2002-2003 Academic Catalog

82 Education School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies emphasis on the Ohio Model and the integration of social studies with other disciplines. Prerequisite: successful completion of the M.C. Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods II block. EDMC-4440 Middle Childhood Clinical II - Fa 3 hours This clinical experience allows the teacher candidate to apply the theories, principles, and techniques provided in the associated methods courses. Prerequisite: successful completion of the M.C. Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods II block. (Fee: $105) EDMC-4900 Student Teaching and Seminar: MiddleChildhood - Fa,Sp 10-12 hours A teaching experience in a middle childhood setting under the supervision of the cooperating teacher and the 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 M.C. Methods II block.( Fee: $100) Adolescent / Young Adult (EDSE) EDSE-3100 Contemporary Young Adult Literature- Sp 3 hours A study of contemporary young adult literature, addressing issues on interpretation, analysis, and personal response with an emphasis on literature which reflects a diversity of gender, race, and ethnicity. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the AYA Principles of Teaching block; or permission of department chair. EDSE-3300 Developmental Reading- Sp 3 hours This course focuses on the reading goals and processes used in teaching English, language arts, and literature by language arts teachers at the secondary level. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the AYA Principles of Teaching block; or permission of department chair. (Fee: $60) EDSE-3800 Teaching Social Studies: Adolescent andYoungAdult- Fa 2 hours An emphasis on the identification, examination, and implementation of the methods and materials which are appropriate for each teacher candidate’s discipline area. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the AYA Principles of Teaching block; or permission of department chair. EDSE-4000 Reading in the Content Areas: Adolescent and Young Adult- Fa 3 hours An introduction to the range 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 by teacher candidates in the class. This class is for MA Spanish and AYA teacher education program majors. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the AYA Principles of Teaching block; or permission of department chair. ( Fee: $60) EDSE-4100 Principles of Teaching: Adolescent andYoungAdult- Fa,Sp 5 hours An introduction to the objectives, skills, and instructional strategies needed for the teaching of adolescent and young adult students. An associated field experience gives opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the course. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the AYA Principles of Teaching block. EDSE-4450 Adolescent / Young Adult Clinical 3 hours Experience- Fa,Sp An opportunity for the implementation of the objectives, skills, and instructional strategies in a setting appropriate for each discipline area. Teacher candidates teach two-three periods a day for five weeks. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the AYA Principles of Teaching block. ( Fee: $75) EDSE-4900 Student Teaching and Seminar: Adolescent / Young Adult- Fa,Sp 10-12 hours A teaching experience in an adolescent/young adult setting under the supervision of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Required seminars encourage reflection on the teaching experience as well as discussion of issues of importance to educators. ( Fee: $100) . Special Education (EDSP) EDSP-2000 Teaching Children with Exceptionalities - Fa,Sp,Su 2 hours An exploration of the implications of federal laws with an emphasis on the definitions, characteristics, and strategies for intervention in inclusive settings. The course includes an introduction to the use of assistive technology. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. Corequisites: other courses in the Introduction to Teaching block. EDSP-2050 Special Education Field Experience- Fa,Sp,Su 1 hour A field-based experience in special education in which the teacher candidate observes and participates with the teacher in assisting exceptional learners. Prerequisites: COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech; ENG-1400 Composition; EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. Corequisites: other courses in the Introduction to Teaching block. EDSP-2300 Survey of Learning Disabilities- Fa 2 hours An overview of the theories, research, and practices related to the education of individuals with learning disabilities. Emphasis is given to characteristics, assessment, and effective instruction. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the Special Education block. EDSP-2500 Survey of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities: Early Childhood- Su 1 hour Survey of the multidisciplinary perspectives, identification, early influences, causation, levels of support and practices related to the education of individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities in early childhood. Offered summers only in a mediated (out-of-class) format. Dr. Tim Heaton brings a wealth of practical teaching experience to his students in the classroom.