| ELE 5544 |
Internship Seminar (3) |
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This course provides interns an opportunity
to develop analytical thinking skills through
examining 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. This course must be taken
concurrently with internship. |
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| ELE 6600 |
Diagnostic Approach to Teaching Mathematics
(3) |
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The diagnostic/prescriptive component of
teaching mathematics will be studied with
an emphasis on the interpretation of diagnostic
materials |
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| ELE 6601 |
The Art of Teaching Writing (3) |
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Course in which classroom teachers investigate
and apply the art of teaching writing via
whole language/natural approach. Focus on
writing process. |
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| ELE 6602 |
Seminar in Mathematics Education (3) |
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This course will look at recent research and
publications relative to the teaching of elementary
school mathematics. Not only will
specific areas selected by the instructor be
examined, but the students in the class will
have the opportunity to suggest areas of
particular interest to them. This course provides
opportunities for the student to extend
knowledge and skills necessary for developing
programs, selecting appropriate methods
and employing materials, and evaluating in
mathematics instruction, kindergarten
through grade 6. |
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| ELE 6603 |
Seminar in Science Education (3) |
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This course will examine relevant research
and a variety of instructional strategies appropriate
in the field of natural science.
Emphasis is placed on appropriate instruction
and materials including technology for
teaching science to students in grades K-6. |
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| ELE 6604 |
Seminar in Language Arts Education (3) |
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This course is a seminar for elementary educators
desiring to design and implement
developmental programs of language arts
instruction in view of recent research. An
examination of the research in the language
arts and current practices in teaching techniques
will be pursued. |
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| ELE 6605 |
Seminar in Social Science Education (3) |
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This course will examine relevant research
and a variety of instructional strategies appropriate
in the field of social science. Emphasis
is placed on appropriate instruction
and materials including technology for
teaching social science to students in grades
K-6. |
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| ELE 6622 |
Parents as Partners in Education (3) |
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The purpose of this course is to assist graduate
students as they investigate and construct
a deeper understanding of and develop techniques
to strengthen the school-parent relationship
while developing mutual supporters
for the total development of the young child.
Pertinent topics include: stress and children,
parents and families in crisis, and helping
children cope with the future. |
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| ELE 6625, 6626, 6627 |
Specialized Study in Elementary
Education (1-3) |
| A study of a problem using research techniques.
Selection of problem must be approved
by the professor under whom the
study is to be made and the Dean of Education.
The study should contribute to the student’s
program. Preparation of a scholarly
paper is required and may involve an oral
defense. Total credit for any combination of
enrollments in these courses may not exceed
four semester hours. A specialized study
may be substituted for a required course
only once in a student’s program. See semester
hour limits listed under Course Restrictions
in General Regulations section. |
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| ELE 6633 |
Integrated Thematic Curriculum (3) |
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The purpose of this course is to assist graduate
students as they construct an operational
knowledge of integrated thematic
curriculum. The course will focus on theory,
planning, implementation, and evaluation
of an integrated thematic curriculum.
Additionally, issues surrounding the implementation
of innovative teaching methodology
in traditional settings will be examined. |
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| ELE 6635 |
Program Evaluation in Elementary Education
(3) |
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This course is designed for the education
student to examine evaluation in early childhood
and elementary education programs.
Techniques and procedures concerning the
design and implementation of evaluation in
the total school program will be investigated. |
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| ELE 6640 |
Integrating Children’s Literature (3) |
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The purpose of this course is to assist graduate
students as they investigate and construct
a deeper understanding of and develop techniques
to incorporate quality children’s literature
across the curriculum. Pertinent
topics include: award winning authors and
titles found in children’s literature among a
variety of genre, along with developmentally
appropriate techniques for focusing curriculum
delivery through quality children’s literature. |
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| ELE 6674 |
Elementary Internship Grades K-6 (6) |
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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. |
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| ELE 7725, 7726, 7727 |
Specialized Study in Elementary
Education (1-3) |
| A study of the problem using research techniques.
Selection of problem must be approved
by the professor under whom the
study is to be made, and the Dean of Education.
The study should contribute to the student’s
program. Preparation of a scholarly
paper is required and may involve an oral
defense. Total credit for any combination of
enrollments in these courses may not exceed
four semester hours. A specialized study
may be substituted for a required course
only once in a student’s program. See semester
hour limits listed under Course Restrictions
in General Regulations section. |
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| ELE 7736 |
Mentoring and Supervision in ELE (3) |
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This course is designed for the advanced
sixth year education student to examine the
faculty leadership roles of mentor/supervisor
in ELE settings. Techniques and procedures
will be investigated. |
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| ELE 7760 |
Leading for Learning in the School Environment
(3) |
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This course is designed to extend the teacher
leader from the classroom to the school environment.
Students will be provided a study
of the processes involved in evaluating
school settings and the problems faced by
instructional leaders. Major emphasis will
be placed on the transition to a teacher leading
in the school environment. Characteristics
of leading for learning will be explored.
Topics that affect today’s teacher leaders
and positive ways to deal with instructional
issues will also be investigated. |
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| ELE 7761 |
Effective Schools and Teachers (3) |
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This course is designed to examine the
knowledge base for effective schools to
enable teacher leaders to develop skills in
their own practices. There will be emphasis
through in-depth study of the research literature
on effective school settings. Students
will critically examine, analyze, and evaluate
the components and characteristics of
effective school environments. |
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| ELE 7762 |
School Accreditation Process (3) |
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The purpose of this course is to examine the
local, state, regional, and national standards
associated with school accreditation. The
accreditation process in these areas will be
reviewed and analyzed. Students will compare
and contrast the different ways schools
are accredited. Topics such as the accreditation
process, school self-study procedures,
validation/documentation, roles of school
personnel, and creating school improvement
plans will be investigated. |
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| ELE 7763 |
Legal Issues and Ethics in Education (3) |
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The purpose of this course is to allow educational
leaders to explore the organizational
development and maintenance services required
for effective operation of the schools
within the legal framework established by
local, state, and federal legislative and judicial
requirements. Major emphasis will be
given to studying legal issues and community
relations. Legal issues and services
related to exceptional children will be
closely examined. The development of ethical
standards, informed legal decision making,
and emergency procedures for ensuring
safety, as well as the political factors which
impact schools, society and community
relations will be studied. |
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| ELE 7790 |
Qualitative Research Methodology (3) |
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The purpose of this course is to provide
graduate students with an introduction to
qualitative research methodology. The historical
development, rationale, and relationship
to quantitative research will be examined.
Qualitative research methods will
include procedures for selection and
sampling and for data collection and analysis.
Students will read a variety of qualitative
studies and conduct a brief qualitative
research project. Prerequisite: course in
research or tests and measurement |
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| ELE 7793 |
Problem Analysis in ELE (3) |
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A study of processes involved in identifying,
framing, evaluating analyzing, and seeking
information about problems. Emphasis is
given to information collection and processing.
Students will select and analyze a problem
related to early childhood education or
elementary education. Restricted to students
enrolled in an Education Specialist program. |
