2007-2008 Academic Catalog

School of Social Sciences Education 2007-08 Cedarville University 93 Education EDMC-3800 3 hours Writing Process and Language Arts Methods for Middle School –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 Middle School Clinical I: Teaching Reading –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 the Content Area: Middle Childhood –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 2 hours Responsive Schools for Middle Childhood –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 Teaching Mathematics: Middle Childhood –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-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. (Fee: $95). EDMC-4300 3 hours Teaching Social Studies: Middle Childhood –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. (Fee: $75) EDMC-4440 Middle Childhood Clinical II –Fa 2 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 10-12 hours Student Teaching and Seminar: Middle Childhood –Fa,Sp 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: $180) Adolescent / Young Adult (EDSE) EDSE-3100 3 hours Contemporary Young Adult Literature –Sp A study of contemporary young adult literature, addressing issues of interpretation, analysis, and personal response with an emphasis on literature that reflects a diversity of gender, race, and ethnicity. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: 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. Corequisite: other courses in the AYA Principles of Teaching block or permission of department chair. (Fee: $60) EDSE-3800 2 hours Teaching Social Studies: Adolescent and Young Adult –Fa An emphasis on the identification, examination, and implementation of the methods and materials that are appropriate for each teacher candidate’s discipline area. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: other courses in the AYA Principles of Teaching block or permission of department chair. EDSE-3900 Music Education Clinical –Fa,Sp 2 hours This supervised experience in a K-12 school prepares the teacher candidate for the student teaching experience by providing an opportunity to practice teaching methods. Candidates will be evaluated and must show potential to be successful in student teaching to receive credit. Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and completion of or concurrent registration in EDMU-3710 Music for Early Childhood; and/or EDMU-3720 Music for Adolescent/Young Adults. (Fee: $75)