ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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EED 510 Workshop in Elementary Education.This course is designed to explore current topics which affect elementary teachers. One semester hour is offered and the course may be repeated for a maximum of three times.
EED 591 Problems in Teaching Elementary Mathematics.Study is made of recent trends in elementary mathematics programs and instructional approaches. Application of research findings to improving the teaching and learning of mathematics is emphasized.
EED 592 Problems in Teaching Elementary Science.Study is made of recent trends in elementary science programs and instructional approaches. Application of research findings to improving the teaching and learning of science is emphasized.
EED 596 Problems in Teaching Social Studies.Study is made of recent trends in elementary social studies programs and instructional approaches. Application of research findings to improving the teaching and learning of social studies is emphasized.
EED 790 Assessment of Mathematics Learning.This course will be one of four education classes used in the doctoral program in mathematics education. Topics will include classroom assessment, standardized tests, and assessment instruments for research in mathematics education.
EED 793 Research in Mathematics Education.This course will be one of four education classes used in the doctoral program in mathematics education. Topics will include selecting a research topic, research instruments, research statistics, and writing the paper.
EED 795 Current Issues in Math Education.This course will be one of four education classes used in the doctoral program in mathematics education. Topics will include curriculum, textbooks, standards, accountability, parental involvement, legal issues, ethics, and testing.
EED 796 Theories of Learning Mathematics. This course will be one of four education classes used in the doctoral program in mathematics education. Topics will include theories of learning mathematics, information processing, cognitive theories, and constructivist theories.