2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 218 2010–11 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index EDMU-3710 Music for Early Childhood –Fa 3 hours Music literature and teaching aids for children, including basic music theory, development of skills on keyboard, classroom instruments, and voice; music in the curriculum; and teaching music concepts. (Fee: $30) EDMU-3720 Music for Adolescent/Young Adults –Sp 3 hours The history of and basis for music in the secondary curriculum, administration of the music program, methods of teaching music in groups, and sources of materials for instruction. (Fee: $30) EDMU-3730 Vocal Pedagogy –Fa 2 hours Philosophy, objectives, and techniques of offering vocal instruction at all levels with emphasis on vocal production and pedagogical approaches. Prerequisite: CLMU-1860 Voice Class or completion of sophomore vocal review. EDMU-3750 Instrumental Pedagogy –Fa 2 hours The study of techniques and literature for the teaching of wind, percussion, brass, and string students in the private studio. Investigation of studio teaching through readings, interaction and discussion. Prerequisite: PLMU 1000 and 2000-levels. (odd years) EDMU-3910 Instrumental Administration –Fa 3 hours A course designed to present the philosophy, learning process, and organizational problems associated with beginning, intermediate, and advanced bands. Along with classroom instruction, students will be involved in marching band field experiences and hands-on instruction in the basic repair of band instruments. (Fee: $50) (even years) EDMU-4990 1–3 hours Independent Study in Music Education Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music education for individual music education majors who demonstrate special interests and ability. Education (EDUC) EDUC-1000 The Education Profession –Fa, Sp 1 hour An introduction to the rewards and requirements of the teaching profession, including social issues and historical context of the profession. Focus is on the five domains of good teaching, teacher licensure, professional issues, and an overview of the mission statement, conceptual framework, and requirements of the Teacher Education Program at Cedarville University. (Fee: $129) EDUC-1050 Contemporary Christian Schools –Fa, Sp 0 hours Teacher candidates arrange a field experience for five consecutive full days in a Christian school setting where they observe and participate in classroom activities. A follow-up report is required. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession or permission of instructor. EDUC-1800 Principles of Mathematics I –Fa, Sp 3 hours A framework for the content of this course is Ohio’s Competency Based Comprehensive Programs for Mathematics (NCTM Standards). The course utilizes a problem-solving approach and makes connections to real-world situations and other disciplines. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. EDUC-2000 Introduction to Teaching –Fa, Sp 2 hours An introduction to the structure, culture, governance, and philosophies of public schools in the United States. A history of American public education is presented, focusing on multicultural issues that affect American schooling. A general introduction to techniques of instruction and class management is presented. Prerequisites: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession; ENG-1400 Composition; COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech. Corequisites: other courses in the Introduction to Teaching block. (Fee: $40) EDUC-2100 Technology in the Classroom –Fa, Sp 2 hours Teacher candidates learn to use a wide range of technology for developing and enhancing classroom instruction. The course focuses on the technology required for projects to be done in EDUC-2000 Introduction to Teaching and in the upper-level methods courses. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. EDUC-2200 Multicultural Field Experience –Fa, Sp 1 hour An introduction to the professional side of schooling through a four-week field experience in a multicultural school setting. Some field-based assignments focus on issues of multicultural education. Prerequisites: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession; ENG-1400 Composition; COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech. Corequisites: other courses in the Introduction to Teaching block. (Fee: $90) EDUC-2400 Children’s Literature –Fa, Sp 3 hours A survey of the early history, major types, and modern trends of literature for children in preschool through grade 5. The social and personal value of literature is studied along with methods for using trade books for reading instruction. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. EDUC-2500 Educational Psychology –Fa, Sp 3 hours An introduction to the principles of child and adolescent development, learning theories, and the principles and processes that affect teaching and learning. The course focuses on learning theory and the skills necessary to create and maintain an optimal learning environment in a diversity of settings. Prerequisite: EDUC- 1000 The Education Profession. EDUC-2600 Topics in Children’s Literature –Su 3 hours An overview of current topics and trends in children’s literature. May be credited toward the reading/language arts middle school concentration. Offered during Summer School Session III and intermittently by arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: EDUC- 2400 Children’s Literature or permission of department chair. EDUC-2800 Principles of Mathematics II –Fa, Sp 3 hours A course building on the NCTM standards-based framework begun in Principles of Math I and including a development of new mathematical topics that are connected to real world situations and other disciplines. Prerequisite: EDUC-1800 Principles of Mathematics I. EDUC-3030 Computers in Education –Su 3 hours This course prepares the teacher candidate to use computers and related technology to support instruction in the K–12 setting. Productivity tools, assistive technologies, and instructional strategies prepare the student for the practicum experience. Prerequisite: EDUC-2100 Technology in the Classroom. Offered in fall or spring on an as-needed basis only. EDUC-3560 3 hours Practicum in Educational Technology –Fa, Sp, Su A placement in a K–12 setting under the supervision of a qualified technology director during which the Teacher Education Program candidate assists in operation of the technology program. Prerequisite: completion of 75% of the computer/technology endorsement or permission of instructor. EDUC-3570 Supervised Field Experience 1–3 hours A 30–90 clock hour supervised placement in an early, middle, or adolescent/young adult classroom. Designed to give a transfer teacher candidate or a teacher candidate repeating other field experiences an analogous experience to those in the University’s Teacher Education Program. Course Descriptions | EDMU-2930 – EDUC-3560