KUTZTOWN
UNIVERSITY Kutztown,
Pennsylvania
ELU 569 - CURRENT TOPICS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
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Course Description
An in-depth study of selected topics in elementary education is undertaken.
Through search of professional literature the topics will be determined by the
class each time the course is offered. This course is suggested as preparation for a
comprehensive examination or project; therefore, it should be scheduled at the end
of the program. 3 s.h., 3 c.h.
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Course Objectives
The Student will be able to:
A.
Survey the professional journals, magazines, monographs and
documents for topics in Elementary Education.
B.
Make a selection of topics based on criteria of frequency and
relevancy.
C.
Study extensively topics selected in order to identify and contrast
varieties of viewpoints.
D.
Write a report on topics following a standard method of notation.
E.
Report orally to the class their selection and analysis of topics in
Elementary Education.
F.
Compare articles for differences in topic and content charting the
variety of issues in Elementary Education.
G.
Compare articles for similarities to discern current trends in
Elementary Education.
III.
Assessments
Assessment of each teacher candidate’s level of accomplishment with reference to the
course objectives will be based upon a subset of the following:
A.
Lesson observations by the university supervisor
1. Selected pages on current topics.
2. Initial review of literature for culminating project in ELU 571.
3. Preparation of Outline for culminating project in ELU 571.
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IV.
Course Outline:
A.
History of Change in American Education
1.
Expansionism
2.
Progressivism
3Additive Process A.
Others
B.
Format for Written Reports
1.
Footnoting
2.
Bibliographic style
C.
Curricular Issues
1.
Basic subjects
2.
Ancillary subjects
3.
Basic skills
4.
Ancillary skills
D.
Financial support for Public Education
E.
Legal Issues
1.
Civil Rights
2.
Handicapped
3.
Athletic Offerings
4.
Bilingual
5.
Others
F.
Technical Innovations
1.
Television
2.
Computers
3.
Others
G.
Physical Facilities
1.
Class size
2.
Open space
3.
Handicapped
4.
Others
H.
I.
J.
K.
Financing Education
1.
Equity
2.
Voucher System
3.
The Education of Educator
instructional Strategies
Special Needs Population
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