ECE 385 Integrated Content Methods Grades K - 2

This course presents opportunities to develop strategies for teaching and integrating mathematics, social studies, science and language arts in the K-Grade 2 classroom according to standards posed by New York State, NCTE, NCSS, NCTM and NTSA. Student-centered and constructivist instructional approaches addressed will include inquiry, cooperative learning, literature-based instruction, service learning, and direct instruction, appropriate to the developmental levels of this age group as suggested by NAEYC and CEC program standards. Literacy development in the content areas will be covered. Strategies to support diverse learners will be addressed. Students will be introduced to the use of positive behavior interventions and supports as they relate to instruction. Technology as a teacher resource and as an instructional tool will be covered. Appropriate formal and informal assessment tools will be included within the context of unit and lesson plans. A 20-hour supervised field experience is required for this course. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experiences. Prerequisites: ECE 231, ECE 253 and SEE 360. Fall, Spring