Courses at the 500-level
Development and content of curriculum and trends in research for early care and education through primary grades are examined. (Formerly Elementary Education 502: Curriculum and Methods in Early Childhood Education.)
3 credit hours
- Graduate status
- or consent of the department chair
Components of quality group-care situations for infants and toddlers are analyzed. Topics include professional responsibilities and health and safety routines. (Formerly Elementary Education 503: Infants/Toddlers in Group Care.)
3 credit hours
- Graduate status
- or consent of the department chair
This course fosters an understanding of various theoretical perspectives, issues of young children’s educational, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development, focusing on typical and atypical growth, multicultural contexts and characteristics.
3 credit hours
- Graduate status
- or consent of the department chair
Students learn how to help young children acquire an interest in reading and learn the necessary concepts concerning print and books (Formerly Elementary Education 509: Emergent Literacy - Infants through Grade Two.)
3 credit hours
- Graduate status
- or consent of the department chair
Students develop an understanding of parenting, of working with families within diverse contexts, and of building school, community, and family partnerships. Relevant National Board for Professional Teaching standards are reviewed.
3 credit hours
- Graduate status
- or consent of the department chair
Focus is on elements that contribute to the making of an effective teacher, such as general pedagogical knowledge, knowledge of educational contexts, and knowledge of self as teacher. Field work and observations are required.
3 credit hours
- Preceding or concurrent enrollment in CEP 552 and matriculation in M.A.T. program.
Sequential curriculum experiences are analyzed for day care and nursery, preschool, kindergarten, and primary-grade pupils in language arts, social sciences, science, mathematics, health, safety, nutrition, and visual and performing arts.
3 credit hours
- Graduate status or consent of department chair
The content and approach to modern mathematics programs are studied, with emphasis on current research and curriculum trends.
3 credit hours
- graduate status and elementary school teaching experience
- or consent of instructor
Elementary mathematics curriculum, content knowledge, standards-based instruction, and research in pedagogy are linked to the teaching of geometry, measurement, and data in the elementary classroom.
3 credit hours
- graduate status and elementary school teaching experience
- or consent of instructor
Focus is on second-language literacy in reading and writing for limited-English-proficient students. Students cannot receive credit for both Elementary Education 507 and Teaching English as a Second Language 507.
3 credit hours
- Graduate status and TESL 439 or 449 or 541
Foundation is provided in research and theory, with focus on oral and written language learning, classroom talk, sociocultural diversity in communication styles, and the teacher’s role in a child-centered classroom.
3 credit hours
- Or consent of department chair
- Graduate status
For practitioners and consumers of research literature, study is made of the process, products and application of educational inquiry. Topics include research design, data collection and analysis.
3 credit hours
- Graduate status and prior work in research methods or applied research
- Or tests and measurements
- Or statistics; or consent of department chair
Participants critically examine research on learning and explore theories that have informed teaching in the United States. The foundations of traditional and constructivist education are also examined.
3 credit hours
- Graduate status
Students examine the theory and strategies for designing and assessing instruction, considering the diversity of learners, the nature of content, and ways of knowing.
3 credit hours
- ELED 512
Applications of change models are incorporated in professional and educational settings. Course readings and projects explore models of educational change and reform through teachers' professional development and grant-writing activities.
3 credit hours
- ELED 513
- and matriculation into the M.Ed. Program
The development of various patterns of literature instruction in the elementary school are studied. Emphasis is on the development and enrichment of children’s literary taste and appreciation. Laboratory experiences are included.
3 credit hours
- elementary school teaching experience or consent of instructor
Emphasis is on recent research and curriculum trends in science education. Individual and group laboratory experiences employ various science processes.
3 credit hours
- One year of college-level science or consent of instructor
Cooperating teachers gain knowledge, tools, and experience that help them prepare teacher candidates to meet professional requirements in elementary and early childhood education. This course may be repeated after four years. Hybrid course.
3 credit hours
- Graduate status and currently serving as a cooperating teacher
- Or consent of department chair
Foundation is provided in research and theory as applied to developmental reading and associated teaching methods. Emphasis is on application and authentic assessment in practicum settings with diverse populations.
3 credit hours
- Admission to the M.A.T. program ; a minimum GPA of 3.00
- ELED 500
- CEP 552
- FNED 546
- or consent of department chair
Focus is on advanced research and theory in organizing and managing reading programs. Emphasis is on investigating alternative teaching materials and methods for diverse populations in a practicum setting.
3 credit hours
- admission to the M.A.T. program
- CEP 552
- ELED 500
- either ELED 522 or READ 534 (M.A.T. only section)
- FNED 546
- minimum GPA of 3.0
- or consent of department chair
Foundation is provided in research and theory as applied to language arts and associated teaching methods. Emphasis is on application and authentic assessment in practicum settings with diverse populations.
3 credit hours
- Admission to the M.A.T. program ; a minimum GPA of 3.00
- ELED 500
- FNED 546
- CEP 552
- or consent of department chair
Students examine and evaluate objectives, content, and organization of social studies curriculum resource materials and selected instructional models in the light of current recommendations and research data.
3 credit hours
- elementary school teaching experience.
- or consent of instructor
Elementary, middle, junior high, and high school teachers learn to use the newspaper as an instructional tool. A field trip to the Providence Journal is included.
3 credit hours
- Graduate status
Foundation is provided in research and theory as applied to social studies and associated teaching methods. Emphasis is on application and authentic assessment in practicum settings with diverse populations.
3 credit hours
- Admission to the M.A.T. program ; a minimum GPA of 3.00
- CEP 552
- ELED 500
- FNED 546
- or consent of department chair
Foundation is provided in research and theory as applied to science and associated teaching methods. Emphasis is on application and authentic assessment in practicum settings with diverse populations.
3 credit hours
- Admission to the M.A.T. program ; a minimum GPA of 3.00
- CEP 552
- ELED 500
- FNED 546
- or consent of department chair
Foundation is provided in research and theory as applied to mathematics and associated teaching methods. Emphasis is on application and authentic assessment in practicum settings with diverse populations.
3 credit hours
- Admission to the M.A.T. program ; a minimum GPA of 3.00
- CEP 552
- ELED 500
- FNED 546
- or consent of department chair
Focus is on the nature of composition, text types, and genre, including narration, exposition, description, and persuasion. (Formerly Developing Composition and Creative Writing Skills in the Elementary School.)
3 credit hours
- Graduate status and ELED 508
- Or consent of department chair
Under joint supervision of a certified cooperating teacher and a College supervisor, students gain teaching experience in the preschool, elementary school, or middle school classroom.
7 credit hours
- satisfactory completion of all courses in the M.A.T. program in elementary education
- positive recommendation from instructors
- minimum grade of B- in all professional education courses
- cumulative GPA of 3.0 a full semester prior to student teaching
- completion of technology competency requirement
- completion of community service requirement
- negative result from the required tuberculin test
Teacher behaviors appropriate to effective teaching are developed. Topics include classroom and time management, effective communication, learning styles, and teaching strategies. This seminar meets weekly.
2 credit hours
- Concurrent enrollment in ELED 559
Methods are provided for kindergarten through grade twelve teachers to help students learn from subject matter materials.
3 credit hours
- Graduate status or consent of department chair
Changed from an elective to a required course.
3 credit hours
Included are emergent literacy, reading and the other language arts, word recognition strategies, comprehension processes, study skills, and literacy evaluation. Emphasis is on recent research and curriculum trends in literacy education.
3 credit hours
- Graduate status and ELED 422 or equivalent
- Or elementary school teaching experience
- Or consent of department chair