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EDEC-4450 Early Childhood Clinical II
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Teacher candidates spend 20–25 days in an early childhood
classroom, including 17–22 days teaching mathematics, social
studies, and science. This field experience provides theory-
driven application to instruction with an emphasis on reflective
teaching and collegial teamwork. Teacher candidates are formally
supervised and evaluated by University supervisors.
Prerequisite:
successful completion of the Early Childhood Methods I block.
Corequisite: other courses in the Early Childhood Methods II
block.
(Fee: $105)
EDEC-4880
1–3 hours
Topics in Early Childhood Education
–Fa, Sp, Su
Selected topics in early childhood education that will
complement or extend existing courses or expose candidates to
topics not taught in other courses; may be proposed by an EDEC
faculty or student.
Prerequisites: faculty advisor and instructor’s
permission
EDEC-4900
12 hours
Student Teaching and Seminar: Early Childhood
–Fa, Sp
A teaching experience in an early childhood setting under the
supervision of the mentor teacher and a university supervisor.
Required seminars encourage reflection on the teaching
experience, as well as discussion of issues of importance to
educators.
Prerequisite: successful completion of the Early
Childhood Methods II block.
(Fee: $550)
Middle Childhood Education (EDMC)
EDMC-2800
2 hours
Developmental Issues inYoung Adolescents
–Su
A study of the physiological, social, emotional, cognitive, and
spiritual issues in human development endemic to the transition
from preadolescence to adolescence. Emphasis on development
research as it applies to the development of educational
objectives, learning environments, and teacher characteristics
conducive to the needs of younger adolescents
EDMC-3300
3 hours
Topics in Middle School Mathematics
–Fa
An investigative approach to selected mathematics topics that
are taught in middle schools. Topics include logic, mathematics
modeling, formulating, and problem solving in both mathematical
and every day life situations. Real world connections with
opportunities for exploration and communication by written, oral,
and technological presentations are provided.
Prerequisite: EDUC-
2800 Principles of Mathematics II.
EDMC-3500
4 hours
Principles of Teaching Middle School
–Sp
Teacher candidates learn to develop instruction based on
observable learning objectives aligned with curriculum guides.
Emphasis will be given to instructional models most appropriate
for middle school students, including use of instructional
technology. The course examines the developmental periods
of later childhood and early adolescence from a psychological
and sociological perspective and how school programs can be
designed and implemented to deal with the unique aspects of
these developmental periods. This course includes the application
of grade-appropriate principles of assessment (including value-
added).
Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education
Program. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods I block.
EDMC-3550
3 hours
Curriculum and Instruction for Grades 4 and 5
–Su
An examination of the curricula of grades 4–5 and instructional
strategies that emphasize content mastery and the development
of critical inquiry. Particular emphasis placed on the Ohio
Academic Content Standards for grades 4–5 in language arts,
mathematics, science, and social studies.
Prerequisite: admission
to Early Childhood Education Endorsement program. Corequisite:
enrollment with EDMC-2800 Development Issues in Young
Adolescents and EDMC-3970 Middle school clinical (Grades
4–5).
EDMC-3600
3 hours
Phonics and the Structure of Language
–Sp
An introduction to the rationale, skills, instructional and
assessment strategies, teaching aids, resource materials, and
appropriate technologies for the teaching of phonics. Emphasis
given to the source, structure, function, and history of spoken
language.
Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education
Program. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods I block.
EDMC-3700
4 hours
Teaching Reading Through Middle School Literature
–Sp
A survey of the early history, major types, and modern trends of
literature for children in grades 4–9. The social and personal value
of literature is studied along with methods for using trade books
to support reading instruction in an integrated reading/ writing/
language arts program.
Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher
Education Program. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C.
Methods I block.
EDMC-3800
3 hours
Writing Process and Language Arts Methods for Middle
School
–Sp
A study of the curriculum, methods, and resources for
assessing and teaching of the language arts at the middle
school level. Emphasis will be on an integrated reading/writing/
language arts program and its importance across the curriculum.
Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods lI block
EDMC-3950
2 hours
Middle School Clinical I: Teaching Reading
–Sp
This experience provides for implementation of the objectives,
skills, and strategies of instruction relative to middle grade reading
instruction in a field-based setting. Teacher candidates are formally
supervised and evaluated by cooperating teachers and university
supervisors using Praxis/Pathwise criteria.
Prerequisite: admission
to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: other courses in
the M.C. Methods I block.
(Fee: $115)
EDMC-3970 Middle School Clinical (Grades 4–5)
–Su
2 hours
An observation and participation experience in grades 4 or
5. Clinical experience provides for the implementation of the
objectives, skills, and strategies of grad 4–5 instruction and
classroom management under the supervision of the experienced
cooperating teacher and university supervisor.
Prerequisite:
admission to Early Childhood Education Endorsement program.
Corequisites: enrollment with EDMC-2800 Development Issues in
Young Adolescents and EDMC-3550 Curriculum and Instruction
for Grades 4–5.
EDMC-3990
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Middle Childhood Education
–Fa, Sp, Su
An investigation of contemporary topics in middle childhood
education through reading, writing, or creative projects.
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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Course Descriptions
EDEC-4450 – EDMC-3990