CR Methodology in the areas of reading instruction and language arts. Field experience is an integral part of this course. CR Students learn the basic concepts, scope and sequence of instruction and current methodology in elementary mathematics and science. Emphasis placed on students as learners and the role of teacher as facilitator of math and science investigation. CR 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.
CR Studies current practices in applied learning and curriculum development in grades four to eight with emphasis on interdisciplinary instruction. Field experience and observation are integral parts of this course. CR Explores current practices in applied learning and curriculum development in middle school grades. Covers health education issues in middle grades as well as means of incorporating other areas of humanities and technology into social studies instruction. Field experience and observation are integral parts of this course.