Elementary Education (CIEE)
CIEE 2333. Becoming A Teacher. 3 Hours.
This required course for those seeking EC-6 or 4-8 certification is an introduction to the concept of teaching as a professional career that makes a difference in the lives of children, youth and their families. The course engages the teacher candidates in the examination of social economics, language diversity, historical, political, curriculum, theoretical, and philosophical issues related to making a commitment to education.
Prerequisite: 18 Hours.
CIEE 3334. Mathematics Instruction In Elementary Grades. 3 Hours.
This course emphasizes making mathematics meaningful to children. Experience is provided in the selection and evaluation of mathematics curriculum and audio-visual materials and the preparation of appropriate instructional materials. Students observe and teach mathematics lessons in elementary grades classroom. Field experiences required. This course is taken as part of Field I Block for EC-6 Certification. Course Equivalents: CIEE 4334
Prerequisite: CIEE 3374 and Admission to Educator Preparation Program and Departmental Approval.
CIEE 3335. Science Instruction In Elementary Grades. 3 Hours.
This course emphasizes making science meaningful to children. Experience is provided in the selection and evaluation of science curriculum resources and the preparation of appropriate instructional materials. Students observe and teach science lessons in an elementary grades classroom. Field experiences required. This course is taken in semester 1 of Year Long Residency. Course Equivalents: CIEE 4335
Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation Program and Departmental approval.
CIEE 3336. Social Studies Instruction In Elementary Grades. 3 Hours.
This course emphasizes making social studies meaningful to children. Experience is provided in the selection and evaluation of social studies curriculum resources and the preparation of appropriate instructional materials. Students observe and teach social studies lessons in elementary grades classroom. Field experiences required. This course is taken in semester 1 of Year Long Residency. Course Equivalents: CIEE 4336
Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation Program and Departmental approval.
CIEE 3343. Curriculum and Assessment. 3 Hours.
In this course, teacher candidates focus on design, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum including components of highly successful programs. Emphasis is on assessment strategies that strengthen the link between curriculum and responsive instructional practices for meeting the needs of all learners. Must be taken with corequisite CIEE 3385. Admission to Educator Prep Prg (TCHR)
CIEE 3385. Creating Positive Classroom Communication. 3 Hours.
The purpose of this course is to provide the prospective elementary school teacher with the experiences in classroom management and discipline theories appropriate for the diverse population of students in the elementary school. Must be taken with corequisite CIEE 3343. This course is taken as part of the Elementary Methods Block for EC-6 Certification.
Prerequisite: CIEE 3374, admission to Educator Preparation Program and departmental approval.
CIEE 4088. Special Topics in Elementary Education. 1-3 Hours.
This course will examine special topics in the field of Elementary Education. Variable credit (1-3.)
CIEE 4089. Independent Study in Elementary Education. 1-3 Hours.
Designed to permit individual students to study specific areas of interest and need. Course Equivalents: CIEE 4375
Prerequisite: Departmental Approval.
CIEE 4377. Early Adolescent Learners. 3 Hours.
In this course, teacher candidates focus on the developmental changes that occur in early adolescence and the best practices that influence instruction in middle grades (grades 4-6).
Prerequisite: CIEE 3374.
CIEE 4391. Student Teaching Elementary School. 3 Hours.
The student is assigned to student teach in an elementary school classroom for two placements totaling approximately twelve to fourteen weeks. This time is divided among observation, participation, teaching and conference activities in two classrooms that span certification grades. This course corresponds to one of those placements. As an example, an EC-6 student will have one placement in a lower grade such as 1st grade and the second placement in a higher level such as 5th grade.
Prerequisite: Senior status and admission to Student Teaching.
CIEE 4392. Student Teaching Elementary School. 3 Hours.
The student is assigned to student teach in elementary school classrooms for two placements totally approximately twelve to fourteen weeks. This time is divided among observation, participation, teaching and conference activities in two classrooms that span the certification grades. This course corresponds to one of those placements. Substitutions in specialized program areas include BESL 4320, SPED 4384, or CISE 4397.
Prerequisite: Senior status and admission to Student Teaching.
