2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

ED 310 Social Studies Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers 3 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Survey of social studies curricula content, aims and objectives in the elementary and middle school. Includes the use of materials and unit method planning emphasizing basic generalizations and concepts.

ED 307 Integrating the Arts into the Elementary Curriculum 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education. Satisfactory completion of MU 149 and AD 310.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Examination of creative teaching and learning strategies from music, art, dance and theater to motivate students and to enhance their study of school content areas, and the development of effective strategies for integrating the arts in field settings. Includes field assignment.

ED 306 Children's Literature 3 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to the literature available for children, the development of criteria for evaluating books and a study of the literature program in the elementary schools.

ED 301 Dimensions of American Education 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education and ED 201.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An exploration of historical, philosophical, ethical and legal dimensions of American education. Students will begin to consider their roles as educational leaders and advocates for social justice for all students in American schools.

ED 298 Directed Studies in Education 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Independent study by qualified undergraduates in an area defined by the student and the instructor.

ED 295 Special Topics in Education 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An opportunity for freshmen and sophomores to study problems in education that are not part of the regular offerings.

ED 231 Teaching for Learning in the Secondary Classroom 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Course introduces secondary education majors to developmental, behavioral, and cognitive learning theories and processes. Students develop insights into the adolescent learner, secondary classroom practices, and learning. The course includes field experience outside of class.

ED 230 Teaching for Learning in the Elementary Classroom 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Course introduces elementary education majors to developmental, behavioral, and cognitive learning theories and processes. Students develop insights into the young learner, elementary classroom practices and learning. This course includes field experience outside of class.

ED 201 Introduction to Education 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An introduction to the field of education as a complex social, economic and political institution and career. Students will gain an understanding of their roles in shaping discussion of significant issues such as equality of opportunity, diversity and multiculturalism within the context of an ever-changing profession.

ED 101 The American School 3 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Perspectives on Society (PERS)

This course, intended for students not majoring in education, will examine education and its institutions and processes from the perspective of the informed citizen. The focus will be on policy questions and their implications for society and for the children in America’s schools.