COURSES
Current and past courses at Columbus State University
EDCI 4485: STUDENT TEACHING
Prerequisites:Â Admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching. Observation, participation, and instruction in a school classroom in the student's major field. Cooperative supervision by selected classroom teachers and college faculty. (Course fee required.) (S/U grading)
ELEM 4235: SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
An examination of curriculum concepts, skills, and instructional methodologies appropriate for teaching science to young children. (Course fee required.) This course focuses instruction on the
simultaneous teaching of scientific knowledge and instructional considerations in teaching science in early childhood. Emphasis is placed on preparing students in terms of developing lesson plans, locating resources and materials for teaching science in Grades P-5.
ELEM 6135: DEVELOPING SCIENTIFIC THINKING IN YOUNG CHILDREN
Concepts of science appropriate through grade 5. Skills and methods of teaching science to young children through experimentation and discovery.
ELEM 6155: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION IN A CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
Identification, study and discussion of current issues impacting elementary education. Use of technology to examine, inform, and communicate.
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ONTL 6205: FOUNDATIONS OF ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING
Prerequisite:Â Admission to the program or permission of the instructor. This course provides foundational knowledge and hands-on practices in developing fully online and blended courses using a learning management system. The different models, theories, and technologies used in the development and delivery of fully online learning will be examined. Participants will understand elements of an online course customized for use in their instructional setting including defining course goals and objectives, instructional lesson plans, activities, materials, and assessments. Students will complete an online field experience in a virtual school environment.
