EDUCATIONAL STUDIES 63
MCTE 320. Elementary Social Studies Methods 0.5 course credit This course presents various approaches to plan and implement effective social studies instruction in grades K-5. An inquiry-based program is employed as a means of providing appropriate social science learning experiences in the classroom with emphasis on curriculum, varied and grade-appropriate materials. MCTE 325. Children’s Texts and Grammar 1.0 course credit This course will provide students with foundational knowledge related to language, grammar, and texts that is needed to teach elementary language arts. High-quality children’s literature will be explored both in terms of its content and themes as well as its unique use of story grammar. A strong emphasis will be placed on determining and understanding text complexity and readability. MCTE 350. Principles and Strategies of Middle Level Teaching w/Lab 1.0 course credit A study of the history of the middle school movement, research associated with middle grades instruction and institutional settings, and research into the needs and attributes of middle grades students. Candidates will recognize how various instructional, interpersonal, and institutional elements can work together to inform the complicated, yet exciting, dynamics of the middle grades classroom. Candidates will collaboratively develop cross-curricular instructional plans, integrate technology for teaching and learning, and explore instructional techniques which emphasize student-centered, active learning. Prerequisites: MCTE 200. Co-requisite: MCTE 350L. MCTE 351. Adolescent Psychology 1.0 course credit A study of the developmental characteristics typical of young adolescents. Theories exploring the biological, cognitive and social needs of these young students are studied to aid classroom teachers in understanding classroom dynamics. Prerequisites: MCTE 200. MCTE 370. Secondary Drama Theatre Curriculum and Instruction w/Lab 1.0 course credit A study of the curriculum, teaching methods, and instructional materials pertinent to secondary school drama/theatre programs. Applying theory and research from theatre arts education to the planning and implementing of instruction is stressed. Prerequisites: MCTE 200. Co-requisite: MCTE 370L. MCTE 371. Secondary English Curriculum and Instruction 1.0 course credit A study of the curriculum, teaching methods, and instructional materials pertinent to secondary school English programs. Applying theory and research from English education to the planning and implementing of instruction is stressed. Prerequisites: MCTE 200. Co-requisite: MCTE 371L. Offered in the fall semester. MCTE 372. Secondary Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction w/Lab 1.0 course credit A study of the curriculum, teaching methods, and instructional materials pertinent to secondary school mathematics programs. Applying theory and research from mathematics education to the planning and implementing of instruction is stressed. Prerequisites: MCTE 200. Co-requisite: MCTE 372L. MCTE 374. Secondary Social Science Curriculum and Instruction w/Lab 1.0 course credit A study of the curriculum, teaching methods, and instructional materials pertinent to secondary school social science programs. Applying theory and research from social science education to the planning and implementing of instruction is stressed. Prerequisites: MCTE 200. Co-requisite: MCTE 374L Offered in the spring semester.
MONMOUTH COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG
2014–2015