210 Elementary, Early Childhood, and Middle Level Education

210:120. Elementary Classroom Management -- 3 hrs.
Focus on the skills needed to plan, organize, manage, implement, and evaluate appropriate instruction in the elementary classroom. Prerequisite: 210:152. Corerequisites: 210:161; 210:164; 230:116; 800:134. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

210:121(g). Infant and Toddler Care and Education -- 3 hrs.
Study of the care and education of the very young child. Important strategies and techniques for working with infants and toddlers will be examined. A 20-clock hour laboratory experience with infants and toddlers is included in this course. Prerequisites: 200:109; junior standing. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

210:122. Classroom Management: Middle Level -- 3 hrs.
Middle level/junior high school classroom organization and behavior management compatible with the developmental characteristics of young adolescents. Prerequisite: 210:150 or 210:152. Corequisites for Elementary/Middle Level Education Dual Majors: 210:161; 210:164; 230:116; 800:134. Prerequisite for Secondary/Middle Level Education Dual Majors: Pre-approval required one year in advance. See College of Education Advising Center. (Offered Fall and Spring)

210:123(g). Expressive Arts in the Elementary School -- 3 hrs.
Integration of the creative arts: art, music, drama, and media as utilized for strengthening and enriching content across the curriculum of the elementary classroom. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

210:130(g). Guidance and Instruction in Early Childhood Education -- 3 hrs.
Discussion of the role of the teacher in guiding young children in their learning activities. Emphasis on planning and implementing early childhood programs. Prerequisites: 210:151; junior standing. Corequisite: 210:192. (Offered Fall and Spring)

210:135(g). Middle Level Socialization and Instruction -- 3 hrs.
Instructional strategies and resources for addressing the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of young adolescents in the middle level/junior high school classroom. Prerequisites: 200:116; 200:148; junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)

210:141(g). Integrated Activities in Elementary School Science and Mathematics -- 3 hrs.
Activity based on pedagogical investigation of manipulative materials and activities used in elementary science and mathematics followed by critical analysis using task analysis and research investigations. Prerequisites: 800:134 or equivalent; junior standing. (Offered Spring)

210:142(g). Applications in Elementary Science Teaching -- 3 hrs.
Resources, content background and materials in elementary science with emphasis on applications. Special attention to integrating theory and practice with techniques, materials, and equipment. Interrelations between the various sciences and application of skill subjects will be stressed. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

210:143(g). Applications in Elementary Social Studies Teaching -- 3 hrs.
Applying knowledge of current trends, resources, and content as a means of developing, enriching, and expanding the social studies curriculum. Prerequisites: 210:164; junior standing. (Offered Fall)

210:145(g). Storytelling -- 2 hrs.
Art and techniques of storytelling to enrich the elementary classroom learning experiences. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

210:149(g). Child, Family, School and Community Relationships -- 3 hrs.
Procedures for developing home-community-school relationships to promote the education of each child in reaching her/his maximum potential. Emphasis on preschool-kindergarten level. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

210:150(g). Middle Level Curriculum -- 3 hrs.
Teaching strategies, instructional resources, and school organization designed specifically for meeting the unique needs of young adolescents in the middle level/junior high school setting. Prerequisites: 200:116; 200:148; junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)

210:151(g). Early Childhood Curriculum Development and Organization -- 3 hrs.
Current trends in curriculum for preschool children. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)

210:152(g). Elementary Curriculum -- 3 hrs.
Recent trends in the curriculum for children in grades K-6. Prerequisite: Completion of Level I of the Professional Education Requirements — Elementary Education; junior standing. Prerequisite or corequisite: Level II of the Professional Education Requirements. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

210:155(g). Constructivist Early Education -- 2 hrs.
Overview of theory and practice in constructivist early childhood education. Surveys the sociomoral atmosphere (including group time, rule making, voting, social and moral discussion, academics, etc.), physical knowledge activities, and group games. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

210:161. Teaching Elementary School Science -- 3 hrs.
Investigation of current textbook series, trends, teaching materials, and appropriate instructional strategies for contemporary elementary school science programs. Prerequisite: 210:152. Corequisites: 210:120 or 210:122; 210:164; 230:116; 800:134. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

210:164. Teaching Elementary School Social Studies -- 3 hrs.
Basic methods and materials for teaching the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values in social studies. Prerequisite: 210:152. Corequisites: 210:120 or 210:122; 210:161; 230:116; 800:134. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

210:192(g). Experience -- 2-4 hrs.
May be offered in various specialized fields as indicated in Schedule of Classes, but may be taken only twice for credit in the same area. Prerequisite: successful completion of 200:017 and 200:128; junior standing. Corequisite: 210:130. (Offered Fall and Spring)

210:193. Early Childhood Experience -- 2-4 hrs.
Early Childhood majors taking this course to satisfy PK-level field experience requirement must register on a credit/no credit basis. (Offered Fall and Spring)

