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ELEMENTARY

EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT

Elementary Education

Courses

ELED010

ADULT BASIC READING

3 sem. hrs.

This competency-based course is open to freshmen

who lack the essential background in reading skills

necessary for ELED102 College Reading and Study

Skills, to adults who want to improve basic reading

skills, and to international students who read English

as a second language. The student's reading skills are

diagnosed, and individually prescribed programs are

planned on the basis of this diagnosis and the student's

goals. The student may continue in this course

beyond the one-semester period. (It cannot be used to

meet graduation requirements; it is graded exclusive-

ly on a satisfactory-unsatisfactory basis.)

ELED102

COLLEGE READING AND

STUDY SKILLS

3 sem. hrs.

This course helps students improve essential reading

and study skills. It emphasizes proper reading habits

and attitudes, refines study techniques, and helps stu-

dents increase reading rates.

ELED103

ADULT ORGANIZATIONAL AND

STUDY SKILLS

3 sem. hrs.

This course is designed for the individual who is

entering or returning to college. The purpose of the

course is to orient the adult to organizational and

study skills pertinent to college and adult living. The

major areas stressed will include strategies for suc-

cess, organizing and understanding information, and

using study systems.

ELED125

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

MODELS

1 sem. hr.

This course examines how various educational theo-

ries are implemented in early childhood programs.

The strengths and weaknesses of these approaches are

identified and their relationship to developmentally

appropriate practice is studied. Enrollment restricted

to permission of instructor.

ELED130

PLANNING FOR

DEVELOPMENTALLY

APPROPRIATE PRACTICE

1 sem. hr.

This course examines the teacher's role in planning

for developmentally appropriate practice in early

childhood settings. It addresses designs, types of

planning, and considerations for curriculum develop-

ment.

ELED131

CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

1 sem. hr.

Students examine various types of child care pro-

grams and Pennsylvania Department of Public

Welfare regulations. Using assessment instruments

students evaluate specific child care programs.

ELED132

DEVELOPING A CARING

COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS

1 sem. hr.

This course examines the roles and responsibilities of

caregivers in developing a caring community in early

childhood settings. It addresses strategies for imple-

menting an environment of mutual respect. Prosocial

guidance techniques with an emphasis on self-con-

trol, respect for others, cooperation, and conflict res-

olution are investigated.

ELED180

CHILD STUDIES I:

FOUNDATIONS

3 sem. hrs.

This course engages students in studying the devel-

opment of young children. Students use observation-

al techniques to collect and analyze data as they

explore the theoretical foundations of child develop-

ment. Students study theories of cognitive, social,

emotional, and physical development related to early

education and care, special needs, parenting and cul-

tural contexts. Students with credit in ELED150 may

not take ELED180 for credit. Prerequisite: PSYC101.

ELED220

CHILD STUDIES II: TEACHING

AND LEARNING

3 sem. hrs.

This course engages students in studying the devel-

opment of school-age children. Students use observa-

tional techniques to collect and analyze data as they

explore the theoretical foundations of child develop-

ment. Theories of cognitive, social, emotional, and

physical development related to education, special

needs programming, friendships, socialization, and

cultural contexts are examined. Students who have

taken ELED150 or ELED377 for credit may not take

ELED220 for credit. Prerequisite: ELED180.

ELED240

TEACHING CHILDREN'S

LITERATURE IN THE

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3 sem. hrs.

This course develops a knowledge base of children's

books, authors, and illustrators, including all genres

of traditional and contemporary literature for the pre-

service teacher. The course provides a variety of

opportunities for active involvement in literary expe-

riences and activities that integrate the use of chil-

dren's literature into the elementary classroom and

curriculum. Students with credit in ELED320 may

not take ELED240 for credit.

ELED275

INTRODUCTION TO EARLY

CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

3 sem. hrs.

The course examines the nature and special needs of

children from birth through age eight and investigates

historical and contemporary perspectives of early

childhood programs. It addresses family-school-com-

munity relationships, developmentally appropriate

practices, diverse populations, and future trends for

early childhood programs.

ELED278

OBSERVATION IN EARLY

CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

3 sem. hrs.

Students will participate in guided observation in

selected educational settings. Two class meetings will

be devoted to preparation and discussion; observation

will occur for two hours in a local school, which is

equivalent to one hour of class participation. Students

will observe in different grade levels and different

schools.

ELED310

INTEGRATING CREATIVE

ARTS: ART

3 sem. hrs.

This course presents the philosophy and value of inte-

grating the visual arts within the elementary class-

room as well as teaching methods, materials, and

strategies for integrating art within the elementary

curriculum. The course includes a study of the devel-

opmental stages of children's art and requires obser-

vations and experiences with children in an elemen-

tary classroom or community art program. Students

with credit in ELED247 may not take ELED310 for

credit.

ELED315

INTEGRATING CREATIVE

ARTS: MUSIC

3 sem. hrs.

This course focuses on the development of musical

skills and activities including singing, moving cre-

atively, dancing, listening, improvisation, playing

instruments and basic music reading. Pedagogical

methods include the elements of music as well as

integration of music and dance into the core curricu-

lum. This course also analyzes and evaluates materi-

als and techniques for teaching music in the elemen-

tary classroom. Students with credit in ELED242 may

not take ELED315 for credit.

ELED340

METHODS OF TEACHING

SOCIAL STUDIES

3 sem. hrs.

This course introduces pre-service teachers to social

studies content and procedures used in the elementary

school. Topics include: the philosophy of social stud-

ies education, curriculum planning and organization,

and instructional methodology. This course also

examines knowledge and skills in the related social

sciences, current trends and issues, resources, and

assessment. Students with credit in ELED331 may

not take ELED340 for credit.

ELED341

EARLY CHILDHOOD

INTEGRATED CURRICULUM I:

LANGUAGE AND LITERACY

3 sem. hrs.

This course examines language as the foundation of

all learning and provides a comprehensive study of

literacy acquisition of children from birth through age

eight. It includes the psychological and sociological

factors affecting the development and acquisition of

literacy. The course provides a framework for inte-

grating literacy across curricular area and examines

adaptations for special learners. Prerequisite:

ELED275. Note: May not take both ELED542 and

ELED341 to fulfill degree requirements.

ELED342

EARLY CHILDHOOD

INTEGRATED CURRICULUM II:

MATH, SCIENCE AND SOCIAL

STUDIES

3 sem. hrs.

This course examines mathematics, science, social

studies, health, nutrition, and safety within an inte-

grated curriculum framework in early childhood edu-

cation. It stresses creating a learning environment

with a wide array of developmentally appropriate

materials. Prerequisite: ELED275. Note: May not

take both ELED541 and ELED342 to fulfill degree

requirements.

ELED343

EARLY CHILDHOOD

INTEGRATED CURRICULUM

III: EXPRESSIVE ARTS

3 sem. hrs.

This course covers classroom objectives, methods,

and materials for integrating expressive arts through-

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