1981-1982 Academic Catalog

64 Professors: Merlin F. Ager, Dwayne I. Frank Associate Professor: James R. Biddle, Chairman Assistant Professors: Sue H. Baker, Helen L. Hall, Beverly S. Monroe, E. Ellen Glanville Part-time Faculty: Ron Coriell, Irma M. Dodson - Professor Emerita The Department of Education offers instruction with the purpose of providing distinctively Christian teachers for public, Christian, and missionary schools. The State of Ohio Department of Educa– tion has approved programs leading to the four-year Ohio teach– ing certificate in the following areas: (1) Elementmy Education (grades 1-8), specialization is also available in physical education and music; (2) Kindergarten-Elementary Education (grades K-8); (3) Secondary Education (grades 7-12)-teaching fields include biology, bookkeeping-basic business, comprehensive business, chemistry, English, general science, health, history, mathemat– ics, music, physical education, physics, political science, sales– communication, comprehensive science, social psychology, comprehensive social studies, and speech; (4) Special Teaching (grades K-12) in music and physical education. Those interested in being especially qualified for teaching in Christian schools should follow these guidelines: 1. Complete the regular Teacher Education Programs. 2. Enroll in the following courses within the general education requirements of the college: a. Introduction to Philosophy (humanities elective) b. Biblical Interpretation (Bible elective) c. One Bible book-study course beyond Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey (elementary teachers) or Christian Evidences (secondary teachers) 3. Enroll in the following additional courses: a. The Christian School b. One of the following: The Inductive Method of Bible Study Methods of Bible Teaching 4. Student teach in a Christian school. Those completing the Christian School Program will receive special recognition from Cedarville College. Students completing programs leading to Ohio certification will be able to obtain certification in most states. Those planning to teach in states other than Ohio should consult with the educa– tion department in order to be aware of special requirements and problems in those states where reciprocity has not been estab– lished. Admission to and Retention in The Teacher Education Program Students may apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program near the conclusion of their sophomore year, generally the spring quarter. To be admitted, they must meet the following requirements: 1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.4 in all courses. 2. Minimum cumulative GPA of2.4 in teaching field courses. 3. A grade of C or above in all communication courses. 4. Pass the English Proficiency Examination. 5. Recommendation of all teaching field advisors and approval of the Teacher Education Committee. 6. Completion of the Zaner Bloser handwriting course (ele– mentary only). 7. Completion of one PSI (Preliminary Student Involvement). 8. Completion of 66-260 Human Growth and Development or 66-270 Educational Psychology. 9. Completion of 31-100 Introduction to Education. 10. Completion of 31-235 Measurement and Evaluation. Elementary and Kindergarten Education Pro– grams Elementary education certification includes grades 1-8. The elementary education certificate may be validated for kinder– garten upon successful completion of nine quarter hours in kin– dergarten methods and materials. Programs in elementary education are also available in physical education and music, enabling one to teach those subjects in grades K-8.