Course Descriptions

Elementary Curriculum & Instruction Course Descriptions

ED 611  Current Issues in Elementary Education
Students examine current critical issues in the field of elementary education. Focus will be on current or recent research, writing, and best practice in the field.

ED 612  Theory and Pedagogy in Elementary Content Instruction
Examines current strategies, materials, issues, and technology related to the teaching and learning in the elementary classroom. Current literature is investigated.

ED 613  Critical Readings in Elementary Education
This course includes individual readings on special topics related to teaching and learning in the elementary classroom. The readings will typically involve significant classical or emerging works on the topic. (Books, theses, monographs, etc.)

ED 614  Curriculum Design and Content Standards in Elementary Education 
Students examine the integration of current theories of curriculum design with state content standards in the planning of mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies instruction in the elementary classroom. 

ED 615  Field Based Research Project in Elementary Education
Students will identify, plan, and implement a field based research project. The focus of the project will be on current or proposed practices in the elementary classroom.   Prerequisite: ED 599

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