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EDEL
Education, Elementary
Department of Education
(406) 994-3120
EDEL 289R UNDERGRADUATE RESEAERCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION
EDEL 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEAERCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY
EDEL 301 TEACHING PRACTICUM
EDEL 303 TEACHING ELEMENTARY HEALTH ENHANCEMENT
EDEL 304 CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
EDEL 305 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF EMERGENT LITERACY K-3
EDEL 307 TEACHING THE MULTICULTURAL CHILD
EDEL 313R TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES: GRADES K-8
EDEL 325 TEACHING ELEMENTARY SCIENCE
EDEL 332 TEACHING ART AND THE ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM
EDEL 333 TEACHING MATHEMATICS
EDEL 335 TEACHING HEALTH ENHANCEMENT
EDEL 336 TEACHING MUSIC
EDEL 337 ELEMENTARY MUSIC METHODS
EDEL 401 EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
EDEL 402 EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND DISCIPLINE
EDEL 405 TEACHING LITERACY TO ESTABLISHED READERS (4-8)
EDEL 406 TEACHING THE PRIMARY GRADES
EDEL 410 STUDENT TEACHING
EDEL 414 PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
EDEL 470 INDEPENDENT STUDY
EDEL 480 SPECIAL TOPICS
EDEL 489R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION
EDEL 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY
EDEL 500 SEMINAR
EDEL 503 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
EDEL 505 ISSUES AND TRENDS IN LITERACY
EDEL 510 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
EDEL 532 VISUAL ARTS AND LEARNING(Replaced by EDCI 520)
EDEL 533 IMPROVEMENT OF MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION
EDEL 570 INDEPENDENT STUDY
EDEL 575 RESEARCH OR PROFESSIONAL PAPER/PROJECT
EDEL 576 INTERNSHIP
EDEL 580 SPECIAL TOPICS
EDEL 588 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EDEL 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION
EDEL 590 MASTER'S THESIS
EDEL 289R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION
F,S 1-3 cr. RCT may be repeated
-- Classroom instruction associated with directed undergraduate
research/creative activity projects.
EDEL 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE
ACTIVITY
F,S 1-6 cr. IND may be repeated
-- Directed undergraduate research/creative activity
which may culminate in a written work or other creative
project.
EDEL 301 TEACHING PRACTICUM
F,S,Su 1-3 cr. LAB 1-3
PREREQUISITE: EDCI 360, good standing in Teacher Education
Program.
-- Students will be assigned to school classrooms to
observe children, teachers, and teaching strategies
and to serve as teacher aids. Students will teach lessons
in subject areas corresponding to the methods classes
in which they are currently enrolled.
EDEL 303 TEACHING ELEMENTARY HEALTH ENHANCEMENT
F,S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Good standing in Teacher Education Program.
-- The class is designed to provide the elementary education
student with a conceptual understanding of school-age
health enhancement (health and physical education),
to include relationships between movement concepts and
skill analysis, the ten comprehensive school health
areas, and health-related behaviors.
EDEL 304 CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
F,S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: EDCI 208 or EDCI 209 and junior standing.
-- A survey of children's books with an emphasis on
their use in K-8 classrooms. Introduces the history
and current genres of children's literature, selection
criteria, award-winning books, and strategies for sharing
books with students.
EDEL 305 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
OF EMERGENT LITERACY K-3
F,S,Su alternate years, to be offered even years 4 cr.
LEC 4
PREREQUISITE: EDEL 304, EDCI 360, and good standing
in Teacher Education Program.
-- Current theory concerning emergent literacy and developmentally
appropriate classroom practices. Emphasis is on a balanced
approach which includes phonics and other cue systems,
use of authentic children's literature, and use of programmed
reading materials.
EDEL 307 TEACHING THE MULTICULTURAL
CHILD
On Demand 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: EDCI 208 and EDCI 240.
-- To recognize the factors impacting minority language
and ethnic group students in the elementary classroom
with an emphasis on Native Americans, and to apply pedagogical
principles to the teaching of reading and language arts
in multicultural classrooms.
EDEL 313R TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES:
GRADES K-8
F,S,Su alternate years, to be offered odd years 3 cr.
LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Completion of social science core including
PSCI 210, one additional restricted social science elective
course, and good standing in the Teacher Education Program.
-- Identification of goals, objectives, and instructional
strategies for elementary social studies. Concurrent
paraprofessional experience registration during the
academic year.
EDEL 325 TEACHING ELEMENTARY
SCIENCE
F,S,Su alternate years, to be offered odd years 3 cr.
LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: EDCI 360 and good standing in Teacher
Education Program.
-- This course focuses upon methods of teaching science
inquiry skills, content, and attitudes in the elementary
classroom.
EDEL 332 TEACHING ART AND THE
ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM
F,S,Su alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr.
LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: EDCI 360, and good standing in Teacher
Education Program.
-- Experiences which enhance student understanding of
how children make art, appreciate historical aspects
of art, and construct their place in a social world.
Students explore these concerns through studio experiences,
readings, written reports, and locating and gathering
resources for teaching art.
EDEL 333 TEACHING MATHEMATICS
F,S,Su alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr.
LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: EDCI 360, M 131, and good standing in
Teacher Education Program.
-- M methods and materials for the prospective elementary
teacher. Classroom organization, operation, management,
applied technology, evaluation, and current theory.
EDEL 335 TEACHING HEALTH ENHANCEMENT
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: EDCI 360, good standing in Teacher Education
Program.
-- The theoretical and practical aspects of teaching
health enhancement in the elementary schools.
EDEL 336 TEACHING MUSIC
F,S,Su alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr.
LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: EDCI 360, good standing in Teacher Education
Program.
-- Improving musical skills to incorporate methods of
integrating music into the elementary classroom through
signing, listening, instrument playing, creating, and
movement in order to further the goals and standards
of the elementary music program as well as the general
elementary curriculum.
EDEL 337 ELEMENTARY MUSIC METHODS
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUS 204, MUS 206, MUS 250, EDCI 360, and
good standing in Teacher Education Program.
COREQUISITE: EDEL 301
-- Elementary music methods for the music education
majors; in-depth study and application of elementary
music methods using singing, listening, instrument playing,
creating, and movement; materials, management, sequencing,
planning, and assessment for K-6 music classes.
EDEL 401 EDUCATIONAL PLANNING
AND MANAGEMENT
F,S,Su 1 cr. RCT 1
PREREQUISITE: EDCI 360, good standing in Teacher Education
Program.
-- An introduction to instructional planning (lesson
and unit planning,) classroom management and organization,
and working with parents. General teaching issues and
problems associated with the paraprofessional practicum
will also be explored and discussed.
EDEL 402 EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT
AND DISCIPLINE
F,S,Su 1 cr. RCT 1
PREREQUISITE: EDEL 401, good standing in Teacher Education
Program.
-- An introduction to the models of various management
and discipline techniques. General control issues and
problems associated with the paraprofessional practicum
will also be explored and discussed.
EDEL 405 TEACHING LITERACY TO
ESTABLISHED READERS (4-8)
F,S,Su alternate years, to be offered odd years 4 cr.
LEC 4
PREREQUISITE: EDCI 360, EDEL 304, and good standing
in Teacher Education Program.
-- Current theory and practice addressing literacy instruction
in grades 4-8, with special emphasis on middle school.
Topics include reading strategies, the writing process,
and workshop approaches to literacy.
EDEL 406 TEACHING THE PRIMARY
GRADES
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: EDCI 208, and either HDCF 150 or PSYX
100.
-- Preparing teachers to teach kindergarten and the
primary grades one through three. Understanding of the
characteristics of the age-level child; establishing
curriculum methods, materials, learning environments,
and activities for teaching; and investigation of the
relevant subject areas.
EDEL 410 STUDENT TEACHING
F,S,Su 5 - 12 cr. IND
PREREQUISITE: Senior standing, completion of all required
EDEL methods courses, and good standing in Teacher Education
Program.
COREQUISITE: EDEL 414.
-- Observation and teaching in a classroom setting;
preparation and delivery of lesson plans. The student
teaching experience will occur under the supervision
of experienced teachers and MSU staff supervisors.
EDEL 414 PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
F,S 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: Senior standing, completion of all required
EDEL methods courses, and good standing in Teacher Education
Program.
