Elementary Education Courses

CEE 515 Science in the Elementary School
Methods and materials of elementary school science and selected science topics. Usually offered once during the academic year in summer school.

CEE 516 Social Sciences in the Elementary School
The focus is on current trends in elementary social studies, with particular attention to innovative instructional modes and to relating learning to the learners' social environment.

CEE 517 The Language Arts Program in Elementary Schools
Designed to extend and strengthen the knowledge and competencies of experienced teachers of communication arts and skills in the elementary school.

CEE 525 Contemporary Issues and Trends in Elementary School Science
This course is designed to explore issues, trends and contemporary problems of elementary school science and other related science topics.

CEE 526 Implementing Social Studies
The focus is on considering and applying to one’s own classroom the research base investigating social studies curricula and instruction.

CEE 532 The Elementary School Curriculum
The evolving elementary school curriculum, from historical, current trends, and projective perspectives.

CEE 544 Current Trends and Research in Early Childhood Education
Current research findings, program development, and the resulting trends in the field of early childhood education.

CEE 565 Classics and Modern Literature for Children
Deals with major developments in literature for children; the areas of children's literature; and effective methods of helping children enjoy and use literature.

CEE 570 Introduction to Teaching Beginning Reading
Prerequisites: Admission to Alternative Master's program. Co-requisite: CEE 582, CEE 365, CEE 595, and BER 450. A foundation in the materials and methods for the teaching of beginning reading and language arts, with emphasis on development, assessment and instruction for individual students. Intensive field experience is required.

CEE 574 Guiding Pupil Learning
Focuses on understanding how children learn, what factors influence learning, and how teachers can facilitate learning. Application of principles of learning to classroom situations.

CEE 580 Concepts of Elementary School Mathematics
Methods and materials in the teaching of mathematics. Current research is emphasized, as is theory concerning facilitation of the development of mathematical skills and concepts.

CEE 581 Mathematics Curriculum Design
Designing mathematics curricula using current research from mathematics education.

CEE 583 Computer Learning in the Elementary Classroom
For students who have had little experience with microcomputer courses. Emphasis is on computers and software and their integration into the elementary curriculum.

CEE 590 Seminar in Elementary Education
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. In-class opportunities to analyze and discuss current topics, problems, and/or projects of collective concern. Topics vary.

CEE 592 Fieldwork in Elementary Education
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Field-based opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of individual or collective concern. Topics vary.

CEE 593 Workshop in Elementary Education
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. In-class opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of collective concern. Topics vary. May be repeated.

CRD 510 – Expanding Reading in the Elementary Grades
Prerequisite: (a) At least baccalaureate-level professional educator certification in any area of education; (b) Two years of successful classroom teaching experience; (c) Certification in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Collaborative Teacher (K-6 or 6-12). A comprehensive study of the major factors involved in teaching reading at these levels. Techniques for teaching word recognition and comprehension skills are studied extensively (p. 352).

CRD 511 Beginning Reading in PK-Primary Grades
Attends to the problems of corrective reading; key areas of study include diagnostic and evaluative procedures and organization and implementation of appropriate instruction. A field component is required. Prerequisites for students in the Reading Specialist program are (a) at least baccalaureate-level professional educator certification in any area of education; (b) two years of successful classroom teaching experience; and (c) certification in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Collaborative Teacher (K-6 or 6-12); or (d) completion of two reading courses including and introduction to reading course.