Concentration Area
Elementary Content
The Instruction Specialist program is intended for the teaching practitioner in classroom settings. A candidate for this program is typically an educator intending to remain in a general education classroom or work as an instructional specialist/team leader in the school setting with specific content or topics. This concentration allows the practitioner to strengthen their teaching in the core elementary subject areas: English Language Arts/Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
The Elementary Content is designed for educators who wish to improve their teaching, management, and assessment skills of diverse learners. A capstone project will be completed during EL829, Leadership and Coaching Practicum.
To learn more about the Elementary Content concentration, contact Melissa Reed at 620-641-5445.
The Elementary Content concentration is also available in Olathe to Olathe teachers. Please contact Dr. Tiffany Hill to learn more.
Program of Study
Introductory Core Courses (15 hours)
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EL 751 |
Applications of Developmental Theories |
3 hrs |
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EL 810 |
Information Literacy |
3 hrs |
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EL 725 |
Differentiating Instruction |
2 hrs |
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EL 854 |
Action Research in the Classroom |
3 hrs |
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EL 828 |
Instructional Leadership and Coaching |
2 hrs |
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EL 829 |
Leadership and Coaching Practicum |
2 hrs |
Elementary Content Concentration (12 hours)
| EL 801 |
Best Practices in Elementary Language Arts | 3 hrs |
| EL 802 | Best Practices in Elementary Math | 3 hrs |
| EL 803 | Best Practices in Elementary Science | 3 hrs |
| EL 804 | Best Practices in Elementary Social Studies | 3 hrs |
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Elective - Choose one course below (3 hours) EL 721 Reading Theory and Literacy Practices: Elementary (3 hrs) |
3 hrs | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
30 hrs |
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Customize Your Plan - You may use other courses from the schedule and content area departments with advisor approval.