College of Education

Childhood Education and Reading

Professor Emeritus Cornish
Associate Professors Manwarren, Stephens, Sullivan
Assistant Professors Lefever-Davis, Johnson, Walter
Assistant Professor Emerita Vaught
Instructors Cronan, Riggs

Childhood Education Requirements

General Studies (24 hours)

ENGL 1013, English Composition
ENGL 1023, English Composition
WLIT (3 hrs), World Literature
ENGL (3 hrs), literature elective
HLSC 1002, Wellness Concepts
PEAC 1621, Fitness Concepts
ART 1003, Art Studio
PSYC 2003, General Psychology
MATH 1203, College Algebra
ENGL 3003, English Composition (exemption by examination or credit in ENGL 2013 or grade of at least "B" in ENGL 1013 and "A: in ENGL 1023 at Fayetteville campus)

Childhood Education/Communication (31 hours)

COMM 1313, Interpersonal Communication
ELED 4001, Practicum
ELED 4013, Integrated Communication Skills, Tools, and Processes
ELED 4208, Integrated Content Block (math, science, social studies)
HOEC 4413, Child Development
HOEC 3403/3400L, Child Guidance
HOEC 4453, Parenting and Family Guidance
PSYC 3093, Childhood & Adolescence
CDIS 3223, Language Development in Children (CDIS 3223 will become CDIS 3263 during the 1995-96 academic year)

Interdisciplinary Studies (43 hours)

Mathematics (12 hours, or 15 hours total)
Twelve hours in addition to the general studies requirement of MATH 1203. Six of the 12 hours must include MATH 2213 and 2223.
General Science (16 hours)
- BIOL 1234 (includes laboratory)
- Geology course with laboratory
- Physical Science course with laboratory
- $ hours of science elective
Social Science (15 hours)
- Economics
  - ECON 3053, Economics for Elementary Teachers
- Geography (select one course)
  - GEOG 4793, Geog Concepts for Global Studies
  - GEOG 1123, Human Geography
  - GEOG 2103, Emerging Nations
  - GEOG 2203, Developing Nations
- Western/World Civilizations (select one course)
  - WCIV 1003, Inst/Ideas Western Civilization
  - WCIV 1013, Inst/Ideas Western Civilization
  - HIST 1113H, World Civilization, Honors
  - HIST 1123H, World Civilization, Honors
- Political Science
  - PLSC 2003, American National Government
- History (select one course)
- HIST 2003, Hist/American People to 1877
- HIST 2013, Hist/American People, 1877-Present
Pre-Education Core (18 hours)
- CIED 1002, Introduction to Education
- CIED 1001P, Intro to Education Practicum
- CIED 3023, Survey of Exceptionality
- CIED 3663, Classroom Learning Theory
- ELED 3273, Children's Literature
- ETEC 2003, Education Technology
- RDNG 3343, Emergent & Developmental Literacy
Psychomotor/Aesthetic Component (12 hours)
- ARHS 1003, Art Lecture
- ART 3603, Public School Art
- MUED 3813, Music for Elementary Teachers
- MUED 3810L, Music for Elementary Teachers Lab (MUAC 1161 is a prerequisite for MUED 3813 and 3810L)
- PHED 3373, Methods & Materials in P.E. for Elementary School

Total for Childhood Education: 128 hours

Courses: Elementary Education (ELED)

Admission to teacher education and PSYC 3093 are prerequisite for all elementary education courses.

