ELE 202. CM 1 - Mathematics I (5)
This module is the
first part of a two semester sequence designed to give students an in-depth
knowledge of mathematics in elementary schools. Topics in elementary mathematics
will be examined from a problem solving and conceptual framework with a view to
in-depth understanding of these topics and their interrelationships. Topics will
include sets, numeration systems, computational methods, algebraic concepts and
number theory. Emphasis will be placed on the use of manipulatives and
technology for gaining understanding and solving problems. The approach will
integrate the understanding of these topics and their interrelationships with
the approaches to teaching these topics in (K-6) classrooms. This is a required
content module for all elementary education majors
ELE 203. CM 2 - Literacy I (5)
This module integrates
the acquisition of background knowledge of strategic literacy instruction with
research-based methods of student behavior and classroom management. Preservice
teachers will plan and implement strategic approaches toward improving diverse
K-12 students’ literacy and content area knowledge within activities and
lessons. Additionally, the module focuses on selection of materials for teaching
language arts and communication skills. Classroom management strategies are
integrated for enhancing preservice teachers’ effectiveness. This module is
designed, in part, to fulfill requirements mandated by Florida Legislature and
the Reading Endorsement (July, 2002 Source).
ELE 302. CM 3 - Social Studies (6)
This module is
designed for preservice teacher candidates to engage in learning Social Studies
content through a variety of constructivist teaching strategies. Social Studies
teaching methods are interwoven with reading strategies and skills, classroom
management techniques, technologies and field-based experiences in order to
implement the effective teaching of social studies for a wide diversity of
students, including English language learners (ELLs).
ELE 304. CM 4 - Technology (6)
This module focuses on
strategies to integrate technology in teaching and learning in a meaningful way
to promote a diversity of students’ depth of under-standing of concepts and
process and to use productivity tools for assessment. It includes current
applications of technology used to plan and design the technology to be
integrated into learning experiences.
ELE 306. CM 5 - Mathematics II (6)
This module is the
second part of a two semester long sequence and is designed to give students a
conceptual framework and in-depth knowledge of the mathematics in the elementary
school. Topics in elementary mathematics will be examined from a problem solving
and conceptual framework with a view to in-depth understanding of these topics
and their interrelationships. Topics will include Statistics, Probability &
Data Analysis, Geometry and Measurement. Emphasis will be placed on the use of
manipulatives and technology for gaining understanding and solving problems. The
approach will integrate the understanding of these topics and their
interrelationships with the approaches to teaching these topics in K-6
classrooms. This is a required content module for all elementary education
majors.
ELE 308. CM 6 - Science (6)
This module is designed for
preservice teacher candidates to engage in learning Science content for the
elementary school teacher, modeled and practiced using a variety of
constructivist teaching strategies. Science teaching methods are interwoven with
reading strategies and skills, technologies, classroom management techniques and
field experiences necessary to implement the effective teaching of science for a
diversity of students, including English language learners (ELLs).
ELE 403. Music and Art Methods for Elementary Teachers (3)
This course provided the elementary classroom teacher with the
competencies, skills, teaching strategies and classroom management techniques
that will help them to integrate these two important subjects into
curriculum.
ELE 412. CM 7- Literacy II & ESOL II
(6)
Prerequisite: EDU 103 and EDU 201. This course is designed to
prepare Elementary Education Preservice teachers to become effective teachers,
behavior and classroom managers, reflective practitioners and leaders,
especially in the areas of ESOL and Reading. Reading and ESOL content focuses on
Second Language Acquisition theory, the components of language, and reading
research. Preservice teachers will study the role of assessment in reading
instruction and the foundations of differentiated instruction for struggling
readers and English Language Learners (ELLs). This course provides the knowledge
base necessary for effective reading instruction. Such effective teaching is
based on knowledge of how reading is acquired by diverse K-12 students and how
to differentiate instruction to meet all learning needs effectively. To this
end, pre-service teachers will learn about current research findings on learning
to read, learning how to teach diverse K-12 students reading, and current
research on how children learn to read.
ELE 416. CM 8- Educational Assessment & Application of
Differentiated Instruction (8)
Prerequisite: ELE 203 and ELE 412.
This course explores the basic concepts underlying test construction (both
formal and alternative), design, use, administration and interpretation.
Standardized, informal, alternative, group and individual tests are studied
including ELL assessment and reading assessment. Assessment data collection,
analysis and use in improving instruction are a focus. Field experience with
assessments will be included.