This course offers a balance of curricular and instructional approaches that include concepts, skill level and problem solving, and the appropriate use of technology software to support learning skills as they relate to Language Arts and Social Studies. The individuality of every learner and the importance of planning instruction and assessment that show respect for all cultures and diversities, encourage critical thinking, and encourage habits of life-long learning are emphasized. Content specific assessment strategies are discussed and implemented, and data are analyzed in order to plan remediation and future instruction. Students will apply specific P-5 methods that include, but are not limited to: play, small group projects, open-ended questioning, group discussion, problem solving, cooperative learning, and inquiry experiences to help young children develop intellectual curiosity, solve problems, and make decisions pertinent to social studies and English/language arts. A summative final assignment is to create a detailed cross-cultural unit plan on a subject from the Ohio Model Curriculum complete with identified objectives, materials, lessons, teaching strategies, accommodations, assessments, and future planning.
Prerequisites
Admission to the Teacher Education Program