EDU 241 - Methods of Teaching for Elementary Education

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Discover teaching methodology for effective instruction in elementary classrooms. Emphasis on the development of learning objectives, selection of instructional techniques and use of materials and resources appropriate for elementary content/curricula. Explore basic principles of classroom management and applies theories of learning and teaching to the organization and presentation of elementary lessons.

Prerequisite(s): A bachelor’s degree and seeking teacher certification or permission from department chair.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify common instructional strategies and assessment techniques consistent with best teaching practices.

2. Identify differentiated instructional strategies appropriate for elementary classrooms.

3. Describe a systematic process for sequencing instruction based on the taxonomies of learning.

4. Identify differentiated instructional strategies appropriate for elementary classrooms.

5. Discuss current research topics relevant to best practices in elementary pedagogy.

6. Develop lessons that meet the diverse needs and characteristics of elementary students.

7. Compare and contrast common approaches to effective classroom management.

8. Implement lessons that specify appropriate goals, activities, and assessment for elementary specific content.