Education

EDUC 160 STUDY OF THE SCHOOL - 4 hrs
Through extensive readings, research and a field experience in a public school, this foundations course lays groundwork for conceptualizing how education promotes social justice and democracy. Students examine the philosophical and historical foundations of education as well as the social, cultural, and political contexts that shape education. Students analyze how educational foundations and societal issues manifest in schools. 70 field hours required. Prereq: Overall 2.5 GPA or better and permission from the department. Sophomore standing or above required to enroll Autumn quarter. Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better and a positive recommendation to progress in the program.

EDUC 170 PHONICS AND THE STRUCTURE OF LANGUAGE - 5 hrs
Through readings and other media, students will understand the process of language acquisition, recognize how languages change over time, how language is socially and culturally influenced. Students will also learn how to assess and teach phonics in the context of a comprehensive literacy program. 5 clinical hours required. Teacher candidates must receive a grade of C or better.

EDUC 200 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY - 5 hrs
A study of physical, cognitive, social/emotional, and moral development and the impact of developmental regularities and variations on classroom practice. Other topics include: behavioral and cognitive views of teaching and learning; planning instruction; motivation; classroom ecology and management; traditional and alternative forms of assessment. A minimum of 20 field hours in tutoring and 10 clinical hours required. Prereq: Department permission, including positive recommendation from EDUC 160; INST 130 or PSYC 100; ACT scores 20 or above on English and Math; OR SAT scores 500 or above on Critical Reading and Math; OR Praxis I scores 172 or above on Writing and Math. Teacher candidates must receive a grade of C or better and a positive recommendation to progress in the program. Note: For Middle Childhood, Adolescence to Young Adult and Multi-age licensure.

EDUC 210 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY - 2 hrs
Introduction to the historical, theoretical, and pedagogical rationales underlying the use of media and technology in the teaching/learning process. Includes technical skills and equipment involving materials production, instructional computing, multimedia, and telecommunications. 25 clinical hours required. Prereq: EDUC 160 or permission of the instructor. Teacher candidates must receive a grade of C or better. Note: Not required of students with credit in HLED 200 Health and Fitness Technologies or MUSC 205 Introduction to Music Education Technology

EDUC 220 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD - 5 hrs
A study of child growth, child development, and the principles of learning applied to early childhood education. Major focus is on using and interpreting informal and formal assessment strategies and communicating assessment data to parents. Developmentally appropriate curricular practices (instruction, materials, and environment) are explored. 20 field hours of tutoring and 10 clinical hours required. Prereq: Department permission, including positive recommendation from EDUC 160; INST 130 or PSYC 100; ACT scores 20 or above on English and Math; OR SAT scores 500 or above on Critical Reading and Math; OR Praxis I scores 172 or above on Writing and Math. Teacher candidates must receive a grade of C or better and a positive recommendation to progress in the program. Note: For Early Childhood licensure.

EDUC 230 TECHNOLOGY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD - 3 hrs
Course will focus on content and methods for teaching with computers and related technologies in the early childhood classroom. Included will be evaluation of children�s software, technology for communication and recordkeeping in early childhood programs, and issues and standards related to young children and technology. Twenty-five clock hours of clinical experience are included. Prereq: EDUC 160 or permission of the instructor. Teacher candidates must receive a grade of C or better. Note: For Early Childhood licensure.

EDUC 240 SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE PRIMARY AND INTERMEDIATE CLASSROOM - 4 hrs
A study of social studies curriculum in primary and intermediate-level classrooms. Grounded in state and national standards, the focus is on the ten curricular strand themes from the National Council for Social Studies curriculum: (1) culture, (2) time, continuity, and change, (3) people, places, and environment, (4) individual development and identify, (5) individuals, groups, and institutions, (6) power, authority, and governance, (7) production, distribution, and consumption (8) science, technology, and society, (9) global connections, and (10) civic ideals and practices. Methodology and materials appropriate for teaching social studies will also be discussed. Prereq: EDUC 160. Teacher candidates must receive a grade of C or better.

EDUC 250 SCIENCE IN THE PRIMARY AND INTERMEDIATE CLASSROOM - 4 hrs
A study of the basic levels of inquiry in life, earth, and physical science and the application of content at developmentally appropriate levels. Students will learn science content and how to differentiate science for students with different needs and backgrounds, learn how to manage science activities in the classroom, demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science and scientific inquiry, design and participate in collaborative science investigations, integrate technology, develop assessment plans for measuring understanding, and discuss specific science safety issues. 4 clinical hours required. Prereq: EDUC 160. Teacher candidates must receive a grade of C or better.

