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Methods of Physical Education in Elementary School. This course provides the knowledge, theory, and some practical applications of physical education within the Elementary school setting. Students will learn about the various components of an elementary physical education program and will learn how to develop a year-long elementary physical education curriculum. Students will learn games and activities appropriate to the developmental level of elementary children, health promotion concepts, teaching methodology, evaluation techniques, and the importance of physical education as an integral part of general education.
This course is designed to equip preservice teachers with knowledge, skills, and appreciation for using the arts (visual, media, drama/theater, music, and dance) as an effective methodology for learning in an integrated curriculum. We explore how students learn (1) with the arts, (2) through the arts, and (3) about the arts. Students in this course will experience a variety of arts and arts-integrated lessons, as well as design and deliver their own standards-based arts-integrated lessons.
Students read, listen to, and evaluate a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction literature published for or enjoyed by children. Techniques for teaching literature and using literature in other content areas are discussed and presented.
A study of the psychological theories and principles that affect teaching and learning in educational environments. The focus of this course is on the theories and methods associated with the process of learning as well as the application of this knowledge in a variety of classroom environments.
Utilizing a 30 hour field experience, this course is designed to expand the range of each student's understanding of the experience of preK-12 students who, because of such fundamental components as race, ethnicity, gender, or other characteristics, may have been historically marginalized by society. It is anticipated that students will expand their understanding of these social groups by identifying possible personal bias and experimenting with appropriate teaching strategies for these students. Students will meet with their advisors to plan the details of their field experience prior to registering for the course.
This course looks at the sociological, psychological, historical, and philosophical foundations of middle schools. In addition, middle school program, organization, planning, curriculum, and evaluation will be explored. Organizational characteristics such as interdisciplinary teaming, scheduling, advisory programs, and exploratory programs are explained and researched. Issues in curriculum and curriculum development/organization are introduced. Emphasis will be placed on developing an interdisciplinary unit of study at the middle school level. Students will be required to complete 15 hours of field experience.