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ELED678

KINDERGARTEN

EDUCATION

3 sem. hrs.

This course explores the nature of kindergart-

ners' learning and development. It investigates

specific aspects of the child's social, emotion-

al, cognitive, and physical needs and develops

a rationale for kindergarten. It explores cur-

riculum planning and implications of laws and

issues.

ELED718

SEMINAR IN LANGUAGE

ARTS

3 sem. hrs.

This course is designed to provide advanced

students an opportunity to research and dis-

cuss in a seminar situation, specific issues of

language arts. Emphasis will focus on research

concerned with teaching language skills to

children. Students will be expected to identify

areas of problems related to language instruc-

tion which will be pursued and form the major

content of the course.

ELED719

INTRODUCTION TO

DIAGNOSTIC AND

PRESCRIPTIVE MODELS

FOR MATHEMATICS

REMEDIATION 3 sem. hrs.

This course is an introduction to diagnostic

and prescriptive clinical procedures in elemen-

tary mathematics remediation. Typical learn-

ing characteristics of the remedial mathemat-

ics student will be identified with suggestions

for selecting a more effective learning envi-

ronment for success in mathematics. Various

methods of prescriptive instruction will be

presented with emphasis on availability and

effectiveness. Each participant will be

assigned a student to tutor, applying a clinical

diagnostic model. Prerequisite: two of the fol-

lowing: MATH107; MATH201; MATH250.

ELED720

DIAGNOSTIC MATH

WORKSHOP FOR

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

2 sem. hrs.

This course prepares teachers and administra-

tors in diagnostic techniques for prescribing

remedial instruction, focusing on student's

individual needs. This course may not be used

for the master's degree if ELED719 has been

taken.

ELED721

SEMINAR IN CHILDREN'S

LITERATURE

3 sem. hrs.

This course provides opportunities for stu-

dents to become familiar with the history and

recent developments in literature for children

through investigations and research. Consider-

ation is given to different types of materials

used in creative interpretation of literature and

in related areas of choral reading, storytelling

and illustration. Special emphasis is placed on

the role of children's literature in the total

school program. Prerequisite: undergraduate

course in Children's Literature.

ELED724

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

3 sem. hrs.

This online course provides an overview of the

field of instructional design incorporating var-

ious instructional design models and para-

digms. It includes the historical perspective,

research findings, and current issues and

trends. This course is designed to promote

problem solving of current design issues to

include a needs assessment, product develop-

ment, implementation, and evaluation of

school curriculum needs.

ELED725

MATHEMATICS CLINIC

3 or 6 sem. hrs.

This course is a practicum of clinical experi-

ences for elementary and middle school teach-

ers. Diagnostic and prescriptive instructional

techniques with low and under achievers will

be undertaken. The clinician will develop abil-

ities to select and/or design test experiences

for mathematics achievement and attitude

analysis for clients. Clinicians will study the

characteristics of various instructional systems

appropriate for specific learning behavior and

apply these systems after analysis of student

test data. The learning model will include one

teacher one student and small group instruc-

tion. Prerequisites: ELED654 and ELED719.

ELED726

MICROCOMPUTERS IN

EDUCATION II

3 sem. hrs.

The contemporary classroom uses of micro-

computers will be reviewed and expanded in

this course. Each student will select two areas

for supervised study in "Computers in Educa-

tion." Specific curricular revisions and addi-

tions for computer usage will be presented.

Methods of using the microcomputer in record

keeping and research is included. Prerequi-

sites: ELED526 and either CSCI117 or

demonstrated beginning competency in

BASIC.

ELED727

MICROCOMPUTERS IN

EDUCATION CLINIC II

3 sem. hrs.

Clinic II is an opportunity for experience in

teaching using microcomputers. Professional

software and student produced mini-soft pro-

grams will be incorporated into learning mod-

ules. These modules will be field-tested. Prac-

tice teaching may include young children, spe-

cial classes, or adults. Prerequisite: previous

experience with BASIC programming.

ELED728

INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNOLOGY PROJECT

MANAGEMENT FOR

EDUCATORS

3 sem. hrs.

This course involves the examination of

ergonomics and its application in an educa-

tional setting. The students will apply instruc-

tional design principles, communication theo-

ries, and innovation techniques to analyze

available technology resources within a school

environment. Students must conduct a needs

assessment, develop a facility and technology

plan, and disseminate findings in a written

report. Prerequisite: ELED626, ELED627.

ELED729

INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNOLOGY

PRACTICUM

3-6 sem. hrs.

This course presents prospective technology

media specialists with the opportunity to apply

all facets of technology management, integra-

tion, and instruction using theoretical con-

structs. The students employ decision-making

when planning, developing, implementing and

assessing technology integration appropriate

for diverse settings. This practicum experience

addresses PDE's Instructional Technology

Specialist Performance and International Soci-

ety for Technology in Education (ISTE) Stan-

dards for Technology Facilitation. Prerequi-

site: Students must successfully complete all

coursework and the Praxis exam prior to

enrollment in this course.

ELED730

FOUNDATIONS OF

CHARACTER EDUCATION

3 sem. hrs.

This course, intended for upper-level educa-

tion majors and graduate students, examines

how children develop a sense of character. It

includes theories of moral development, char-

acter formulation, the role of the family,

teacher, peer groups, and additional environ-

mental factors influencing character. Current

curricular approaches to character education

are examined.

ELED732

IMPROVEMENT OF

INSTRUCTION IN

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOCIAL STUDIES

3 sem. hrs.

This course analyzes the elements of a good

curriculum and familiarizes the students with

the guides and criteria utilized in course con-

struction. Major curriculum organization,

reorganization of the social studies and the

unit or broad-view design are given special

attention. The strengths and weaknesses of

present programs in social studies are evaluat-

ed and an opportunity is provided for students

to share their experiences.

ELED735

DEVELOPING

CREATIVITY IN YOUNG

CHILDREN

3 sem. hrs.

The purpose of this course is to define and

examine the nature of creativity, to learn its

recognizable characteristics, and to present

methods of nurturing creative talent. This

course will utilize recent research findings and

available instruments to identify creativeness

in young children. Research and experimenta-

tion will be used to identify, select, and evalu-

ate instructional materials.

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