EDUC 315 INTEGRATING THE ARTS ACROSS THE MIDDLE CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM - 3 hrs
This studio, group discussion and lecture course will focus on strategies for integrating the visual and performing arts across the curriculum. Students will have an opportunity to practice applications of lesson planning, and to design a thematic unit which relies upon artistic expression on the part of elementary and middle school students. The intent of the course is to help classroom teachers see how the arts can motivate, enrich, and extend instruction in science, mathematics, social studies, and language arts. Students will be asked to spend five hours observing appropriate practice in schools. Prereq: EDUC 160. Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better.

EDUC 320 EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM - 9 hrs
A study of methods and materials which are developmentally appropriate for young children. Major focus is on using strategies and creating environments to encourage children�s development. Students will develop an integrated unit that synthesizes learning activities from the content areas in the early childhood curriculum. There is an emphasis on the use of responsible assessment procedures and the inclusion of children�s families in the planning and implementation of instruction. The role of the early childhood professional in advocacy and ethical practice is also addressed. 100 field hours in an urban early childhood setting and 25 clinical hours are required. Students must have two full days or three half days available per week for the field experience in addition to class time. Prereq: EDUC 220, Teacher Education Admission, and permission of the department. Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better and a positive recommendation to progress in the program.

EDUC 325 READING SKILLS AND METHODS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD - 5 hrs
This course is grounded in and builds on knowledge and understanding of the linguistic foundations of literacy and of early childhood development. It focuses on methods, techniques, and materials of literacy instruction and assessment designed to foster pupils� growth toward greater autonomy and maturity as readers and writers. The course emphasizes the thinking processes and decision making responsibilities of teachers as they create literacy learning environments that encourage active engaged learning, identify students� needs, and plan instruction that allows pupils to experience personally meaningful interactions and transactions as both readers and authors of texts across a range of genres and content areas and for a variety of purposes. The course includes 15 clinical hours. Prereq: EDUC 170 and 220. Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better.

EDUC 335 READING SKILLS AND METHODS FOR MIDDLE CHILDHOOD - 5 hrs
This course is grounded in and builds on knowledge and understanding of the linguistic foundations of literacy and of middle childhood/adolescent development. It focuses on methods, techniques, and materials of literacy instruction and assessment designed to foster pupils� growth toward greater autonomy and maturity as readers and writers. The course emphasizes the thinking processes and decision making responsibilities of teachers as they create literacy learning environments that encourage active engaged learning, identify students� needs, and plan instruction that allows pupils to experience personally meaningful interactions and transactions as both readers and authors of texts across a range of genre and for a variety of purposes. The course includes 15 clinical hours. Prereq: EDUC 200, and EDUC 170 or ENGL 295. Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better.

EDUC 336 READING FIELD EXPERIENCE - 5 hrs
A clinical/field and tutoring experience to strengthen instructional skills in remedial and developmental reading. Minimum of 100 clock hours experience. Prereq: EDUC 170 and EDUC 200/220. Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better.

EDUC 340 RESPONSIVE SCHOOLS FOR YOUNG ADOLESCENTS - 3 hrs
Nature and needs of young adolescents, characteristics of responsive schools, resources for the middle child practitioner, characteristics of effective middle childhood teachers, and critical issues in middle level education are addressed in depth; reflection on personal beliefs, research, theory, and practice is encouraged. 20 field hours required. Prereq: EDUC 200. Teacher candidates must receive a grade of C or better.

EDUC 341 CURRICULUM FOR THE MIDDLE GRADES - 3 hrs
Students look closely at organizational structures of middle schools, including flexible scheduling, teaming, and integrated curriculum. The role of other stakeholders is also examined. Students develop an integrated unit. 20 field hours required. Prereq: EDUC 200 and 340. Teacher candidates must receive a grade of C or better.

EDUC 342 MIDDLE GRADES INTERDISCIPLINARY METHODS - 3 hrs
Students must concurrently enroll in the Interdisciplinary Methods course and in the two content-specific methods courses that reflect their concentration areas. In each of these courses students become acquainted with the appropriate Ohio Academic Content Standards, subject matter reflected on proficiency tests, interdisciplinary and subject-specific pedagogy, methods of assessment, and national standards that shape the teaching of the disciplines. Students study and implement long and short-term planning, the use of expository, inquiry, and small group instructional strategies, the use of technology as an instructional resource, and elements of effective classroom management and discipline as they contribute to a sense of positive classroom climate. 100 field hours in an urban middle childhood setting in one of the teaching areas for which licensure is sought. 25 clinical hours required. Prereq: EDUC 200, Teacher Education Admission, and permission of the department. Teacher candidates must receive a grade of C or better and a positive recommendation to progress in the program.

