New concepts in teaching elementary mathematics. Emphasis on the real number system, relating these systems to basic concepts of algebra and geometry. Ten hours field-based experience required in addition to class hours. Admission to Teacher Education. Content, materials, skills, evaluative procedures in teaching social studies.
Special emphasis is given to economics education at the elementary level.
Ten hours field-based experience required in addition to class hours. An integrated approach to the teaching and sharing of literature for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Demonstrations of relevant generic competencies and ten hours of field-based experience required. An integrated approach to the study of content, materials, and methods of teaching the language arts. Emphasis is on developmental communication skills in composition, spelling, listening, speaking, handwriting, and grammar in kindergarten through sixth grade.