2013-2014 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

EDSP-3950 3 hours Special Education Clinical: Early Childhood –Fa, Sp An introduction to the objectives, skills, instructional strategies, teaching aids, and resource materials for teaching reading and the language arts to students with and without mild–moderate needs at the early childhood level. Prerequisites: admission to the Teacher Education Program; major in special education. Corequisite: other courses in the Early Childhood Methods I block. (Fee: $135) EDSP-4000 Principles of Inclusion – Fa 1 hour An examination of the theories, research, and practices of adapting and modifying curriculum, instruction, and the learning environment for students with special educational needs. An accompanying clinical experience allows teacher candidates to implement what they have learned. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: other courses in the Special Education Block EDSP-4100 Adaptive Curriculum and Instruction –Fa 2 hours An introduction to the curriculum, intervention strategies, instructional materials, and educational technology used with students with mild–moderate special educational needs. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: other courses in the Special Education block. EDSP-4150 Career and Occupational Training –Fa 2 hours A look at the role of occupational training in the special education curriculum, including the techniques used in developing occupational interests and abilities at various age levels. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: other courses in the Special Education block. EDSP-4250 2 hours Communication, Collaboration, and Inclusion – Fa, Sp A presentation of the techniques of collaboration and consultation needed to enhance the teacher candidate’s communication with individuals with special needs, parents, educational team members, and other professionals. Also includes strategies for adapting and modifying instruction for students with special needs and an introduction to assistive technology. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program and completion of Methods I. EDSP-4300 3 hours Behavioral and Instructional Management –Fa A presentation of the learning theory, motivation, and behavioral approaches to management of the social and academic environment of learners with mild–moderate special educational needs. Emphasis is on applied behavior analysis and functional assessment. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisites: other courses in the Special Education block. EDSP-4400 Assessment in Special Education –Fa 3 hours Study in the administration and interpretation of formal and informal educational assessment instruments to identify and place students with mild–moderate needs in special education and the development of appropriate education goals and objectives. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisites: other courses in the Special Education block. EDSP-4450 3 hours Special Education Clinical: Middle Childhood –Fa, Sp An opportunity to implement the objectives, skills, and instructional strategies for teaching mathematics, science, and social studies to students with mild to moderate needs at the middle childhood level. Prerequisite: successful completion of the Early Childhood Methods I block. Corequisites: other courses in the Early Childhood Methods II block. (Fee: $135) EDSP-4550 3 hours Special Education Clinical: Adolescent andYoung Adult An opportunity to use the skills learned developing and implementing individualized educational plans and behavior intervention strategies for adolescent and young adult students with mild to moderate special educational needs. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: other courses in the Special Education block. (Fee: $135) EDSP-4880 1–3 hours Topics in Special Education –Fa, Sp, Su Selected topics in special education that will complement or extend existing courses or expose candidates to topics not taught in other courses; may be proposed by an EDSP faculty or student. Prerequisites: faculty advisor and instructor’s permission. EDSP-4900 12 hours Student Teaching and Seminar: Special Education A teaching experience for special education only majors with students who have mild–moderate special educational needs under the supervision of the cooperating teacher and the University supervisor. 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 and Special Education blocks. (Fee: $550) Education (EDUC) EDUC-1000 The Education Profession – Fa, Sp 2 hours 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 0 hours Preliminary Student Involvement –Fa, Sp , Su Teacher candidates arrange a field experience for five consecutive full days in a public or private P-12 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 Diverse Learners –Fa, Sp 2 hours An introductory survey to the complexities of the education, as well as cultural competency issues that accompany various aspects of multicultural education. General overview of the racial, social and cultural aspects of teaching students from diverse backgrounds, particularly as they relate to urban schooling. Initial aspects of teaching and classroom management are introduced and demonstrated. Prerequisites: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession; ENG-1400 Composition; COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech. Corequisites: EDSP-2000 Teaching Children with Exceptionalities; EDSP-2050 Field Experience: Exceptional Learning Needs; EDUC-220 Multicultural Field Experience. (Fee: $65) 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 will require the completion of various projects and assignments that provide students with a better understanding of the multifacted demands on a 21st century K–12 classroom teacher. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. Course Descriptions | EDSP-2000 – EDSP-4300 Page 215 2013–14 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions EDSP-3950 – EDUC-2100