2024-25 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

EDEC-3600 3 hours Issues in Primary (P–5) 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 Primary (P–5) Methods I block. EDEC-3800 4 hours Teaching Primary (P–5) Language Arts–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 primary (P–5) student. An associated clinical experience provides theory-driven application. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: Other courses in the Primary (P–5) Methods I block. (Fee: $30) EDEC-3900 Kindergarten Field Experience–Fa, Sp 1 hour An observation and participation experience focusing on classroom routines and instruction in a kindergarten or preschool classroom. Designed to give a practical, field-based perspective to all of the courses in the primary (P–5) methods 1 block. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: Other courses in the Primary (P–5) Methods I block. (Fee: $45) EDEC-3950 Primary (P–5) Field Experience I–Fa, Sp 3 hours Teacher candidates spend three mornings per week for 14 weeks in a classroom for grades 1–5. 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 Primary (P–5) Methods I block. (Fee: $45) EDEC-3990 1–3 hours Independent Study in Primary (P–5) Education–Fa, Sp, Su An investigation of contemporary topics in primary (P–5) education through reading, writing, or creative projects. EDEC-4000 2 hours Reading in the Content Areas: Primary (P–5)–Fa, Sp An introduction to the dimensions, strategies, and programs for learning and teaching the reading process, assessment techniques, and instructional strategies to increase comprehension of the textual material of the various content disciplines taught in the Primary (P–5) grades. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Primary (P–5) Methods I block. Corequisite: Other courses in the Primary (P–5) Methods II block. EDEC-4100 3 hours Teaching Primary (P–5) Mathematics–Fa, Sp An introduction to the objectives, skills, instructional strategies, teaching aids, and resource materials for teaching mathematics in the elementary grades, based on the Ohio Model and NCTM Standards. An associated clinical experience provides theorydriven application. Prerequisite: Other courses in the Primary (P–5) Methods II block. EDEC-4200 3 hours Teaching Primary (P–5) Science–Fa, Sp An examination of science curricula for students with particular emphasis on the Ohio Model and the National Science Teaching Standards. Instructional methodologies that emphasize threedimensional science, an inquiry approach and S.T.E.M. will be modeled and practiced with attention given to a hands-on instruction. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Primary (P–5) Methods I block. Corequisite: Other courses in the Primary (P–5) Methods II block. (Fee: $15) ECON-4110 Introduction to Econometrics–Sp 3 hours Econometrics is a set of research tools used to estimate and test economic relationships. The methods taught in this introductory course can also be employed in the business disciplines of accounting, finance, marketing, and management and in many social science disciplines. The aim of this course is to provide you with the skills helpful in filling the gap between being a student of economics and being a practicing economist. By taking this introduction to econometrics, you will gain an overview of how statistical techniques can increase understanding of how economic variables are related. Prerequisites: GSS-3650 Quantitative Methodology or BUS-2150 Statistics for Business. (even years) Primary (P–5) Education (EDEC) EDEC-2100 2 hours Fine Arts in the Classroom–Fa, Sp An overview of the use of art and music to enhance the Primary (P–5) 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. Corequisite: 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 IDEA, 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-2900 2 hours Health and Movement Education for the Young Child–Fa, Sp An investigation of current trends, methods of instruction, and curriculum design in health and physical education for primary (P–5) classrooms, including review of appropriate Ohio models. Emphasis is given to the importance of nutrition, safety, and movement education for the young child, including a look at basic nutritional, health, and safety management, especially in relationship to childhood illnesses and communicable diseases. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. EDEC-3200 1 hour Faith and Learning Alignment (P–5)–Fa, Sp An introduction into the principles and practices of biblical integration in the P–5 school setting. Course examines the theological and theoretical foundations of biblical integration and prepares the teacher candidate to align curriculum and instructional techniques to their grade level and educational setting. Crosslisted with EDUC-3200 Faith and Learning Alignment (4–12). Prerequisite: EDUC-3100 Philosophical Foundations of Education. Corequisite: Enrollment in appropriate methods of teaching course for licensure area. EDEC-3500 Primary (P–5) Education–Fa, Sp 3 hours An introductory descriptive overview of current primary (P–5) education, including various approaches, programs, and curricula. Emphasis on the development, implementation, and evaluation of primary programs. 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 Primary (P–5) Methods I block. (Fee: $10) 2024–25 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 239 Course Descriptions ECON-4110 – EDEC-4200

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