Current version - Indiana University South Bend

IU SOUTH BEND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 4307
EDUC-E 371
EDUC-E 372
EDUC-E 449
EDUC-E 485
EDUC-E 490
EDUC-E 495
emergent literacy by emphasizing literacy
practices which engage children in
integrated, meaningful, and functional
activities. Students must also enroll in all
Block 1 courses. I, II
LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING II (3 cr.)
This course focuses on the theory,
instructional methods, materials,
technology, and assessment strategies
related to listening, speaking, reading,
and writing for students in grades 3-6.
Comprehension, critical analysis, writing,
and integration of ideas presented in
various print forms across subject matter
are emphasized. Students must also
enroll in all Block 2 courses. I, II
LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING III (3 cr.)
P: EDUC-E 370. This course focuses
on methods, materials, and techniques
employed in the assessment and instruction
of elementary students experiencing or at
risk for literacy difficulties. This is the last
course in the three-course sequence in
language arts and reading. Students must
also enroll in all Block 3 courses. I, II
Trade Books AND the Classroom
TEACHER (3 cr.)
Examines the use of children’s literature,
trade books, and other non-text materials
in reading instruction. Contemporary
and historical selections for children and
adolescents included. S
Principles of Elementary Education
(1-3 cr.)
Background, purposes, and developments
of the elementary school and the role of
the elementary teacher. Must also enroll
in EDUC-M 425.
Research in Elementary Education
(1-3 CR.)
Individual research.
Workshop in Elementary Education
(1-6 cr.)
For elementary school teachers. Gives
one credit hour for each week of full-time
work. S/F graded.
EDUC-E 505
EDUC-E 506
EDUC-E 507
EDUC-E 508
EDUC-E 509
Organization and Administration of
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS (3 cr.)
P: One course in early childhood
education and consent of instructor, or at
least one year of experience as a nursery
school or kindergarten teacher. Different
organizational plans of nursery schools
and kindergartens, including staffing,
housing, admission, health policies,
school records, budgeting, and schoolcommunity
relations. S
Curriculum in Early Childhood
(2-6 cr.)
Planning the curriculum and selecting
and evaluating learning experiences for
children ages three through eight years
with reference to relevant research.
Organizing the classroom to provide
maximum integration among experiences
in different academic areas. II
eVALUATION OF CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
(3 cr.)
To increase the student’s knowledge of
the child as a learner, of goals for early
childhood programs, and of organizing the
instructional setting including teacher roles
and methods of assessing behaviors. S
Seminar in Early Childhood (3 cr.)
Seminar is based upon current interests
of students and serves as a means of
synthesizing their experiences. An
interdisciplinary approach is taken to
explore current issues and problems
in early childhood education, current
happenings as they relate to the issues,
and major research efforts to support
programs. S
INTERNSHIP in early childhood (1-6 cr.)
P: EDUC-E 505, EDUC-E 506, EDUC-E
507, and EDUC-E 508. The nature of
the internship is determined by the
student’s personal goals and previous
educational and teaching background. In
this individualized program, it is possible
to elect one of many work-study-type
experiences. I, II, S (This is the final class
in the early childhood sequence.)
EDUC-E 502
ELEMENTARY READING AND LANGUAGE
ARTS CURRICULUM I (3 CR.)
Introduction to the developmental
reading and language arts programs in
the elementary school, use of reading and
language arts in various curriculum areas,
appraisal of reading and language arts
abilities, and techniques and materials
for instruction. This course is intended for
initial certification graduate students.
EDUC-E 518
Workshop in General Elementary
Education (1-6 cr.)
Individual and group study of problems
within the field of elementary education.
One credit hour is offered for each week
of full-time work. S/F graded unless
otherwise noted in the Schedule of
Classes. I, II, S