Approved by: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee
Implementation Date: Spring 2017
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READ 3224 - Teaching Reading to Primary Level Learners Early Literacy and Assessment
Credit Hours: (3)
Research, theory, and instructional practice related to the reading process and reading instruction in the
elementary school with a focus on assessment of emergent reading behaviors; language development and
reading; phonics and phonemic awareness; balanced literacy; assessment-based instruction; and meeting the
needs of diverse learners. Includes an extensive field-based component.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
READ 3226 - Teaching Reading to Intermediate Grade Learners (3) Applied Literacy and Practices
Credit Hours: (3)
Research, theory, and instructional practice related to integrating the communication processes with all
subject areas with a focus on vocabulary, comprehension, study skills, authentic, assessment-based
instruction, addressing the needs of diverse and struggling readers, and instructional approaches in a
reading classroom. Includes an extensive, field-based component.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
Elementary Education, B.A.
The B.A. program in Elementary Education qualifies graduates for Standard Professional 1 (SP1) Professional Educator's License in K-6 Elementary Education. Graduates of the program are prepared to meet the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards (NCPTS) and the ten Interstate New Teachers Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) Standards for new teachers in Content Pedagogy, Student Development, Diverse Learners, Multiple Instructional Strategies, Motivation and Management, Communication and Technology, Planning, Assessment, Reflective Practice, School and Community Involvement. Graduates have specific coursework and clinical experiences in a variety of settings in order to learn and apply evidence-based knowledge and practices in the field of elementary education.
Additional Admission Requirements
See the Admission to Teacher Education Programs heading under the College of Education.
Degree Requirements
The Major in Elementary Education leading to the B.A. degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours, including the completion of an approved minor.
General Education Courses (31-35 hours)
For details on required courses, refer to the General Education program. Students in this major should plan on taking the following courses that meet general education requirements and also satisfy courses in the major:
BIOL 1110 - Principles of Biology I (3)
BIOL 1110L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory (1)
Foundation Courses (6-7 credit hours)
EDUC 2100 - Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools (3) *
or EDUC 1100 - Foundations of Education and Diversity in Schools - Prospect Curriculum (4) *
SPED 2100 - Introduction to Students with Special Needs (3) *
Note:
*SPED 2100 and either EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100 should be taken no later than a student's Sophomore year; both must be completed with a grade of C or above to qualify for admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Major Courses (60 credit hours)
Note: Admission to Teacher Education and advisor's approval are required in order to register for any of the following courses.
EDUC 4290 - Modifying Instruction for Learners with Diverse Needs (3)
ELED 3111 - Instructional Design and Technology Integration with Elementary School Learners (3)
ELED 3120 - The Elementary School Child (3)
ELED 3221 - Teaching Science to Elementary School Learners (3)
ELED 3223 - Teaching Social Studies to Elementary School Learners (3)
ELED 3226 - Teaching Language Arts to Elementary School Learners (3)
ELED 4121 - Measuring and Evaluating Learning in the Elementary School Curriculum (3)
ELED 4122 - Research and Analysis of Teaching Elementary School Learners (3)
ELED 4220 - Integrating Curriculum for Elementary School Learners (3)
ELED 4292 - Multicultural Education: Modifying Instruction for Urban Learners (3)
ELED 4420 - Student Teaching/Seminar: K-6 Elementary Education (15)
KNES 3221 - Elementary Physical Activity and Health Education (3)
MAED 3222 - Teaching Mathematics to Elementary School Learners, Grades K-2 (3)
MAED 3224 - Teaching Mathematics to Elementary School Learners, Grades 3-6 (3)
READ 3224 - Teaching Reading to Primary Level Learners (3) Early Literacy and Assessment (3)
READ 3226 - Teaching Reading to Intermediate Grade Learners (3) Applied Literacy and Practices (3)
Minor Requirements (18 credit hours)
Core Courses (9 credit hours)
READ 3224 - Teaching Reading to Primary Level Learners (3) READ 3224 Early Literacy and Assessment
READ 4161 - Assessment, Design, and Implementation of Classroom Reading Instruction (3)
READ 4270 - Investigating Reading Curriculum (3)
Elective Courses (9 credit hours)
Explorations of Traditional and New Literacies
Select one of the following:
ENGL 2109 - Children's Literature, Media, and Culture (3)
ENGL 3102 - Literature for Young Children (3)
ENGL 3103 - Children's Literature (3)
ENGL 3104 - Literature for Adolescents (3)
ENGL 4102 - British Children's Literature (3)
ENGL 4103 - American Children's Literature (3)
ENGL 4104 - Multiculturalism and Children's Literature (3)
READ 4205 - Reading and Writing Across Digital Spaces (3)
Note:
ENGL courses may be taken prior to admission to the minor.
Meeting the Needs of Unique Readers
Select one of the following:
SPED 4275 - Teaching Reading to Elementary Learners with Special Needs (3)
SPED 4276 - Teaching Reading to Middle and Secondary Learners with Special Needs (3)
TESL 4204 - Inclusive Classrooms for Immigrant Students (3)
TESL 4300 - Second Language Development in K-12 Classrooms (3)
TESL 4600 - Literacy Development for Second Language Learners (3)
Foundations in Reading II
Select one of the following:
READ 3226 - Teaching Reading to Intermediate Grade Learners (3) READ 3226 Applied Literacy and Practices
READ 3255 - Integrating Reading and Writing Across Content Areas (3)