Provides the opportunity for university students to explore various strategies and materials of teaching mathematics and some content areas in science. Takes into account the development stages of children. Teaching the Language Arts 4 QH Emphasizes literacy development in the elementary grades. Presents an integrated language learning perspective drawn from recent research on language and literacy acquisition to serve as the basis for instructional methodology. Students are expected to build an understanding both of how children develop in language, reading, and writing and of language structure that will enable them to make appropriate instructional decisions in the classroom.
Students prepare an educational plan and are introduced to a number of current educational issues.
Discusses important components of the after-graduation job search process, and incorporates advice from professionals in the field. Examines a number of current issues relating to the working conditions of teachers, such as the teacher's union, teacher certification, graduate school, career issues for women, and alternative careers in education. This experience is provided for the student whose unique academic needs or interests cannot be adequately satisfied in any of the scheduled courses of the department. Preparation consists of approval of the supervising faculty member and the dean's office. Approval forms must be submitted to the dean's office during the quarter prior to registration for the directed study.