2006-2007 Academic Catalog

2006-07 Cedarville University 91 School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies Education Education EDUC-3990 Independent Study in Education 1-3 hours An investigation of contemporary topics in education through reading, writing, or creative projects. Prerequisite: 15 semester hours in education. EDUC-4000 3 hours Reading in the Content Area: Multi-Age ­–Su (Out-of-Class) 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 students in the class. This course is for AYA Mathematics and MA Music and Physical Education teacher education program majors. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program or senior status and permission of department chair. EDUC-4500 Philosophy of Education –Fa,Sp 2 hours A critical analysis of foundational educational philosophies in the context of history and their impact on Christian educational philosophy. Examines current ethical and moral issues relevant to education, schooling, and the family. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program or permission of department chair. Normally taken with student teaching. EDUC-4510 0 hours Seminar in Cross Cultural Student Teaching –Fa,Sp This seminar for students who will be student teaching cross culturally in a subsequent semester will introduce the requirements for completing Philosophy of Education while student teaching and address issues related to the cross cultural student teaching experience. EDUC-4850 Internship in Applied Education 3-12 hours Juniors and seniors who have been accepted into the teacher education program may, with the approval of the education department chairperson, engage in an internship that involves the meaningful use of knowledge gained in previous education courses and experiences. A departmental faculty member will assist with the internship, arrangements, and evaluation of the experience. The department chair will approve the number of credit hours to be granted for the experience. Prerequisite: permission of the education department chairperson. (Fee: $25) EDUC-4900 10-12 hours Student Teaching and Seminar: Multi-Age –Fa,Sp A teaching experience working with students in a range of age levels under the supervision of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Seminars encourage reflection on the teaching experience as well as discussion of issues of importance to educators. Capstone for the Multi-Age Physical Education Major. (Fee: $100) EDUC-4910 Special Student Teaching 3-10 hours Occasionally, unusual situations arise that entail special provisions (e.g., summer school student teaching for experienced teachers, repeated experiences, etc.). (Fee: $100) EDUC-4950 12 hours Student Teaching and Seminar in Special Education and Early Childhood –Fa,Sp A full semester teaching experience with significant exposure in both special education and early childhood education settings. The student teacher will work under the supervision of cooperating teachers and university supervisors in each field. Seminars encourage reflection upon the teaching experience and discussion of issues of importance to educators. (Fee: $250) Early Childhood Education (EDEC) EDEC-2100 2 hours Art, Music, and Drama for Early Childhood –Fa,Sp An overview of the use of art, music, and drama to enhance the early childhood classroom. A strong emphasis on practical techniques and projects for personal expression based on an understanding of the importance of art, music, and drama at the system, school, classroom, and individual levels. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. (Fee: $20) EDEC-3500 Early Childhood Education –Fa,Sp 3 hours An introductory descriptive overview of current early childhood education, including various approaches, programs, and curricula. Emphasis on the development, implementation, and evaluation of early childhood programs. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: other courses in the E.C. Methods I block. (Fee: $10) EDEC-3600 3 hours Issues in Early Childhood Administration –Fa,Sp An examination of program issues important to both teachers and administrators. Includes examination of models for leadership and for developing and maintaining personal and community working relationships. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: other courses in the E.C. Methods I block. EDEC-3700 Teaching Reading: Phonics –Fa,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 place of phonics in the overall reading program for young children. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: other courses in the E.C. Methods I block. EDEC-3800 4 hours Teaching Reading and Language Arts: Early Childhood – Fa,Sp An introduction to the objectives, skills, instructional strategies, teaching aids, resource materials, and assessment techniques for teaching reading and the language arts to the early childhood student. An associated clinical experience provides theory-driven application. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: other courses in the E.C. Methods I block. EDEC-3900 1 hour Field Experience in Early Childhood Education –Fa,Sp An observation and participation experience in which teacher candidates spend 12-15 full consecutive days focusing on classroom routines and instruction in a kindergarten or other preschool classroom. Designed to give a practical field-based aspect to all of the courses in the Early Childhood Methods I block . Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: other courses in the E.C. Methods I block. (Fee: $35)