The choice of one to three semester hours is given so the student can explore the topic in more or less depth as his or her needs dictate. The purpose of this program is to develop a teaching unit in Prehistoric Archaeology. 516 Historic Archaeology Field School for Educators 3 credits The purpose of this program is to develop a teaching unit in Historic Archaeology. An Integrated Approach to Social Studies and Science 3 credits This course entails how to design a fused curriculum emphasizing the social studies and science content areas. A content course in science designed to prepare the elementary student teacher to effectively perform all teaching tasks associated with the teaching of elementary school science.
Emphasis is placed upon laboratory techniques and the scientific method of solving problems.
Teaching Great Books 3 credits This course is intended to prepare teachers to develop the seminar approach to lead discussions of the major ideas of world culture with high school students grades 9 to 12. The primary tool will be important works of literature, philosophy, and science that have stood the test of time and become important cultural influences. We will initiate a dialogue between the contemporary situ-ation in education and the Catholic heritage, identifying central elements, values and attitudes in each. This dialogue will allow us to thematize a personal vision and to generate practical strategies for incarnating this vision in our lives as Catholic Educators. 539 Computers in Education 3 credits Through this course, educators will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to effectively use computers to enhance instruction.