2001-2002 Academic Catalog

E (TEP). The requirements for admission to the TEP are outlined earlier in this section of the catalog. Principles ofTeaching These courses are to be taken together as a blockjust prior to the student teaching experience. EDSE-302 TeachingThinking Skills ......................................... 2 EDSE-316 Principles ofTeaching ............................................. 4 EDSE-317 Principles ofTeaching Clinical ................................ 4 (The Principles of Teaching block is not required for multi– age Music Education, Physical Education, or Health Education programs) EDSP-401Principlesoflnclusion .............................................. I (not required for multi-age Music Education, Physical Education, or Health Education programs) EDSE-350 Reading in the Content Area ................................... 5 (recommended in the block - may be taken separately) or EDU-310 Classroom Planning and Assessment ....................... 3 EDU-352Developmenta1Reading ............................................ 5 (AYA Integrated Language Arts majors only) Additional Requirements EDU-305 JuniorPracticum ........................................................ 5 (Music Education program ONLY) EDU-450PhilosophyofEducation .......................................... 3 (taken after admission to the TEP or after achieving junior status) EDSE-470 Student Teaching and Seminar .............................. 15 (Adolescent/Young Adult Education programs) and EDU-470StudentTeachingandSeminar ............................... 15 (Multi-age Education program) Course Descriptions EDU-100 The Education Profession - A,W,S 1 hour An introduction to the rewards and requirements of the teaching profession including social issues and the historical context of the profession. Focus is on the four Praxis domains, licensure, professional issues, and an overview of the requirements of the teacher educational program at Cedarville University. EDU-101 Contemporary Christian Schools - A,W,S 0 hours Students arrange a field experience for five consecutive full days in a Christian school setting where they observe and participate in classroom activities. A follow-up repo1i is required. Prerequisite: EDU-100 The Education Profession. EDU-180 Principles of Mathematics I-A,W,S 3 hours A framework for the content of this course is Ohio's Competency Based Comprehensive Programs for Mathematics (NCTM 2000 Standards). The course utilizes a problem-solving approach and makes connections to real-world situations and other disciplines. A department test-out is available for those with a Math ACT of 25 or above or a SATof560 or above. Prerequisite: EDU-JOO The Education Profession. EDU-200 Introduction to Teaching - A,W,S,Su 3 hours An introduction to the strncture, culture, governance, and philosophies of public schools in the United States. A history of American public education is presented focusing on multicultural issues that affect American schooling. A general introduction to techniques of instrnction and class management is presented. Prerequisite: EDU-100 The Education Profession; ENG-140 Composition II; COM-110 Fundamentals a_{ Speech. Co-requisites: other courses in the Introduction to Teaching block. EDU-204 Multicultural Field Experience - A,W,S,Su 2 hours An introduction to the professional side of schooling through a four– week field experience done in a multicultural school setting. Some field-based assignments focus on issues ofmulticultural education. Prerequisite: EDU-I 00 The Education Pro_fession. Corequisites: other courses in the Introduction to Teaching block. (Fee: $60) EDU-210 Technology in the Classroom - A,W,S,Su 2 hours Students learn to use a wide range of technology for developing and enhancing classroom instruction. The class will focus on the technology which will be required for projects to be done in EDU-200 Introduction to Teaching and the upper-level methods courses. Prerequisite: EDU-100 The Education Pro_f'ession. Corequisite: other courses in the lntmduction to Teaching block. EDU-220 Foundations of Phonics -A,W,S 2 homs Designed to provide the preservice teacher with a lmowledge of concepts and principles of phonetic learning. Prerequisite: EDU-JOO The Education Pro_fession. EDU-235 Introduction to the Reading Process - A,W,S 3 homs This course provides an overview of philosophies ofreading and approaches to reading instruction including cuffent issues. The class focuses on literacy, how it develops for young learners, and the experiences that influence literacy development. Prerequisite: EDU– ]00 The Education Pro.fession. EDU-250 Educational Psychology - A,W,S,Su 4 honrs An introduction to the principles of child and adolescent development, learning theories, and the principles and processes that affect teaching and learning. The class focuses on learning theory and the skills necessary to create and maintain an optimal learning environment in a diversity of settings. Prerequisite: EDU-I 00 The Education Pro_fession. EDU-280 Principles of Mathematics II - A,W,S 5 homs A course building on the NCTM standards based framework begun in Principles ofMath I and a development of new mathematical topics which are connected to real world situations and other disciplines. Prerequisite: EDU-180 Principles o.fMath I. EDU-305 Junior Practicum - A,W,S 5 homs A ten-week field experience required ofmulti-age music education students. The practicum must be completed prior to the student teaching experience. Prerequisite: EDMU-3 71 Music/or Early Childhood; EDMU-3 72 M11sicforAdo!esce11ts/You11g Adults. Credit/ no credit. EDU-310 Classroom Planning and Assessment - A,W,S 3 hours An overview 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. Prerequisite: EDU-100 The Education Pro.fession. EDU-320 Children's Literature - W,S,Su 3 hours A survey of the early hist01y, major types, and modern trends of literature for children in preschool through grade 5. The social and personal value of literature is studied along with methods for using trade books for reading instruction. Prerequisite: EDU-100 The Education Pro_f'ession. EDU-321 Contemporary Young Adult Literature - S 3 hours A study of contempora1y 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. Cedarville st11de11/s are prepared to loving/)' minister to children with special leami11g needs.