Courses

Introduces elementary education students to art education. Introduces many visual art techniques, art media, and processes used in art education. The class includes hands-on studio art experiences in a format that supports subjects such as literature, writing, music, and social studies. Emphasizes the role of art education and materials in supporting the artistic development and visual literacy of children. Prereq., completion of 30 hours of course work. Restricted to Education majors.

Prepares teacher education candidates for teaching children's literature in elementary schools. Participants will understand theoretical and developmental processes associated with literary learning, methods for teaching literature in a diverse society, and the integration of classroom instruction with the Colorado Academic Content Standards that foster such processes. Restricted to students admitted to the elementary education program. Prerequisites: Restricted to Elementary Education (EDEL) majors only.

Participants will engage theories and processes of literacy learning, reading and writing development, and equity-oriented teaching. Students will learn, develop, and enact instructional strategies and lessons to support all students' successful participation in a range of multimodal literacy practices embedded in reading and writing instruction in elementary classrooms. Restricted to students admitted to the elementary teacher education program. Prerequisites: Restricted to Elementary Education (EDEL) majors only.

Prepares teacher education candidates for teaching social studies in a social justice and equity context. Participants will understand theoretical and developmental processes associated with social studies learning, culturally responsive teaching pedagogy in social studies, methods for teaching social studies in a diverse society, and the integration of classroom instruction with the Colorado Academic Content Standards. Restricted to students admitted to the elementary teacher education program. Prerequisites: Restricted to Elementary Education (EDEL) majors only.

Builds on knowledge and teaching practices introduced in EDUC 4321. Addresses five critical components of reading. Refines understanding of research-based practices for diagnostic assessments and intensive intervention teaching strategies for elementary age learners. Prepares candidates to deliver a comprehensive reading curriculum in the elementary grades. Prereq., EDUC 4321. Restricted to students admitted to the elementary teacher education program. Prerequisites: Restricted to Elementary Education (EDEL) majors only.

Focuses on teaching culturally and linguistically diverse elementary school students, special education students, and differentiation in the elementary classroom. Includes hands-on experiences in elementary school settings. Restricted to students admitted to the elementary teacher education program. Coreqs., EDUC 5205 and 5215. Credit not granted for this course and EDUC 4023. Prerequisites: Restricted to Elementary (EDEL) or Music (EDMU) Education majors only.

Provides pre-service teachers opportunities to explore contemporary theories of learning, curriculum development, and pedagogical strategies pertaining to teaching elementary-level mathematics. Blends exploration in mathematical content with development of sophisticated mathematical models for teaching. Coreqs., EDUC 4351 and 5215. Restricted to elementary teacher education students. Prerequisites: Restricted to Elementary Education (EDEL) majors only.

Provides pre-service elementary teachers opportunities to explore contemporary theories of learning, curriculum development, pedagogical strategies, and assessment. Blends scientific content, pedagogy, and practical applications. Coreqs., EDUC 4351 and 5205. Restricted to students admitted to the elementary teacher education program. Prerequisites: Restricted to Elementary Education (EDEL) majors only.