CR Methodology in the areas of reading instruction and language arts. Field experience is an integral part of this course. Mathematics and Science 3CR Students learn the basic concepts, scope and sequence of instruction and current methodology in elementary mathematics and science. Emphasis is placed on students as learners and the role of teacher as facilitator of math and science investigation. Social Studies and Health 3CR Examines the scope and sequence of curriculum as well as content and methods of instruction in elementary grades.
Special attention is focused on lesson and unit planning and skill development in the subject areas.
This course is designed to foster understanding of ethnicities through literature and storytelling. Students attain problem-solving and listening skills necessary for attitudinal changes for appreciation of diversity. Group process activities are presented to help students understand biases and stereotypical assumptions, and how these affect decisions in the classroom. Portions of this course are experiential. Students visit a Masjid, a Buddhist temple and the American Indian Archeological Institute.