1995-1996 Academic Catalog

94 Education Course Descriptions EDUC-100 Introduction to Education--A,W,Sp 2 hours An introduction to the major concepts of schooling. Prerequisites: ENG-110 English Composition I; ENG-140 English Composition II. EDUC-101 Field Experience--A,W,Sp 2 hours A four-week field experience in multicultural schools. (Fee: $45) EDUC-201 Preliminary Student Involvement 0 hours Each student an-anges five full, consecutive days in a Christian school during which he/she observes and participates in classroom activities. A follow-up report is required. EDUC-230 Arts and Crafts in the Elementary School--A,W,Sp 2 hours Philosophy, methods, and materials of art instruction. Emphasized creative work, using simple tools, and inexpensive materials. Prerequisites: EDUC-100 Introduction to Education; EDUC-101 Field Experience; EDSP-102 Education of Exceptional Children; sophomore standing. (Fee: $7) EDUC-250 Early Childhood Education 4 hours An introductory course designed to present an overview of early childhood education today. Includes a description of programs, current issues, and variables relating to the development, implemen– tation, and evaluation of early childhood education programs. Prerequisites: EDUC-100 Introduction to Education; EDUC-101 Field Experience; EDSP-102 Education of Exceptional Children. EDUC-251 Kindergarten Curriculum and Methods 5 hours A study of purposes, content, methods, and resources for teaching and learning in kindergarten. Field experience included. Prerequi– sites: EDUC-100 Introduction to Education; EDUC-101 Field Experience; EDSP-102 Education of Exceptional Children. EDUC-270 Audio Visual Methods--A,W,Sp 2 hours for elementary majors 1 hour for secondary majors An introduction to audio visual equipment, software, and operation with emphasis placed on operation. Effective selection and utilization is discussed to enhance the student's understanding of the "total" concept of media use. Secondary education majors must take this ocurse with the Methods Block. Prerequisites: EDUC-100 Introduction to Education; EDUC-101 Field Experience; EDSP-102 Educa-tion of Exceptional Children. EDUC-280 Principles of Mathematics--A,W,Sp 5 hours An introduction to topics in contemporary mathematics designed with an exploratory approach. Topics include the following: patterns and relationships, statistics, probability, fractals, geometry, and LOGO. Prerequisite: GSCI-180 or permission of instructor. EDUC-290 Handwriting--A,W,Sp 0 hours Instruction in manuscript and cursive on paper and the blackboard. Includes principles of teaching handwriting to elementary children. Prerequisites: EDUC-100 Introduction to Education; EDUC-101 Field Experience; EDSP-102 Education of Exceptional Children. EDUC-300 Learner and the Learning Process--A,W,Sp 4 hours A study of (1) the nature of the learner from a measurement perspective, (2) the nature of the learning process, including theories of learning, principles of learning, diagnosis of learning needs, measurement and evaluation of learning, and (3) the interaction of teaching and learning. Prerequisites: EDUC-100 Introduction to Education; EDUC-101 Field Experience; EDSP-102 Education of Exceptional Children. EDUC-301 Tutoring for Secondary Education--A,W,Sp 1 hour Twenty hours of tutoring in certification field(s) in area schools. Constitutes a transition experience between Introduction to Education field experience and Principles of Teaching practicum. May be repeated with permissions of advisor. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education program. EDUC-302 Teaching Thinking Skills--A,W,Sp 2 hours Teaches creative and critical thinking skills. Methods of instruc– tion for these skills will be developed for a variety of cmTicula and a diversity of age groups. Must be taken with Methods Block II (elementary majors) or EDUC 316,317 Principles of Teaching (secondary majors). Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program. EDUC-303 Introduction to Computers in Education 3 hours A general overview of hardware, software, and computer related information for classroom teachers. It is to equip pre-service teachers with the background necessary for the successful use of the computer as an instructional tool in the classroom. Prerequisite: EDUC-300 Learner and the Learning Process. EDUC-305 Junior Practicum 5 hours A ten-week field experience required of secondary music education students. The practicum must be completed prior to student teaching and is on a Credit/No Credit basis. Prerequisite: Admis– sion to the teacher education program and EDMU-371 Music for Elementary Teachers, EDMU-372 Music for Secondary Teachers. EDUC-310 Supervised Field Experience 1-5 hours A one-to-five hour credit placement in an elementary or secondary classroom. The assignment is designed to give a transfer student or a student repeating other field experience an analogous experience to those for the existing teacher education classes. EDUC-316,317 Principles of Teaching--A,W,Sp 8 hours A combination of methods of teaching, clinical experience, and field experience in secondary schools with attention to combining the theory and practice of teaching and learning in each of the teaching fields. Prerequisite: EDUC-301 Tutoring for Secondary Education; Admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: EDUC-270 Audio Visual Methods (for secondary majors); EDUC-302 Teaching Thinldng Skills. (Fee: $50) EDUC-320 Children's Literature--A 3 hours A survey of the early history, major types, and modern trends of literature for children from preschool through grade eight. Social and personal value of literature is studied. Prerequisites: EDUC- 100 Introduction to Education; EDUC-101 Field Experience; EDSP- 102 Education of Exceptional Children. EDUC-321 Philosophy of Education--A,W,Sp 3 hours A critical analysis of educational philosophies and their impact on Christian educational philosophy. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education program, junior status, or permission of instructor. EDUC-322 Topics in Children's Literature--A 5 hours An overview of current topics and trends in children's literature. May be credited toward the language arts and literature concentra– tion areas for elementary education. Prerequisite,: EDUC-320 Children's Literature. EDUC-350 Reading in the Content Area--A,W,Sp 3 hours An introduction to the dimensions, strategies, and programs for learning and teaching the reading process, including the nature of the reading process, assessment techniques, and instructional strategies to provide increased comprehension of the textual material of the disciplines represented in this class. Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program. EDUC-352 Developmental Reading 5 hours Includes basic philosophies, current practices, testing, and evaluation for reading disabilities and corrections; and materials and methods utilized in the teaching of reading in the secondary schools. Laboratory and field experiences are included. Prerequisite: Admissions to the teacher education program. (Fee: $25) EDUC-361 Linguistics Practicum 3 hours Independent teaching of ESL under general supervision of master teacher. (Fee: $25)