2004-2005 Academic Catalog

87 Education School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies disciplines. Instructional methodologies that 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-4450EarlyChildhoodClinical 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 10-12 hours Student Teaching andSeminar: EarlyChildhood –Fa,Sp 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) Middle Childhood Education (EDMC) EDMC-2500 3 hours Educational PsychologyofMiddleChildhood –Fa,Sp 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 3 hours Topics in Middle School Mathematics –Sp An investigative approach to selected mathematics topics that 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 3 hours Principles of Teaching Middle School –Sp 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 3 hours Phonics and the Structure of Language –Sp 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 3 hours Teaching Reading ThroughMiddle School Literature –Sp 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 3 hours Writing Process and Language Arts Methods for MiddleSchool –Sp 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 2 hours MiddleSchool Clinical I: TeachingReading –Sp 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 3 hours Reading in theContent Area:MiddleChildhood –Fa 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 3 hours ResponsiveSchools forMiddleChildhood –Fa 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 3 hours TeachingMathematics:MiddleChildhood –Fa 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-4200TeachingScience:MiddleChildhood –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 3 hours TeachingSocial Studies:MiddleChildhood –Fa 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 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.