Attention is given to traditional as well as innovative programs. Selecting, planning, and utilizing materials, methods, activities, and facilities suited to elementary children are emphasized. Learning programs are planned for specific classroom situations, and are implemented and evaluated during the course. A study of how children develop basic number concepts and learn to perform operations with natural numbers and fractions. Consideration of sequential learning experiences appropriate to each grade level.
Consideration is given to sequential learning experiences appropriate for grades six through nine.
Emphasis will be placed on instructional objectives and planning, curriculum development and utilization, classroom management and evaluation techniques. Includes an intensive, 30-hour field experience in a public school setting. A programatic study of the components of effective middle level schools based on the developmental characteristics of early adolescents and middle grades research. The course investigates the middle school philosophy and focuses on selected aspects such as team teaching, exploratory curricula and teacher-based guidance programs. The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge and skills in communicating with families as partners in educational planning for young children.