EDEC-2300 4 hours Phonics and Literacy Development–Fa, Sp This course explores the structures of language and the key components of phonics to support effective, research-based literacy instruction. Candidates learn to use assessment data and structured literacy strategies to teach reading, writing, and spelling for all learners, including those with dyslexia and/or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. 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. 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) 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) Literacy–Fa, Sp An introduction to the objectives, skills, instructional strategies, teaching aids, resource materials, and assessment techniques for teaching literacy (reading, writing, speaking and listening) 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 I 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: Successful completion of the Primary (P–5) Methods I block. Corequisite: 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) EDEC-4300 3 hours Teaching Primary (P–5) Social Studies–Fa, Sp An examination of social studies curricula for the Primary (P–5) with particular emphasis on the Ohio model, the NCSS Standards, Ohio history, and the integration of social studies with other disciplines. Instructional methodologies that emphasize the teaching of thinking, student interaction, and the use of instructional technologies will be modeled and practiced. Application of skills in the field as required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Primary (P–5) Methods I block. Corequisite: Other courses in the Primary (P–5) Methods II block. EDEC-4450 3 hours Primary (P–5) Field Experience II–Fa, Sp Teacher candidates spend 20–25 days in an elementary classroom, grades 1–5, including 17–22 days teaching mathematics, social studies, and science. This field experience provides theory-driven application to instruction with an emphasis on reflective teaching and collegial teamwork. Teacher candidates are formally supervised and evaluated by University supervisors. 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. Corequisite: Other courses in the Primary (P–5) Methods II block. (Fee: $45) 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 251 Course Descriptions EDEC-2300 – EDEC-4450
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