The course examines methods and materials that facilitate the integration of media in education, including competencies such as critical listening skills, visual literacy and media literacy. This course covers a broad range of issues related to literacy, uses of technology and instructional strategies in educational settings. It serves as an instructional model for the latest technologies and research based instructional strategies. In addition, students are expected to design lessons and units which utilize this instruction. The basic principles of curriculum and instruction as applied to five to twelve year old children are examined.
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.