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Revised July 2008 Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle Level Education Department ELE 4770: Methods and Curriculum in the Primary Grades Unit Theme: Educators as creators of effective educational environment, integrating diverse students, subjects, strategies, societies, and technologies Course Description: A study of curriculum, units of instruction, lesson planning and techniques for teaching mathematics, science, and social studies in the primary grades Prerequisites & Concurrent Enrollment: ELE3250 Course Purpose: Building on knowledge of human growth and development, and an awareness of learning and the means of facilitating and stimulating learning, this course addresses three major areas of the primary curriculum: mathematics, science, and the social studies. This course will focus on students' involvement in planning lessons and activities appropriate for mathematics, science, and social studies in the primary grades. Course Textbooks: Charlesworth, R. & Lind, K.K. (2007). Math & science for young children. NY: Thompson-Delmar Learning. Wallace, M. (2006). Social studies: All day, every day in early childhood classroom. NY: Thompson- Delmar Learning. Supplemental Material: Live Text Teaching Model: The Information Processing Family Models. Joyce, B., Weil, M., & Calhoun, E. (2009). Models of teaching. (8th ed.). Boston: Pearson. Dispositions: Teacher candidates in the department of EC/ELE/MLE will exhibit professional ethical practices, effective communication, sensitivity to diversity, the ability to provide varied teaching practices evidenced in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere for learning. Live Text Assessment Requirement: For those classes with Live Text or Practicum- If the portfolio or Live Text requirements are rated, by the instructor, to have been completed in less than a satisfactory manner then no more than a "D" may be earned in the class regardless of the number of points earned. Standards Course Requirements & demonstrated competencies with the following standards: • Illinois Professional Teaching Standards (IPTS): http://www.isbe.net/profprep/standards.htm • Illinois Core Technology Standards (ICTS): www.isbe.state.il/profprep/standards.htm • Illinois Core Language Arts Standards (ICLAS): http://www.isbe.NET/profprep/CASDvr/pdfs/24110_corelangarts_sts.pdf • National Association of Education for Young Children Standards (NAEYC): http://www.naeyc.org/accreditation/nextera.asp Outcomes specific to ELE 4770: Students will: • Provide: a contextual base for helping children construct fundamental concepts in math and science through experiences that are designed to meet each child’s developmental needs. • Demonstrate mathematical skills, concepts, and procedures and how to promote young children’s development of mathematical understandings and their ability to apply mathematical skills in varied context. • Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental scientific concepts and process and how to promote young children’s development of scientific knowledge and skills, including their use of scientific thinking reasoning, and inquiry. • Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts, skills, and modes of inquiry in the social studies and how to promote young children’s development of knowledge and skills in this area. • Develop competence in planning, teaching and assessing themed learning activities that meet state goals and standards. • Demonstrate alternative methods of achieving similar learning outcomes including constructivist methods and higher order and critical thinking skills. • Provide for the uniqueness of individuals, recognizing the characteristics of culturally pluralistic and “at risk” populations, and foster appreciation for those differences. • Use appropriate technology to support teaching and learning. Course Requirements Demonstrated Competencies Aligned Standards Participation • Performance includes presence, participation and preparation for group and whole class discussions. IPTS: 1,10,11 ICTS: 2 ICLS: 1, 2,Revised July 2008 NAEYC: 4c, 5 Demonstration and Presentation on Lesson and Project • Performance includes the presentation of Unit Themes, Science Kit, and Activity File with the integration of technology IPTS:1,2,3,4,5,6,7 ICTS: 1,2,3,6,7 ICLS: 2, NAEYC: 1,3,4b,4c, 5 Tests and Examinations • Tests and examinations are one of the forms of assessments of students’ content knowledge about curriculum and teaching mathematics, science, and social studies in the primary grades. IPTS:1, 8 ICTS:1, 7 ICLS: 2 NAEYC: 1,3, 4b, 4c, 4d Thematic Unit • Performance includes students’ involvement in planning integrated thematic unit lessons and activities appropriate for young children in all learning areas focusing on math, science and social studies. • Performance must demonstrate a contextual base for helping children construct fundamental concepts in all learning areas through experiences that are designed to meet each child’s developmental needs. • Unit must demonstrate an understanding of integration of the fundamental mathematical skills, concepts, and procedures and how to promote young children’s development of mathematical understandings and their ability to apply mathematical skills in varied context. • Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental scientific concepts and process and how to promote young children’s development of scientific knowledge and skills, including their use of scientific thinking reasoning, and inquiry. • Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts, skills, and modes of inquiry in the social studies and how to promote young children’s development of knowledge and skills in this area. • Develop competence in planning, teaching and assessing themed learning activities that meet state goals and standards. IPTS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 ICTS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6,8 ICLS: 1,2, 3 NAEYC: 1, 3, 4b, 4c, 4d Core Assignments Brief Description Approximate Weight Tests and Examinations Tests and examination consist of multiple measure, including multiple choice, short answers, and essay questions. Questions will be derive from lecture, assigned readings, article handouts and class discussions. 15% Activity File Compile 30 activities for math, science, and social studies for teachers to use in the K-3 classroom (10 activities for each subject area). Activities must be


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