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PROGRAM IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

 Foundations of Education (21 credits)
 
 

AEFN 749:

The School in Modern Society (3). Basic concepts in the relation of the school to the social order: an analysis of the central features of the changing social context within American educational policy and behavior problems.

AEPY 705

Theories of Human Growth and Development (3). An analysis of developmental theories and research from birth through adulthood with emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices for teachers, parents, counselors, and administrators. Includes an exmaination of cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and moral development from a variety of historical and contemporary perspectives.

AERM 700

Introduction to Research in Education (3). Emphasis on the major methods and techniques of research by students of education.

AELE 715

Elementary School Curriculum (3). Critical study of the modern elementary school curriculum.

AELE 717

Curriculum Problems in Elementary School (3). A careful examination of the persistent problems of elementary schools and the best solutions in terms of research and expert opinion.

AELE 780

Seminar in Elementary Education (3). The course is designed to integrate the candidate's knowledge of curriculum, assessment, policy, and learning theory for the analysis of current educational trends and issues.

AETE 731

Instructional and Informational Applications of Technology (3). Educational technology focused on instructional and informational applications of computers.

AELE 615

Advanced Study of Science in Elementary School (3). Reinforces the science background of prospective and practicing elementary teachers. Innovations are examined. Emphasis is placed on methods, materials, community resources, and evaluation procedures.

AELE 670

Advanced Study of Language Arts Methods in the Elementary School (3). Content, goals, and methods of teaching language arts in the elementary schools. Emphasis on the teaching of oral and written expression and listening.

AELE 745

Advanced Study of Mathematics and Problem Solving in the Elementary School (3). Analysis of the school curriculum and instructional methods in the designated areas of mathematics; exploration of appropriate outcomes on instruction.

AELE 760

Advanced Study of Social Studies Methods in the Elementary School (3). The selection of teaching procedures and instructional materials used to teach social studies in the elementary/middle school.

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