Teacher Education 312-3 North Dakota History A course designed for education majors that presents the geographical and climatic environment of North Dakota as well as its prehistory and development from the days of the fur traders through the 20th century. Required for secondary education certification in history. Spring, even years 314-3 Creative Arts in the Classroom An exploration of the stages of growth in children’s artistic development as it applies to the K-12 classroom, including direct experiences with methods and materials in art, music, creative drama, and movement education. School site experiences will be included, and state standards will be addressed. Fall 315-3 Social Studies Methods: Elementary School Explores method and content of elementary school social studies curriculum. Current developments in social studies education will be examined. School site experiences will be included, and state standards will be addressed. Spring 319-3 Instructional Media and Technology A course designed for education majors to familiarize them with the national technology education standards, theories, and applications of various media and technologies for use in education. Practical exercises and assignments will be used. Topics include design, software, hardware, visual and audio media, internet, and legal, ethical, and social issues with technology use. Prerequisite: computer course or permission. Fall and spring 325-3 Middle School Foundations This course covers the philosophy, curriculum, and organizational structures characteristic of middle level education. The students will study integrating the curricular offerings at the middle level, adapting curriculum and instruction to individual learning needs, fostering active learning, problem solving and communication skills, employing effective evaluation skills, and working cooperatively with teachers, staff members, resource persons, and community groups. School site experiences will
be included, and state standards will be addressed. Educ 310 - Reading Methods in Middle and Secondary School will rotate with this class. Spring, every other year or as needed 326-3 English Methods: Middle and Secondary Schools A specific course designed for prospective teachers in middle and secondary English. Prerequisite: officially admitted to teacher education, junior or senior standing with a minimum 2.70 grade point average, and near completion of English major and professional education component. Fall or spring as needed 342-3 Language Arts Methods: Elementary School Examines the nature of language through different theoretical approaches so that sound principles of language development may be applied as children learn to use and control language through reading, writing, listening, and speaking in the classroom. Includes field experience. Spring 343-3 Children’s Literature and Reading Across the Curriculum Introduces prospective elementary teachers to the field of children’s literature and explores a variety of approaches, including reading-based literature and reading strategies and methods across the curriculum for appropriate use in an elementary classroom. Fall 344-3 Young Adult Literature Introduces prospective upper elementary and secondary teachers to the world of young adult literature that is appropriate to upper grades and secondary classrooms. Emphasis on classroom application. Fall and spring 350-2 Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood An examination of the development and acquisition of language in children; examination of the value of literature to young children and the methodology appropriate for its use in early childhood classrooms. Field experience required. Spring, odd years or as needed 188