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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.
(Fee:$55)
EDMC-3950
2 hours
Middle School Field Experience 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: $45)
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.
EDMC-4000
3 hours
Reading and Writing in the Disciplines:
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-4125
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-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: $95)
EDMC-4440 Middle Childhood Field Experience 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: $45)
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.
2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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Course Descriptions
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