Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Early Childhood and Elementary Education (ELE)

The complete description of Early Childhood and Elementary Education is found in the Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development in the College of Education and Human Services.

Descriptions of courses approved for the University Program appear in italic type.

ELE 107 Introduction to Teaching 3(3-1) F, Sp
An introductory course designed to provide prospective teacher education students with the opportunity to explore the teaching profession; includes ten hours of field experience. Identical to SED 107. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

ELE 213 Pre-professional Practicum in Bilingual Bicultural Education 2(1-3)
A pre-professional field experience which requires observation in a bilingual classroom and tutoring individual or small groups of bilingual students. Identical to SED 213. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

ELE 280 Education of Children 3(3-0) F, Sp
Growth and development of the child, prenatal to adolescent. Includes application to educational settings. Not open to freshmen. Prerequisite: ELE 107.

ELE 290 Technology in Education 3(1-4)
Students will learn to operate various technology-based equipment; select and assess instructional media materials, courseware, and software; and integrate technology and media into K-12 instruction. Identical to SED 290. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: ELE/SED 107.

ELE 320 Elementary Mathematics Methods 3(3-0) F, Sp
Content, materials, methods, and organization of this area of elementary education. All students must complete a noncredit AV module. Prerequisites: SED/ELE 107, ELE 280, (students with emphasis on the Emotionally Impaired and Mentally impaired are required to have SPE 126 and PSY 220), MTH 151, satisfying the University Mathematics Competency, admission to Teacher Education Program. Pre- or corequisite: MTH 152.-

ELE 330 Reading in the Elementary School 3(3-0) F, Sp
Objectives, content, materials, organization, and methods of teaching reading in the elementary school. All students must complete a noncredit AV module. Prerequisites: ELE 280 (students with emphasis on the emotionally impaired and mentally impaired are required to have SPE 126; PSY 220). Requires admission to Teacher Education Program.

ELE 340 Science and Social Studies in the Elementary School 5(4-3) F, Sp
Objectives, content, materials, organization, and methods of teaching science and social studies in the elementary school. All students must complete a noncredit AV module. Includes an integrated field experience. Prerequisites: ELE 280 (students with emphasis on the emotionally impaired and mentally impaired are required to have SPE 126; PSY 220). Requires admission to Teacher Education Program.

ELE 343 Social Studies Methods in Elementary Education 3(3-0)
Objectives, content, materials, organization, and methods of teaching social studies in the elementary school. Prerequisites: HEV 100 or PSY 220; ELE 290 (Students with emphasis on the emotionally impaired and mentally impaired are required to have SPE 126; PSY 220.); and admission to Teacher Education.

ELE 345 Science Methods in Elementary Education 3(3-0)
Objectives, content, materials, organization, and methods of teaching science in the elementary school. Prerequisites: HEV 100 or PSY 220; ELE 290 (Students with emphasis on the emotionally impaired and mentally impaired are required to have SPE 126; PSY 220.); and admission to Teacher Education.

ELE 361 Midtier Practicum 2(1-2)
Preservice teachers will gain practical experience through observing, interacting, collaborating, and teaching in a pre K-12 classroom setting. Identical to MLE 361. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education; successful completion (C+ or higher) of ELE 280 or HEV 100 or PSY 220.

ELE 431 Corrective Reading in the Classroom 3(3-0) F, Sp
Classroom diagnosis of students' reading strengths and weaknesses. Analysis of corrective and remedial techniques. All candidates for the elementary certificate are required to take this course. Prerequisite: ELE 330.

ELE 493 Learning and Evaluation in Elementary Education 3(3-0) F, Sp
Theories, purposes, materials, and problems related to learning and the measurement and evaluation of learning. Includes a unit on mental health. Prerequisites: ELE 280 (students with emphasis on the emotionally impaired and mentally impaired are required to have SPE 126;PSY 220);at least one of the following: ELE 320, 330, 340. Requires admission to Teacher Education Program.

ELE 494 Mental Hygiene for Elementary Teachers 2(2-0) D
Concepts, mechanisms, and problems of adjustment. Application to elementary school children and teachers. Requires admission to Teacher Education Program.

