EDUC 404 Kindergarten Methods and Materials
Teacher candidates will explore and analyze developmentally appropriate kindergarten curriculum in literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, music, movement, and art. Scientifically, evidence, and research based best practices for instruction in kindergarten will be emphasized. Teacher candidates will develop and implement lessons and analyze student data in a 30 hour field experience.
Prerequisite
Admission to Teacher Education
EDUC 206 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
EDUC 211 Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education
EDUC 321 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education
Offered
Spring
Outcomes
- Design and create developmentally appropriate lessons and assessments for kindergarten students in the areas of literacy, mathematics, social studies, and science.
- Implement created lessons in a kindergarten setting and gather student data from created lessons
- Explore differentiated instruction and classroom management strategies in early childhood classrooms