210:201. Issues and Trends in Curriculum -- 3 hrs.
Current ideas influencing the planning and implementation of curriculum. Prerequisite: consent of department. (Variable)

210:204. Curriculum Construction -- 3 hrs.
Role of the classroom teacher in curriculum development projects, focusing on educational change process, procedures, and product evaluation. Prerequisite: 210:201 or consent of the head of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. (Variable)

210:212. Recent Research in Elementary School Science -- 3 hrs.
Major philosophical developments as related to changing mode of science instruction. Research on adaptation, management, and control in areas of social-psychological factors and logistical factors. Prerequisite: 210:142 or 210:152 or consent of department. (Variable)

210:214. Recent Research in Early Childhood Education -- 3 hrs.
Review of implications of research to gain techniques for improving instruction and programs for young children. Prerequisite: 210:151 or equivalent. (Offered Spring)

210:220. Administration and Supervision of Programs for Young Children -- 3 hrs.
Preparation to plan, organize, and operate public and private programs for young children, including working with families and with other social agencies, obtaining and administering funds, staffing, providing for health and safety, and curriculum decisions. (Variable)

210:221. Analysis and Design of Curriculum for Young Children -- 3 hrs.
Basic assumptions underlying curriculum for young children to prepare students to improve teaching practices, and provide direction to future decision making on programs and materials. (Offered Summer)

210:222. Evaluating the Early Childhood Curriculum -- 3 hrs.
Preparation for conducting and interpreting ongoing curriculum evaluations and meeting evaluation guidelines for funding purposes. Emphasis on evaluation for effective decision making and curriculum problem solving at local level. Prerequisite: 210:221 or equivalent. (Variable)

210:225. Advanced Constructivist Education -- 3 hrs.
Study of theory, research, and curriculum in constructivist education. Selected theoretical topics. Prerequisites: 210:155; 210:221. (Offered Fall)

210:228. Comparative Early Childhood Curricula -- 2 hrs.
Comparative study of curricula and programs of early education including the Montessori Method, Bank Street theory and practice, and various programs based on Piagetian theory. Prerequisites: 210:155; 210:221. (Variable)

210:242. Analysis and Improvement of Science Instruction in the Elementary School -- 3 hrs.
Application of developmental psychology to the scope and depth of science instruction; analysis of strengths and weaknesses of alternative science programs including initial and subsequent costs, facility requirements, and implementation difficulties. Prerequisite: 210:142 or 210:152 or consent of department. (Variable)

210:243. Analysis and Improvement of Social Studies Instruction in the Elementary School -- 3 hrs.
Assists teacher in exploring historical and current practices in social studies to create new approaches by using available resources and ideas. Prerequisite: 210:143 or 210:152 or consent of department. (Variable)

210:254. The Gifted and Talented -- 3 hrs.
Educational needs of gifted and talented children and youth. Emphasis on characteristics, identification/assessment, special populations, counseling, parenting, and program intervention. (Variable)

210:255. Educational Strategies for Gifted and Talented -- 3 hrs.
Current trends in educational programming for the gifted and talented. Prescription, implementation, and evaluation of differentiated curriculum/educational strategies used in the comprehensive program. Prerequisite: 210:254 or consent of instructor. (Variable)

210:257. Coordinating Programs for the Gifted and Talented -- 3 hrs.
Methods/procedures for coordinating/directing school district PK-12 programs for the gifted and talented. Emphasis on program planning, management, supervision, and evaluation. Prerequisites: 210:254; 210:255; or consent of instructor. (Variable)

210:270. Recent Developments in Middle Level Curriculum -- 3 hrs.
Recent developments regarding curricular decision making, organizational structures, and instructional strategies appropriate for middle and junior high schools based on the developmental characteristics of young adolescents. (Variable)

210:285. Readings in Education -- 1-3 hrs.
(Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

210:289. Seminar in Education -- 2 hrs.
Special topics listed in Schedule of Classes. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

210:297. Practicum -- 2-3 hrs.
(Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

210:299. Research.
(Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

210:352. Curriculum Theory and Development -- 3 hrs.
Assists the advanced graduate student in viewing, analyzing, and interpreting the curriculum and instruction program of an educational institution and in developing skills for implementing change. (Variable)

210:354. Curriculum Implementation and Evaluation -- 3 hrs.
Systems for program evaluation and revision and the dynamics of change processes will be explored. (Variable)

210:389. Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction -- 2-4 hrs.
Intensive study and seminar presentations of current issues, trends, procedures, and obstacles to change in curriculum and instructional practice. May be repeated. Prerequisites: 210:352; 210:354; 240:240. (Variable)

210:397. Practicum in Curriculum and Instruction -- 2-4 hrs.
Supervised practice in working as a co-facilitator and/or as a facilitator in program evaluation and revision and/or instructional design and improvement in an educational setting. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisites: 210:352; consent of instructor. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)