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EMCE 4815    Seminar in Elementary School Science    2 s.h.

Critical study of current developments in objectives, methods, materials, and evaluation in science education as they affect the elementary science program. Includes discussions, field trips, demonstrations and laboratory work.
Prereq.: Admission to COE upper-division status.

EMCE 5801    Early Childhood Generalist Science    2 s.h.

By exploring science teaching practices and technologies for grades 4-5, the candidates will review teaching methods of science, master the content stated in the Ohio Academic Learning Standards, find and design science programs and lessons, incorporate the national and state standards in teaching science, and strengthen the assessment methods for the science classroom instruction.

EMCE 5802    Early Childhood Generalist Math    2 s.h.

By exploring math teaching practices and technologies for grades 4-5, the candidates will review instruction and assessment methods of mathematics, and master the content stated in the Ohio 2017 Learning Standards for Mathematics, and the Common Core Standards for Mathematics.

EMCE 5803    Early Childhood Generalist Language Arts    2 s.h.

Candidates will learn language arts content and teaching methods, design integrated lessons, incorporate state and national standards, and utilize assessment methods for grades 4-5.

EMCE 5804    Early Childhood Generalist the Arts, Health and Fitness    1 s.h.

Knowledge and application of the Arts, Health, and Fitness related to teaching practice for grades 4-5. Candidates will review content and methods of teaching the Arts, Health, and Fitness content as stated in the Ohio Academic Content Standards. Instruction on pedagogical strategies to include these content areas in the 4-5 curriculum.

EMCE 5805    Early Childhood Generalist Social Studies    2 s.h.

Candidates will learn social studies content, teaching methods, design integrated lessons, incorporate state and national standards, and utilize assessment methods for grades 4-5.

EMCE 5816    Diagnosis and Remediation of Elementary School Mathematics    2 s.h.

In-depth study of diagnosis and remediation as they affect the elementary school mathematics program. Includes discussions, field trips, demonstrations and laboratory work.
Prereq.: Admission to COE upper-division status.

EMCE 5900    Early/Middle Childhood Education Workshop    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901    Early/Middle Childhood Education Workshop    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902    Early/Middle Childhood Education Workshop    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5903    Early/Middle Childhood Education Workshop    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 6918    Elementary School Mathematics Programs    3 s.h.

An analysis of past and present programs of elementary school mathematics; evaluation of programs, including a consideration of adequacy of content, recognition of mathematics as a system, and provision of number experiences for the learner.

EMCE 6919    Social Studies Programs in the Elementary School    3 s.h.

Objectives of elementary school social studies programs in terms of current needs; adaptation of materials of instruction in terms of the social science skills; evaluation of student progress; critical analysis of methods of improving instruction in social studies.

EMCE 6920    Elementary School Science Programs    3 s.h.

Focus on the objectives for science education in the elementary school; the elementary school science curriculum; process and inquiry in the elementary school science curriculum; process and inquiry in the elementary school science program; teacher education; educational media; and the evaluation of science teaching.

EMCE 6921    Issues, Problems, Developments, and Curriculum in Elementary Education    3 s.h.

A study of recent trends in elementary school organization and instruction (non-graded units, team teaching, middle schools, etc.) Developing an understanding of the meaning of curriculum at the elementary level, evidence of need for curricular changes, influences of society on curriculums, exploration of current status and trends; and the role of teacher and administrator in curriculum appraisal and development.

EMCE 6990    Independent Study    1-4 s.h.

EMCE 7042    Professional Development for Classroom Teacher Educators    2 s.h.

A restricted professional development course for classroom teacher educators invited to supervise the instructional program of student teachers and field experience students. The course concentrates on developing analytical observation, conferencing, evaluation, and supervision skills based on scientific knowledge and theoretical constructs.
Prereq.: Invitation from YSU and endorsement from home school district to serve as a classroom teacher educator.
Cross-listed: SPED 7042 and SED 7042.