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EE 090: Practicum Remediation: Grades 2-6
0 cr.
This course is not offered this academic year.
EE 300: Teaching Mathematics (2-6)
3 cr.
Fundamental principles of mathematics, including the basic operations of arithmetic, fractions, decimals, and the like, with practical applications especially for elementary school teachers. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards.
Prerequisites: Ma 109, Ma 110, Ed 301.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 12:00–12:50 | AL211 |
EE 301: Teaching Social Studies (2-6)
3 cr.
An examination of the time, content, goals and methods of teaching man's relationship to God, others and the environment. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 9:35–10:50 | AL308 |
EE 302: Teaching Reading (2-6)
3 cr.
This course presents practical methods for the teaching of reading and introduces comprehension and word recognition skills included in a developmental reading program for grades 2-6. Assessment techniques appropriate for the subject matter and grade level will be presented. Each student participates in actual classroom observations and demonstration teaching. Teacher candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina English Language Arts Academic Standards.
Prerequisites: EE 303, Ed 301.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 9:00–9:50 | AL211 |
| 2 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | AL211 |
EE 303: Teaching Language Arts (2-6)
3 cr.
Fundamental principles of teaching the total language arts curriculum. Supplemental and motivational materials for all levels and areas of language arts will be investigated. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina English Language Arts Academic Standards.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 9:00–9:50 | AL212 |
EE 304: Teaching Science (2-6)
3 cr.
Methods and materials for teaching science in a regular classroom are presented for grades 2-6. Assessment techniques appropriate for the subject matter and grade level will be presented. Each student participates in actual elementary science lessons within the classroom and demonstration teaching. Teacher candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Science Academic Standards.
Prerequisites: Sc 103, Sc 105, Ed 301.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
EE 331: Practicum: Grades 2-6
3 cr.
The purpose of this course is to provide structured opportunities to work with children in school and classroom settings (grades 2-6). Candidates are required to create lessons plans based on South Carolina Academic Standards. Candidate's teaching will be evaluated using the South Carolina ADEPT Standards.
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy - Passed, EE 301 or EE 303 Prerequisite, Ed 301.
Corequisite: EE 401.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 8:00–10:50 | AL211 |
| 1 | M | 5:00–5:50 | AL211 |
EE 401: Teaching Techniques (Pre-K-6)
1 cr.
This course will provide an overview of teaching techniques common to teachers of students in grades Pre-K-6. It will provide a general review of the South Carolina ADEPT standards dealing with long range planning, assessment, the use of appropriate instructional strategies, providing content for learners, monitoring and enhancing learning, maintaining an environment that is conducive to learning, classroom management, and the fulfillment of professional responsibilities outside the classroom. This class is for candidates majoring in early childhood and elementary education, and candidates in Pre- K-12 programs who prefer to work with students in Pre-K-6.
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy - Required, Ed 301.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TH | 2:00–2:50 | AL210 |
EE 405: Teaching Health & Physical Education
3 cr.
A program of healthful living for the child in his total environment-home, school and community. Various methods and techniques in presenting the subject of health, safety, and physical education for Pre-K-8.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 7:35–8:50 | DFH 123 |
EE 408: Prescriptive Reading Practicum
3 cr.
This course will help students assess reading difficulties and prescribe appropriate corrective techniques. Students will become familiar with current remedial reading programs and will develop activities for use when interacting with individuals having varying reading difficulties. Opportunities to work with individuals will be provided.
Prerequisites: EE 302 or EC 302 Prerequisite.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
1  | MWF | 3:00–3:50 | AL204 |
EE 499: Clinical Practice (2-6)
9 cr.
Observation, participation, conferencing, and actual teaching are done for at least 60 full days. Student teachers will be evaluated on their classroom management and their use of current methods of teaching and planning. In addition, students will show ability to use information to develop instruction to meet the needs of individual students. Student teachers will meet in a weekly seminar with university supervisors during the semester they are student teaching. These meetings are designed to monitor and coordinate the student teacher's progress throughout the clinical practice assignment. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards. Candidate's teaching will be evaluated using the South Carolina Standards for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Professional Teaching (ADEPT). Students are required to apply for Clinical Practice and be fully admitted to the professional teacher preparation program one academic year prior to the semester they plan to do clinical practice.
