This comprehensive study guide allows you to review basic English, math, science, social studies, and arts concepts as you prepare to teach them to students in grades 1-6. This course is useful if you are planning to sit for the Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS) Elementary Education (Grades 1-6): Practice & Study Guide exam.
Overview
Syllabus
- Ch 1. About the ILTS Exams
- Ch 2. Literacy and Language Development
- Ch 3. Developing Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
- Ch 4. Teaching Strategies for Word Analysis
- Ch 5. Teaching Strategies for Vocabulary Development
- Ch 6. Developing Fluency in Reading and Writing
- Ch 7. Overview of Elementary Reading Comprehension
- Ch 8. Developing Skills for Reading Comprehension
- Ch 9. Overview of Literary Types & Characteristics
- Ch 10. Selecting Reading Materials for the Classroom
- Ch 11. Basics of Elementary Writing Instruction
- Ch 12. Organizing and Writing Essays
- Ch 13. Listening & Speaking Skills for the Classroom
- Ch 14. Assessing Elementary Literacy Development
- Ch 15. Promoting Elementary Literacy Development
- Ch 16. Using Technology to Teach Literacy
- Ch 17. First & Second Language Acquisition in the Classroom
- Ch 18. Mathematical Problem-Solving Strategies
- Ch 19. Instructional Strategies for Numeracy & Basic Math Skills
- Ch 20. Operations and Algebraic Math for Elementary Educators
- Ch 21. Operations with Fractions and Decimals
- Ch 22. Algebraic Concepts for Elementary Educators
- Ch 23. Geometry Concepts for Elementary Educators
- Ch 24. Basics of Measurement in Math
- Ch 25. Data Concepts for Elementary Educators
- Ch 26. Basic Statistical Concepts
- Ch 27. Probability Concepts for Elementary Educators
- Ch 28. Interdisciplinary Instruction in Science Classrooms
- Ch 29. Fundamentals of Physical Science
- Ch 30. Overview of Earth and Space Science Concepts
- Ch 31. Fundamentals of Scientific Investigation in the Classroom
- Ch 32. Government & Citizenship Overview for Educators in Illinois
- Ch 33. Overview of Economics & Political Principles for Illinois Educators
- Ch 34. Overview of History & Cultural Development for Illinois Educators
- Ch 35. Fundamentals of Human Geography for Illinois Educators
- Ch 36. Social Science Concepts for Educators
- Ch 37. Overview of Art Education Concepts
- Ch 38. Overview of Physical Education
- Ch 39. Physical Development and Fitness for Educators
- Ch 40. Personal, Family & Community Health Overview for Educators
- Ch 41. ILTS Elementary/Middle Grades Flashcards
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