Courses in Elementary Education (incoming classes prior to 2009)

ELM 332.The Physical Sciences in the Elementary School. A study of basic concepts in general science, earth and space science, physical and biological science, and environmental studies based on the Pennsylvania Science and Technology Standards. The course emphasizes the experiential nature of science in the elementary classroom with special attention to materials, media and technology, writing across the curriculum, authentic assessment, exceptional children, and methodologies appropriate for kindergarten through sixth grade students. The course integrates a multidisciplined. whole language approach to teaching physical and environmental science.  Prerequisite: Limited to education majors or permission of instructor. 3 credits.

ELM 372.Literacy and Literature III. A course that will focus on the growth and continued development of the beginning reader as independent reading within the curriculum becomes necessary. The course foundation will be supported by both a balanced literacy approach and the PDE standards for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Stressing the importance of comprehension, students will explore a variety of strategies, methods, and assessments to teach reading and writing across the content areas as supported by research. This includes but is not limited to writing short stories and informal pieces with an understanding of the stylistic aspects and conventions of composition.  Prerequisites: ELM 271 and ELM 371. Limited to education majors or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

ELM 401.Art in the Elementary School. Introduction to creative art activity for children in elementary school. Topics covered include philosophical concepts, curriculum, evaluation, and studio activity involving a variety of art media, techniques, and processes and are based on the Pennsylvania Art Standards.  Prerequisite: Limited to education majors or permission of instructor 3 credits.

ELM 440.Student Teaching. Each student spends an entire semester in an area school under the supervision of a carefully selected cooperating teacher. Open to seniors or students who are seeking certification only. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required to student teach.  12 credits.

ELM 499.Senior Seminar. Special topics related to current concerns in education are researched and presented by the students in the course. Issues related to teaching and to further professional growth are explored. Teams of students are required to do extensive research in an approved topic and to make a computer-based multimedia presentation of that research to the class.  Prerequisite: Limited to senior elementary education majors or permission of instructor. 3 credits.

Supporting Courses in Education (incoming classes prior to 2009)

Lebanon Valley College is located in Annville, Pa. just 15 minutes east of Hershey and 35 minutes east of Harrisburg. Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Baltimore are all approximately two hours from LVC. Founded in 1866, the College welcomes more than 1,600 full-time undergraduate students studying more than 30 majors, as well as self-designed majors. LVC has graduate programs in physical therapy, business administration, music education, and science education.