ELE 495 Foundations of Education 3(3-0) F, Sp
Examines historical events and philosophical bases of American education. Major emphasis on political and legislative activities, social issues, and economic developments affecting the schools. Identical to SED 495. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: ELE 280 (students with emphasis on the emotionally impaired and mentally impaired are required to have SPE 126; PSY 220). Requires admission to Teacher Education Program.

ELE 506 Individualizing Instruction 3(3-0) D
Principles and techniques for individualizing instruction. Identical to SED 506. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: One of the following: ELE 330 or 340.

ELE 508 Education Workshop 1-6(Spec) D
Identification and study of problems in contemporary education. Identical to SED 508. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

ELE 510 Educational Media and Technology 3(3-0) D
An approach to communication, with emphasis on the use of teaching tools and materials in the classroom. Identical to SED 510 and LIB 510. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

ELE 513 Foundations of Bilingual Bicultural Education 3(3-0) D
Sociocultural and psychological foundations, principles and practices of bilingual bicultural education. Identical to SED 513. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: ELE 280 or SED 310.

ELE 514 Methods and Materials for Bilingual Bicultural Education 3(3-0) D
Teaching methodologies, selection, adaptation and utilization of instructional materials, and testing and measurement for the Bilingual Spanish or Ojibwe classroom (K-12). Identical to SED 514. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: ELE 330, 340; or SED 450.

ELE 516 Teaching Native American History and Culture 3(3-0)
Study of Native American History from a Native American perspective. Methods of integrating Native American information into classroom instruction. Identical to SED 516. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: ELE 280 or SED 310.

ELE 518 Creativity in the Elementary School 3(3-0) D
Develops understanding of the creative process. Teaching strategies to encourage creativity in all subjects will be stressed.

ELE 525 Early Childhood Education 3(3-0) D
Content, methods, materials, and curriculum planning for teaching prekindergarten through primary grades.

ELE 526 Orientation and Overview of Early Childhood Programs 1(1-0) D
History issues, trends, and development of early childhood program. Focus on the preschool movement, controversies, contributions, and survey of basic principles of development.

ELE 527 Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum Materials and Methods 1(1-0) D
Organization of educational programs, selection, planning, use, care and evaluation of materials in preschools. Methods appropriate to individual and group needs and interests.

ELE 528 Emergent Literacy: Theory and Practice 3(3-0) D
Analysis of literacy development in preschool through primary grades. Methods, materials, organization, and evaluation techniques for fostering beginning reading and writing consistent with current research. Prerequisites: ELE 330.

ELE 532 Reading in the Content Areas 3(3-0) D
Emphasizes teaching of reading skills in content areas focusing on the middle and upper grades. Prerequisites: ELE 330 or SED 316.

ELE 533 Diagnosis and Treatment of Reading Difficulties 3(2-3) D
Diagnostic procedures and use of remedial and developmental techniques. Exploration of the role of the specialist. Prerequisites: ELE 330, 431.

ELE 538 Coordination of the Language Arts with Reading 3(3-0) D
Building the elements of listening, speaking, writing, and reading into a K-8 language arts program. Techniques of instruction for the exceptional child will be examined. Prerequisite: ELE 330.

ELE 540 Whole Language: Theory and Practice 3(3-0) D
Emphasizes whole language philosophy, components, classroom management and organization, literature-based reading, authentic writing contexts, skill integration, thematic teaching, at risk populations and evaluation. Prerequisites: ELE 330.

ELE 556 Meeting the Socio-Emotional Needs of Young Children 2(2-0) D
Analysis of the social-emotional developmental and behavioral processes of young children including attitudes, aggression, achievement, dependency, fear, morality, self-concept, and implications of teaching.

ELE 557 Cognitive and Psycho-motor Experiences for Young Children 3(3-0) D
Survey of psycho-motor and cognitive stages of development. Assessment of cognition and psycho-motor repertories, concepts of intelligence, motor skills and development of an appropriate sequence of activities.

