ED 101A — Elementary School Curriculum and Teaching: Literacy, Writing, and Social Studies

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Yields six semester-hour credits towards rate of work and graduation. Limited to MAT elementary students and undergraduate student teachers enrolling in ED 111e spring semester. Weekly field experience, arranged by the education program, is required in addition to regular class time. Contact the program for further information.

Focuses on principles and effective procedures for teaching reading strategies, writing process, and social studies in elementary classrooms. Students will study, practice, and reflect upon concepts in: writing development and assessment, reading comprehension strategies to meet needs of diverse learners, unit development via Understanding by Design pedagogy, and practice in teaching social studies in order to promote civic engagement and cultural awareness. Usually offered every year.
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