2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

EDEC-4450 3 hours Early Childhood Field Experience II –Fa, Sp 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. This course requires a current Ohio FBI Background Clearance Report to be on file with the School of Education for the duration of the field experience. Prerequisite: successful completion of the Early Childhood Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the Early Childhood Methods II block. (Fee: $45) 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. This course requires a current Ohio BCI and FBI Background Clearance Report to be on file with the School of Education for the duration of the field experience. Prerequisite: successful completion of the Early Childhood Methods II block. (Fee: $380) 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-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. (Fee:$20) 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 Childhood Literature –Sp In this course students examine major theories and seminal works related to reading instruction for upper elementary and adolescent students. Within the context of multicultural literature and other genres of literature, students are introduced to comprehension strategies, informal assessments, differentiated instruction, the creation of literate environments, and professional teaching and literacy standards. 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 Childhood –Fa An introduction to the instructional strategies and resources for teaching, assessing, and supporting the language arts development at the middle school level based on NCTE, InTASC, and Ohio’s learning standards for English/language arts. Teacher candidates will implement ELA strategies, technology, and 21st century skills to meet the needs of all students in a middle school field experience. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods lI block. (Fee:$55) EDMC-3950 2 hours Middle Childhood Field Experience: Teaching Reading –Sp This experience provides for implementation of instructional strategies for teaching reading in a middle childhood setting. Teacher candidates are formally supervised and evaluated by mentor teachers and university supervisors based on the OSTP, InTASC, and AMLE standards. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods I block. (Fee: $45) 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. EDMC-4000 3 hours Reading and Writing in the Disciplines: 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. 2019–20 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 271 Course Descriptions EDEC-4450 – EDMC-4000 EDUCATION