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B.Ed. (Elementary and Early Childhood Education)

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Elementary/Early Childhood Education Courses

  • ITE 312 (Alpha) Foundations in Curriculum and Instruction (3) Objectives and organization of school curriculum; methods, materials, and evaluation in instruction. Weekly observation and participation in classroom. (C) elementary education; (D) secondary education. Co-requisite: 317 for (C) only; 316 for (D) only.
  • ITE 313 Literacy and Literature I (3) Teaching strategies based on current theories of language will be modeled within an integrated whole language curriculum appropriate for multicultural classrooms. Repeatable. Co-requisite: 317. DL
  • ITE 314 Literacy and Literature II (3) Teaching strategies based on current theories of language will be modeled within an integrated whole language curriculum appropriate for multicultural classrooms. Pre: 313. Co-requisite: 317. DL
  • ITE 317 Field Experience (v) Supervised field experience in schools. Minimum of 2 full days per week in conjunction with professional education courses. Repeatable. CR/NC only.
  • ITE 322 Social Studies, Elementary (3) Purposes, methods, materials, and evaluation in teaching social studies, particular emphasis on developing children's knowledge, skills, self-concept, citizenship, inquiry/thinking, and values. Co-requisite: 317.
  • ITE 323 Science, Elementary (3) Science education in elementary school; methods and materials; laboratory activities selected from new science curricula. Co-requisite: 317.
  • ITE 324 Mathematics, Elementary (3) Inquiry-based approach to concepts and algorithms of whole numbers and introduction to geometry/measurement. Laboratory experiences on appropriate manipulatives. Pre: MATH 111 (strongly recommended) or MATH 100 or consent. Co-requisite: 317.
  • ITE 325 Mathematics, Elementary II (3) Inquiry-based approach to concepts and algorithms of fractions, decimals, graphing, and probability and statistics. Laboratory experiences on appropriate manipulatives. Pre: 324 or consent.
  • ITE 326 Visual Art, Elementary (3) Scope and organization of art in elementary school curriculum, creative use of art media through laboratory experiences.
  • ITE 329 Performing Arts Expression (3) Development of communication skills through creative dramatics, rhythmic movement, related arts. Pre: admission to elementary cohort program. Co-requiste: 317.
  • ITE 343 Personal and Social K-6 Health Skills (3) Experiences for elementary classroom teachers in creating interactive learning opportunities to teach personal and social responsibility for health through integration with other subject areas of school curriculum. Focus on National and Hawai‘i Health Education Standards. A-F only.
  • ITE 360 Introduction to Multicultural Education (2) Concepts and methods to develop sensitivity and awareness of cultural influences on behavior as these relate to the schooling process. Field experience is an integral part of course. (Cross-listed as EDEF 360) DS
  • ITE 390 (Alpha) Student Teaching (v) Full-time supervised experience in school. (C) elementary; (D) secondary; (E) community college; (S) elementary/secondary regular education (for dual certification majors only). Pre: requirements for registration listed under “student teaching.” Co-requisite: 391. Repeatable. CR/NC only.
  • ITE 391 (Alpha) Seminar for Student Teaching (v) Seminar relating current educational theories with experience in student teaching. (C) elementary; (D) secondary; (E) community college; (S) elementary/secondary regular education (for dual certification majors only). Pre: requirements for registration listed under “student teaching.” Co-requisite: 390. Repeatable. CR/NC only.
  • ITE 392 (Alpha) Student Teaching Modified (6) Modified student teaching for individuals who have had prior extensive teaching experience or wish to repeat student teaching. CR/NC only. (C) elementary; (D) secondary. Pre: extensive teaching experience; requirements listed under “student teaching”; approval of review committee; consent. Co-requisite: 391.
  • ITE 399 Directed Reading (v) Individual reading or research. Pre: senior standing, major with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 or a minimum GPA in education of 3.0, and consent.
  • ITE 410 Supervision of the Observation-Participation Student (2) Basic guidelines for developing effective team relationships between the professional teacher and the observation-participation student. Pre: two years' teaching experience and consent.
  • ITE 415 Early Childhood: Foundations and Curriculum (3) Two-course sequence of theory, methods, and materials for teaching young children (21/2 to 5 years). Emphasizes foundations, observation skills, and the design of learning environment. Pre: 312C. (Cross listed as EDCS 415)
  • ITE 415L Early Childhood: Foundations and Curriculum Lab (3) Direct experience with children in early childhood settings in order to apply concepts from 415 and develop skills in observation, teaching, and classroom management. Co-requisite: 415. (Cross-listed as EDCS 415L)
  • ITE 416 Early Childhood: Foundations and Curriculum (3) Continuation of 415: focuses on appropriate curriculum for young children. Pre: 415. (Cross-listed as EDCS 416)
  • ITE 416L Early Childhood: Foundations and Curriculum Lab (3) Continuation of 415L. Co-requisite: 416. (Cross-listed as EDCS 416L)
  • ITE 417 Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Ages 3–8 (3) How to plan developmentally appropriate programs for young children, including the design of the learning environment; integrated, thematic planning; child guidance; assessment; and parent involvement. Pre: 312C.
  • ITE 420 Supervision of Student Teaching (3) Principles and methods; role of supervisor; human resources supervision in student teaching. Open to teachers interested in pre-service teacher education. Pre: three years teaching experience and consent.
  • ITE 440 Curriculum Implications of Multicultural Education (3) Examination of trends, issues, school practices, and program in multicultural education and its related area of study—bilingual-bicultural education. (Cross-listed as EDCS 440)
  • ITE 441 Hawaiian Studies, Methods (3) Examination of issues in Hawaiian and U.S. views of education and their application to the teaching of Hawaiian studies. Field experience required. A–F only. Pre: 312C, 312D, or consent. Co-requisite for BEd students: 317.
  • ITE 499 Directed Activity (V) Individual work supervised by instructor. May consist of reading, research, teaching, and/or projects. Pre: consent of division director.
  • ITE 500 Master’s Plan B/C Studies (1) Enrollment for degree completion. CR/NC only. Pre: master's Plan B or C candidate and consent.