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the wide range of reading and writing levels found in elementary classrooms. Prerequisite: EDU 301 or permission of instructor. (2 credits)
325 Mathematics for the Elementary Grades
This course is a workshop in the teaching of mathematics in the elementary grades that focuses on goals, methods, materials, and assessment procedures. The emphasis is on the use of manipulatives in the teaching of mathematics concepts. Prerequisite: EDU 301 or permission of instructor. (1 credit)
326 Science for the Elementary Grades
This course focuses on teaching science geared towards the elementary grades. A special emphasis will be placed on utilizing hands-on, age appropriate experiments and discovery methods in science education. Prerequisite: EDU 301 or permission of instructor. (1 credit)
327 Social Studies for the Elementary Grades
This course evaluates history, social studies, and geography instruction in the elementary grades. Students will discuss and evaluate current practices of social studies education. Prerequisite: EDU 301 or permission of instructor. (1 credit)
330 Current Issues in Education
Through lecture and discussion, students will examine current issues in education. Areas explored, but not limited to, include a variety of perspectives on key educational policy issues including desegregation, bilingual education, affirmative action, charter schools, national and state curriculum standards, student assessment and the assessment and certification of teachers. (3 credits)
360 Church Education
This course examines the Sunday school movement historically in America and equips students to deal with the special challenges that face a church education program, i.e., curriculum choice, classroom management, Sunday school teacher training, effective classroom management, etc. (2 credits)
361 Home School Education
This course examines the Home School movement historically in America and equips students to deal with the special challenges that face families who choose to home school. This course will equip students to be effective home school educators. (2 credits)
375 History of Schooling
American educational ideas and practice critically examined in terms of their historical development and contemporary significance. (3 credits) (Cross-listed as HIS 375.)
385- Special Topics in Education
395 These courses will cover a variety of topics that are not studied in depth in other departmental
courses. Topics will be chosen according to student interest and instructor expertise. Each summer Providence offers a summer education class for continuing education units for local Christian teachers; this can also be taken by education students for credit. (1-3 credits)
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