Development of competencies for the teaching of writing and other language arts, including digital texts and other 21st century platforms, to groups. This course is in conjunction with a four-week field experience, consisting of 2 two-week placements in the candidate's areas of content concentration.

A study of materials and procedures for developing reading and language arts skills with elementary students. Course will emphasize how to diagnose individual student skill strengths and challenges and build a prescriptive program based upon the diagnosis. core components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension) are addressed as applicable to elementary-aged students within the larger context of a literacy block (whole group, small group, individualized intervention).

A study of materials and procedures for developing reading and language arts skills with elementary students. Course will emphasize how to diagnose individual student skill strengths and challenges and build a prescriptive program based upon the diagnosis. core components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension) are addressed as applicable to elementary-aged students within the larger context of a literacy block (whole group, small group, individualized intervention).

A study of materials and procedures for developing reading and language arts skills with elementary students. Course will emphasize how to diagnose individual student skill strengths and challenges and build a prescriptive program based upon the diagnosis. core components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension) are addressed as applicable to elementary-aged students within the larger context of a literacy block (whole group, small group, individualized intervention).

Designed to give the student practical experience through observation, planning, teaching, and evaluating procedures. The student works with children on all grade levels under the guidance of the supervising teacher. TO BE OFFERED ON A PASS/FAIL BASIS ONLY.

A study of classroom management in theory and practice, with a focus on planning and assessment in middle level classrooms. This course is in conjunction with a four-week experience, consisting of 2 two-week placements in the candidate's area of content concentration.

Introduction to theory, research, purposes, methods and materials appropriate to social studies instruction in the middle grades. This course is in conjunction with a four-week field experience, consisting of 2 two-week placements in the candidate's areas of content concentration.

This course introduces teacher candidates to the fundamentals of theory and practice for teaching English Language Arts at the middle level (grades 5-9) as they develop an understanding of state and national standards. Course work includes current issues and recent developments in curriculum and methodology in h teaching of middle level English Language Arts with emphases on the integration of reaching, writing, listening, speaking and language use. Course includes a four-week field placement in middle school settings.

Supervised experiences in schools, other education agencies, and the community. Required of all students receiving a bachelors degree in secondary education. Includes field trips, work in schools, and involvement in community projects.

A course planned for teachers who expect to become either instructors or supervisors of music in the public schools. Observation, teaching, work on research problems, and conferences with the supervising teacher included. TO BE OFFERED ONLY ON A PASS/FAIL BASIS.