Mar 18, 2026  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

EDU 520 - Instructional Foundations I - Elementary


3 Credit Hour(s)

This course covers designing effective lesson plans for an elementary classroom. It emphasizes lesson study implementation, developing clear timelines, and establishing instructional routines. Students will explore questioning techniques for classroom engagement, comprehensive homework policies, and tools for learning extensions. The course also includes strategies for recognizing student effort, utilizing reward systems, and distinguishing between effort and achievement to enhance academic and non-academic growth.