EDUC 8650 - Advanced Strategies and Approaches for Teaching Critical Thinking in the Content Areas

3 cr.

This specialized seminar integrates all content area subjects in an elementary school curriculum. In particular, it introduces students to the nature and scope of mathematics, science, social studies and fine arts in the elementary school. Students investigate a variety of content models and curriculum programs while they explore theoretical foundations, practical applications and current issues in the content areas. Strategies and modern techniques for effectively working with diverse populations of students, including computer application in the various content areas, are researched and emphasized. Students demonstrate competencies by developing and demonstrating techniques and activities which illustrate how concepts and practices are learned in each module and how they relate to student needs. This course is part of the professional licensure track, elementary.