EDEL
Education, Elementary
Department of Education
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EDEL 289R  UNDERGRADUATE RESEAERCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION  
EDEL 290R  UNDERGRADUATE RESEAERCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY 
EDEL 301   PARAPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDEL 303   METHODS OF TEACHING ELEMENTARY HEALTH ENHANCEMENT/PE
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 PARAPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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 METHODS OF TEACHING ELEMENTARY HEALTH ENHANCEMENT/PE
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 POLS 206, 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, MATH 131, and good standing in Teacher Education Program.
-- Math 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 PSY 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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