1998-1999 Academic Catalog

Education EDU-210 Technology in the Classroom 2 hours Students will learn to use a wide range of technology to develop and enhance classroom instruction including hardware and software which will allow for the development and enhancement of written communication such as class newsletters and visuals for bulletin boards, multimedia presentations, the development of Internet resources, and class web pages. The class will focus on technology which will be required for projects to be done in EDU-200 Introduction to Teaching and the upper-level methods courses. Prerequisite: EDU-JOO The Education Profession; EDU-110 Jntroduction to Technology. Corequisite: EDU-200 Introduction to Teaching. EDU-220 Foundations of Phonics 2 hours Designed to provide the preservice teacher with a knowledge of concepts and principles of phonetic learning via the use of instructional technologies. Prerequisite: EDUC-JOO The Education Profession. EDU-250 Educational Psychology 4 hours Introduction to the principles of child and adolescent development, language acquisition and the psychological theories, and the principles and processes .that affect teaching and learning. Focuses on learning theory, teaching behavior, student needs, and the skills necessary to create and maintain an optimal learning environment in diverse settings. Prerequisite: EDUC-JOO The Education Profession. EDU-280 Principles of Mathematics II 5 hours Ohio's Competency Based Comprehensive Programs for Mathematics (NCTM '89 Standards) is the framework for the content of this course which includes a continued study of problem solving, the study of concepts in geometry, LOGO recursive structures, measurement, and measurement application. Also included are statistical concepts, data representations, probability, and algebra. Graphing calculators and appropriate computer software utilized in various aspects of the course. Connections to real-world situations and other disciplines are made throughout the course through mathematical modeling and problem solving. Prerequisite: EDU-J80 Principles ofMath I. EDU-305 Junior Practicum 5 hours Ten-week field experience required of multi-age music education students. The practicum must be completed prior to the student teaching experience. Prerequisite: EDMU-37J Music for Early Childhood and EDMU-372 Music for Adolescents/Young Adults. Credit/no credit. EDU-310 Classroom Planning and Assessment 3 hours Review of classroom planning and assessment procedures with a strong focus on alternative assessment and the Ohio Competency Based Model. Requires development of lesson and unit plans and knowledge of standardized testing. Includes an introduction to the PRAXIS III assessment criteria, and the Standards of Teacher Competence in Educational Assessment of Students including the selection and development of culturally unbiased tests. Prerequisite: EDU-JOO The Education Profession. EDU-320 Children's Literature 3 hours Survey of the early history, major types, and modern trends of literature for children in preschool through grade 5. Social and · personal value of literature is studied along with methods for using trade books for reading instruction. Prerequisite: EDU-JOO The Education Profession and EDU-200 Introduction to Teaching. EDU-321 Contemporary Young Adult Literature· 3 hours Study of contemporary young adult literature, addressing issues of interpretation, analysis, and personal response with an emphasis on literature which reflects a diversity of gender, race, and ethnicity. EDU-350 Reading in the Content Area 3 hours Introduction to the dimensions of 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 class. EDU-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: admission to the teacher education program. (Fee: $25) EDU-450 Philosophy of Education 3 hours Critical analysis of foundational educational philosophies in the context of history and their impact on Christian educational philosophy. Examines current ethical and moral issues relevant to education, schooling, and the family. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. EDU-470 Student Teaching and Seminar (multi-age) 12-16 hours Ten-week teaching experience in a multi-age classroom under the supervision of a cooperating teacher in the field of licensure and the college supervisor. One quarter must be reserved for this experience. A weekly seminar encourages reflection on the teaching experience and discussion of issues of importance to educators. EDUC-301 Tutol'ing for Secondary Education 1 hour Twenty hours of tutoring in licensure area(s) in area schools. Constitutes a transition experience between EDU-204 Multicultural Field Experience and EDSE-317 Principles of Teaching Clinical. May be repeated with permission of advisor. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. EDUC-303 Introdnction to Computers in Education 3 hours General overview of hardware, software, and computer-related information for classroom teachers. Equips preservice teachers with the background necessary for the successful use of the computer as an instructional tool in the classroom. Prerequisite: EDU-JOO The Education Profession, or possession ofa valid teaching license. EDUC-310 Supervised Field Experience 1-5 hours A one to five credit placement in an early, middle, or adolescent/ young adult classroom. Designed to give a transfer st1ident or a student repeating other field experiences an analogous experience to those in the College's teacher education program. EDUC-322 Topics in Children's Literature 5 hours Overview of current topics and trends in children's literature. May be credited toward the reading/language arts middle school concentration. Offered during Summer School Session III and intermittently by arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: EDU- 320 Children's Literature. EDUC-382 Methods of Teaching Social Science 2 hours Emphasis on the identification, examination, and implementation of the methods and materials which are unique to the teaching of social sciences within the public and Christian secondary school setting. EDUC-390 Practicum in Educational Technology 5 hours Placement in a K-12 setting under the supervision of a qualified technology director during which the teacher education student assists in operating the technology program. Activities should include hardware trouble shooting, software selection and installation, assisting teachers and students in the use .of hardware/software applications, committee attendance, in-service offerings, etc. Prerequisite: EDUC-303 Introduction to Computers in Education. EDUC-400 Independent Study in Education 1-4 hours Investigation of contemporary topics in education through reading, writing, or creative projects. Prerequisite: JS quarter hours in education. EDUC-440 Special Stndent Teaching 5-12 hours Occasionally, unusual situations arise which entail special provisions: e.g., summer school student teaching for experienced teachers, repeated experiences, etc. Early Childhood Education (EDEC) EDEC-230 Art, Music, and Drama for Early Childhood 3 hours Overview of the use of art, music, and drama to enhance the early childhood classroom. Strong emphasis on practical techniques and projects for personal expression based on an understanding of the importance of art, music, and drama at the system, school, classroom, and individual levels. Prerequisite: EDUC-JOO The Education Profession. EDEC-324 Early Childhood Education 4 hours Presents an introductory descriptive overview of current early childhood education including various approaches, programs, and curricula. Emphasis on the development, implementation, and evaluation of early childhood programs. Students reflect on observation visits to early intervention centers, Montessori schools, and child care centers. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher