IEC 385 Meth Inclus ECE Kind-Gr 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 in accordance with state and national standards. Student-centered and constructivist instructional approaches addressed will include inquiry, cooperative learning, literature-based instruction, and direct instruction, appropriate to the developmental levels of this age group as suggested by NAEYC and CEC program standards. Formal, informal, continuous progress monitoring, and standardized assessments will be addressed through the planning of instruction. Strategies to support diverse learners, including English Learners and students with disabilities, will be addressed through models of planning and the discussion of Individualized Education Plans and co-teaching. Students will continue to develop their knowledge of the use of positive behavior interventions and supports as they relate to instruction. Prerequisites: IEC 230, IEC 146, EPY 245, CSD 235, IEC 231. IEC 253, IEC 350, EPY 350, SED 366 and SED 340. Co-requisite: IEC 360. 45 supervised field experience hours are required for this course. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experience. Fall, 5-week course, teacher candidates will be in schools Monday to Thursday.