NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

361 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS infused course. In addition to class meetings, a minimum of 10 hours of observation and participation in a field setting is required. Prerequisite/s: EDUC 3350; EDUC 3360; ESOL 3340; and GKEP; GKMP; GKRP; GKSP. ELEM 4341 Methods of Teaching Language Arts Through Children’s Literature in the Elementary School (3 credits) This course examines content and teaching strategies for teaching language arts through the use of children’s literature. Emphasis is on the identification of high- quality children’s books and the development of teaching strategies for integrated language arts instruction. Students will implement ESOL strategies in planning and presenting language arts lessons. This is an ESOL infused course. In addition to class meetings, at least ten hours of observation and participation in a clinical setting is required. This course has a mandatory university supervised clinical component. Prerequisite/s: Completion of all general education requirements, CLAST, and all Block I, Block II, and Block III courses. ELEM 4350 Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (3 credits) This course will focus on methods of teaching mathematics to elementary children. Students will explore a variety of techniques (using various manipulatives as well as technology) and reflect on approaches most applicable to teaching and learning when working with students who are typical in learning styles, who are limited in English Proficiency (LEP) or who are exceptional learners. There will be a ten (10) hour field experience in a community school. Prerequisite/s: EDUC 3350, EDUC 3525, and ESOL 3340 AND GKEP, GKMP, GKRP, and GKSP. ELEM 4360 Methods of Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School (3 credits) This course examines concepts in reading, including sequential development skills in both word recognition and comprehension methods and materials. The rationale for each method is discussed and practical application with an elementary school youngster is required. The relationship of writing, listening, and speaking to reading is included. Students will implement ESOL strategies in planning and presenting lessons. This is an ESOL infused course. In addition to class meetings, at least ten hours of field experience are required. Prerequisite/s: EDUC 3350, EDUC 3360, ESOL 3340, and GKEP, GKMP, GKRP, GKSP. ELEM 4361 Methods of Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School (3 credits) This course examines concepts in reading, including sequential development skills in both word recognition and comprehension methods and materials. The rationale for each method is discussed and practical application with an elementary school youngster is required. The relationship of writing, listening, and speaking to reading is included. Students will implement ESOL strategies in planning and presenting lessons. This is an ESOL infused course. In addition to class meetings, at least ten hours of clinical experience are required. Prerequisite/s: Completion of all general education requirements, CLAST, and all Block I, Block II, and Block III courses. ELEM 4530 Integrating Art, Music, PE, and Health Education Across the Curriculum (3 credits) This course examines the methodology for the integration of art, music and health education into the elementary school curriculum based on the theory of multiple intelligences. Age and grade appropriate methods, materials, activities and assessment will be introduced through practical applications, which are based on current research. In addition to class sessions, at least ten hours of field experience is required. Prerequisite/s: ELEM 4320 or ESED 4320. ELEM 4540 Reading Assessment (3 credits) This course examines recent trends in testing of word recognition and comprehension techniques. Students learn the appropriate use of methods and materials to improve reading performance. The rationale for each assessment technique is discussed and practical application with an elementary school youngster is required. Students will consider ESOL influences when administering assessments and interpreting data. This is an ESOL infused course. In addition to class meetings, at least ten hours of field experience are required. Prerequisite/s: ELEM 4340, ELEM 4360, and ESOL 3340. ELEM 4541 Reading Assessment (3 credits) This course examines recent trends in testing of word recognition and comprehension reading performance. The rationale for each assessment technique is discussed and practical application with an elementary school youngster is required. Students will consider ESOL influences when administering assessments and interpreting data. This is an ESOL infused course. In addition to class meetings, at least ten hours of clinical experience are required. Prerequisite/s: Completion of all general education requirements, CLAST, and all Block I, Block II, and Block III courses. ELEM 4560 Methods of Teaching Reading Across the Elementary Curriculum (3 credits) This course addresses the significance of reading ability and study skills throughout the elementary school curriculum. The emphasis is on identifying sources of difficulties experienced by elementary school students in reading and learning from instructional materials. Generalstrategies for learning from textbooks are examined as well as study skills and specific strategies for dealing with text materials from particular content areas. Students will implement ESOL strategies in planning and