2022-23 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

EDSP-4150 3 hours IEP Development and Student Transitions Throughout the K–12 Experience –Fa This course prepares candidates with the skills and knowledge to develop Individualized Education Programs for students with exceptionalities across K–12 grade levels. An emphasis will be on the IEP development as well as working with families to provide successful student transitions throughout the educational experience, focusing on educational issues, independent living preparation, community living skills, and vocational preparation. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: other courses in the Special Education block. (Fee: $20) EDSP-4250 2 hours Communication, Collaboration, and Inclusion –Fa, Sp A presentation of the techniques of collaboration and consultation needed to enhance the teacher candidate’s communication with individuals with special needs, parents, educational team members, and other professionals. Also includes strategies for adapting and modifying instruction for students with special needs and an introduction to assistive technology. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program and completion of Methods I. EDSP-4300 2 hours Behavioral and Instructional Management –Fa A study of behavior management concepts and techniques for teachers of special education. Prerequisite: open only to degree- seeking students. EDSP-4400 Assessment in Special Education –Fa 2 hours Study in the administration and interpretation of formal and informal educational assessment instruments to identify and place students with mild–moderate needs in special education. Students will use the information from these assessments to develop an evaluation team report. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisites: other courses in the Special Education block. EDSP-4450 3 hours Special Education Field Experience: Middle Childhood –Fa, Sp An opportunity to implement the objectives, skills, and instructional strategies for teaching mathematics, science, and social studies to students with mild to moderate needs at the middle childhood level. This course requires a current Ohio FBI Background Clearance Report to be on file with the School of Education for the duration of the field experience. Prerequisite: successful completion of the Primary (P–5) Methods I block. Corequisites: other courses in the Primary (P–5) Methods II block. (Fee: $45) EDSP-4550 3 hours Special Education Field Experience: Adolescent and Young Adult –Fa An opportunity to use the skills learned developing and implementing individualized educational plans and behavior intervention strategies for adolescent and young adult students with mild to moderate special educational needs. This course requires a current Ohio FBI Background Clearance Report to be on file with the School of Education for the duration of the field experience. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: other courses in the Special Education block. (Fee: $30) EDSP-4880 1–3 hours Topics in Special Education –Fa, Sp, Su Selected topics in special education that will complement or extend existing courses or expose candidates to topics not taught in other courses; may be proposed by an EDSP faculty or student. Prerequisites: faculty advisor and instructor’s permission. EDSP-4900 12 hours Student Teaching and Seminar: Special Education A teaching experience for special education only majors with students who have mild–moderate special educational needs under the supervision of the cooperating teacher and the University supervisor. Seminars encourage reflection on the teaching experience as well as discussion of issues of importance to educators. This course requires a current Ohio BCI and FBI Background Clearance Report to be on file with the School of Education for the duration of the field experience. Prerequisite: successful completion of the Primary (P–5) Methods II and Special Education blocks. (Fee: $380) Education (EDUC) EDUC-1000 The Education Profession –Fa,Sp 2 hours An introduction to the social and historical context of the teaching profession, current issues, and requirements for teacher licensure. Focus is on 1) Historical context for American education; 2) Cultural diversity overview; 3) Twenty-first century skills; 4) Stages of teacher preparation and development including dispositional requirements; 5) School and curricular models; 6) Foundations of classroom practice; 7) Laws and ethics. Fifteen (15) hours bulit-in field experience required. . Prerequisite: declared major in an Ohio licensure-seeking program. (Fee: $159) EDUC-1050 0 hours Preliminary Student Involvement –Fa, Sp, Su Teacher candidates arrange a field experience for five consecutive full days in a public or private P-12 school setting where they observe and participate in classroom activities. A follow-up report is required. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession or permission of instructor. EDUC-1800 Principles of Mathematics I –Fa, Sp 3 hours The course develops basic proficiencies needed for teaching Ohio’s Competency Based Comprehensive Programs for mathematics (NCTM Standards). This course may be waived with an ACT Math subscore of 23 or higher or SAT Quantitative subscore of 530 or higher. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. EDUC-2050 Teaching Diverse Learners –Fa, Sp 2 hours A survey of issues and strategies needed to teach diverse students. The course seeks to develop cultural competencies that accompany various aspects of multicultural education related to racial, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity. Strategies for the practice of culturally responsive teaching will be introduced. As a course assignment, students will log at least 15 hours of interaction with diverse students and complete a reflective journal. EDUC-2100 e-Learning for Educators –Fa, Sp 3 hours Teacher candidates learn to use a wide range of new and emerging electronic learning technologies (e-Learning) for developing and enhancing student-centered classroom and online/ distance instruction. The course requires the completion of various projects and assignments that demonstrate their proficiency in addressing the multifaceted demands on a 21st century K–12 educator in an increasingly global, changing, and complex world through blended and online/distance learning contexts. (Fee: $25) 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 or corequisite : 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. 2022–23 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 259 Course Descriptions EDSP-4150 – EDUC-2400 EDUCATION