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EDUC 534 ADVANCED STUDY IN TEACHING THE LANGUAGE
ARTS
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
Study will focus upon the modes of communication, listening, speaking
and writing. Analysis of skill development, methods, and materials will
be emphasized, as well as the relationship of the language arts to
creativity and other curriculum areas. Individual and group problems
will be addressed. Individual projects will relate to the student's level
and areas of interest.

EDUC 535 ADVANCED STUDY IN TEACHING THE SOCIAL
STUDIES
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
For experienced teachers; identification, definition, and analysis of
some of the most important problems facing teachers of the social
studies. Consideration is given to trends and issues, which are
concerned with the content, materials, activities, and classroom
practices. Individual projects will relate to the student's level and area
of interest.

EDUC 536 ADVANCED STUDY IN TEACHING ARITHMETIC IN
THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
A critical review of research and development in arithmetic teaching in
the elementary school, with emphasis on practices, trends, content
reorganization, modern mathematics materials, current curriculum
projects, and published materials. The course is appropriate for all
educators.

EDUC 537 FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This is a basic course that includes the history and philosophy of science,
influences on modern inquiry, and the scientific method as bases
today's industrialized and technological civilization.

EDUC 538 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE

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