Course Description: The study of developmentally appropriate curriculum in the elementary classroom from national standards to local school district requirements and resources. Meeting individual student needs and integrating across disciplines is also included. Standardized testing as well as student assessment including scoring rubrics, recordkeeping and student/parent feedback is addressed. Lesson plans and unit plans are developed. Theories of classroom discipline and observations in schools assist in the development of appropriate procedures and routines as well as techniques for building a sense of community in the elementary classroom. Prerequisite: EDU 227, 228 and admission to the Education Program.

Education Program