1973-1974 Academic Catalog

78 Cedarville College A. EDUCATION 200 Foundations of Education 4 hours An introduction to the discipline of education. The role of the school in the American society. Current problems and the resulting curricular changes emphasized. Teaching as a career. 201 Planned Observation and Pre-Vocational Experience O hours Each student arranges 25 hours of visitation time in a public school during which he observes and participates in classroom activities. A follow-up report is required. 210 Education of the Slow Learning Child 3 hours A survey of the historical, philosophical, sociological and psychological bases for the educa– tion of the educable mentally retarded child. Characteristics and needs of this type of child and current programs for meeting those needs are presented. 228 Arts and Crafts in the Elementary School 4 hours Philosophy, methods and materials of art instruction. Emphasizes creative work, using simple tools and inexpensive materials. 300 Principles of Teaching 5 hours A general methods course concerned with the instructional process. Skills developed in stating objectives, developing units of instruction and Learning Activities Packages, using a variety of teaching techniques and strategies, and evaluating learning. Microteaching experi– ences included. Prerequisite: ED200 301 Planned Observation and Pre-Vocational Experience 1 hour Each student arranges 25 hours of visitation time in a public school during which he observes and participates in classroom activities. Follow-up report is required. Prerequisite: ED201 310 Short Term Teaching Program 1 hour A one week experience designed to give the prospective teacher a short but concentrated look at some facet of education somewhat different than the typical classroom experience; e.g. reading clinic, outdoor education camp, nursery school, body management program, innovative school settings, etc. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor 320 Children's Literature 5 hours A survey of the early history, major types, values, modern trends, and suggested selections of books for the elementary literature program. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Educa– tion program