UMM
Curriculum Committee
Form B
Rev: 07/2004
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Curriculum Committee Form B:
Discipline Objectives and Requirements
All changes become effective the fall semester following
Campus Assembly approval.
Date: 09/29/04
Discipline/Division: Elementary
Education - Education
This discipline is in the
Division of Education. A separate admissions process must be completed and
admission granted before students can enroll in this program.
The elementary education
major leads to Minnesota licensure as a teacher of grades K through 6. Students
obtaining a K-6 license must also be licensed in a specialty area. The six
five areas offered at UMM are 1) preprimary, 2) middle level communication
arts and literature, 3) middle level mathematics, 4) middle level science, and
5) middle level social studies, and 6) world languages K-8.
Objectives—Coursework
in elementary education is designed to meet standards of effective practice required
for licensure and provide prospective teachers with opportunities to understand
central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of disciplines taught in the
elementary school; understand children and adolescent development theory,
individual and group motivation and diversity among learners; create
instructional opportunities adapted to learners of diverse cultural backgrounds
and abilities; use instructional strategies that reflect personal knowledge of
effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques;
encourage development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance
skills; understand and use formal and informal methods of student assessment;
and collaborate with parents/guardians, families, school colleagues, and the
community in an ethical manner.
Students pursuing planning
to seek Minnesota teaching licensure at the elementary K-6 level and
specialty areas must have completed licensure requirements in the elementary
teacher education program, and state and federally mandated examinations for new
teachers. A minimum GPA of 2.50 is required overall, and
in required licensure area(s), and in education courses is required.
All courses required for teaching licensure in elementary education (discipline,
professional education, or other courses) must be completed with a grade of C-
or higher. Required courses may not be taken S-N unless offered S-N only.
Students must complete:
Psy 1061—Introduction to
the Development of the Child and Adolescent
Ed 2101—Foundations and
Issues in Education
Ed 2111—Tutor-Aide
Practicum
ElEd 3101—Teaching and
Learning Strategies
ElEd 3102—Literacy
and Language Instruction Reading in the Elementary School
ElEd 3103—Mathematics in
the Elementary School
ElEd 3111—Practicum I:
Field Experience in the Elementary Classroom
ElEd 3201—Preprimary
Theory and Pedagogy
or ElEd 3202—Middle Level Theory
ElEd 3211—Practicum II:
Field Experience in a Preprimary Setting
or ElEd 3212—Practicum II: Field Experience in a Middle
Level Setting
ElEd 4101—Strategies for
Inclusive Schooling
ElEd 4102—Social Studies
in the Elementary School
ElEd 4103—Science in the
Elementary School
ElEd 4104—Language Arts
and Literature in the Elementary School
ElEd 4107—Health and
Physical Education in the Elementary School
ElEd 4111—Practicum III:
Beginning Student Teaching
ElEd 4112—Practicum IV:
Experience in the Elementary School Classroom
ElEd 4201—Directed
Student Teaching in Primary and Intermediate Grades or ElEd 4204—Directed
Student Teaching in International School at the Primary and Intermediate Level
ElEd 4901—The Teacher
and Professional Development.
All courses required for a
major in elementary education must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.
Required courses may not be taken S-N unless offered S-N only.
VI. Requirements
for Teacher Preparation:
VII.
Other heading (include heading title):
Admission to the Major
During fall semester of the sophomore year, students are
expected to attend a an application meeting to begin the
application process. Applications must be submitted to the Elementary Education
Admissions Committee by the end of the first week of spring semester for entry
to the program fall semester of the junior year. Enrollment in the major is
limited. The decision to admit is made during spring semester, before fall registration.
The elementary education course sequence begins in fall semester.
Students transferring from
another school must be admitted to UMM before admission to the elementary major
can be offered. It is recommended that these students seek academic planning
advice from a member of the elementary education faculty before the semester in
which admission to the program is sought.
Requirements for admission
include the following:
1. Successful completion (grade of C- or higher) of Psy
1061—Introduction to the Development of the Child and Adolescent (Psy
1051 is a prereq), and Ed 2101—Foundations and Issues in Education,
and Ed 2111—Tutor-Aide Practicum.
For students desiring more in-depth alternatives, Psy
3401—Developmental Psychology I: Child Psychology and Psy
3402—Developmental Psychology II: Adolescence may be substituted for Psy
1061—Introduction to the Development of the Child and Adolescent.
