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EDMC-4000

3 hours

Reading in the Content Area: Middle Childhood

–Fa

An introduction to the range of strategies and programs for

teaching the reading process, including the nature of the reading

process, assessment techniques, and instructional strategies

to increase comprehension. The use of trade books and

informational books in the content areas across the disciplines

taught in the middle childhood grades is emphasized.

Prerequisite:

successful completion of the M.C. Methods I block. Corequisite:

other courses in the M.C. Methods II block.

EDMC-4050

2 hours

Responsive Schools for Middle Childhood

–Fa

An examination of the developmental periods of later childhood

and early adolescence from a psychological and sociological

perspective. The course will also examine how school programs

can be designed and implemented to deal with the unique aspects

of these developmental periods.

Prerequisite: admission into the

TEP courses in the M.C. Methods I block.

EDMC-4100

3 hours

Teaching Mathematics: Middle Childhood

–Fa

An introduction to the objectives, skills, and instructional

strategies for teaching middle school mathematics, based on

the Ohio Model and NCTM Standards. An associated clinical

experience provides opportunity for theory-driven application of

knowledge and skills.

Prerequisite: successful completion of the

M.C. Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C.

Methods II block.

EDMC-4200 Teaching Science: Middle Childhood

–Fa

3 hours

An introduction to the objectives, skills, and instructional

strategies for teaching middle school science, based on the Ohio

Model and NSTA Standards. The course provides a particular

emphasis on hands-on science instruction, the scientific method,

and the integration of science with other disciplines.

Prerequisite:

successful completion of the M.C. Methods I block. Corequisite:

other courses in the M.C. Methods II block.

(Fee: $95).

EDMC-4300

3 hours

Teaching Social Studies: Middle Childhood

–Fa

An introduction to the objectives, skills, and instructional

strategies for teaching middle school social studies, based on

the NSSA Standards. The course provides a particular emphasis

on the Ohio Model and the integration of social studies with

other disciplines.

Prerequisite: successful completion of the M.C.

Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods

II block.

(Fee: $75)

EDMC-4440 Middle Childhood Clinical II

–Fa

2 hours

This clinical experience allows the teacher candidate to apply

the theories, principles, and techniques provided in the associated

methods courses.

Prerequisite: successful completion of the M.C.

Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods

II block.

(Fee: $135)

EDMC-4880

1–3 hours

Topics in Middle Childhood Education

–Fa, Sp, Su

Selected topics in middle childhood education that will

complement or extend existing courses or expose candidates to

topics not taught in other courses; may be proposed by an EDMC

faculty or student.

Prerequisites: faculty advisor and instructor’s

permission.

EDMC-4900

12 hours

Student Teaching and Seminar: Middle Childhood

–Fa, Sp

A teaching experience in a middle childhood setting under the

supervision of the mentor teacher and the 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 M.C.

Methods II block.

(Fee: $550)

Adolescent / Young Adult Education (EDSE)

EDSE-3100

3 hours

Contemporary Young Adult Literature

–Sp

A study of contemporary young adult literature, addressing

issues of interpretation, analysis, and personal response with an

emphasis on literature that reflects a diversity of gender, race, and

ethnicity.

Corequisite: other courses in the Adolescent and Young

Adult Principles of Teaching block or permission of department

Chair.

EDSE-3300 Developmental Reading

–Sp

3 hours

This course focuses on the reading goals and processes used

in teaching English, language arts, and literature by language

arts teachers at the secondary level.

Corequisite: other courses in

the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block or

permission of department Chair.

(Fee: $60)

EDSE-3800

2 hours

Teaching Social Studies: Adolescent andYoung Adult

–Fa

An emphasis on the identification, examination, and

implementation of the methods and materials that are appropriate

for each teacher candidate’s discipline area.

Prerequisite:

admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: other

courses in the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching

block or permission of department Chair.

EDSE-3900 Music Education Field Experience

–Fa, Sp

2 hours

This supervised experience in a K–12 school prepares the

teacher candidate for the student teaching experience by providing

an opportunity to practice teaching methods. Candidates will be

evaluated and must show potential to be successful in student

teaching to receive credit.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher

Education Program and completion of or concurrent registration

in EDMU-3710 Music for Early Childhood; and/or EDMU-3720

Music for Adolescent/Young Adults.

(Fee: $90)

EDSE-3990

1–3 hours

Independent Study in Adolescent andYoung Adult Education

–Fa, Sp, Su

An investigation of contemporary topics in adolescent and

young adult education through reading, writing, or creative

projects.

EDSE-4000

3 hours

Reading in the Content Areas: Adolescent andYoung

Adult

–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 teacher candidates in

the class. This course is for Multi-Age Spanish and Adolescent and

Young Adult Teacher Education Program majors. This course will

be taught in online format.

Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher

Education Program. Corequisites: other courses in the Adolescent

and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block or permission of

department Chair.

EDSE-4100

5 hours

Principles of Teaching: Adolescent andYoung Adult

–Fa

An introduction to the objectives, skills, and instructional

strategies needed for the teaching of adolescent and young

adult students. This course will include instruction in Value Added

assessment. An associated field experience gives students an

opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the

course, which will include an evaluation of each candidate’s ability

to use Value Added assessment.

Prerequisite: admission to the

Teacher Education Program. Corequisites: other courses in the

Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block.

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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions

EDMC-4000 – EDSE-4100