COREQUISITE: EDEL 410. -- Senior capstone course. Review
the role of teachers and elementary school; school law;
teacher contracts; certification; professional organizations;
ethics; job seeking; job success; cooperative learning;
and other critical issues for elementary education majors.
EDEL 470 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor,
and approval of department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
EDEL 480 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Course prerequisites as determined for
each offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which
there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial
basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting
a regular course number.
EDEL 489R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION
F,S,Su 1 - 2 cr. RCT May be repeated. Max 4 cr.
COREQUISITE: EDEL 490.
-- Classroom instruction associated with directed undergraduate
research/creative activity projects.
EDEL 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE
ACTIVITY
F,S,Su 1 - 6 cr. IND May be repeated. Max 12 cr.
-- Directed undergraduate research/creative activity
which may culminate in a research paper, journal article,
or undergraduate thesis.
EDEL 500 SEMINAR
On Demand 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing and as determined for
each offering.
-- Topics offered at the graduate level which are not
covered in regular courses. Students participate in
preparing and presenting discussion material.
EDEL 503 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
Su alternate years, to be offered odd years 3 cr. LEC
3
PREREQUISITE: EDEL 304 and EDEL 305 and EDEL 410
-- Examination and interpretation of the themes of current,
award-winning children's literature and their relevance
to today's children. Inquiry projects will focus on
topics of critical literacy. Emphasis will be on classroom
application.
EDEL 505 ISSUES AND TRENDS IN
LITERACY
Su alternate years, to be offered 2006 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: EDEL 410.
-- Contemporary issues in reading, addressed through
advanced study of recent research, with a focus on standards-based
classroom application. Topics include the reading/writing
relationship and the complexities if the reading process.
EDEL 510 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
F alternate years, to be offered even years, Su 3 cr.
LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: EDEL 410 or EDSD 410.
-- Understandings, attitudes and skills for inservice
teachers and administrators to be applied to selection
and implementation of learning experiences for elementary
school children.
EDEL 532 VISUAL ARTS AND LEARNING
(Replaced by EDCI 520)
Su alternate years, to be offered odd years 3 cr. LEC
3
PREREQUISITE: EDEL 332, EDEL 410.
-- Explores the importance of art in the lives of children
and adolescents while finding ways to include art experiences
in an integrated curriculum. Emphasizes philosophical
and cultural groundings for teaching art, studio experiences
and research potentials.
EDEL 533 IMPROVEMENT OF MATHEMATICS
INSTRUCTION
Su alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. LEC
3
PREREQUISITE: EDEL 333, EDEL 410.
-- Stresses use of appropriate knowledge from mathematics
education, learning theory, developmental psychology,
readiness, evaluation, curriculum development and individual
differences in selecting, designing, organizing and
presenting mathematical content for elementary school
children.
EDEL 570 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor,
approval of department head and Dean of Graduate Studies.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
EDEL 575 RESEARCH OR PROFESSIONAL
PAPER/PROJECT
F,S,Su 1 - 4 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: EDCI 506, graduate standing.
-- A research or professional paper or project dealing
with a topic in the field. The topic must have been
mutually agreed upon by the student and his or her major
advisor and graduate committee.
EDEL 576 INTERNSHIP
On Demand 2 - 12 cr. IND Maximum credits unlimited
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor
and approval of department head.
-- An individualized assignment arranged with an agency,
business or other organization to provide guided experience
in the field.
EDEL 580 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Upper division courses and others as determined
for each offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which
there is a particular one time need, or given on a trial
basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting
a regular course number.
EDEL 588 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. May be repeated; maximum 3 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, teaching experience
and/or current employment in a school organization,
consent of instructor and Dean of Graduate Studies.
-- Courses offered on a one-time basis to fulfill professional
development needs of inservice educators. A specific
focus is given to each course which is appropriately
subtitled.
EDEL 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION
F,S,Su 3 cr. IND Maximum credits unlimited
PREREQUISITE: Master's standing and approval of the
Dean of Graduate Studies.
-- This course may be used only by students who have
completed all of their coursework (and thesis if on
a thesis plan) but who need additional faculty or staff
time or help.
EDEL 590 MASTER'S THESIS
F,S,Su 1 - 10 cr. IND Maximum credits unlimited
PREREQUISITE: Master's standing.
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