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. Students have the opportunity to analyze programs and learning materials. They also learn how to set up environments and situations which stimulate children's interest in learning mathematics. Modeling strategies, the appropriate use of manipulatives, the integral use of calculators and computers, learning in cooperative groups, writing to learn, and the other NCTM standards are the core of this course.