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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course examines instructional design for classroom teachers and explores a variety of emerging technologies that enhance student learning. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores theories, models, and strategies for teaching and learning language arts in the elementary school. Participants explore and apply strategies for teaching reading, writing, oral fluency, phonemic awareness, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, comprehension, and poetry. Students will also learn strategies to motivate elementary students to want to engage in the language arts. Integration of language arts across the curriculum is stressed. This is a designated Service-Learning course. (Elementary Block) (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required
  • 3.00 Credits

    Explores the significance and importance of mathematics in the elementary school. Course deals with the NCTM standards for elementary and provides methodologies to successfully teach the standards. (Elementary Block) (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to explore the significance and importance of science, physical education, and health education in the elementary school. It provides the philosophies and methodologies to help successfully teach a hands-on dynamic science program and how to effectively teach the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. (Elementary Block) (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required
  • 3.00 Credits

    Designed to analyze social understandings and responsibilities inherent in life and to plan and teach desirable experiences in social studies for elementary school children. The ability to live in a changing democratic society and in a world marked by increasing interdependence among societies requires the manifestation of the highest possible levels of civic and social competence. Students will learn how the following pedagogies complement the social studies curriculum and instruction: Culturally Responsive Teaching, Experiential Learning, Place-Based Education, Community Based Education, Inquiry Based Learning, Social Justice in Education, and Community Engaged Learning-Service Learning. They will also work with the National Council for the Social Studies Curriculum Themes. This course includes a service learning practicum experience, as well as supports students in their ability to implement a Community Engaged Learning-Service Learning experience based on the NCSS Curriculum Themes, and the state standards for the elementary students in the practicum classes in which they work and teach. (Elementary Block) (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course prepares students for all aspects of elementary curriculum planning, instructional delivery, and assessment strategies. A professional teaching unit and work sample will be completed. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course examines multiple models and theories of classroom management, discipline, and motivation strategies for use in classrooms. Public school practicum included. (Elementary Block) (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course is specifically for students accepted to the artsFUSION Scholars program. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to a community-based educational approach that connects the arts, education, and social learning. Course participants will work together to create, promote, and teach multiple monthly arts events for children and families in local venues including the Southern Utah Museum of Art and the Cedar City Library. They will also observe arts teaching in local elementary school classes and reflect on similarities and differences between school and community approaches to arts education. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail] Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission Repeatable for Add'l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 4
  • 3.00 Credits

    A creative exploration for prospective elementary teachers who have completed two of the following (ART 3900/MUSC 3900/THEA 3900) to develop an arts enriched curriculum through integration. Designing practical lessons tied to other subjects is paramount to this course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): (ART 3900 and MUSC 3900) or (ART 3900 and THEA 3900) or (MUSC 3900 and THEA 3900) - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D- Prerequisite:    ( ART 3900 A MUSC 3900 ) ( O ART 3900 A THEA 3900 ) ( O MUSC 3900 A THEA 3900 )
  • 2.00 Credits

    Students will be provided meaningful practicum opportunities, field experience, and induction seminars in the public schools in preparation for student teaching and for entering the job market. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]