Elementary Education Courses (ELE)

ELE 3360 Teaching Social Science in the K–6 Classroom (3)
    This course provides a study of the varied dimensions of instruction in social sciences. Emphasis is placed on appropriate instruction and resources, including technology for the instruction of students in grades K-6. Prerequisite: Admission to TEP.
ELE 3361 Teaching Natural Science in the K-6 Classroom (3)
    This course provides a study of the varied dimensions of instruction in natural sciences. Emphasis is placed on appropriate instruction and resources, including technology for the instruction of students in grades K-6. Prerequisite: Admission to TEP.
ELE 3362 Teaching Mathematics in the K-6 Classroom (3)
    This course provides a study of the varied dimensions of instruction in mathematics. Emphasis is placed on appropriate instruction and resources, including technology for the instruction of students in grades K-6. Prerequisites: Admission to TEP, completion of MTH 2251 and 2252 with a grade of C or better.
ELE 4401 Integrated Program (3)
    This course is designed as a culminating course for Elementary Education students to examine the integrated nature of the ELE program. This course includes extensive laboratory experiences where students interact with diverse learners as they plan, implement, and evaluate integrated curriculum including technology and the total ELE program. Prerequisite: Admission to TEP and completion of a minimum of 15 hours in the teaching field.
ELE 4454 Internship Seminar for Elementary Education (3)
    This course provides seniors an opportunity during internship to examine broad educational issues and concerns, topics on the state and local levels and those of personal interest. The scope of the course ranges from juvenile law, classroom management professionalism, professional development for teachers and other course topics. Prerequisite: Admission to TEP. Co-requisite: ELE Internship.
ELE 4474 Internship in Elementary Education (9)
    The Professional Internship Program is the culminating clinical field-based experience for students seeking certification in a teaching field.  The Professional Internship Program provides the student with the opportunity to conduct classes and assume the role of a teacher while receiving supervision from a classroom teacher and a university supervisor for a period of one full semester. The student will demonstrate skills of the informed, reflective decision maker throughout the internship experience. Prerequisite: Admission to TEP. Co-requisite: ELE 4454.
ELE 4491- Guided Independent Research (1-3)
  4492 Undergraduate research with attention to critical evaluation of research techniques, methods and procedures.  Prerequisites: junior or senior standing with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, permission of guiding professor, approval of department chairperson or dean.  A written request is to be submitted to the department chairperson at least two weeks in advance of the term in which study is to be undertaken.  May not be used to repeat a course for which a grade of D or below has been earned. Application forms are available in the Office of University Records.  Guided independent research may be taken only in the applicant’s major or minor field.  Also see index for “Independent Study and Research.”
ELE 4493- Guided Independent Study (1-3)
  4494 Supervised study through field or laboratory projects, guided readings, creative endeavors or achievement of specific skills.  Prerequisites: junior or senior status, permission of guiding professor, approval of department chairperson and the dean. A written request is to be submitted to the department chairperson at least two weeks in advance of the term in which study is to be undertaken.  May not be used to repeat a course for which a grade of D or below has been earned.  Also see index for “Independent Study and Research.”