Elementary Education Course Descriptions
Professional Education Requirements
EDUC 2311 CORNERSTONE 1 hour
This course is designed to assist students who are considering teaching as a profession. It is a basic introduction to the field of education generally and to Randall University’s School of Education specifically. Emphasis is placed on self-evaluation and exploration of the field of education.
EDUC 3112 FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION 3 hours
This course is designed to help students become familiar with the history of education in America as well as explore different educational viewpoints. A minimum of 10 hours field experience is required. Prequisite: EDUC 2311. Registration for the OGET by add/drop date.
EDUC 3412 TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA IN EDUCATION 2 hours
This course prepares the student to select, utilize, evaluate, and produce instructional materials. Computer technology, instructional aids, multimedia, and other emerging technologies will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Computer literacy and admission to Education Program or permission from Education Program Director
EDUC 3423 INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN 3 hours
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of instructional design, including the principles of learning theory, and instructional strategies that are relevant to instructional design. Students will learn the purpose and approach to completing each phase of the instructional design process and will produce a set of outputs from each of these phases in accordance with requirements specified in a final course project. Prerequisite: EDUC 2311 and EDUC 3112.
EDUC 4112 THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD 2 hours
This course includes identifying characteristics of the exceptional child, resources in the community, and the federally mandated policies and procedures for educating children with exceptionalities. Prerequisite: Admission to Education Program or permission from Education Program Director.
EDUC 4513 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT 3 hours
This course is designed to help teacher candidates learn techniques of classroom management to effectively deal with concerns related to behavior, time, materials, rapport, and rules. A minimum of 20 hours of field experience is required. This course includes techniques of classroom management related to concerns such as behavioral strategies, time and materials, rapport, and rules formation. This course also contains a component which deals with parent/community relations. Prerequisite: Admission into the Teacher Education Program and/or approval of the Teacher Education Program Director.
PSYC 3323 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 hours
This course is a study of the application of psychological principles to learning and behavior. Results of research as applied to classroom learning and motivation are studied together with factors which help or hinder effective learning. Prerequisite: PSYC 1123.
EDEL 4622 CLINICAL PRACTICE—ELEMENTARY 2 hours
The seminar is to be taken concurrently with the clinical practice and will meet for two hours once a week. This seminar provides elementary teacher candidates with the opportunity to develop the necessary skills for teachers and explore and process issues directly related to teaching. The seminar will also include time to complete certain required projects such as the teacher work sample, the portfolio, and generally enhance the skills for job seeking. Prerequisite: Admission into the Teacher Education Program and approval of the Teacher Education Committee. Corequisite: EDEL 4610
EDEL 4610 SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE—ELEMENTARY 10 hours
Clinical practice is one semester of full-time directed teaching at the elementary level. The course gives teacher candidates first-hand experience in the school situation through observation/teaching in accredited schools of the surrounding areas. Prerequisite: Admission into the Teacher Education Program and approval of the Teacher Education Committee. Corequisite: EDEL 4622.
Reading Methods Requirements
EDEL 3123 LITERACY IN PRIMARY GRADES 3 hours
This course is specifically designed to focus on research-based concepts of language and literacy learning. Evaluation of literacy activity and components of a literacy-rich environment will be examined. A minimum of 10 field experience hours is required. Prerequisite: Admission to Education Program or permission from Teacher Education Coordinator.
EDEL 3223 LITERACY IN INTERMEDIATE GRADES 3 hours
This class is specifically designed to incorporate different components of an integrated literacy program in the intermediate grades. Issues related to planning, organizing and evaluation, and how it relates to literacy development will be explored. A minimum of 10 field experience hours is required. Prerequisite: EDEL 3123 and admission to Education Program or permission from Teacher Education Coordinator.
EDEL 4123 METHODS OF TEACHING LANGUAGE ARTS 3 hours
This course studies materials and instructional strategies for practical language activities such as oral expression, written expression, storytelling and other creative activities, spelling, handwriting, and functional grammar. A minimum of 10 field experience hours is required. Prerequisite: Admission to Education Program or permission from Teacher Education Coordinator.
EDEL 4223 ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION IN LITERACY K-8 3 hours
This course is designed to assess literate activity in various settings, to collect and organize test materials, and to study instructional techniques. The student will learn how to administer and score test materials, interpret assessment findings, and select instructional strategies to aid in literacy development. After observations and evaluating test data, an individual remediation/motivational plan will be developed for the purpose of bringing student success in reading and language development. The student will study how success in reading affects self-esteem, behavior, and other academic areas. A minimum of 10 field experience hours is required. Prerequisite: EDEL 3123, EDEL 3223, and admission to Education Program or permission from Teacher Education Coordinator.
EDEL 4323 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE 3 hours
This course is designed for elementary education majors, and any others interested in exploring quality literature for children, preschool through eighth grade. The course will provide a broad overview of the field of children’s literature, including historical and contemporary considerations, criticism, and representative works from major genres. Examination of different responses to literature and how it relates to literacy development will be explored. A minimum of 10 observation hours is required with this course. Prerequisite: Admission to Education Program or permission from Teacher Education Coordinator.
Other Methods Requirements
EDEL 3133 METHODS OF TEACHING SCIENCE 3 hours
This course teaches curriculum, concepts, and methods in science and health education in the elementary school. Materials and procedures for teaching life sciences and physical sciences, including earth science, are emphasized. A minimum of 10 field experience hours is required. Prerequisite: Admission to Education Program or permission from Teacher Education Coordinator.
EDEL 3152 METHODS OF TEACHING CREATIVE ARTS 2 hours
This course is designed to teach methods of general music and visual art in grades K-8. Classroom management of time, materials, and students will be included. Art/music appreciation and creativity will be taught and encouraged. A minimum of 10 field experience hours is required. Prerequisite: Admission to Education Program or permission from Teacher Education Coordinator.
EDEL 3243 METHODS OF TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES 3 hours
This course is designed to help the student develop skills for planning, implementing, and evaluating social studies instruction. Materials and procedures for teaching history, government, geography, and safety education are emphasized. A minimum of 10 field experience hours is required. Prerequisite: Admission to Education Program or permission from Teacher Education Coordinator.
EDEL 3252 METHODS OF TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 hours
This course is designed to present teachers with current methods and techniques of teaching physical education to students K-8. Special emphasis is placed on curriculum, methods of teaching, methods of learning, class management, and the use of equipment. A minimum of 10 field experience hours is required. Prerequisite: Admission to Education Program or permission from Teacher Education Coordinator.
EDEL 4243 METHODS OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS 3 hours
This course is designed to help the student understand and develop specific strategies for teaching elementary mathematics, including manipulatives and use of math computer programs. A minimum of 10 field experience hours is required. Prerequisite: Admission to Education Program or permission from Teacher Education Coordinator.
