Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education

This course transitions students through the foundations of study at University of Phoenix. Students develop personal strategies for achieving educational goals and develop skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and communication.

This course is designed to provide an orientation to the primary components of the Teacher Education Program. Students will be introduced to the program's progression and degree completion requirements. Field Experience, E-Portfolio, Student Teaching, Teacher Work Sample and technology resources will be discussed.

This course focuses on the professional aspects of teaching. Learners will apply written and oral communication principles to their roles as educators, examine research methods for finding and evaluating resources, and develop effective skills in collaboration and critical thinking in preparation for their program and workplace.

This course introduces students to the teaching profession. Historical foundations, professionalism, the role of technology, and trends and issues in education are introduced. Students will examine personal reasons for wanting to teach and will create a personal philosophy of education.

This course explores the development of the child from birth through eighth grade. Physical, cognitive/intellectual, social/emotional, and moral development will be examined. The course focuses on defining the various stages as they impact instructional practices and decisions in a pre-K-8 environment.

This course focuses on the theoretical models that underlie teaching and learning. Teacher candidates analyze effective teaching strategies that encourage learners to develop a deeper understanding of content and to promote critical thinking. Candidates also explore various assessment tools and how the data collected from these assessments influences the lesson planning process.

This course examines the legal and ethical aspects of education, including the laws, policies, and procedures related to teacher conduct and teacher accountability. The characteristics of a teacher role model will be explored as well as employment-related rights and responsibilities and the possible consequences that may result from inappropriate teacher conduct or actions. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of scenarios related to common legal and ethical issues in an educational setting.

This course explores differentiated approaches and strategies for managing a positive classroom environment within the framework of today's diverse student population. Teacher candidates identify issues that may affect the climate of the classroom and evaluate classroom management techniques appropriate for their targeted grade levels and needs.

This course identifies what assessment is and how formative and summative assessments are used in the classroom. The course will include construction of objective and performance assessments, topics on reliability and validity, understanding the uses of standardized assessments, and the framework of assessment.

This course explores the federal and state requirements for special education and the assessment and evaluation process for determining special education eligibility. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptional learners and methods for differentiation, accommodation, and modification of instruction and assessment to meet student's needs. Lesson planning, inclusion and student engagement, and collaborative practices will also be examined.

This course will introduce students to the concept of and methods for instructing English learners in a Structured English Immersion (SEI) environment. Students examine the legal and historical foundations of SEI and the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards. The Arizona Language Development Approach (LDA) and SEI models are introduced, including language development and acquisition learning theories. Additionally, students analyze the identification and assessment process for English learner (EL) eligibility, as well as culturally relevant instructional practices for English learners and family engagement. This course is designed to meet the standards set by the Arizona Department of Education.

This course examines the use of children's literature in the elementary school classroom. Various genres are studied, as well as the application of children's literature to instruction and to assessment in reading. Methods for integrating the use of children's literature in all content areas are examined.

This course focuses on the most current research, theory, methods, and state standards related to the science of reading and structured literacy. This focus includes phonological awareness, systematic phonics and spelling, vocabulary and oral language, and text reading fluency, all leading to reading comprehension and literacy development. Teacher candidates will enhance content knowledge of phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary. This course provides teacher candidates with the background knowledge in the science of reading necessary to prepare comprehensive research-based and standards-based lesson plans, as well as integrated units of instruction. Effective instructional, assessment, and differentiation techniques are also discussed.

This course provides a context for teaching and assessing students in elementary mathematics. Content knowledge, interdisciplinary teaching, and curriculum are emphasized. Teacher candidates will evaluate and use instructional methods, resources, and technology. The course focuses on enhancing the meaning of mathematical concepts by promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills .

This course focuses on methodology and assessment strategies that enhance learning in science. Integrated content, interdisciplinary teaching, classroom management, and curriculum and assessment issues are emphasized. Multiple perspectives of students as learners of science, along with current research on pedagogy, are explored. This course also provides students with an opportunity to develop the ability to evaluate and to use instructional methods, curricular materials and resources, and appropriate assessment strategies.

This course provides an overview of the health and physical education state and national standards, including the context for how standards are addressed in elementary schools and classrooms. Instructional approaches for integrating health and physical education concepts into the curriculum are explored. In addition, teacher candidates will examine strategies for promoting an understanding of human movement and the goal of lifelong health.

This course provides a context for teaching and assessing students in elementary social studies. Teacher candidates will explore social studies content standards and major concepts, research methodologies and resources for teaching social studies, and examine strategies for developing students' critical thinking skills. In addition, teacher candidates will apply culturally responsive instruction to meet the needs of culturally, academically, and linguistically diverse students and integrate social studies with other disciplines.

