2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 216 2010–11 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index EDEC-4000 2 hours Reading in the Content Areas: Early Childhood –Fa, Sp An introduction to the dimensions, strategies, and programs for learning and teaching the reading process, including the nature of the reading process, assessment techniques, and instructional strategies to increase comprehension of the textual material of the various disciplines taught in the elementary grades. Prerequisite: successful completion of the Early Childhood Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the Early Childhood Methods II block. EDEC-4100 4 hours Teaching Mathematics: Early Childhood –Fa, Sp An introduction to the objectives, skills, instructional strategies, teaching aids, and resource materials for teaching mathematics to the young child, based on the Ohio Model and NCTM Standards. An associated clinical experience provides theory-driven application. Prerequisite: successful completion of the Early Childhood Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the Early Childhood Methods II block. EDEC-4200 3 hours Teaching Science: Early Childhood –Fa, Sp An examination of science curricula for the young child with particular emphasis on the Ohio Model and the National Science Standards. Instructional methodologies that emphasize an inquiry approach will be modeled and practiced with attention given to a hands-on approach to instruction. Prerequisite: successful completion of the Early Childhood Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the Early Childhood Methods II block. (Fee: $35) EDEC-4300 3 hours Teaching Social Studies: Early Childhood –Fa, Sp An examination of social studies curricula for the young child with particular emphasis on the Ohio Model, the NASS Standards, and the integration of social studies with other 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 Early Childhood Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the Early Childhood Methods II block. EDEC-4450 Early Childhood Clinical 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 Early Childhood Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the Early Childhood Methods II block. (Fee: $105) 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-2800 2 hours Developmental Issues inYoung Adolescents –Su A study of the physiological, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual issues in human development endemic to the transition from preadolescence to adolescence. Emphasis on development research as it applies to the development of educational objectives, learning environments, and teacher characteristics conducive to the needs of younger adolescents 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-3550 3 hours Curriculum and Instruction for Grades 4 and 5 –Su An examination of the curricula of grades 4–5 and instructional strategies that emphasize content mastery and the development of critical inquiry. Particular emphasis placed on the Ohio Academic Content Standards for grades 4–5 in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Prerequisite: admission to Early Childhood Education Endorsement program. Corequisite: enrollment with EDMC-2800 Development Issues in Young Adolescents and EDMC-3970 Middle school clinical (Grades 4–5). 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 lI block Course Descriptions | EDEC-4000 – EDMC-3800