08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe

120 THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
(ELED)
For Undergraduates and Graduates
451. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. 3 cr. History, trends and principles of educational programs
for children between the ages of three and six. Prerequisite: For graduate credit, a valid
Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.
F, Sum
453. COMMUNICATION AND LITERACY IN EARLY INTERVENTION. 3 cr. Techniques and
strategies for developing languages and teaching language skills to pre-school children.
Prerequisite: For graduate credit, a valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written
permission from Certification Coordinator. Sum
483. PRACTICUM. 3-6 cr. Internship program designed to give supervised experience in the school.
A. Reading; B. Early Childhood-Kindergarten/Nursery School; C. Elementary Education.
Prerequisite: Approval of Director of Field Experiences. Must meet all other eligibility requirements
for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study to earn graduate credit and grade.
For Graduates Only
504. ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN. 3 cr. Strategies for assessing physical, social,
emotional, language, cognitive, and aesthetic development of young children from birth through
age eight.
509. INTEGRATED METHODS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD. 3 cr. Knowledge and skills to effectively
teach preschool and early elementary students in authentic settings.
510. ADVANCED STUDIES IN SCIENCE AND MATH. 3 cr. An integration of current content,
techniques, materials, and research in elementary science and mathematics with emphasis
upon inquiry and discovery processes. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or
equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.
511. ADVANCED STUDIES IN ELEMENTARY LANGUAGE ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES. 3 cr. An
integration of the social studies and the language arts with an emphasis on methodological,
philosophical and curricular issues. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or
equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.
518. LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS. 3 cr. Investigation in writings for
children and young adults with emphasis on broad application in teaching. Prerequisite: Valid
Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.
(Same as Reading 518.)
520. SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. 3 cr.
Analysis and application of effective teaching skills for the elementary teacher. Prerequisite:
Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification
Coordinator.
521. EXPANDING COMPETENCIES IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT. 3 cr. Analysis of classroom
management and motivation techniques, ways to cope with disruptive behavior, promoting moral
reasoning, and dealing with parents in a pluralistic society. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana
teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.
522. HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. 3 cr. The influence of developmental characteristics
on learning experiences throughout the life span.
533. PRIORITIZING AND MAPPING THE CURRICULUM. 3 cr. Development and function of
elementary school curricular patterns. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or
equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.
541. TRENDS IN CURRENT AND EMERGING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. 3 cr. Contemporary
problems and pertinent research in elementary education. Intensive reading and writing in areas
of interest and need.
543. LITERACY THROUGH LITERATURE-BASED INSTRUCTION. 3 cr. This course will develop
an understanding of using literature as a basis for teaching content subjects at the elementary
level. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from
Certification Coordinator.
545. EDUCATIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN IN REGULAR
CLASSROOMS. 3 cr. Analysis of the instructional needs of exceptional children and the
application of instructional strategies and curricular modifications within regular classroom. A.
Elementary; B. Secondary. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or
written permission from Certification Coordinator. (Same as Special Education 545).
546. COGNITIVE LEARNING: CHILDREN AND THEIR WORLD. 3 cr. This course is designed
provide candidates with standards-based teaching and learning experiences that emphasize