EDEL-6901: Teaching English Language Arts: Content (3 hours)
This course examines the content knowledge necessary for teaching English Language Arts in the elementary grades, grounded in the Science of Reading and aligned with state and national literacy standards. Candidates will study the linguistic, cognitive, and developmental foundations of literacy and analyze how the major domains of reading and writing work together to support proficient literacy. Emphasis is placed on understanding research-based frameworks that explain how children develop into skilled and confident readers and writers. Prerequisite: Acceptance to Teacher Candidacy.
EDEL-6902: Teaching English Language Arts: Methods and Assessment (3 hours)
The candidate will develop effective, creative and research-based strategies for language and literacy development (reading, writing, speaking, listening) in linguistically diverse classrooms, including English language learners and learners with special needs. Field Experience: Required. Fee: Required. Prerequisite: Acceptance to Teacher Candidacy.
EDEL-6908: Teaching Science: Content, Methods and Assessment (3 hours)
In this course, students will: (i) acquire proficiency in elementary grades science content, (physical, life, and earth sciences, including engineering, and technology) standards, curriculum and assessment, for diverse classrooms – including English Language Learners and learners with special needs; Methods include planning and teaching lessons that utilize inquiry, creative thinking, and problem-solving. Field Experience: Required. Prerequisite: Acceptance to Teacher Candidacy.
EDEL-6910: Teaching Social Studies: Content, Methods and Assessment (3 hours)
The candidate will acquire proficiency in elementary grades social science content (including Illinois history, geography, economics and civics), standards and curriculum for diverse classrooms. Field Experience: Required. Prerequisite: Acceptance to Teacher Candidacy.
EDEL-6918: Teaching Physical Education and the Fine Arts: Content, Methods and Assessment (3 hours)
The candidate will explore and develop effective and creative strategies to teach the skills that are pertinent to lifelong physical well‐being and creative expressions in the classroom. Field Experience: Required. Prerequisite: Acceptance to Teacher Candidacy.
EDEL-6919: Teaching Elementary Math for 21st Century Learners (3 hours)
In this course, a holistic approach to teaching mathematics and problem solving will be encouraged to help our teacher candidates weave mathematical elements holistically and seamlessly in their lesson planning and instructional techniques. Candidates will also acquire proficiency in elementary math content, standards, curriculum and assessment, and develop effective and creative strategies to teach mathematical concepts, procedures, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving processes in diverse classrooms – including English Language Learners and learners with special needs. Field Experience: Required 10 hours.
EDEL-6922: Professionalism, Leadership, Communication and Ethics for Pre-service Elementary Teachers (3 hours)
The candidate will articulate and demonstrate the competencies, attitudes and behaviors for effective teaching and classroom management in linguistically and culturally diverse classrooms. Fee: Required. Prerequisite: Acceptance to Teacher Candidacy.