2023-2024 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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 valueadded). 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. EDMC-4100 3 hours Teaching Mathematics: Middle Childhood–Fa In this course, teacher candidates will examine major theories, seminal works, and instructional strategies associated with learning-centered teaching practices for middle childhood mathematics. Using a variety of current P–12 curricula and standards from NCTM, InTASC, and AMLE, and Ohio learning standards, teacher candidates will develop and implement lesson plans, a variety of assessments, classroom appropriate technology, critical thinking techniques, and differentiation to meet the needs of learners. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the M.C. Methods I block. Corequisite: Other courses in the M.C. Methods II block. EDMC-4125 3 hours Topics in Middle Childhood Mathematics–Fa In this course, teacher-candidates will examine middle childhood mathematical concepts through in-depth problem solving strategies. Teacher-candidates will develop current classroom technology practices, critical thinking and questioning techniques, and relevant conceptual and procedural knowledge tasks in order to advance learning for all learners. Prerequisite: EDUC-2800 Principles of Mathematics II. EDMC-4200 Teaching Science: Middle Childhood–Fa 3 hours An introduction to the professional knowledge, skills, methods and instructional strategies required for teaching middle school science, based on Ohio Educator Standards, AMLE teacher preparation standards and NSTA science teacher preparation standards within the context of a biblical framework. Emphasis is on the facilitation of learning and innovation skills for middle school students. 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: $95) Page 244 2023–24 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions EDMC-3500 – EDMC-4300

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