Undergraduate - Lee University

DEPARTMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING 225
ELE 405. METHODS OF TEACHING MUSIC IN
Two hours credit
THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fundamentals of music and the teaching of music from kindergarten through sixth grade.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
ELE 410. TEACHING IN THE KINDERGARTEN
Two hours credit
Emphasis on the methods, materials, and equipment for teaching in a kindergarten program.
This course is required for licensure in kindergarten. A 40-clock-hour practicum is
required. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
ELE 432. STUDENT TEACHING IN THE KINDERGARTEN
Five hours credit
Upon completion of all education courses, students will complete student teaching
practicums for a total of 15 weeks in the public schools under the guidance of public school
teachers and a university supervisor(s). The student will be assigned to at least two different
classrooms, which may be at different schools. Students must enroll in two student teaching
sessions and the appropriate seminar for a total of 12 hours. This will constitute the maximum
load for the student teaching semester. No other classes may be taken during the student
teaching semester. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program, admission
to Student Teaching, and completion of required methods courses. Offered every semester.
ELE 433. STUDENT TEACHING IN THE EARLY GRADES (1-4) Five hours credit
Upon completion of all education courses, students will complete student teaching
practicums for a total of 15 weeks in the public schools under the guidance of public school
teachers and a university supervisor(s). The student will be assigned to at least two different
classrooms, which may be at different schools. Students must enroll in two student teaching
sessions and the appropriate seminar for a total of 12 hours. This will constitute the maximum
load for the student teaching semester. No other classes may be taken during the student
teaching semester. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program, admission
to Student Teaching, and completion of required methods courses. Offered every semester.
ELE 438. STUDENT TEACHING IN THE MIDDLE GRADES (5-8) Five hours credit
Upon completion of all education courses, students will complete student teaching
practicums for a total of 15 weeks in the public schools under the guidance of public school
teachers and a university supervisor(s). The student will be assigned to at least two different
classrooms, which may be at different schools. Students must enroll in two student teaching
sessions and the appropriate seminar for a total of 12 hours. This will constitute the maximum
load for the student teaching semester. No other classes may be taken during the student
teaching semester. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program, admission to
Student Teaching, and completion of required methods courses. Offered every semester.
Secondary Education
SED 312. EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Three hours credit
A study of the psychological foundations for learning and the procedures by which learning
is accomplished. Also covered is an evaluation of teaching methods and learning tools.
Offered every semester.
SED 411. THE TEACHING OF BUSINESS, GRADES 7-12
One hour credit
A course designed to help business teachers develop techniques and locate materials
which will enable them to be more effective teachers of business subjects. Students will be
helped individually to resolve particular problems through research, group discussions, and
demonstrations. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
SED 412. THE TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADES 7-12 One hour credit
A survey of the principal methods, techniques, and problems of teaching the social studies
on the secondary level. Students demonstrate various teaching methods and techniques,
and a survey of available materials is made. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education
Program.