EDUC-2200 Multicultural Field Experience
–Fa
1 hour
An introduction to the professional side of schooling through
a four-week field experience in a multicultural school setting.
Some field-based assignments focus on issues of multicultural
education. Prerequisites: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession;
ENG-1400 Composition; COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.
Corequisites: other courses in the Introduction to Teaching block.
(Fee: $90)
EDUC-2400 Children’s Literature
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
A survey of the early history, major types, and modern trends of
literature for children in preschool through grade 5. The social and
personal value of literature is studied along with methods for using
trade books for reading instruction. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The
Education Profession.
EDUC-2500 Educational Psychology–Fa, Sp
3 hours
An introduction to the principles of child and adolescent
development, learning theories, and the principles and processes
that affect teaching and learning. The course focuses on learning
theory and the skills necessary to create and maintain an optimal
learning environment in a diversity of settings. Prerequisite: EDUC-
1000 The Education Profession.
EDUC-2600 Topics in Children’s Literature
–Su
3 hours
An overview of current topics and trends in children’s literature.
May be credited toward the reading/language arts middle school
concentration. Offered during Summer School Session III and
intermittently by arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: EDUC-
2400 Children’s Literature or permission of department Chair.
EDUC-2800 Principles of Mathematics II
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
A course building on the NCTM standards-based framework
begun in Principles of Math I and including a development of new
mathematical topics that are connected to real world situations
and other disciplines. Prerequisite: EDUC-1800 Principles of
Mathematics I.
EDUC-3030 Computers in Education
–Su
3 hours
This course prepares the teacher candidate to use computers
and related technology to support instruction in the K–12 setting.
Productivity tools, assistive technologies, and instructional
strategies prepare the student for the practicum experience.
Prerequisite: EDUC-2100 Technology in the Classroom. Offered in
fall or spring on an as-needed basis only.
EDUC-3100
3 hours
Philosophical Foundations of Education–Fa, Sp
A study of the institutional development of schooling in the
United States. Examines the biblical foundations for education
and engages in a critical analysis of foundational educational
philosophies and their impact on Christian approaches to
education. Examines current and historical philosophical, social,
and economic issues and how these affect the principles and
practices of American schooling.
EDUC-3200 Faith and Learning Alignment–Fa, Sp 1 hour
An introduction into the principles and practices of biblical
integration in the K-12 school settings. Course examines the
theological and theoretical foundations of biblical integration
and prepares the teacher candidate to align curriculum and
instructional techniques to their teaching/licensure area.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Corequisite: Enrollment in appropriate methods of teaching block
for licensure area.
EDUC-3560
3 hours
Practicum in Educational Technology
–Fa, Sp, Su
A placement in a K–12 setting under the supervision of a
qualified technology director during which the Teacher Education
Program candidate assists in operation of the technology program.
Prerequisite: completion of 75% of the computer/technology
endorsement or permission of instructor.
EDUC-3570 Supervised Field Experience
1–3 hours
A 30–90 clock hour supervised placement in an early, middle,
and/or adolescent/young adult classroom. Designed to give
a transfer teacher candidate, an early childhood education
candidate seeking a Reading Endorsement, or a teacher
candidate repeating other field experiences the necessary P-12
supervised experience needed to meet program requirements.
EDUC-3600
2 hours
Principles Value Added Assessment
–Fa, Sp
A study of assessment concepts and procedures in the
K–12 school setting, including the Ohio Model of Values
Added Assessment. Application of Skills in the field is required.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in methods block. Corequisite: Methods I
block and Principles of Teaching.
EDUC-3610 Practicum
–Fa, Sp, Su
2 hours
Independent teaching of ESL students under the general
supervision of a master teacher. In a K–12 placement under the
supervision of a qualified ESL teacher, the student will practice
teaching in a formal classroom situation. During this experience,
the student will be provided opportunities to establish goals and
objectives and design curricula that reflect Ohio’s grade-level
learning outcomes in content areas. The student will also be given
opportunities to select, adapt, create, and use varied resources
appropriate to age, cultural groups, and different learning styles.
Activities should include integrating technology in planning and
delivering instruction and strategies for creating and maintaining
communication with families. Practicum will also provide the
student with knowledge and skills in assessment. Ongoing during
this experience, the student will analyze, evaluate, reflect on, and
describe their field experience. Prerequisite: LING-3500 Methods
of Teaching Foreign Language. (Fee: $45)
EDUC-3990 Independent Study in Education
1–3 hours
An investigation of contemporary topics in education through
reading, writing, or creative projects. Prerequisite: 15 semester
hours in education.
EDUC-4000
3 hours
Reading in the Content Area–Fa
An introduction to the range of strategies and programs for
learning and teaching the reading process, including the nature
of the reading process, assessment techniques, and instructional
strategies to provide increased comprehension of the textual
material of the disciplines represented by students in the class.
This course is for Adolescent and Young Adult Mathematics and
Multi-Age Music and Physical Education Teacher Education
Program majors. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education
Program or senior status and permission of department Chair.
EDUC-4500 Philosophy of Education
–Fa, Sp
2 hours
A critical analysis of foundational educational philosophies in
the context of history and their impact on Christian educational
philosophy. Examines current ethical and moral issues relevant to
education, schooling, and the family. Prerequisite: admission to the
Teacher Education Program or permission of department Chair.
Normally taken with student teaching.
EDUC-4510
0 hours
Seminar in Cross-Cultural Student Teaching
–Fa, Sp
This seminar for students who will be student teaching
cross-culturally in a subsequent semester will introduce the
requirements for completing Philosophy of Education while
student teaching and address issues related to the cross-cultural
student teaching experience.
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