ED EL 760 Curriculum Development in the Elementary School 3(3,0) Analysis of trends and practices relative to elementary curriculum planning. Designed to develop an understanding of the essential elements of curriculum decisions followed by the process of improving the curriculum. Preq: ED F 701, 702, or consent of instructor.
ED EL 804 Advanced Methods of Teaching in the Elementary School 3(3,0) Principles and practices involved in promoting effective learning in elementary schools; analysis and evaluation of educational models and research. Preq: ED EL 760 or consent of instructor.
ED EL 826 Advanced Methods in Elementary Science Teaching 3(3,0) Provides in-depth study of current research and trends in elementary science teaching methods and curriculum development. Students examine recent literature and standards for science teaching and develop strategies to implement recommended practices in their own classrooms. Preq: Admission to MEd program or consent of instructor.
ED EL 831 Advanced Methods in Elementary School Social Studies Education 3(3,0) Techniques, resources/materials, theories, and research for teaching social studies in the elementary/middle school classroom; current research trends in social studies education, national, and state standards, addressing the needs of a diverse student population, fostering a classroom community, and developing an integrated approach to social studies education. Preq: Admission to the MEd program or consent of instructor.
ED EL 890 Education Research Project 3(2,3) Students select, with approval of professor, and conduct research on an education issue of suitable scope. Oral, written, and visual presentation of the research project is required. Students must enroll during final semester. Preq: Consent of instructor.
ED EL 892 Advanced Methods in Elementary School Mathematics 3(3,0) Research-based course which examines trends in mathematics teaching and learning and the relationship between theory and practice; developing appropriate teaching strategies; analysis and evaluation of educational models and research; and improving staff development based on current research. Preq: Admission to MEd program or consent of instructor.
ED EL 937 Designing Elementary Curriculum 3(3,0) Theoretical issues and guidelines for educators engaged in the curriculum development process at the elementary level. Preq: Admission to the PhD program in Curriculum and Instruction, ED 954, 955, 956.
ED EL 938 Teacher as Researcher 3(3,0) Various methodologies of field-based research. Students complete a literature review and design a field-based research project. Preq: Admission to the PhD program in Curriculum and Instruction, ED 878, 879, EX ST 801, one of the following: EDSEC 846, 847, 848, 849, READ 944.