Tentative Course Schedule and Weekly TopicsDate Topic/AssignmentsNote: This class has no final exam.Course RequirementsEarly Childhood, Elementary, and Middle Level Education Department ELE 4770: Methods and Curriculum in the Primary Grades- Math, Science and Social Studies Spring 2009Instructor: Mrs. Teresa TruesdaleOffice Hours: by appointment onlyPhone: 217-348-3912 (home)E-mail: [email protected] Theme: Educators as creators of effective educational environment, integrating diverse students, subjects, strategies, societies, and technologiesCourse Description: Study of curriculum and techniques for teaching mathematics, science, and social studies in the primary grades. Planning lessons and units of instruction. Prerequisites & Concurrent Enrollment: ELE 3250. University Teacher Education requirements apply and department requirements for enrollment must be met, including an expectation of second semester of Junior standing.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 Models- Information-processing models emphasize ways of enhancing the human being’s innate drive to make sense of the world by acquiring and organizing data, sensing problems and generating solutions to them, and developing concepts and language for conveying them.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.StandardsCourse 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 ofscientific 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. Revised November, 2008Tentative Course Schedule and Weekly TopicsDate Topic/AssignmentsJan. 12 Overview Syllabus and AssignmentsConcept Development in Math, Science, & Social Studies in Young ChildrenJan. 19 No Class, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- ObservedJan. 26 Thematic Unit Topic DueTeaching Fundamental Concepts and Skills in Math, Science & Social Studies. Feb. 2 Applying Math Concepts and Skills in Classroom Practice with integration with Science and Social Studies (number & number operations and geometry)Feb. 9 Activity File DueApplying Math Concepts and Skills in Classroom Practice: Integration with Science and Social Studies (measurement, algebra & probability)Feb. 16 Applying Science Concepts and Skills in Classroom Practice: Integration with Math and Social Studies (life science & physical science)Feb. 23 Applying Science Concepts and Skills in Classroom Practice: Integration with Math & Social Studies (earth science, space science, & science and technology) March 2 Science Kit Due and PresentationsClassroom Science FairMarch 9 Mid-term March 16 No Class, Spring BreakMarch 23 Applying Social Studies Concepts and Skill in Classroom Practice: Integration with Math and Science (civic, government, history, arts & music)March 30 Social Studies Trade Book Lesson Due and PresentationsApril 6 Applying Social Studies Concepts and Skill in Classroom Practice: Integration with Math and Science (economy, geography, sociology, & anthropology)April 13 Thematic Unit Presentations, Binders and Live Text DueApril 20 Field Trip to Douglas-Hart Nature CenterDate:_______________________ Time:_________________________April 27 Last Class DayReturn Thematic Units, EvaluationTeaching Math, Science & Social Studies Note: This class has no final exam.Course RequirementsCourse Requirements and Evaluations: Points Due Date1. Activity File 30 Feb. 92. Science Kit 30 March 23. Mid-Term 50 March