Emphasis on skill development in inquiry teaching as social science study technique. Major philosophical concepts and principles as they apply to education from Plato to the present. ED 717 Adult Learning Deals with recent research concerning adult learning within the context of planning and operating effective adult education programs. A study of the contemporary curriculum patterns with emphasis on curricular construction and evaluation. A study of a particular problem of recent program developments in elementary education.
Topics vary each quarter.
Analysis of recent trends and development of curriculum sequence at elementary level. ED 747 Analysis of Elementary Reading Instruction Reading process, psychological and linguistic foundations, program assessments, and diagnostic approaches, skills, and individualization. ED 780 Instructional Models Investigation of current practices and trends in instructional models. Emphasis will be placed on relating current research to contemporary practice. Use of videotaping and simulation experiences are included.