3273 Children's Literature Comprehensive study of children's books, their authors, and illustrators. Corequisite: PSYC 3093 or consent.
3293 Teaching Social Studies Purposes, curriculum, and techniques of teaching social studies. Prerequisite: HIST 2003, HIST 2013, PLSC 2003, ECON 3053, 3 hours of geography, and 3 hours of western civilization or world history.
3303 Teaching Science Purposes, curriculum, and techniques of teaching science. Prerequisite: BIOL 1234, GEOL 1113/1111L, and PHSC 2003/2001 or PHYS 1023/1021L.
4013 Integrated Communication Skills Focuses on the methodology of facilitating pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and early elementary children's literacy development. Emphasis is on the integration of the communication skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening across the curriculum.
4001P Practicum
4023 Senior Seminar The contemporary elementary school focusing upon problems and issues directly related to the teacher and the teaching-learning situation. Normally taken concurrently with student teaching. ELED 408V and 409V.
405V Student Teaching_Art
4063 Student Teaching_Music
4073 Student Teaching_Physical Education
4086 Student Teaching_Kindergarten (1-6)
409V Student Teaching (1-6)
4208 Content Integration Integrates the curriculum and teaching strategies of mathematics, science, and social studies in childhood education. Students are required to develop a professional portfolio and participate in specified field experiences. Prerequisite: admission to childhood education program and teacher education. Corequisite: ELED 4001.
4313 Kindergarten: Rationale and Curriculum (I) Rationale and curriculum of an early childhood education program, with special attention given to the kindergarten. Required of early childhood students. Prerequisite: PSYC 3093; ELED 3323.
4323 Kindergarten: Methods and Materials Methods and materials used in early childhood education with emphasis on the kindergarten. Prerequisites: PSYC 3093; ELED 3323, 4313, and RDNG 3343.
4413 Teaching Mathematics Purposes, curriculum, and techniques of teaching mathematics in the elementary school. Prerequisite: MATH 2213 and 2223 with grade of "C" or higher.
Graduate standing is prerequisite to the following courses:
5003 Core Seminar Supplements the foundational content presented in the M.A.T. core courses. Specific emphasis placed on childhood education applications. Prerequisite: admission to M.A.T. program.
5013 Contemporary and Futuristic Concerns of Childhood Education A problems course in childhood education which deals with current and future concerns: demographic trends, family composition and change, social/political/economic issues, parent/community involvement, and evolving professional roles. Prerequisite: admission to M.A.T. program.
5023 Case Study in Childhood Education Provides the students with experience in conducting case studies related to childhood education. In addition, students gain knowledge regarding practices used in ethnographic research.. Prerequisite: admission to M.A.T. program.
5343 Early Childhood Education: History, Purposes and Programs (S) An advanced course in early childhood education.
5363 Child Behavior and Development Advanced study of research and theory. Prerequisite: PSYC 3093 or consent.
5433 Curriculum Reconstruction Elementary school curriculum.
5453 Children's Literature Current survey of children's literature. Prerequisite: ELED 3273 or consent.
5473 Evaluation Techniques Evaluation of learning activities in terms of educational objectives.
5493 Advanced Course in Children's Literature (S) Designed for teachers who already have a good background in the field of children's literature but want to extend their knowledge. Prerequisite: ELED 3273 and 5453 or consent.
5513 Teaching Mathematics Advanced course in teaching mathematics. Prerequisite: ELED 4413.
5543 Teaching Social Studies Purposes, content, psychology, materials, and methods for teaching the social sciences in the elementary school. Emphasis on principles and procedures for combining the social studies with other areas of the curriculum in broad unit instruction. Prerequisite: ELED 3293.
5553 Teaching Science The influence of science on the community, on the home, and the child. Use of science in the living and learning of the child at school. Prerequisite: ELED 3303.
5563 Studies Affecting Elementary Education Examination and critical evaluation of investigations and research which have special significance for elementary education.
5573 Writing for Children Writing stories, poetry, articles, features and/or books for children and young adults. Revising, editing, and preparing manuscripts for publication. Prerequisite: ELED 5453 or consent.
5593 Teaching Language Arts The place of the language arts in the elementary curriculum. Exploration of materials, content, practices, and methods used in reading, speaking, listening, and writing experiences. Prerequisite: ELED 3323.
560V Workshop (On demand)
5613 Workshop in Teaching Mathematics Construction and use of materials for teaching elementary school mathematics.
5633 Problems in Elementary Education Problems, trends, and issues related to the elementary school. Prerequisite: ELED 3303.
5673 Guiding Learning Activities Basic elements of the teaching-learning process in elementary schools.
574V Internship (On demand) Prerequisite: consent.
599V Seminar (On demand)
600V Master's Thesis (On demand)
605V Independent Study
6103 Early Childhood Education Curriculum Development Advanced course in curriculum design and evaluation for early childhood education programs. Prerequisite: ELED 5343 or equivalent or consent.
6323 Comparative Education
680V Ed.S. Project
700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) Prerequisite: candidacy or consent of student's advisory committee.

