2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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 12 hours Student Teaching and Seminar: Middle Childhood –Fa, Sp A teaching experience in a middle childhood setting under the supervision of the mentor 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: $550) Adolescent / Young Adult Education (EDSE) EDSE-3100 3 hours Contemporary Young Adult Literature –Sp A study of contemporary young adult literature, addressing issues of interpretation, analysis, and personal response with an emphasis on literature that reflects a diversity of gender, race, and ethnicity. Corequisite: other courses in the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block or permission of department Chair. EDSE-3300 Developmental Reading –Sp 3 hours This course focuses on the reading goals and processes used in teaching English, language arts, and literature by language arts teachers at the secondary level. Corequisite: other courses in the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block or permission of department Chair. (Fee: $60) EDSE-3800 2 hours Teaching Social Studies: Adolescent andYoung Adult –Fa An emphasis on the identification, examination, and implementation of the methods and materials that are appropriate for each teacher candidate’s discipline area. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: other courses in the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block or permission of department Chair. EDSE-3900 Music Education Field Experience –Fa, Sp 2 hours This supervised experience in a K–12 school prepares the teacher candidate for the student teaching experience by providing an opportunity to practice teaching methods. Candidates will be evaluated and must show potential to be successful in student teaching to receive credit. Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and completion of or concurrent registration in EDMU-3710 Music for Early Childhood; and/or EDMU-3720 Music for Adolescent/Young Adults. (Fee: $90) EDSE-3990 1–3 hours Independent Study in Adolescent andYoung Adult Education –Fa, Sp, Su An investigation of contemporary topics in adolescent and young adult education through reading, writing, or creative projects. EDSE-4000 3 hours Reading in the Content Areas: Adolescent andYoung Adult –Fa An introduction to the range of strategies and programs for learning and teaching the reading process, including the nature of the reading process, assessment techniques, and instructional strategies to provide increased comprehension of the textual material of the disciplines represented by teacher candidates in the class. This course is for Multi-Age Spanish and Adolescent and Young Adult Teacher Education Program majors. This course will be taught in online format. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisites: other courses in the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block or permission of department Chair. EDSE-4100 5 hours Principles of Teaching: Adolescent andYoung Adult –Fa An introduction to the objectives, skills, and instructional strategies needed for the teaching of adolescent and young adult students. This course will include instruction in Value Added assessment. An associated field experience gives students an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the course, which will include an evaluation of each candidate’s ability to use Value Added assessment. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisites: other courses in the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block. Page 223 2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions EDMC-4000 – EDSE-4100