2. Completion of the Praxis I: Pre-Professional
Skills Test (PPST).
3. A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall and in the elementary
education major. No grade of D will be accepted in licensure or education
courses.
4. Approximately 60 credits completed by the end of the
sophomore year.
5. Approval of the faculty based on an interview, recommendations,
assessment of prior experience (especially with children and other cultures),
and progress toward a degree.
6. Student must be admitted to UMM prior to program
admission.
Student Teaching Requirements
1. Successful completion of the following ElEd courses in
the major:
ElEd 3101, 3102, 3103, 3111, 4101, 4102, 4103, 4104,
4107, 4111, and 4112
Students must also complete either:
ElEd 3211—Practicum II: Field Experience in a Preprimary
Setting
ElEd 3201—Preprimary Theory and Pedagogy
or
ElEd 3212—Practicum II: Field Experience in a Middle
Level Setting
ElEd 3202—Middle Level Theory
Middle Level Methods course in area of specialty—EngE
41224102, LanE 4123, MthE 41224102, SciE 41224102
or SScE 41224102
2. A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall and in the elementary education
major; no grade of D will be accepted in licensure or education courses
3. Satisfactory completion of tutor aide and practicum
experiences
4. Spch any 1xxx or above (Spch 1052
recommended) (Spch 1000, Spch 1051, Spch 1061, Spch 1071) or
exemption granted by petition to the Division of Education based on
satisfactory completion of high school speech course or demonstrated ability
5. Approval of teacher education faculty
Elementary Licensure Requirements
Students planning to teach in Minnesota elementary
schools must meet the licensure requirements of the Minnesota Board of Teaching
(BOT).
At the University of
Minnesota, Morris, the following program is designed to meet the current BOT
requirements. These licensure course requirements are subject to change
when the BOT implements new licensure rules.
1. All requirements for an elementary education major
2. Communication arts and literature: general education
requirements for college writing and foreign language; speech any 1xxx or
above (Spch 1000 or 1052 recommended); additional English any
11xx 1xxx or above (in addition to college writing) or literature
course in foreign language (Engl 3021 recommended)
3. Statistics: Stat 1601, 2601, or 2611 and one mathematics
course numbered 1xxx or above
4. Visual and performing arts: (two courses representing
two different disciplines) studio art or art history (ArtS 1050 or 1070 or ArtH
1101 recommended), music (Mus 1041 or 1042 recommended), theatre (Th 1101 or
2111 recommended), or dance
5. Social studies: (two courses representing two different
disciplines) anthropology (Anth 1111 recommended), economics (Econ 1101 recommended),
political science (Pol 1201 recommended), history (Hist 1301 recommended),
sociology (Soc 1101 recommended), geography (Geog 2001 recommended)
6. Science: (two courses representing two different disciplines,
at least 1 with lab) physics, geology, biology, chemistry
7. Psy 1081—Drugs and Human Behavior
8. Successful completion of a cross-cultural field experience
9. A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall and in the elementary
education major; no grade of D will be accepted in licensure or education
courses
10. A positive recommendation from the discipline and
Division of Education
11. Passing scores on Praxis I and Praxis II and any
other state and federally mandated exams examinations
for new teachers.
Note: Students
in elementary education must complete licensure requirements and apply for licensure
within seven years from time of admission to the licensure program. After seven
years, all education courses previously taken become void and must be retaken
for licensure.
Required courses may not be taken S-N unless offered S-N
only.
