2009-2010 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 2009–10 Cedarville University 215 EDEC-4880 – EDMC-4440 EDEC-4880 1-3 hours Topics in Early Childhood Education –Fa, Sp, Su Selected topics in early childhood education that will complement or extend existing courses or expose candidates to topics not taught in other courses; may be proposed by an EDEC faculty or student. Prequisites: faculty advisor and instructor’s permission EDEC-4900 10-12 hours Student Teaching and Seminar: Early Childhood –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 Early Childhood Methods II block. (Fee: $220) Middle Childhood Education (EDMC) 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 4 hours Teaching Reading Through Middle 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 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: $115) EDMC-3990 1-3 hours Independent Study in Middle Childhood Education –Fa, Sp, Su An investigation of contemporary topics in middle childhood education through reading, writing, or creative projects. 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: $135)