An introductory course which includes an overview of theories of educational psychology and relates what is known about learning to the stages of human development. Students learn to apply psychological principles to varied instructional situations. This course is designed to give students an understanding of curriculum, instruction, and evaluation in the elementary school. An examination of American education with emphasis on history, aims, organization and control of public and private schools. American educational ideas and institutions are examined in the context of a multicultural society.
Course work includes experiences with exceptional learners.
An historical analysis of the rise and development of educational movements, trends and institutions in the context of a multicultural American society. Philosophical principles underlying education, with implications for the purposes, content and methods of schooling. An introduction to the concept of exceptionality, dealing with the educational implications of atypical child growth and development. Additionally, each student will learn how to connect with and use computer systems to establish communications with other students, the faculty, and administration associated with the Elementary Teacher Education Program. Reading and writing instruction across the curriculum, applied to subject matter taught in secondary schools.