Requirements for Specialty Areas
Students seeking K-6 licensure must also obtain a
specialty area license. Each specialty area requires a minimum of 20
credits. The six areas and their requirements are listed below. licensure
in one of the following five areas:
1. Preprimary education (age 3 to grade 3): Psy 1061;
choose 3 additional courses from Psy 3111, Psy 3112, Psy 3302, Psy 3313, Psy
3401, Psy 3501, Soc 1101, Soc 3402 or Th 2111; ElEd 3201—Preprimary
Theory and Pedagogy; and ElEd 3211—Practicum II: Field Experience in a Preprimary
Setting
2. Middle level communication arts and literature (grades
5-8): any Spch course 1xxx or above; two Engl courses 11xx 1xxx or
above (not College Writing); one Engl course 2xxx or above (Engl 3021
recommended); ElEd 3202—Middle Level Theory; ElEd 3212—Practicum
II: Field Experience in a Middle Level Setting; and EngE 4122 4102—Methods
of Teaching Communication Arts and Literature in the Middle School
3. Middle level mathematics (grades 5-8): Stat 1601, 2601,
or 2611; three additional math courses at the 1xxx or above; ElEd
3202—Middle Level Theory; ElEd 3212—Practicum II: Field Experience
in a Middle Level Setting; and MthE 4122 4102—Methods of
Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School
4. Middle level social studies (grades 5-8): Hist any 1xxx
or above; Anth any 1xxx or above; two courses representing two different
disciplines (Geog, Econ, Pol, or Soc); ElEd 3202—Middle Level Theory;
ElEd 3212—Practicum II: Field Experience in a Middle Level Setting; and
SScE 4122 4102—Methods of Teaching Social Studies in the Middle
School
5. Middle level science (grades 5-8): Biol any 1xxx or
above; Geol any 1xxx or above; Chem any 1xxx or above; Phys any 1xxx or above;
ElEd 3202—Middle Level Theory; ElEd 3212—Practicum II: Field
Experience in a Middle Level Setting; and SciE 4122 4102—Methods
of Teaching Science in the Middle School
6. World
Languages K-8: complete the language content requirements as listed in the
secondary education license area requirements (French K-12, German K-12, or
Spanish K-12); ElEd 3202 – Middle Level Theory; ElEd 3212 –
Practicum II: Field Experience in a Middle Level Setting; LanE 4123 –
Methods of Teaching Foreign Language K-12; and SeEd 4202 – Directed
Student Teaching in the Middle and Secondary School.
It is recommended that students complete additional
coursework, a minor, or a second major supportive of their chosen specialty licensure
area. Students seeking a noneducation major or minor should consult the catalog
for requirements in the area of interest.
Course Descriptions
ElEd 3101f. Teaching and Learning Strategies. (4 cr; prereq admission to the elementary teacher
education program)
Elementary school teaching and learning. Planning for instruction,
learning theory, multicultural education, classroom management, use of
technology in the classroom.
ElEd 3101H. Honors: Teaching and Learning
Strategies. (4 cr; prereq admission
to the elementary teacher education program, participation in Honors Program or
#)
Elementary school teaching and learning. Planning for
instruction, learning theory, multicultural education, classroom management,
use of technology in the classroom.
ElEd 3102f. Literacy and Language InstructionReading
in the Elementary School. (4 cr; prereq
admission to elementary teacher education program)
Beginning
and advanced reading instruction in the elementary grades. Includes study of
theory, issues, literacy frameworks, assessment, materials, organization, and
instructional strategies to scaffold children's literacy development. Beginning and advanced reading instruction in the
elementary grades. Includes study of theory, issues, word recognition and comprehension
strategies, reading materials, assessment, and group management.
ElEd 3103f. Mathematics in the Elementary School. (3 cr; prereq admission to the elementary teacher
education program)
Standards, curriculum, assessment, and methodology for teaching
mathematics in the elementary school. Includes the theoretical basis of
methodology in mathematics and its application, measurement and evaluation,
selection and use of instructional media and computer software, and meeting the
needs of culturally diverse and special needs students.
ElEd 3111f. Practicum I: Field Experience in the Elementary
Classroom. (1 cr; prereq admission to
the elementary teacher education program; S-N only)
Field experience in the elementary classroom.
ElEd 3201s. Preprimary Theory and Pedagogy. (3 cr; prereq 3101, 3102, 3103, 3111)
Developmental characteristics, organizational and instructional
needs of preprimary and early elementary classrooms. Characteristics of
effective preprimary and early elementary teachers. Required for student
pursuing an elementary preprimary specialty.
ElEd 3202s. Middle Level Theory. (2 cr; prereq 3101, 3102, 3103, 3111)
Developmental characteristics, organizational and instructional
needs of pre-adolescent and adolescent level classrooms. Characteristics of
effective middle level teachers. Required for student pursuing an elementary middle
level specialty.
ElEd 3211s. Practicum II: Field Experience in a Preprimary
Setting. (1 cr; prereq 3101, 3102, 3103,
3111; S-N only)
Field experience in preprimary or kindergarten setting.
ElEd 3212s. Practicum II: Field Experience in a Middle
Level Setting. (1 cr; prereq 3101, 3102,
3103, 3111; S-N only)
Field experience in the middle level classroom.
