2006-2007 Academic Catalog

90 Cedarville University 2006-07 School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies Education Education Course Descriptions EDUC-1000 The Education Profession –Fa,Sp 1 hour An introduction to the rewards and requirements of the teaching profession, including social issues and historical context of the profession. Focus is on the five domains of good teaching, teacher licensure, professional issues, and an overview of the mission statement, conceptual framework, and requirements of the teacher education program at Cedarville University. EDUC-1050 Contemporary Christian Schools –Fa,Sp 0 hours Teacher candidates 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 report is required. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession or permission of instructor. EDUC-1800 Principles of Mathematics I –Fa,Sp 3 hours A framework for the content of this course is Ohio’s Competency Based Comprehensive Programs for Mathematics (NCTM Standards). The course utilizes a problem-solving approach and makes connections to real-world situations and other disciplines. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. EDUC-2000 Introduction to Teaching –Fa,Sp 2 hours An introduction to the structure, 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 instruction and class management is presented. Prerequisites: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession; ENG-1400 Composition; COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech. Co-requisites: other courses in the Introduction to Teaching block. (Fee:$40) EDUC-2100 Technology in the Classroom –Fa,Sp 2 hours Teacher candidates learn to use a wide range of technology for developing and enhancing classroom instruction. The class focuses on the technology required for projects to be done in EDUC-2000 Introduction to Teaching and in the upper-level methods courses. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. EDUC-2200 Multicultural Field Experience –Fa,Sp 1 hour An introduction to the professional side of schooling through a four-week field experience in a multicultural school setting. Some field-based assignments focus on issues of multicultural education. Prerequisites: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession; ENG-1400 Composition; COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech. Co-requisites: other courses in the Introduction to Teaching block. (Fee: $75) EDUC-2300 2 hours Introduction to the Reading Process –Fa,Sp An overview of philosophies of reading and approaches to reading instruction, including current issues. The class focuses on literacy, how it develops for young learners, and the experiences that influence literacy development. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. EDUC-2400 Children’s Literature –Fa,Sp 2 hours A survey of the early history, 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: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. EDUC-2500 Educational Psychology –Fa,Sp 3 hours 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: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession . EDUC-2600 Topics in Children’s Literature –Su 3 hours An overview of current topics and trends in children’s literature. May be credited toward the reading/language arts middle school concentration. Offered during Summer School Session III and intermittently by arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: EDUC- 2400 Children’s Literature or permission of dept. chairperson. EDUC-2800 Principles of Mathematics II –Fa,Sp 3 hours A course building on the NCTM standards-based framework begun in Principles of Math I and including a development of new mathematical topics that are connected to real world situations and other disciplines. Prerequisite: EDUC-1800 Principles of Mathematics I. EDUC-3030 Computers in Education –Su 3 hours This course prepares the teacher candidate to use computers and related technology to support instruction in the K-12 setting. Productivity tools, assistive technologies, and instructional strategies prepare the student for the practicum experience. Prerequisite: EDUC - 2100 Technology in the Classroom. Offered in Fall or Spring on an as-needed basis only. EDUC-3560 3 hours Practicum in Educational Technology –Fa,Sp,Su A placement in a K-12 setting under the supervision of a qualified technology director during which the teacher education teacher candidate assists in operation of the technology program. Prerequisite: completion of 75% of the computer/technology endorsement or permission of instructor. EDUC-3570 Supervised Field Experience 1-3 hours A 30-90 clock hour supervised placement in an early, middle, or adolescent/young adult classroom. Designed to give a transfer teacher candidate or a teacher candidate repeating other field experiences an analogous experience to those in the University’s teacher education program. EDUC-3610 Practicum –Fa,Sp,Su 2 hours Independent teaching of ESL students under the general supervision of a master teacher. In a K-12 placement under the supervision of a qualified ESL teacher, the student will practice teaching in a formal classroom situation. During this experience, the student will be provided opportunities to establish goals and objectives and design curricula that reflect Ohio’s grade-level learning outcomes in content areas. The student will also be given opportunities to select, adapt, create, and use varied resources appropriate to age, cultural groups, and different learning styles. Activities should include integrating technology in planning and delivering instruction and strategies for creating and maintaining communication with families. Practicum will also provide the student with knowledge and skills in assessment. Ongoing during this experience, the student will analyze, evaluate, reflect on, and describe his/her field experience. Prerequisite: LING-3700 Methods of Teaching Foreign Language . (Fee: $45)