May 17, 2024  
2012-2013 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

EDU 523 - Integrated Content Methods - Elementary

3 credits
Prerequisites: EDU 500, EDU 511, EDU 512 Teaching of content areas in the elementary classroom in meaningful ways that help students construct their own understandings. This course uses a variety of activities to help prospective teachers become prepared for teaching the content areas in ways that engage their students creatively. Students integrate the information and skills gained in reading and language arts courses with content areas of mathematics, science, and social studies. Using course readings and field experiences, students develop material and design curriculum units based on a thorough knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.