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PWID-4140 Instructional Design II
–Sp
3 hours
This course provides students with the opportunity to delve
deeper into the art and science of instructional design by
focusing on educational technology in general and e-learning
tools, techniques, and practices specifically in use in today’s
corporate environment. The course also investigates the topics of
knowledge management, performance support and human capital
management in order to give students a well-rounded introduction
to the contemporary practice of non-traditional instructional
design.
Prerequisites: PWID-4130 Instructional Design I or
permission of instructor.
PWID-4160 Professional Writing Internship
–Su
3 hours
Students will participate in a work-study program approved and
administered by the department in which advanced Professional
Writing and Information Design students receive a variety of job-
related experiences in a communication environment.
Prerequisite:
permission of instructor.
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-2130 Introduction to
Professional Writing; 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 Kindergarten Field Experience
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
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 Field Experience 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.
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: $15)
2016–17 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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Course Descriptions
PWID-4140 – EDEC-4200
EDUCATION