2016-2017 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

EDSP-3950 3 hours Special Education Field Experience: 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-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-4125 1 hour Middle School Mathematics Topics for Special Educators –Fa A course with an investigative approach to topics such as logic, history of mathematics from underrepresented cultures, and teaching mathematics to diverse cultures. Mathematical modeling, formulating, and solving problems for both mathematical and everyday situations are included. Real-world connections provide opportunities for exploration and communication by written, oral, and technological presentations. Prerequisite: EDUC-2800 Principles of Mathematics II. 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 2 hours Behavioral and Instructional Management –Fa A study of behavior management concepts and techniques for teachers of special education. Prerequisite: open only to degree- seeking students. 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 Field Experience: 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 Field Experience: Adolescent and Young Adult –Fa 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. Prerequisite: declared major in an Ohio licensure-seeking program. (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 The course develops basic proficiencies needed for teaching Ohio’s Competency Based Comprehensive Programs for mathematics (NCTM Standards). This course may be waived with an ACT Math subscore of 23 or higher or SAT Quantitative subscore of 521 or higher. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. EDUC-2050 Teaching Diverse Learners –Fa, Sp 2 hours A survey of issues and strategies needed to teach diverse students. The course seeks to develop cultural competencies that accompany various aspects of multicultural education related to racial, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity. Strategies for the practice of culturally responsive teaching will be introduced. As a course assignment, students will log at least 15 hours of interaction with diverse students and complete a reflective journal. (Fee: $65) EDUC-2100 e-Learning for Educators –Fa, Sp 3 hours Teacher candidates learn to use a wide range of new and emerging electronic learning technologies (e-Learning) for developing and enhancing student-centered classroom and online/ distance instruction. The course requires the completion of various projects and assignments that demonstrate their proficiency in addressing the multifaceted demands on a 21st century K–12 educator in an increasingly global, changing, and complex world through blended and online/distance learning contexts. (Fee: $25) 2016–17 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 229 Course Descriptions EDSP-3950 – EDUC-2100 EDUCATION