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EDEC-4450 Early Childhood Clinical II

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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