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PWID-4170 Special Topics

–Sp

3 hours

Students will study a selected topic(s) at the 4000-level.

The flexibility of this course allows the faculty to meet the ever-

changing nature of technical communication. Possible topics

include project management, professional presentations, research

methods, ethics in PWID, or other topics presented by faculty

or requested by students.

Prerequisites: PWID-3130 Technical

Communication; PWID-3010 Style and Mechanics for Writers

Capstone course.

PWID-4230

1–3 hours

Independent Study in Technical and Professional

Communication

–Fa, Sp, Su

Independent study for junior and senior-level PWID majors with

special interests and demonstrated ability.

School of Education Course Descriptions

Early Childhood Education (EDEC)

EDEC-2100

2 hours

Art and Music for Early Childhood

–Fa, Sp

An overview of the use of art and music to enhance the early

childhood classroom. A strong emphasis on practical techniques

and projects for personal expression based on an understanding

of the importance of art and music at the system, school,

classroom, and individual levels.

Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The

Education Profession.

(Fee: $20)

EDEC-2300 Phonics and the Reading Process

–Fa, Sp

4 hours

The study of phonics and the place of phonics in the overall

reading program. The course addresses multisensory strategies

for reading, spelling, and writing instruction. It provides the

scientific definition of dyslexia, its common characteristics

standardized by the IDA, and the most effective research-based

methodologies to address the instructional needs of individuals

with dyslexia. Special emphasis on literacy and reading readiness.

Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession.

EDEC-3500 Early Childhood Education

–Fa, Sp

3 hours

An introductory descriptive overview of current early childhood

education, including various approaches, programs, and curricula.

Emphasis on the development, implementation, and evaluation of

early childhood programs.

Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher

Education Program. Corequisite: other courses in the Early

Childhood Methods I block.

(Fee: $10)

EDEC-3600

3 hours

Issues in Early Childhood Administration

–Fa, Sp

An examination of program issues important to both teachers

and administrators. Includes examination of models for leadership

and for developing and maintaining personal and community

working relationships.

Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher

Education Program. Corequisite: other courses in the Early

Childhood Methods I block.

EDEC-3800

4 hours

Teaching Reading and Language Arts: Early Childhood

–Fa, Sp

An introduction to the objectives, skills, instructional strategies,

teaching aids, resource materials, and assessment techniques

for teaching reading and the language arts to the early childhood

student. An associated clinical experience provides theory-driven

application.

Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education

Program. Corequisite: other courses in the Early Childhood

Methods I block.

EDEC-3900

1 hour

Field Experience in Early Childhood Education

–Fa, Sp

An observation and participation experience in which teacher

candidates spend 12–15 full consecutive days focusing on

classroom routines and instruction in a kindergarten or other

preschool classroom. Designed to give a practical field-based

aspect to all of the courses in the Early Childhood Methods I

block.

Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program.

Corequisite: other courses in the Early Childhood Methods I

block

. (Fee: $45)

EDEC-3950 Early Childhood Clinical I

–Fa, Sp

3 hours

Teacher candidates spend 14–17 full consecutive days in an

early childhood classroom including 12–15 days of teaching. The

implementation of reading and language arts objectives, skills,

strategies of instruction, teaching aids, and resource materials

is practiced in a University-supervised setting.

Prerequisite:

admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: other

courses in the Early Childhood Methods I block.

(Fee: $135)

EDEC-3990

1–3 hours

Independent Study in Early Childhood Education

–Fa, Sp, Su

An investigation of contemporary topics in early childhood

education through reading, writing, or creative projects.

EDEC-4000

2 hours

Reading in the Content Areas: Early Childhood

–Fa, Sp

An introduction to the dimensions, strategies, and programs for

learning and teaching the reading process, including the nature

of the reading process, assessment techniques, and instructional

strategies to increase comprehension of the textual material of the

various disciplines taught in the elementary grades.

Prerequisite:

successful completion of the Early Childhood Methods I block.

Corequisite: other courses in the Early Childhood Methods II

block.

(Fee: $25)

EDEC-4100

3 hours

Teaching Mathematics: Early Childhood

–Fa, Sp

An introduction to the objectives, skills, instructional strategies,

teaching aids, and resource materials for teaching mathematics to

the young child, based on the Ohio Model and NCTM Standards.

An associated clinical experience provides theory-driven

application.

Prerequisite: successful completion of the Early

Childhood Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the

Early Childhood Methods II block.

EDEC-4200

3 hours

Teaching Science: Early Childhood

–Fa, Sp

An examination of science curricula for the young child with

particular emphasis on the Ohio Model and the National Science

Standards. Instructional methodologies that emphasize an inquiry

approach will be modeled and practiced with attention given to

a hands-on approach to instruction.

Prerequisite: successful

completion of the Early Childhood Methods I block. Corequisite:

other courses in the Early Childhood Methods II block.

(Fee: $35)

EDEC-4300

3 hours

Teaching Social Studies: Early Childhood

–Fa, Sp

An examination of social studies curricula for the young child

with particular emphasis on the Ohio model, the NASS Standards,

and the integration of social studies with other disciplines, and

the Ohio Model of Values Added Assessment. Instructional

methodologies that emphasize the teaching of thinking, student

interaction, and the use of instructional technologies will be

modeled and practiced. Application of skills in the field as required.

Prerequisite: successful completion of the Early Childhood

Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the Early

Childhood Methods II block.

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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions

PWID-4170 – EDEC-4300