Reading (RDNG)

Courses in reading are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A basic course, RDNG 0003, is available to freshmen who are seeking assistance in improving their study skill. Teaching Reading, RDNG 3343, is a required course in the professional sequence for elementary teachers and a recommended elective for those preparing for teaching in middle and secondary schools.

Courses at the graduate level are designed for experienced teachers who have the goal of improving professional competence in reading and of qualifying for the Arkansas certificate as a K-12 Reading Specialist.

Courses: Reading (RDNG)

0003 Developmental Reading A structured individualized laboratory course in the improvement of reading skills. For students not meeting U of A admissions reading placement standards. University credit given; does not count toward graduation.
3343 Teaching Reading: Primary Teaching readiness and developmental reading in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades one through three including diagnostic teaching. Prerequisite: ELED 3323, 3373, and 3278, PSYC 3033 or 3093.
4123 Reading and Reading Activities for Secondary Content Area Teachers (I, II) The preparation of secondary teachers in the various content areas to improve reading ability and motivation in their specific areas.
4343 Teaching Reading: Intermediate/Middle School Teaching developmental and content area reading including diagnostic teaching. Prerequisite: RDNG 3343, ELED 3323, 3273, or consent.
4553 Reading for Special Populations An introductory course in the diagnosis of reading difficulties of special populations for students majoring in special education. Consideration given to the evaluation/teaching process as a cycle with phases of: (a) diagnosis; (b) planning; (c) implementation; and (d) evaluation, leading to (e) modification of the diagnosis, new plans, and implementation of new teaching strategies. Prerequisite: RDNG 3343.
Graduate standing is prerequisite to the following courses:
5002P Applied Practicum Provides laboratory experiences for RDNG 5123 (Literacy Assessment) and RDNG 5113 (Readings in Literacy). Corequisite RDNG 5113 and 5123. Prerequisite: admission to M.A.T. program.
5043 Reading in Secondary Schools Methods and materials of teaching reading in secondary schools with emphasis on remedial and developmental reading problems of students.
5113 Readings in Literacy This course continues to develop understandings of classic studies and explores the impact these have had on the most recent issues in reading and language arts.
5123 Literacy Assessment Focuses on assessment of young children's literacy skills. Techniques discussed include informal observation, miscue analysis, and portfolio assessment.
5443 Teaching Reading Teaching of reading to children; techniques, research, and modern practices. Prerequisite: RDNG 3343 or consent.
5483 Correlates of Reading Process The developmental program is emphasized through a student of the reading process. Learning theory and research are related to reading instruction and materials through the development and application of evaluative criteria based on an understanding of reading process. Prerequisite: RDNG 3343 or consent.
5533 Corrective Reading in the Classroom Emphasizes the diagnosis and remediation of reading difficulties in the classroom setting. Students are expected to become familiar with causes of reading failure, diagnosis instruments and procedures, principles of report writing, and corrective instructional methods and materials. The course is open to graduate students with instructor's consent. Enrollment limited to 20. Prerequisite: RDNG 5483.
5583 Corrective Reading Practicum Laboratory experience in which students diagnose reading difficulties and practice remedial measures under the direct supervision of the instructor. Emphasis is given to continuous diagnosis and to the use of commercially produced materials and trade books in remediation. Enrollment limited to 15. Prerequisite: RDNG 5533.
560V Workshop (On demand)
574V Internship (On demand)
599V Seminar (On demand)
605V Independent Study (1-6)
6113 Individual Diagnosis and Remediation in Reading Specialized techniques and materials for diagnosis and remediation of reading disability. Rationale of the clinical setting is developed through emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach to diagnosis, program planning, and remediation. Enrollment limited to 20. Advanced graduate students only. Prerequisite: RDNG 5483 and 5533.
6123 Remedial Reading Practicum Each student practices diagnostic and remedial teaching skills by tutoring a child under the supervision of the instructor. Prerequisite: RDNG 6113.
6133 Investigations in Reading Research techniques and findings in reading are extensively reviewed by the student. Student is expected to culminate activity in this course by identifying a research problem in the field of reading for possible further study. Prerequisite: reading certification or consent.
6143 Organization of Reading Programs Study of the problem of organizing the classroom, individual school, and school system, for the improvement of reading instruction.. Emphasis is given to the development of program organization rationale based on requirements of the teaching-learning setting.

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