ELE 4332 - Elem. Lang. Arts & Soc. Studies

Credits: 3 hrs

This course is designed to prepare the prospective elementary teacher to apply various approaches to teaching language arts in grades K-6. A variety of classroom experiences will be utilized to stimulate and involve the student in the teaching process. Special attention will be given to oral and written communication, development of a balanced literary program, and the selection, preparation, and organization of various teaching materials into lessons and an integrated unit. Furthermore, a critical understanding of social studies concepts, generalizations, and experiences developmentally appropriate for elementary students will be stressed. Opportunities are provided for planning of integrated cross-curricular activities using citizenship transmission, social science inquiry, and reflective inquiry to aid the acquisition and maintenance of social studies skills, concepts, and attitudes.