This course defines and provides a context for teaching and assessing students in the area of fine arts based on scope, sequence, and national and state standards. An emphasis is placed on integrating art across the curriculum.

This course addresses the use of reading assessments to determine classroom intervention and instructional strategies. It provides foundational information about the science of reading and structured literacy, factors that impact reading success or failure, and the nature of reading difficulties. This information serves as a context for learning about the selection, administration, and interpretation of formal and informal classroom assessments for the purposes of screening, diagnosing difficulties, monitoring progress, and evaluating instruction.

This course addresses Structured English Immersion (SEI) instruction and assessment of elementary (K-5) English learners. Students explore appropriate intervention practices and differentiation strategies to support English learners. A comprehensive overview of the alignment of English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards to the English Language Arts (ELA) Standards (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, and Language) is also a focus, including their application to lesson planning. This course is the second of two courses required to earn a Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement, combined with SEI/300. This course is designed to meet the standards set by the Arizona Department of Education.

This course provides an overview of the key components of comprehensive wellness. Based on a preventive model, the course will allow learners to explore choices that promote wellness with goals of living longer and better.

Students learn how to think critically, focusing on developing the necessary tools and skills to analyze problems, make decisions, and formulate well-supported points of view on key academic, social, and professional issues.

This course develops the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills that are essential for academic and life success.

This course extends practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking. Emphasis is given to developing an effective writing process that takes into account audience and rhetorical purpose.

This course is designed to educate students about issues of race, ethnicity, gender, disability and other diversity issues in the United States.

This course introduces the basic concepts of human nutrition to highlight ways that students can integrate healthy nutrition into their lifestyles. Principles of digestion and absorption, the function of nutrients, lifecycle nutrition practices, disease prevention, diet modifications, and weight management are covered. Practical application of these principles to the students' lives is emphasized.

This course provides students with an introduction to the organization, administration, and functions of American state and local governments. The relationship between state and federal governments is also analyzed.

This course examines traditions and developments in the visual and performing arts including music, dance, theater, cinema, visual arts, and architecture. Students will be introduced to the elements of each genre, along with an overview of its historical development in Western European tradition.

This course is an introduction to the set of perspectives on human life that allows us to understand how our personal lives are affected by our place in society. It explores ways of looking at the world that allow us to understand how the events and experiences of our lives are part of group dynamics, of social institutions, and of cultural meanings. It allows us to see personal events and meanings as affected by historical forces and to see how historical events may be shaped by personal choices.

This in-depth environmental science course examines how people use science to understand how they relate to the environment. The course explores relationships between people and ecosystems, and the science behind how ecosystems work. It reviews the historical development of the environmental movement, interactions between humans and natural ecosystems, and more specifically, the role of a growing population and associated pressures on natural resources. This course further examines how economics, natural systems, and conservation are interrelated. The many forms of pollution as well as types of energy resources are addressed. This course challenges students to consider the impact of lifestyle choices on environmental sustainability.

This course provides a foundation in writing creative fiction and nonfiction works. Students will be expected to produce original creative writings.

The course introduces theories and concepts in psychology that will foster academic success and provide students with opportunities to synthesize and apply that knowledge.

Students apply advanced quantitative reasoning skills to solve real-world problems. This course emphasizes modeling skills, statistical methods, and probability to create, analyze, and communicate solutions.

This applications-driven course prepares students to critically analyze and solve problems using quantitative reasoning. Students approach real-world scenarios using numerous reasoning skills and mathematical literacy to draw conclusions.

This course will provide students with the basic concepts of oral presentations. Students will be able to develop and deliver effective individual and group presentations in classroom and professional settings. The course is also designed to provide a maximum opportunity for practice and evaluation of presentation techniques.

This is the first course of a two-part series designed for K–8 pre-service teachers to address the conceptual understanding of mathematics taught in elementary school. The focus of part one will be on real number properties, patterns, operations and algebraic reasoning, and problem solving.

This is the second course in a two-part series designed for K–8 pre-service teachers to address the conceptual framework for mathematics taught in elementary school. The focus of part two will be on measurement, geometry, probability, and data analysis.

This course is an introduction to the historical, political, philosophical, and economic roots of the U.S. Constitution. It first reviews the philosophical arguments of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists, those that supported and opposed ratification of the Constitution. The course then examines milestone Supreme Court decisions and the Court’s evolving interpretations of the Constitution. This course focuses on the first ten amendments of the Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, and the issues of slavery and civil rights as seen through major court decisions.

This course introduces students to thinking about and working with numbers by examining the day-to-day and societal importance of money.