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EDUC-2200 Multicultural Field Experience
–Fa
1 hour
An introduction to the professional side of schooling through
a four-week field experience in a multicultural school setting.
Some field-based assignments focus on issues of multicultural
education.
Prerequisites: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession;
ENG-1400 Composition; COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.
Corequisites: other courses in the Introduction to Teaching block.
(Fee: $90)
EDUC-2300 Assessment and Differentiation
–Fa, Sp
2 hours
A study of assessment and differentiated instruction concepts
and procedures in a K–12 school setting including the Ohio
Model of Value Added Assessment.
Prerequisites: EDSP-2100
Exceptionalities and Behavior, or enrollment in the Bible teacher
education minor.
EDUC-2400 Children’s Literature
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
A survey of the early history, major types, and modern trends of
literature for children in preschool through grade 5. The social and
personal value of literature is studied along with methods for using
trade books for reading instruction.
Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The
Education Profession.
EDUC-2500 Educational Psychology
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
An introduction to the principles of child and adolescent
development, learning theories, and the principles and processes
that affect teaching and learning. The course focuses on learning
theory and the skills necessary to create and maintain an optimal
learning environment in a diversity of settings.
Prerequisite: EDUC-
1000 The Education Profession.
EDUC-2600 Topics in Children’s Literature
–Su
3 hours
An overview of current topics and trends in children’s literature.
May be credited toward the reading/language arts middle school
concentration. Offered during Summer School Session III and
intermittently by arrangement with instructor.
Prerequisite: EDUC-
2400 Children’s Literature or permission of department Chair.
EDUC-2800 Principles of Mathematics II
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
A course is based on an NCTM standards-based framework
and develops mathematical content proficiency required for
teaching mathematics in grades PK–9. In addition, it develops new
mathematical topics that are connected to real-world situations
and other disciplines.
Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education
Profession; EDUC-1800 Principles of Mathematics I ( or
an ACT
Math subscore of 23 or higher or SAT Quantitative subscore of
521 or higher)
.
EDUC-3100
3 hours
Philosophical Foundations of Education
–Fa, Sp
A study of the institutional development of schooling in the
United States. Examines the biblical foundations for education
and engages in a critical analysis of foundational educational
philosophies and their impact on Christian approaches to
education. Examines current and historical philosophical, social,
and economic issues and how these affect the principles and
practices of American schooling.
EDUC-3200 Faith and Learning Alignment
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
An introduction into the principles and practices of biblical
integration in the K-12 school settings. Course examines the
theological and theoretical foundations of biblical integration
and prepares the teacher candidate to align curriculum and
instructional techniques to their teaching/licensure area.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Corequisite: Enrollment in appropriate methods of teaching block
for licensure area.
EDUC-3570 Supervised Field Experience
1–3 hours
A 30–90 clock hour supervised placement in an early, middle,
and/or adolescent/young adult classroom. Designed to give
a transfer teacher candidate, an early childhood education
candidate seeking a Reading Endorsement, or a teacher
candidate repeating other field experiences the necessary P-12
supervised experience needed to meet program requirements.
EDUC-3990 Independent Study in Education
1–3 hours
An investigation of contemporary topics in education through
reading, writing, or creative projects.
Prerequisite: 15 semester
hours in education.
EDUC-4000
3 hours
Reading in the Content Area
–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 students in the class.
This course is for Adolescent and Young Adult Mathematics and
Multi-Age Music and Health and Physical Education Teacher
Education Program majors. This course will be taught in online
format.
Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program
or senior status and permission of department Chair.
EDUC-4850 Internship in Applied Education
3–12 hours
Juniors and seniors who have been accepted into the Teacher
Education Program may, with the approval of the School of
Education Dean, engage in an internship that involves the
meaningful use of knowledge gained in previous education
courses and experiences. A school faculty member will assist with
the internship, arrangements, and evaluation of the experience.
The school Dean will approve the number of credit hours to be
granted for the experience.
Prerequisite: permission of the School
of Education Dean.
(Fee: $25)
EDUC-4880
10 hours
Student Teaching (Nonlicensure) and Seminar
–Sp
A teaching experience working with students in a range of
age levels under the supervision of the cooperating teacher and
University supervisor. Seminars encourage reflection on the
teaching experience as well as discussion of issues of importance
to educators.
Prerequisite: Completion of all TEP requirements
except internship.
(Fee: Early Childhood $220; Middle Childhood
$250; Adolescent and Young Adult Education $220; Special
Education $220; Multi-Age $250; and Early Childhood/Special
Education $340)
EDUC-4900
12 hours
Student Teaching and Seminar: Multi-Age
–Fa, Sp
A teaching experience working with students in a range of
age levels under the supervision of the mentor teacher and the
University supervisor. Seminars encourage reflection on the
teaching experience as well as discussion of issues of importance
to educators. Capstone for the Multi-Age Physical Education Major.
(Fee: $550)
EDUC-4910 Special Student Teaching
3–10 hours
Occasionally, unusual situations arise that entail special
provisions (e.g., summer school student teaching for experienced
teachers, repeated experiences, etc.). (Fee: $100)
EDUC-4950
12 hours
Student Teaching and Seminar in Special Education and Early
Childhood
–Fa, Sp
A full semester teaching experience with significant exposure in
both special education and early childhood education settings. The
student teacher will work under the supervision of cooperating
teachers and University supervisors in each field. Seminars
encourage reflection upon the teaching experience and discussion
of issues of importance to educators. (Fee: $640)
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