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. Students observe and teach science lessons in a classroom for a minimum of six clock hours. Elementary Mathematics K-4 Students learn lesson and unit planning as required by teacher evaluation systems. A major goal of this course is for students to explore the ways in which children learn mathematics and the methodologies and strategies for teaching mathematics.