Must take 2 of 3 with labs. A concentration of 20 sem. Emphasizes selected principles of development in the intellectual, physical, social, psychological and moral areas, as well as home and peer-group relationships as they relate to the child's and adolescent's performance in the classroom. Combines various theories and empirical research to provide the prospective teacher with a fundamental understanding of the interactions involved in the teaching-learning process. Emphasis is on those factors which facilitate learning in school situations.
Students acquire basic knowledge on the structure and nature of the elementary school.
Foundations of teaching reading. Planning, diagnosis, instructional methods, materials and evaluation techniques for teaching reading and language arts to students with varied needs and abilities. Guidance in selection of books for specific needs, interests and reading abilities in eight genres. Clinical experiences on campus. Full-time supervised and evaluated teaching in a special education setting.