1998-1999 Academic Catalog

EDEC-470 Student Teaching and Seminar (Early Childhood) 12-16 hours Ten-week teaching experience in an early childhood setting under the supervision of the cooperating teacher and the college supervisor. As part of their experience, student teachers will observe or serve on Teacher Assistance Teams and Multi-Disciplinary Teams for collaborative evaluation and placement of students. Applicants must be approved by the College and the cooperating school system. A weekly seminar encourages reflection on the teaching experience as well as discussion of issues of importance to educators. Middle Childhood Education (EDMC) EDMC-250 Educational Psychology of Middle Childhood 5 hours Introduction to the principles of middle school development, language acquisition and the psychological theories, and the principles and processes that affect learning and teaching. Focus on learning theory, teaching behavior, student needs, and the skills necessary to create and maintain an optimal learning environment for middle school students in diverse settings. Prerequisite: EDU-100 The Education Profession. EDMC-380 Topics in Middle School Mathematics 5 hours Investigative approach to selected mathematics topics which are taught in middle schools. Logic includes mathematical modeling, formulating, and problem solving in both mathematical .and every day life situations. Real world connections with opportunities for exploration and communication by written, oral, and technological presentations provided. Prerequisite: EDU-280 Principles of Mathematics II. . EDMC-420 Phonics and the Structure of Language 3 hours Introduction to the rationale, skills, instmctional and assessment strategies, teaching aids, resource materials, and appropriate technologies for the teaching of phonics. Emphasis given to the source, stmcture, function, and history of spoken language. Prerequisite: EDU-220 Foundations of Phonics and admission to teacher education program. EDMC-430 Teaching Reading Through Middle Childhood Literature 5 hours Looks at the current knowledge base and understanding of the reading process as it influences the use of middle childhood literature for reading instruction in middle schools. Particular emphasis on teaching to elicit personal response, reading for different purposes, and appreciation of a range of literature. Course examines the reading curriculum for the middle grades, particularly the Ohio model. EDMC-439 Middle School Clinical Experience I 3 hours Introduction to the objectives, skills, strategies of instruction, teaching aids, resource materials, and implementation of these in a field-based setting to the teaching of phonics and reading. Clinical field experience will allow the student to apply the theories, principles, and techniques provided in EDMC-420 and EDMC-430 to the instruction of middle level learners. Provide theory-driven application to instruction. Corequisite: EDMC-420 Phonics and the Structure of Language; EDMC-430 Teaching Reading Through Middle Childhood Literature. EDMC-440 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction: Mathematics 5 hours Introduction to the objectives, skills, instructional strategies, teaching aids, and resource materials for teaching middle school mathematics, based on the 1989 NCTM Standards, Grades 5-8. Clinical experience and field experience provide theory-driven application. EDMC-441 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction: Science 5 hours Within the framework of a middle school philosophy, this course will examine science cmTicula for the middle grades with particular emphasis on the Ohio Model and the integration of science with other disciplines. Instructional methodologies which emphasize the teaching of thinking, student interaction, and the use of instmctional technologies will be modeled and practiced with attention given to a team-teaching approach to instruction. EDMC-442 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction: Social Studies 5 hours Examines social studies curricula for the middle grades with particular emphasis on the Ohio Model, and the integration of social studies with other disciplines and for all learners. Focus will be on research methodologies (e.g., historiography, and social science methodologies) and instmctional methodologies which emphasize the processes of generating knowledge, the teaching of critical thinking, student interaction, and the rights and responsibilities of good citizens. The use of instructional technologies will be modeled and practiced with attention given to a team-teaching approach to instmction and the integration of previous courses in social studies to the teaching of Ohio history. EDMC-444 Writing Process and Language Arts for Middle School 5 hours Study of the curriculum, methods, and resources for assessing and teaching the language arts at the middle school level. Emphasis will be on an integrated reading-language arts program and its importance to the academic school cuniculum. Topics include: the characteristics of language and language acquisition, speaking (and speech impaired), listening (and hearing impaired), and the composition process with its requisite tool skills. Course will also deal with multicultural learners and the use of technology in the language arts. Examination of the language arts curriculum with particular emphasis on the Ohio Model. EDMC-445 Responsive Schools for Middle Childhood/ Early Adolescence 3 hours An examination of the developmental periods of later childhood and early adolescent from a psychological and sociological perspective .and contemporary influences on this period. Examine how school programs can be designed and implemented to deal with the unique aspects of this developmental period. Addresses the legal and administrative issues that have affected the structure of the middle school. Particular emphasis to be given to the areas of interdisciplinary teaming and flexible grouping, activity programming and instmction, teacher-based guidance programs, and the use of collaborative efforts (i.e., with colleagues, family, community, etc.) to achieve instmctional goals. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program. Corequisite: EDMC-439 Middle School Clinical Experience 1 and other courses associated with the Methods I block of courses. EDMC-449 Middle School Clinical Experience II 3 hours Introduction to the objectives, skills, strategies of instmction, teaching aids, resource materials, and implementation of these in a field-based setting in the student's two chosen areas of concentration. Clinical field experience will allow the student to apply the theories, principles and techniques provided in either EDMC-440, EDMC- 441, EDMC-442, or EDMC-444 to the instruction of middle level learners. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in any two ofthe following: EDMC-440 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction: Mathematics; EDMC-441 Middle School Curriculum and Instrnction: Science; EDMC-442 Middle School Curriculum and lnstructio11: Social Studies; EDMC-444 Writing Process and Language Arts for Middle School. EDMC-470 Student Teaching and Seminar (Middle Childhood) 12-16 hours Teaching experience in a middle. childhood setting (either upper elementmy or middle school setting) under the cooperative supervision of the cooperating school teacher and the College supervisor. Applicants must be approved by the College and the cooperating school system. Adolescent/Young Adult Education EDSE-302 Teaching Thinking Skills 2 hours Presentation of methodology for teaching, planning, evaluating, and assessing critical thinking and problem solving for secondary students. Prospective teachers will be introduced to models of instmction that can be used to develop critical thinking units during their clinical field or student teaching experience. EDSE-316 Principles of Teaching 4 hours Introduction to the objectives, skills, instmctional strategies, teaching aids, and resource materials for the teaching of secondary students in the disciplines represented in class.