ElEd 4101f. Strategies for Inclusive Schooling. (2 cr; prereq 3101, 3102, 3103, 3111)
Strategies and techniques for developing inclusive learning
environments. Emphasizes adaptations to accommodate students with mild,
moderate, and severe disabilities. Overviews historically-situated legal, philosophical,
and programmatic changes leading toward inclusive models of education.
ElEd 4102f. Social Studies in the Elementary School. (2 cr;prereq 3101, 3102, 3103, 3111)
Outcomes, content, integration strategies, and assessment
of social studies instruction in the elementary curriculum.
ElEd 4103f. Science in the Elementary School. (2 cr; prereq 3101, 3102, 3103, 3111)
Standards, curriculum, and assessment of elementary school
science. Includes theoretical basis of methodology and its application,
assessment, selection and use of instructional media and computer software, and
meeting the needs of cultural diverse and special needs students.
ElEd 4104f. Language Arts and Literature in the Elementary
School. (3 cr; prereq 3101, 3102, 3103,
3111)
Theory,
content, assessment, and strategies that support identification, selection, and
use of materials and practices in the language arts and children's literature
that foster children's language development and growth in reading, writing,
speaking, and listening. Outcomes, content,
strategies, and assessment of language arts and childrenÕs literature in the
elementary classroom.
ElEd 4107f. Health and Physical Education in the Elementary
School. (1 cr; prereq 3101, 3102, 3103,
3111)
Scope, sequence, and related activities in elementary health
and physical education.
ElEd 4111f. Practicum III: Beginning Student Teaching.
(2 cr; prereq 3101, 3102, 3103, 3111;
S-N only)
Participation in in-service, teaching, and
teaching-related activities in preparation for student teaching.
ElEd 4112f. Practicum IV: Experience in the Elementary
School. (1 cr; prereq 3101, 3102, 3103,
3111; S-N only)
Field experience in the elementary classroom.
ElEd 4201s. Directed Student Teaching in Primary and Intermediate
Grades. (HDiv; 10 cr; prereq 4101, 4102,
4103, 4104, 4111, 4112; S-N only)
Students teach for a period of 11 weeks demonstrating application
of approaches to teaching and learning in primary and intermediate grades under
the guidance of a cooperating teacher and University supervisor.
ElEd 4202f,s. Directed Student Teaching in Primary and
Intermediate Grades. (1-16 cr; prereq #;
S-N only)
For students who need alternative or additional student teaching
experience. Students demonstrate application of approaches to teaching and
learning in primary and intermediate grades under guidance of a cooperating teacher
and University supervisor.
ElEd 4204s. Directed Student Teaching in International
School at the Primary and Intermediate Level. (IP; 10 cr; prereq 4101, 4102, 4103, 4104, 4111, 4112;
S-N only)
Students teach for a period of 11 weeks demonstrating application
of approaches to teaching and learning in primary and intermediate grades under
the guidance of a cooperating teacher and University supervisor.
ElEd 4901s. The Teacher and Professional Development. (2 cr; prereq 4201, 4204 or #)
Capstone experience. Professional development issues and
philosophy of education, including portfolio assessment.
ElEd 3993f,s, 4993f,s. Directed Study. (1-5 cr; repeatable; prereq @)
ElEd 4994f,s. Senior Honors Project. (1-5 cr; repeatable; prereq participation in Honors
Program, @)
A substantial scholarly or creative work (at the
undergraduate level) within the discipline. Successful completion of the senior
honors project is one of the requirements for graduating from UMM Òwith
honors.Ó
Middle Education Methods Courses
These courses focus on the objectives, curricula, special
methods, materials, and evaluation appropriate for teaching the various subject
matter areas in the middle school.
Students are required to complete methods course(s) in their licensure
area(s). Methods courses are taken
in the spring semester of the first year in the program and must be
successfully completed before student teaching in a specific field.
EngE 4122f,s. Methods of Teaching Communication
Arts and Literature in the Middle School. (1 cr; A-F only)
LanE 4123f. Methods of Teaching Foreign Language
K-12. (4 cr; A-F only)
MthE 4122f,s. Methods of Teaching Mathematics in
the Middle School. (1 cr; A-F
only)
SciE 4122f,s. Methods of Teaching Science in the
Middle School. (1 cr; A-F only)
SScE 4122f,s. Methods of Teaching Social Science in
the Middle School. (1 cr; A-F
only)