ELE 566 Independent Study in Elementary Education 1-6 (Spec) F, Sp
Research or project. Prerequisites: 15 semester hours of professional education and approval of unit coordinator.

ELE 567 Home Environment Practicum of Early Childhood 1(1-0) D
Field-based experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating the dynamics of home visitations. Interpretation of program goals, objectives, and philosophies. Interview techniques, follow-up evaluation, and implications .

ELE 568 Human Ecology for Improving Relations in School and Community 2(Spec) D
Improvement of parent-school-community relations through parent education, involvement and interaction in the early childhood teaching-learning process. Cross-cultural and community center focus.

ELE 581 Statistics In Education 3(3-0) D
Basic statistical concepts and techniques encountered in educational literature and their applications to teaching, guidance, and research. Identical to SED 581. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

ELE 590 Microcomputers In Classroom Instruction 3(2-3)
Students will study and practice the integration of microcomputer technology in classroom instruction and management, with emphasis upon software evaluation and lesson development. Identical to SED 590 and SPE 510. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: ELE 320, 330, or 340 or equivalent, or instructor permission.

ELE 594 Logo Learning Language 3(2-2) D
An introduction to LOGO-M.l.T.'s artificial intelligence microcomputer language. Practice, applications, and theoretical and experimental basis of this learning-teaching language written for school children. Identical to SED/LIB 594. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

ELE 595 Telecommunication in Education 3(2-2) D
The study and laboratory exploration of telecommunication as used in schools and classrooms: E-mail, BBS, educational and general networks, collaborative lessons on K-12 networks. Identical to SED 595. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: ELE/SED 590 or equivalent with permission of instructor.

For 600 and 700 level course descriptions consult the current Graduate Bulletin.

ELE 605 Elementary School Curriculum 3(3-0) D

ELE 608 Projects In Education 1-6(Spec) D

ELE 609 History of Education 3(3-0) D

ELE 611 Philosophy of Education 3(3-0) D

ELE 613 Current Educational Issues 3(3-0)

ELE 614 Advanced Educational Psychology 3(3-0) D

ELE 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0)

ELE 620 Problems of Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School 3(3-0) D

ELE 625 Child Management in Early Childhood 2(2-0) D

ELE 630 Organization and Implementation of School Reading Programs 3(3-0) D

ELE 631 Understanding Literacy Research 3(3-0) D

ELE 632 Practicum in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Reading Difficulties 6(Spec) S

ELE 633 Clinical Practice in Reading 3(1-4) D

ELE 635 Problems in Language Arts in the Elementary School 3(3-0) D

ELE 636 Developmental Reading 3(3-0) D

ELE 640 Problems In Social Studies in the Elementary School 2(2-0) D

ELE 642 Instructional Multimedia 3(3-0)

ELE 643 Instructional Design 3(3-0)

ELE 644 Early Childhood Concept Development Through Integrated and Creative Activities 3(3-0) D

ELE 645 Problems in Science in the Elementary School 2(2-0) D

ELE 660 Methods of Educational Research 3(3-0) D

ELE 662 Applied Educational Measurement and Evaluation 3(3-0)

ELE 682 Psychology of Child Development 3(3-0) D

ELE 687, 688, 689 Independent Study Each 1-3(Spec) F, Sp

ELE 695 Readings in Education 2(Spec) D

ELE 698 Thesis 1-6(Spec) F, Sp

ELE 705 Theory and Practice in Curriculum Development 3(3-0) D

ELE 707 Seminar: Issues in Educational Technology 3(3-0)

ELE 708 Distance Education 3(3-0)

ELE 709 Innovative Uses of Technology 3(3-0)

ELE 710 Seminar: Terminal Project 3(3-0)

ELE 730 Seminar: Issues in Reading 3(3-0) D

ELE 755 Advanced Research Design and Interpretation 3(3-0) D

ELE 776 Seminar: Problems in Elementary Education 2(2-0) D

ELE 777 Seminars in Child Growth and Development 2-4(Spec) D

ELE 780 Master of Arts Capstone Seminar 3(3-0)

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