Advanced Content Methods: Elementary - Spring

1.5 units

In this course, students will continue to refine their vision for high quality instruction in an elementary Language Arts and Mathematics classroom. Language Arts: students will build upon their understanding of best practices in elementary literacy by designing the structure for a Balanced Literacy block in their classrooms. These literacy blocks include instructional time devoted to explicit phonics instruction, shared reading, guided reading, read-aloud instruction, and vocabulary instruction. Students will also focus on writing instruction and will implement writing mini-lessons and student conferences in their classrooms. Mathematics: This course will also build on students' understanding of effective mathematics instruction and their knowledge of both direct instruction and inquiry-based approaches to learning. Students will explore effective instructional strategies through the lens of content, with a core focus in Basic Operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division); Geometry, Fractions and Measurement; & Problem-Solving, Algebra, and Graphing. By analyzing instruction through the lens of specific mathematical concepts, students will have the opportunity to design lessons that focus on the connections between mathematical content as well as the standards for mathematical practice. Students must have instructor approval to register.