This is a one-semester course designed to provide students with a sound basis for interpretation and evaluation of present day educational theories and practices by tracing the influence of historical, sociological, philosophical, psychological, and religious views upon the development of the education process. This course focuses on curriculum development and instructional procedures in the elementary school. Attention is given to research, theory and practice, and current issues and trends applicable to teaching and learning in the elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on the roles of the teacher, classroom learning environments, curriculum integration, and instructional planning and teaching models. This course is designed for elementary and secondary teachers to develop competencies in the teaching of reading in the elementary school.
Emphasis is placed on the commonalties of reading skills as related to specific content.
The application of knowledge gained, skills developed, techniques acquired, and materials used for teaching content and specific disciples are considered. Special attention is given to techniques and materials for pupil assessment and for meeting instructional needs. This course will provide students the opportunity to read and research in various topics of periods related to African, Asian, European or later American History. This course is designed to assist instructional personnel in gaining knowledge and skills relative to computer utilization in the classroom. Emphasis will be placed on mastering essential instructional technology skills.