ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (EL)
EL 120. Elementary Block I: Field Experience.
An entry level course for students wishing to pursue a career in the field of education. Corequisite: PY 120 or CF 120 or permission of instructor. (2)
EL 260. Elementary Block II: Field Experience.
Field experiences for the implementation of Block II content course requirements. Prerequisite: Elementary Block I, LI 243, and admission to Teacher Ed Program. (3)
EL 261. Theories of Learning and Management: Elementary.
A field-based course with emphasis upon the impact of learning theories, effective classroom environments, developmentally appropriate instruction, and student diversity. Prerequisite: Elementary Block I and LI 243. Corequisite: EL 260. (2)
EL 262. Foundations of Reading Techniques.
This field-based course focuses on competencies of pedagogy of teaching reading. Prerequisite: Elementary Block I and LI 243. Corequisite: El 260. (3)
EL 263. Foundations of Language Arts Techniques.
This field-based course teaches competencies for teaching and learning the language arts (reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visual representation). Prerequisites: Elementary Block I and LI 243. Corequisite: EL 260. (2)
EL 350. Elementary Block III: Field Experience.
Integration of appropriate field experiences with course work taken in Elementary Block III. Prequisite: Block II. (3)
EL 351. Teaching Science in the Elementary School.
This field-based course focuses on understanding the elementary science program and related methods and materials. Prerequisites: Elementary Block II, BS 118, and BS 218 or PH 218. Corequisite: EL 350. (2)
EL 352. Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School.
This field-based course focuses on understanding the elementary social studies program and related methods and materials. Prerequisite: Elementary Block II, US 105 or US 107, PS 103, EC 101 and UI 308. Corequisite: EL 350. (1)
EL 353. Techniques of Teaching Elementary Mathematics.
This field-based course focuses on understanding the elementary mathematics program and related methods and materials. Prerequisite: Elementary Block II, MA 118, and MA 318 or MA 418. Corequisite: EL 350. (2)
EL 354. Corrective Reading Instruction.
This field-based course teaches the use of literacy assessment techniques to enhance teachers' ability to plan appropriate literacy experiences. Prerequisite: Elementary Block II. Corequisite: EL 350. (3)
EL 355. Reading Study Strategies and Skills.
This field-based course teaches strategies for the development of communication arts and enhances students' ability to apply these strategies. Prerequisite: Elementary Block II. Corequisite: EL 350. (2)
EL 453. Student Teaching Experience I.
Professional practicum requiring demonstration of implementation of the Teacher Work Sample elements in school setting. Under the direction of cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Prerequisite: In good standing in Teacher Education Program. (6)
EL 454. Student Teacher Experience II.
Professional practicum under the direction of cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Prerequisite: In good standing in Teacher Education Program. (6)
EL 455. Student Teaching Experience I.
Professional practicum requiring demonstration of implementation of the Teacher Work Sample elements in school setting. Under the direction of cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Prerequisite: In good standing in Teacher Education Program. (8)
EL 460. Alternate Student Teaching.
Professional practicum requiring demonstration of MoSTEP Quality Indicators in school settings. Under the direction of a cooperating teacher. (8)
EL 499. Portfolio Review.
During Block IV Student Teaching, majors pursuing BS in Education - Elementary, Early Childhood, or Special Education - must successfully complete a Teacher Work Sample. (0)
See University Studies (UI) listings for description of:
UI 347. Living in a Global Society. (3)
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