A study of the program content of mathematics and methodology for teaching mathematics in the elementary school. The course will include the study of Christian perspectives on mathematics, the exploration of the current trends in the standards of school mathematics, and a study of the fundamentals of the major topics. The students will become acquainted with new approaches, develop strategies for lesson planning, active learning, and assessment. A study of the content, skills, and teaching methodology of science in the elementary science program. This course will discuss trends in science education, the role of science in the elementary curriculum, different methodologies in the teaching of science, and provide practical suggestions for classroom management.
Students participate in full-time supervised practice teaching.