Course Description:
ED 303: Methods and Materials for Teaching Content Classes for Teachers is 3 credit hours. If the class is cancelled, an email will be sent out through MYCMU. Make sure you check the email you have listed. The class teaches methods and materials for integrating social studies and science concepts required in elementary classrooms, including those identified as Show-Me Standards by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
ED 304: Teaching in the Content Areas Practicum, 1 credit hour, is a clinical experience which includes observation and participation in planning, implementing, and documenting learning experiences in an elementary classroom. Attention will be given to an integrated curricular approach. This portion is 20 hours in a classroom, grades pk-6, for science and social studies. You will also teach a lesson during the practicum.
Prerequisite:
ED315, ED326, and ED327; successful passing of MoGEA exam; and concurrent enrollment in ED304.
Course Rationale:
Students will become familiar with methods and materials for teaching science and social studies K-6th. They will be able to explain how they will teach and why. Students will learn to utilize various resources, including technology, and create lessons aligned with the state standards.
Course Objectives:
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Explore interactions that occur within a classroom setting. *(CMU 2a, 2d, 6c, 7a) (DESE Teacher Standards 1C3, 2C1, 3C2)
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Design learning experiences in an inclusive environment. (CMU 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 3c, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e) (ECEC 1.3, 2.3, 6.6) (DESE Teacher Standards 1C2, 1C3, 1C4, 1C5, 2C1, 2C4, 2C5, 3C1, 4C1, 4C2, 4C3, 5C1, 5C2, 5C3, 7C2, 7C4 )
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Realize the importance of building community within the classroom environment. (CMU 2a, 7a) (ECEC 2.3, 6.7, 6.9) (DESE Teacher Standards 1C3, 4C1, 5C1, 5C2, 5C3, 9C3)
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Document the learning process. (CMU 3a, 3b, 3c) (ECEC 4.1) (DESE Teacher Standards 7C1, 7C2, 7C3, 7C4, 7C6)
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Implement methods for integrating the communication and expressive arts across the curriculum utilizing the Show-Me Standards. (CMU 2b, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e) (ECEC 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.9) (DESE Teacher Standards 1C1, 1C2, 1C4, 1C5, 3C1, 3C2, 4C2)
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Experience classroom management strategies for individual, small and large groups. (CMU 2b, 2d) (ECEC 6.6) (DESE Teacher Standards1C2, 4C1, 4C3, 5C1, 5C2, 5C3, 7C4)
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Engage in and develop critical thinking strategies. (CMU 2a, 2b) (ECEC 6.4) (DESE Teacher Standards 1C3, 4C1)
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Utilize instructional media. (CMU 8a, 8b, 8c) (ECEC 6.5) (DESE Teacher Standards 4C2, 6C4)
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Experience inquiry, choice and decision making while conducting research as part of the construction of knowledge. (CMU 2a, 2.b, 2.c) (ECEC 6.3, 6.4) (DESE Teacher Standards 1C3, 2C6, 4C1, 4C3, 5C1, 5C2, 5C3, 9C3)
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Examine National Standards, Show-Me Standards, and Grade Level Expectations science and social studies to identify appropriate resource materials and plan lessons. (CMU 5a) (ECEC 1.4, 2.3, 5.6, 5.7, 6.1, 6.8, 6.9) (DESE Teacher Standards 1C4, 3C1))
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Read, discuss and apply theory and research from professional literature to teaching practice. (CMU 1b) (ECEC 7.6) (DESE Teacher Standards 1C3, 2C1, 4C2)
CMU – Alignment with CMU Conceptual Framework and Professional Education Division Standards and Indicators
ECEC – Alignment with DESE Early Childhood Education Competencies
DESE Teacher Standards – Alignment with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Teacher Standards
Textbooks:
Schmidt, L. (2007). Social studies that sticks: how to bring content and concepts to life.
Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Harlen, W. (2015). Teaching science for understanding in elementary and middle
schools. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Print the K – 5 MLSE - NGSS Crosswalk
https://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/curr-mls-sci-ngss-k-5-crosswalk.pdf
Print the Social Studies Standards K-5 , Teacher view
https://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/curriculum/social-studies
Print the D.O.K Wheel
https://static.pdesas.org/content/documents/M1-Slide_19_DOK_Wheel_Slide.pdf
Supplies:
Students will need to keep an “Academic Notebook” to respond to reflection questions and journal best practices. Supplies may be needed to create demonstration lessons.