2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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. 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. Prerequisites: faculty advisor and instructor’s permission EDEC-4900 12 hours Student Teaching and Seminar: Early Childhood –Fa, Sp A teaching experience in an early childhood setting under the supervision of the mentor 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: $550) 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 –Fa 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 4 hours Principles of Teaching Middle School –Sp Teacher candidates learn to develop instruction 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. The course examines the developmental periods of later childhood and early adolescence from a psychological and sociological perspective and how school programs can be designed and implemented to deal with the unique aspects of these developmental periods. This course includes the application of grade-appropriate principles of assessment (including value- added). 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 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-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-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. Page 222 2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions EDEC-4450 – EDMC-3990