. Admission to the M.S./childhood education (1-6) preparation program.

Integration of theory, research, and practice in teaching and learning of mathematics. Examination of programs' scope, sequence, and materials. Design and evaluate inclusive lessons and units including differentiated instruction and adaptations. For Childhood Preparation program students only.

A continuation of EED 621. Integration of theory, research, and practice in teaching and learning of mathematics. Examination of programs' scope, sequence, and materials. Design and evaluate inclusive lessons and units including differentiated instruction and adaptations.

Design, implementation, and evaluation of programs for learners with and without handicaps. Relationships among the language arts and the role of oral and written language in personal, educational, social, and vocational development. Field experience. Student must be admitted to first professional block.

Decision making processes related to methods and materials used during reading instruction. Formulation of lesson plans, teaching, evaluation for children with and without handicaps. Understanding of comprehension processes. Field experience teaching. Students must be admitted to first professional block.

Individual involvement in research, discussion and decision making with teachers, university faculty, and colleagues who are members of the Professional Development School Cadres and Academies.

Aproaches to developing strong relationships with parents and caregivers to enhance the young child's development and strengthen the parent-child bond. Brazelton Touchpoints® Approach and other skills for collaborating with families regarding typical and atypical development.

Overview of unique learner and interpersonal characteristics of early adolescents and the design of middle school models responsive to their educational needs. Content includes school and community support models for young teenagers in transition from elementary to secondary level.

Designed to address the learner characteristics of the early adolescent. Includes practice in applications of innovative strategies and interdisciplinary teaming. Requires concurrent enrollment in EED/SED 646 which can be waived for full-time teachers with permission of instructor.

Required field experience to accompany EED/SED 645 for students not currently teaching at middle school level. Includes instruction of innovative lesson plan in one content area and participation in team planning and teaching a thematic unit.

Opportunity for teachers, supervisors, and administrators to work on curriculum problems or interests arising in their schools.

Basic concepts and strategies for teaching mathematics, science, and social studies to preschool and primary age (K-2) children.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.