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Content, curriculum, materials, and procedures in teaching mathematics in the elementary school based on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) recommendations and standards.

Materials and procedures in a process-centered science curriculum. Investigation of new curricula illustrating guided discovery approach to teaching sciences.

Curriculum, materials, and procedures in teaching social studies in the elementary school.

Candidates will explore and critique aspects of effective reading and writing programs for elementary and early childhood children who are in inclusive settings. Course content will enable candidates to review and select research-based materials, strategies, and assessments that promote learning to read and write and reading and writing to learn. Course connections to EDU 305 will enable candidates to reflect on and critique reading and writing curriculum practices that are culturally relevant and lead to successful literacy learning in balanced, comprehensive programs.

Candidates will demonstrate their understanding of literacy assessment and instruction by critically exploring assessments, instructional practices, and programs for diverse learners and struggling readers and writers in elementary and early childhood inclusive settings. Using case study and assessment results, candidates will develop and recommend effective, balanced strategies and approaches to literacy instruction that are culturally responsive and meet the needs of all students.

Prepares students to teach in early childhood classrooms. Information on the national and state learning standards in science, social studies, and the creative arts. Topics include constructivist curriculum planning, preparing the teaching/learning environment, the anti-bias curriculum, project work, authentic assessment, and the role of play in the early childhood classroom.

Focus on extending candidates' knowledge and skills in classroom management and organizational methods, as well as instructional strategies and content. The course also assists candidates in the successful completion of the applied teaching and learning project in their student teaching experiences.

Principles, materials, and methods for teaching middle school (grades 5 to 9) mathematics. The course serves as the primary methods course for students pursuing initial certification in Middle Childhood Education - Mathematics Specialist.

Principles, materials, and methods for teaching English, foreign languages, mathematics, science, or social studies in the secondary school. Assignment to sections according to subject matter. Note: must be taken before senior student teaching. Required for Adolescence Education.

A field assignment to teach in Childhood Education. Assignments provided in grades 1 to 3; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates accepted in Childhood Education. Prerequisites: Enrollment and satisfactory progress in professional education courses; ongoing recommendation of the College of Education.

A field assignment to teach in Early Childhood Education. Assignments in Pre-Kindergarten; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates accepted in Early Childhood Education. Prerequisites: Enrollment and satisfactory progress in professional education courses; ongoing recommendation of the College of Education.

A field assignment to teach in Childhood Education. Assignments provided in grades 4 to 6; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates accepted in Childhood Education. Prerequisites: Enrollment and satisfactory progress in professional education courses; ongoing recommendation of the School of Education.

A field assignment to teach in Early Childhood Education. Assignments in a kindergarten; arrangementsmade by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates accepted in Early Childhood Education. Prerequisites: Enrollment and satisfactory progress in professional education courses; ongoing recommendation of the College of Education.

A field assignment to teach on the primary level in the elementary school. Open only to candidates accepted into the Fredonia-Hamburg Program. Prerequisites: Enrollment and satisfactory progress in professional education courses; ongoing recommendation of the College of Education.

A field assignment to teach in Early Childhood Education. Assignments in a grade 1 or 2 classroom; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates accepted in Early Childhood Education. Prerequisites: Enrollment and satisfactory progress in professional education courses; ongoing recommendation of the College of Education.

A field experience assignment to teach in the intermediate level in the elementary school. Open only to candidates accepted into the Fredonia-Hamburg Program. Prerequisites: Enrollment and satisfactory progress in professional courses; ongoing recommendation of the College of Education.

A field assignment to teach middle school mathematics. Assignments provided in grades 5 through 9; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to students accepted into SUNY Fredonia's Middle Childhood Education - Mathematics Specialist Program.

A field assignment to teach in secondary education. Assignments provided by subject area in grades 7 through 12; arrangements made by Office of Field Experiences. Open only to students accepted in Adolescence Education Certification.

Prepares the preservice teacher with strategies for facilitating family involvement in the education process. The course will place emphasis on the skills of communication (both personal and written). Topics covered include: parent conferences, volunteers in the classroom, barriers to parent involvement and one-way and two-way communication strategies.

A field assignment to teach in Early Childhood Education. Assignments in Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates majoring in Dual-Certification Early Childhood/Childhood Education who have been admitted to the professional sequence.

A field assignment to teach in primary grades, 1-3. Assignments in grades 1, 2 or 3; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates majoring in Dual-Certification Early Childhood/Childhood Education who have been admitted to the professional sequence.

A field assignment to teach in intermediate grades, 4-6. Assignments in grades 4, 5, or 6; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates majoring in Dual-Certification Early Childhood/Childhood Education who have been admitted to the professional sequence.

Student Teaching is a full-semester, full-time, full-day, clinical component of the teacher preparation program for State University of New York at Fredonia students seeking initial teacher certification. The primary purpose of the student teaching experience is to provide you with a carefully mentored experience to help you develop and enhance the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to positively impact student learning and development.

Student Teaching is a full-semester, full-time, full-day, clinical component of the teacher preparation program for State University of New York at Fredonia students seeking initial teacher certification. The primary purpose of the student teaching experience is to provide you with a carefully mentored experience to help you develop and enhance the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to positively impact student learning and development.

A field assignment to teach in Childhood Inclusive Education. Assignments provided in grades 1 - 3; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates accepted in Childhood Inclusive Education. Prerequisites: Enrollment and satisfactory progress in professional education courses; ongoing recommendation of the College of Education.

A field assignment to teach in Childhood Inclusive Education. Assignments provided in grades 4 - 6; arrangements made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates accepted in Childhood Inclusive Education. Prerequisites: Enrollment and satisfactory progress in professional education courses; ongoing recommendation of the College of Education.

Participation in a professional, subject related experience, with emphasis on Curriculum and Instruction. The student must submit a proposal stating what the experience is, how it relates to their course of study, and how it will be monitored and evaluated. The instructor will be responsible for the supervision of the intern. The proposal must be approved one month in advance by the advisor, instructor, and chairperson prior to registration.

Participation in a professional, subject related experience, with emphasis on Language, Learning, and Leadership. The student must submit a proposal stating what the experience is, how it relates to their course of study, and how it will be monitored and evaluated. The instructor will be responsible for the supervision of the intern. The proposal must be approved one month in advance by the advisor, instructor, and chairperson prior to registration.

Study of a particular problem in education, with emphasis on Curriculum and Instruction. Periodic meetings with instructor and the writing of a substantial paper.

Study of a particular problem in education, with emphasis on Language, Learning, and Leadership. Periodic meetings with instructor and the writing of a substantial paper.