2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 217 2010–11 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index EDMC-3970 Middle School Clinical (Grades 4–5) –Su 2 hours An observation and participation experience in grades 4 or 5. Clinical experience provides for the implementation of the objectives, skills, and strategies of grad 4–5 instruction and classroom management under the supervision of the experienced cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Prerequisite: admission to Early Childhood Education Endorsement program. Corequisites: enrollment with EDMC-2800 Development Issues in Young Adolescents and EDMC-3550 Curriculum and Instruction for Grades 4–5. 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: admission into the TEP courses in the M.C. Methods I 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) EDMC-4880 1–3 hours Topics in Middle Childhood Education –Fa, Sp, Su Selected topics in middle childhood education that will complement or extend existing courses or expose candidates to topics not taught in other courses; may be proposed by an EDMC faculty or student. Prerequisites: faculty advisor and instructor’s permission. 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: $250) Music Education (EDMU) EDMU-1000 MENC –Fa, Sp 0 hours The National Association for Music Education is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all. MENC is the primary professional organization for music educators. The campus chapter provides informative seminars including a focus on Value Added Assessment along with service activities. MENC offers music educators a connection to the professional world of music education and increased understanding of the role of MENC in the field of music teaching. All music education majors are required to enroll in this course as part of their professional development and career preparation. A minimum of 8 semesters of satisfactory participation is required. (Fee: $30) EDMU-2730 Wind and Percussion Methods –Sp 2 hours Overview of the history, pedagogy, and performance techniques of all band instruments. Required for the vocal major pursuing the B.M.E. degree and instrumental performance majors; open to others by permission of the instructor. (Fee: $40) (even years) EDMU-2870 Brass Methods –Fa 2 hours This course presents a framework of learning environments and varied activities through which students gain the knowledge and acquire the skills requisite to playing and teaching the brass instruments (i.e., trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone, tuba). (Fee: $40) (even years) EDMU-2900 Guitar Methods –Sp 1 hour Study of the historical background and pedagogical and performance techniques of the guitar. Required of music education majors pursuing the choral track. Open to other students by permission of instructor. (Fee: $40) EDMU-2910 Woodwind Methods –Sp 2 hours This course presents a framework of learning environments and varied activities through which students gain the knowledge and acquire the skills requisite to playing and teaching the woodwind instruments (i.e., flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon). (Fee: $40) (even years) EDMU-2930 String Methods –Fa 2 hours This course presents a framework of learning environments and varied activities through which students gain the knowledge and acquire the skills requisite to playing and teaching the string instruments (i.e., violin, viola, cello, string bass). (Fee: $40) (odd years) EDMU-2950 Percussion Methods –Sp 2 hours Concentration in snare drum techniques and an introduction to tympani and tuned percussion methods. (Fee: $40) (odd years) Course Descriptions | EDMC-3970 – EDMU-2910