Prerequisites: Ed 300, EE 301, EE 302, EE 303, EE 304, EE 408, Ed 301.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | 4:35–5:50 | AL210 |
| 1 | DAILY | 1:00–1:50 | AL210 |
EE 501: Teaching Methods in the Elementary School
3 cr.
This course will cover philosophy of methodology, classroom testing, working with parents, bulletin board design, instructional technology, readiness and an overview of emerging trends in teaching elementary children.
This course is not offered this academic year.
EE 510: Children's Literature
3 cr.
Interpretative and critical study of literature suitable for children. Addresses subject matter, literary style and methods of illustration. Not applicable toward an English major or minor.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 2:00–2:50 | AL212 |
EE 550: Classroom Management
2 cr.
This course is an introduction to K-12 classroom management techniques. Topics include: physical space, behavioral norms, safety, time management, managing student work and managing other special classroom needs. NOTE: This course is available only on the block to students who are in clinical practice.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 2:00–3:50 | AL301 |
| 1 | MWF | 2:00–3:50 | AL111 |
| 1 | S | 9:00–10:50 | AL111 |
EE 605: Teaching Reading
3 cr.
This course presents practical methods for the teaching of reading and introduces comprehension and word recognition skills included in a developmental reading program for grades 2-6. Assessment techniques appropriate for the subject matter and grade level will be presented. Each student participates in actual classroom observations and demonstration teaching. Teacher candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina English Language Arts Academic Standards.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 9:00–9:50 | AL211 |
| 2 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | AL211 |
EE 633: Internship: MAT- Grades 2-6
3 cr.
The purpose of this course is to provide structured opportunities to work with students of appropriate age for the program of study in which the student is preparing to teach. A minimum of 75 hours of acceptable activities must have been completed before student teaching. Approximately 50 of the 75 hours will occur during this course. Up to 50 additional hours of activities may be in a nonschool setting but must involve activities with students of appropriate age for the student's area of teaching preparation. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards. Candidate's teaching will be evaluated using the South Carolina Standards for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Professional teaching (ADEPT). Students are encouraged to seek opportunities for volunteer work and school-year and/or summer employment that will provide opportunities to work with school-age children.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 8:00–10:50 | AL211 |
| 1 | M | 5:00–5:50 | AL211 |
EE 641: Teaching Techniques (Pre-K-8)
1 cr.
This course will provide an overview of teaching techniques common to teachers of students in grades Pre-K-8. It will provide general guidance in long range planning, assessment, the use of appropriate instructional strategies, providing content for learners, monitoring and enhancing learning, maintaining an environment that is conducive to learning, classroom management, and the fulfillment of professional responsibilities outside the classroom. This class is for students majoring in early childhood, and elementary education and for students in Pre-K-12 programs who prefer to work with students in Pre-K-8.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TH | 2:00–2:50 | AL210 |
EE 642: Teaching Language Arts & Social Studies
3 cr.
Goals, materials, methods, procedures, and content for the teaching of oral and writing skills in the English language and of interpretive and conceptual skills in the social studies. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 3:35–4:50 | AL211 |
EE 645: Teaching Mathematics & Science
3 cr.
An examination of the content, goals, and methods of teaching mathematics and science. Emphasis will be on the development of materials and programs. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
EE 685: Teaching Internship
3 cr.
Candidates who do not have previous clinical or teaching experience in grades 2-6 will be given structured opportunities to work with the appropriate grade level cooperating teacher in a local Christian school. Candidates will be exposed to a variety of interactions with grades 2-6 students including teaching a series of lessons.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
EE 699: Clinical Practice: MAT
9 cr.
Observation, participation, conferencing, and actual teaching are done for at least 60 full days. Student teachers will be evaluated on their classroom management and their use of current methods of teaching and planning. In addition, students will show ability to use information to develop instruction to meet the needs of individual students. Student teachers will meet in a weekly seminar with University supervisors during the semester they are student teaching. These meetings are designed to monitor and coordinate the student teacher's progress throughout the directed teaching assignment. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards. Candidate's teaching will be evaluated using the South Carolina Standards for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Professional teaching (ADEPT). Students are required to apply for Clinical Practice and be fully admitted to the professional teacher preparation program one academic year prior to the semester they plan to student teach.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | 4:35–5:50 | AL210 |
| 1 | DAILY | 1:00–1:50 | AL210 |
EE 780: Readings in Elementary Education
3 cr.
Independent study through the use of readings on an individual or group basis with special emphasis on selected areas from the field of elementary education.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |