Elementary Education
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EE 201 Materials and Methods (3) Prereq.: At least “C” in ED 101 and sophomore or above; elementary education major or broad field, education minor or emphasis, or teaching English broad field. This course is an introduction to the materials and general methods employed in teaching elementary school. The student will learn practical techniques and skills used in lesson planning, classroom management, assessment, parent/teacher conferences, and the effective use of instructional technology in the elementary school. Six hours of multi-level classroom observation and two peer teaching sequences are included. This course is a prerequisite to all 300- and 400-level elementary education courses.

EE 205 Intensive Phonics Instruction (1) Prereq.: ED 101, sophomore or above; elementary education major or broad field, education minor or emphasis, or teaching English broad field. This course is an introduction to the content and techniques used in intensive phonics instruction. Students master the phonics sounds and practice teaching in preparation for teaching reading.

EE 207 Early Childhood Development (2) This course is a study of the development of the preschool child including physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects. Students will learn techniques for promoting maturation in each of these areas. Emphasis in placed on the characteristics of infants through five-year-olds and guiding the preschool child’s development to his fullest capacity. Spring sem.

EE 210, 310, 410 Elementary Education Practicum (2 each) Prereq.: At least “C” in EE 201; and elementary education major, or education minor or emphasis. This course has been designed to expose the elementary education major to practical experience in an approved local Christian elementary school under the supervision of a classroom teacher. The course requires spending a minimum of 45 hours spread over 10 consecutive school days working at the school in actual teaching responsibilities along with a variety of other projects. These courses are offered during Interterm and normally can be taken in the vicinity of the student’s home.

EE 215 Arithmetic Skills for the Elementary School (2) Prereq.: Elementary education major. This course is a review of the arithmetic topics taught in kindergarten and elementary grades. Students will master arithmetic skills needed to teach these topics.

EE 301–330 Teaching methods courses are open to junior and senior elementary education majors who have at least “C” in EE 201. Important components of each methods course are the observation of experienced teachers and the peer teaching experiences.

EE 301 Teaching Arithmetic (2) Prereq.: EE 215. This course explains the concepts, materials, and methods needed to teach arithmetic on the elementary level. Students will learn innovative techniques and use the latest materials.

EE 306 Teaching Art and Music (1) This course acquaints the student with the content, principles, procedures, and basic materials necessary for the teaching of elementary classroom art and music. Through lab experiences, students will demonstrate how to make an art project, conduct a directed drawing, teach a music lesson, and conduct songs.

EE 308 PE in Elementary Schools (2) Prereq.: PE 195. Students will learn how to plan, schedule, and administrate a physical education program at the elementary school level. Students gain experience in elementary physical education classes. Topics include fitness, legal liability, and discipline as applied to physical education.

EE 311 Teaching Penmanship (1) This course prepares students to teach and evaluate penmanship and provides instruction and practice time to perfect their own handwriting.

EE 317 Teaching Reading (2) Prereq.: EE 205. Using a “phonics-first” approach, this course describes current trends in reading instruction, the nature of the reading process, and the instructional strategies needed to increase student comprehension of the elementary school curriculum. Students will acquire the skills and methods needed to teach reading and spelling.

EE 321 Teaching Science and History (2) This course examines the content, organization, objectives, materials, trends, and practices in teaching science and history at the elementary school level. The student reviews basic concepts in physical science, biology, astronomy, geology, meteorology, world history, and geography.

EE 325 Teaching Language Arts (2) The basic concepts of composition and traditional grammar are reviewed and practiced, along with the most effective methods of teaching these basic concepts. Emphasis is placed on preparing teaching materials and on teaching peer groups as well as the class for evaluation.

EE 330 Teaching Bible (2) Students learn to teach Bible in a variety of settings using Bible songs, Bible verses, and Bible stories. The course emphasizes practical helps, actual practice, and teaching experiences with children.

EE 343 Teaching Preschoolers (2) Prereq.: EE 201. This course develops in students a knowledge of curriculum, materials, and methods used in teaching the preschool child. Students will develop teaching techniques through observation of preschool classes and practice teaching opportunities. Fall sem.

EE 344 Preschool Practicum (4) Prereq.: EE 201, 343, early childhood concentration, and the explicit approval of the education department. This course gives students experience in dealing with children in a preschool setting. The program includes selected teaching opportunities as well as assisting the teacher in learning activities and play.

EE 412 Children’s Literature (2) This course affords students the opportunity to read widely from the best in children’s literature and become acquainted with well-known authors and illustrators. Emphasis is placed on the important role of literature in the life of the child. Students will use evaluation skills and principles for selecting quality literature and develop a resource journal of appropriate children’s literature.

EE 420 Elementary Teaching Internship (11) Prereq.: ED 211, 419, EE 210, 301, 306, 308, 311, 317, 321, 325, 330, senior, concurrent enrollment in EE 421, and explicit approval of the education department. In this capstone course, elementary education majors spend one semester in supervised classroom teaching at Pensacola Christian Academy. This course begins Pre-term in the fall.

EE 421 Elementary Teaching Seminar (1) Coreq.: EE 420. A weekly support seminar for students enrolled in EE 420 Elementary Teaching Internship. Students develop a teaching resource notebook among other projects coordinated with the internship experience.

EE 450 Early Childhood Teaching Internship (11) Prereq.: ED 210, 211, 419, EE 301, 306, 311, 317, 325, 330, 344, senior early childhood concentration, concurrent enrollment in EE 451, and explicit approval of the education department. In this capstone course, education majors with an early childhood concentration spend one semester in supervised classroom teaching at Pensacola Christian Academy. This course begins Pre-term in the fall.

EE 451 Early Childhood Teaching Seminar (1) Coreq.: EE 450. A weekly support seminar for students enrolled in EE 450 Early Childhood Teaching Internship. Students develop a teaching resource notebook among other projects coordinated with the internship experience.