Human development related to education is emphasized. Special attention is paid to the cultural milieu. Field experiences in PK-12 public schools included in this course. This course emphasizes making mathematics meaningful to children. Students are expected to pass a series of mathematics tests, to make a lesson plan of acceptable quality, to produce a practical teaching aid, and to be able to integrate mathematics with other areas of learning.
Students observe and teach math lessons in an elementary classroom for a minimum of six hours.
Admission to educator preparation program required and Departmental Approval. Field experiences in PK-12 public schools included in this course. This course is concerned with the scope and sequence of the science curriculum for elementary school children. Students are given experience in lesson planning, in organizing units of instruction, in the use of instructional materials, and in laboratory methods appropriate to elementary school classrooms. Students observe and teach science lessons in an elementary classroom for a minimum of six hours.