1999-2000 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
EL 213 Art for the Elementary Grades
2c-0l-2sh
The creative use of art materials and an understanding of development of capacities of children through art.
EL 215 Child Development
3c-0l-3sh
Survey of human development, from conception to adolescence, in terms of basic scientific data. Development, growth, and behavior are studied and their implications for home, school, and community are considered.
EL 221 Children's Literature
3c-0l-3sh
Acquisition of a wide acquaintance with children's literature, old and new. Poetry selections, annotated stories, and bibliographies will be assembled. Ways and means to develop, stimulate, and guide children's reading of literature presented. Principles and techniques of successful storytelling are studied and practiced.
EL 222 Reading for the Elementary School
3c-0l-3sh
Systematic coverage of the teaching of reading, including methods, techniques, and materials.
EL 257 Pedagogy I
3c-0l-3sh
Competencies specific to the science of teaching will be introduced in this course. Students will become familiar with the fundamentals of teaching at the elementary level. Areas that will be explored include models of teaching, including lesson and unit planning, and creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. (Offered as EL356 prior to 1997-98)
EL 281 Special Topics
var-1-3sh
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Special topics are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.
EL 312 Teaching of Elementary Science
2c-0l-2sh
Emphasis placed upon science as it relates to child and curriculum, planning for teaching science, and recent innovations in science teaching. Course offered on the junior block only.
EL 313 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: MA151, 152, EL257
Recent developments in curriculum and methods of instruction of contemporary elementary school mathematics programs. Students will become acquainted with books, materials, and other resources helpful to prospective teachers. Includes observations of master teachers.
EL 314 Teaching of Health and Physical Education
2c-0l-2sh
Games, stunts, rhythms, relays, tumbling, dances, and skills suitable for the elementary school child. Teaching of health in elementary school is emphasized, including methods, materials, and lesson planning.
EL322 Teaching of Reading II
3c-0l-3sh
Second course of a two-course sequence. Systematic coverage of teaching of reading, including methods, materials, and lesson planning.
EL 351 Creative Activities in the Elementary School
3c-0l-3sh
Provides students with a wide range of creative experiences in fields of art, crafts, music, rhythmics, dramatics, and games in elementary school. Stress is placed upon need to help children in developing their capacities for creative expression in these areas.
EL 357 Pedagogy II
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: Junior status
Principles based on classroom experience. Instruction will include classroom management skills, integration of computers in the elementary curriculum, contemporary issues in education, the role of research in elementary classroom teaching, and teacher professionalism during and after field experiences. (This course is writing intensive.)
EL 411 Teaching of Social Studies
3c-0l-3sh
Overview of social studies in elementary school. Includes study of objectives, trends, areas of content, patterns and principles of organization, and techniques of teaching. Variety of learning experiences and materials used and evaluated.
EL 422 Diagnostic and Remedial Reading
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: EL222
Causes of reading disability; methods of diagnosis; procedures and materials for remedial work, group and individual.
EL 425 Language Arts Across the Curriculum
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: EL222
Places emphasis on the view that the art of communication is an interrelated process and the task of classroom teachers is not only integrating the language arts among themselves but also integrating them throughout the entire curriculum. Techniques for teaching oral and written communication, spelling, handwriting, vocabulary development, listening, and linguistics will be presented. Special emphasis given to recent trends and research. This course is offered as a writing-intensive course.
EL 481 Special Topics
var-3sh
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department
A course/seminar on topics in education appropriate for the Elementary Education setting.
EL 482 Independent Study
var-3sh
Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and provost's office
Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources. (Offered as EL481 prior to 1993-94)
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