Elementary Education
EDUC 3621 (1-3). Art for the Elementary Teacher. Introduces elementary education students to art education. Introduces many visual art techniques, art media, and processes used in art education. The class includes hands-on studio art experiences in a format that supports subjects such as literature, writing, music, and social studies. Emphasizes the role of art education and materials in supporting the artistic development and visual literacy of children. Prereq., completion of 30 hours of course work. Restricted to Education majors.
EDUC 4311-3. Children’s Literature and Literary Engagement in Elementary Schools. Prepares teacher education candidates for teaching children’s literature in elementary schools. Participants will understand theoretical and developmental processes associated with literary learning, methods for teaching literature in a diverse society, and the integration of classroom instruction with the Colorado P12 Academic Standards that foster such processes. Restricted to students admitted to the elementary education program.
EDUC 4321 (4-5). Integrated Reading and Writing for Elementary Schools. Participants will understand theoretical and developmental processes associated with reading and writing, methods for teaching elementary reading and writing in a diverse society, and the integration of classroom instruction with the Colorado P12 Academic Standards that foster such processes. Restricted to students admitted to the elementary teacher education program.
EDUC 4331-3. Elementary Social Studies Methods. Prepares teacher education candidates for teaching social studies in a social context. Participants will understand theoretical and developmental processes associated with social studies learning, methods for teaching social studies in a diverse society, and the integration of classroom instruction with the Colorado P12 Academic Standards. Restricted to students admitted to the elementary teacher education program.
EDUC 4341-3. Elementary Reading Assessment and Instruction. Builds on knowledge and teaching practices introduced in EDUC 4321. Addresses five critical components of reading. Refines understanding of research-based practices for diagnostic assessments and intensive intervention teaching strategies for elementary age learners. Prepares candidates to deliver a comprehensive reading curriculum in the elementary grades. Prereq., EDUC 4321. Restricted to students admitted to the elementary teacher education program.
EDUC 4351 (3-5). Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Elementary Classrooms. Emphasizes schools and teaching and learning. Focuses on teaching culturally and linguistically diverse elementary school students, special education students, and differentiation. Includes hands-on experiences in elementary school settings. Prereq., admission to the elementary teacher education program. Coreqs., EDUC 5205 and 5215. Credit not granted for this course and EDUC 4023.
EDUC 5205-3. Elementary Mathematics Theory and Methods. Provides pre-service teachers opportunities to explore contemporary theories of learning, curriculum development, and pedagogical strategies pertaining to teaching elementary-level mathematics. Blends exploration in mathematical content with understanding of mathematics teaching strategies. Coreqs., EDUC 4351 and 5215. Restricted to elementary teacher education students.
EDUC 5215-3. Elementary Science Theory and Methods. Provides pre-service elementary teachers opportunities to explore contemporary theories of learning, curriculum development, pedagogical strategies, and assessment. Blends scientific content, pedagogy, and practical applications. Coreqs., EDUC 4351 and 5205. Restricted to students admitted to the elementary teacher education program.
