MATS 818 - Methods of Teaching and Assessment for Elementary Language Arts, Social Studies and Art5 credits
This course focuses on three areas of instruction at the Elementary level: the development of social studies skills and content knowledge; developing and strengthening literacy skills in inclusive elementary classrooms; and effective integration of the arts into K-5 instruction. In Social Studies special emphasis is placed upon expanding elementary students’ historical and geographic literacy and understanding over time. Multisensory approaches to teaching content are integrated throughout the course.
Teacher candidates acquire essential pedagogical content knowledge and skills for the teaching of English Language Arts through the study of research-based best practices. The course focuses on methods and strategies shown to be effective for teaching reading, writing, speaking and listening in K-5 inclusive classrooms, with ongoing emphasis on addressing needs of students with exceptionalities and use of culturally responsive teaching practices. It builds upon theoretical, philosophical and cognitive foundations developed in Standards-Based Instruction for All Learners, Instructional Design and Assessment, Differentiated Instruction for Children with Exceptional Needs and the Developing Learner. By the end of the course, candidates will demonstrate their understanding of core instructional methods by developing daily lesson plans and organizing classrooms to support the literacy of all learners. Lesson planning focuses on creating learning events that engage all students; providing differentiated instruction; developing critical thinking; developing and strengthening reading, writing, speaking and listening skills; and developing 21st century skills and global competencies. Assignments and class activities encourage teacher candidates to use theory, best practices and self-reflection to refine teaching practices.
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