Applications are due 60 days before the Practicum begins. This course addresses the selection, use, and production of technology to facilitate children's learning. Course topics include word processing, spreadsheets, desk top publishing, multimedia, diagnosis and evaluation of students, selection and use of instructional software and computer networks. 402 includes content, methods and demonstration of proficiency in language arts areas such as reading, written composition, listening, speaking, grammar and usage, and spelling. Students are expected to develop materials, lesson plans, and methods for teaching language arts to elementary school students.
Students learn lesson and unit planning as required by teacher evaluation systems.
Experience is provided in the selection and evaluation of teaching methods, use of curriculum and audio-visual materials, and the preparation of instructional materials appropriate for social studies content at different grade levels. There is a focus on the unit approach to teaching social studies. Students observe and teach social studies lessons in a classroom for a minimum of six clock hours. Elementary Science K-4 Students learn lesson and unit planning as required by teacher evaluation systems. Students are required to develop organized units of instruction that demonstrate the scope and sequence of the science curriculum and laboratory methods for elementary school children.