Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU259   20074-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/24/07

EDU259  20074-99999

LEC

3 Credit(s)

3 Period(s)

Methods for Early Childhood Elementary: K-3

Overview and practical application of teaching elementary science, math and social studies. Covers teaching strategies, learning environments, teaching resources, and use of technology. Emphasis on State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards. Approved school-based practicum required.
Prerequisites: Formal admission to a teacher preparation program.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

 

EDU259  20074-99999

Methods for Early Childhood Elementary: K-3

 

1.

Identify current State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards. (I)

2.

Identify current Arizona Science, Social Studies and Mathematics Academic K-3 Standards. (I)

3.

Develop a task analysis of mathematical concepts taught in K- 3 grade levels. (II)

4.

Use various classroom management techniques. (III)

5.

Assess various science, mathematics, and social studies teaching resources currently available. (IV)

6.

Analyze the use of manipulatives in teaching mathematics. (V)

7.

Analyze the use of technology to teach grades K-3. (VI)

8.

Design science, mathematics, and social studies lesson plans. (VII)

9.

Summarize various teaching strategies. (VIII)

10.

Use various teaching strategies. (VIII)

11.

Evaluate various assessment methods. (IX)

12.

Prepare a science, mathematics, and social studies lesson plan. (X)

13.

Teach a science, mathematics, and social studies lesson. (X)

14.

Participate as a teacher aide. (XI)

15.

Summarize the practicum experience. (XI)

 

 

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EDU259  20074-99999

Methods for Early Childhood Elementary: K-3

 

 

I. Standards

A. State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards

B. Arizona Academic Standards

II. Task Analysis

A. Purpose

B. Process

III. Classroom Management

A. Styles

B. Techniques

C. Positive Learning Environment

D. Culturally Responsiveness

IV. Resources

A. Textbooks

B. Laboratory Kits

C. Internet/Computers

D. Professional Literature

E. Other

V. Manipulatives

A. Purpose

B. Tools

1. Cuisenaire Rods

2. Pattern Blocks

3. Base-Ten Blocks

4. Tangrams

5. Geoboards

6. Pentominoes

VI. Technology

A. Computers

B. Software

C. Internet

D. Media

E. Other

VII. Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies Curriculum

A. Development

B. Objectives

C. Resources

D. Standards

E. Current Trends

VIII. Teaching Strategies

A. Match to Subject Matter

B. Concepts and Generalizations

C. Inquiry Process

D. Science Skills

E. Students' Developmental Levels

F. Diverse Needs

G. Question Posing

H. Critical Thinking

IX. Assessments

A. Purpose

B. Standards

C. Methods

X. Lesson Plans

A. Preparation

B. Objectives

C. Teaching Procedures

D. Learning Activities

E. Material

F. Assessments

G. Remedial Activities

H. Enrichment Activities

XI. Practicum Experience

A. Classroom Observation

B. Classroom Participation

C. Reflection

 

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