This course examines objectives, methods, materials, and assessment techniques in social studies programs. Concepts, skills and values are emphasized through the construction of a teaching unit. The student will create instructional plans in history, the social sciences, and interdisciplinary topics such as multicultural and controversial issues, with an emphasis on concepts, skills, and values. Clear goals, selected materials, and a variety of methods and assessments will be used in the development of a unit. Education Department course list page Education Department page Education Department faculty page Edu376 Teaching Health and Physical Education in the Elementary School Methods and techniques in teaching health and physical education including lesson and program planning, observation and demonstration lessons, evaluation techniques, and experiences in teaching.
Stress is on the three areas basic to school health education.
Education Department course list page Education Department page Education Department faculty page Edu387 Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs in Regular Classrooms Focuses on students with learning and behavior problems who are placed in the regular classroom for at least part of the school day. Covers major concepts, instructional approaches, and assessment strategies. I Designed to develop a knowledge of the basic principles of reading diagnosis. This class examines a variety of both formal and informal diagnostic procedures with the emphasis on accurate interpretation of information which is used to plan corrective programs. Edu 300 and Edu 351.