2002-2003 Academic Catalog

81 Education School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies disciplines. Instructional methodologies which emphasize the teaching of thinking, student interaction, and the use of instructional technologies will be modeled and practiced. Prerequisite: successful completion of the E.C. Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the E.C. Methods II block. EDEC-4450 Early Childhood Clinical II - Fa,Sp 3 hours Teacher candidates spend 20-25 days in an early childhood classroom including 17-22 days teaching mathematics, social studies, and science. This field experience provides theory- driven application to instruction with an emphasis on reflective teaching and collegial teamwork. Teacher candidates are formally supervised and evaluated by university supervisors using Praxis/Pathwise criteria. Prerequisite: successful completion of the E.C. Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the E.C. Methods II block. (Fee: $105) EDEC-4900 Student Teaching and Seminar: Early Childhood - Fa,Sp 10-12 hours A teaching experience in an early childhood setting under the supervision of the cooperating teacher and a university supervisor. Required seminars encourage reflection on the teaching experience as well as discussion of issues of importance to educators. Prerequisite: successful completion of the E.C. Methods II block. (Fee: $100) MiddleChildhoodEducation (EDMC) EDMC-2500 Educational Psychology of Middle Childhood - Fa,Sp 3 hours An introduction to the principles of learning and development in middle childhood students. The class focuses on learning theory and the factors that affect learning, teaching behavior, student needs, and the skills necessary to create and maintain an optimal learning environment for middle school students in a variety of settings. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. EDMC-3300 Topics in Middle School Mathematics - Sp 3 hours An investigative approach to selected mathematics topics which are taught in middle schools. Topics include logic, mathematics 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 are provided. Prerequisite: EDUC-2800 Principles of Mathematics II. EDMC-3500 Principles of Teaching Middle School- Sp 2 hours Teacher candidates learn to develop instruction and various types of assessment based on observable learning objectives aligned with curriculum guides. Emphasis will be given to instructional models most appropriate for middle school students including use of instructional technology. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods I block. EDMC-3600 Phonics and the Structure of Language- Sp 3 hours An introduction to the rationale, skills, instructional and assessment strategies, teaching aids, resource materials, and appropriate technologies for the teaching of phonics. Emphasis given to the source, structure, function, and history of spoken language. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods I block. EDMC-3700 Teaching Reading Through Middle School Literature- Sp 3 hours A survey of the early history, major types, and modern trends of literature for children in grades 4-9. The social and personal value of literature is studied along with methods for using trade books to support reading instruction in an integrated reading/ writing/language arts program. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods I block. EDMC-3800 Writing Process and Language Arts Methods for Middle School- Sp 3 hours A study of the curriculum, methods, and resources for assessing and teaching of the language arts at the middle school level. Emphasis will be on an integrated reading/writing/ language arts program and its importance across the curriculum. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods I block. EDMC-3950 Middle School Clinical I: Teaching Reading- Sp 3 hours This experience provides for implementation of the objectives, skills, and strategies of instruction relative to middle grade reading instruction in a field-based setting. Teacher candidates are formally supervised and evaluated by cooperating teachers and university supervisors using Praxis/Pathwise criteria. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods I block. (Fee: $90) EDMC-4000 Reading in the Content Area: Middle Childhood - Fa 3 hours An introduction to the range of strategies and programs for teaching the reading process, including the nature of the reading process, assessment techniques, and instructional strategies to increase comprehension. The use of trade books and informational books in the content areas across the disciplines taught in the middle childhood grades is emphasized. Prerequisite: successful completion of the M.C. Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods II block. EDMC-4050 Responsive Schools for Middle Childhood - Fa 2 hours An examination of the developmental periods of later childhood and early adolescence from a psychological and sociological perspective. The course will also examine how school programs can be designed and implemented to deal with the unique aspects of these developmental periods. Prerequisite: successful completion of the M.C. Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods II block. EDMC-4100 Teaching Mathematics: Middle Childhood- Fa 3 hours An introduction to the objectives, skills, and instructional strategies for teaching middle school mathematics, based on the Ohio Model and NCTM Standards. An associated clinical experience provides opportunity for theory-driven application of knowledge and skills. Prerequisite: successful completion of the M.C. Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods II block. EDMC-4200 Teaching Science: Middle Childhood- Fa 3 hours An introduction to the objectives, skills, and instructional strategies for teaching middle school science, based on the Ohio Model and NSTA Standards. The course provides a particular emphasis on hands-on science instruction, the scientific method, and the integration of science with other disciplines. Prerequisite: successful completion of the M.C. Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods II block. EDMC-4300 Teaching Social Studies: Middle Childhood- Fa 3 hours An introduction to the objectives, skills, and instructional strategies for teaching middle school social studies, based on the NSSA Standards. The course provides a particular