EDUC 350 CHILDREN�S LITERATURE IN A COMPREHENSIVE READING PROGRAM - 3 hrs
Through extensive reading and library research, students will develop a knowledge base for selecting culturally inclusive and developmentally appropriate children�s literature. Students will read and study the genres of children�s literature, learn to recognize bias and stereotyping in literature, select children�s literature that promotes equity and representation, and learn student-centered practices for utilizing literature in a classroom. Prereq: EDUC 220. Teacher candidates must receive a grade of C or better.

EDUC 355 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR A DIVERSE SOCIETY - 3 hrs
This course focuses on establishing and maintaining a positive and productive learning environment in early childhood classrooms. Topics include culturally relevant classroom management, classroom ecology, inclusion strategies, establishing rules and logical consequences, and building productive home/school communication. Through reading about theory and practice, students will be prepared to make decisions to construct a classroom culture congruent with their philosophy of education. Prereq: EDUC 220. Teacher candidates must receive a grade of C or better.

EDUC 360 MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION - 2 hrs
Curriculum planning and teaching strategies for culturally diverse student needs. Racism, sexism, diverse learning styles and linguistic variation will be examined. Five clinical hours are included. Prereq: EDUC 200 or 220. Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better.

EDUC 363 ADOLESCENT LITERATURE IN A COMPREHENSIVE READING PROGRAM - 3 hrs
This course will require students to read and analyze a wide variety of literature for adolescents from the following perspectives: embedding reading instruction in a meaningful context, importance of reading instruction as a means to access information and enhance the quality of life, providing for differences among learners and how these differences influence reading, understanding the influence on the reading process of what the reader brings to the experience, and exploring strategies to encourage and motivate students to pursue and respond to reading and writing for personal growth and fulfillment. Prereq: EDUC 200. Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better.

EDUC 365 MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS - 2 hrs
This course is an exploration of issues related to cultural diversity with the primary tool being literature written for children and young adults. Students will explore their own cultural backgrounds and attitudes. Diversity areas such as race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation, language, and ableness are examined. Five clinical hours are included. This course may be used as a substitute for EDUC 360. Prereq: EDUC 350 or 363 or permission of instructor. Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better.

EDUC 370 SECONDARY TEACHING METHODS - 4 hrs
A study of secondary school curriculum which focuses on short and long term planning (based on principles of best practice and Ohio Academic Content Standards), a variety of instructional strategies, classroom management, and formal/informal assessment strategies. The course includes a minimum of 25 clinical hours in the subject for which licensure is sought. Prereq: EDUC 200, Teacher Education Admission, and permission of the department. Coreq: Appropriate field experience and seminar for licensure area. Teacher candidate must achieve a grade of C or better and a positive recommendation to progress in the program.

EDUC 371-378 SECONDARY FIELD EXPERIENCES AND SEMINARS - 100 field hours
required in an urban secondary setting in the subject for which licensure is sought. Students must have half days free for field assignments. In specified teaching areas, subject specific seminars are also required (see below). Students need to confirm the quarters the courses are offered with the College schedule. Coreq: EDUC 370. Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better.

EDUC 380 LITERACY IN CONTENT AREAS - 5 hrs
A study of research-based strategies that promote content area literacy across the curriculum in grades K-12, with an emphasis on classroom practices for increasing K-12 students� achievement in content area comprehension, vocabulary, writing, thinking, and study skills. Other topics include understanding general assessment tools and terminology, working with diverse learners, and identifying characteristics of a positive classroom culture. 15 clinical hours required. Prereq: EDUC 200. Teacher candidates must receive a grade of C or better.

EDUC 390 INDEPENDENT STUDY - 1-5 hrs
Individual or group research or practicum in education. May be repeated. Permission of the department required. Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better.

EDUC 398 SPECIAL TOPICS - 1-6 hrs

EDUC 400 INDIVIDUAL FIELD EXPERIENCE - 1-4 hrs
A field experience involving work with children in schools, planned to meet state licensure requirements and individual goals of participants. Students meet in a weekly seminar and all work is approved, supervised, and evaluated by the seminar instructor. One quarter hour of credit is equal to 25 clock hours of field experience in schools. Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better. Prereq: EDUC 200/220 or permission of department.

EDUC 440 READING ASSESSMENT AND INSTRUCTION - 5 hrs
A study of techniques and instruments of reading assessment. Topics include critical analysis of current assessment, observation and description of the reading process, and planning individualized and whole-class assessment-driven programs in reading. 25 clinical hours required. Prereq: EDUC 200/220 and EDUC 325/335. Teacher candidates must receive a grade of C or better.

EDUC 450 EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN - 3 hrs
A study of children with special needs with an emphasis on middle childhood and adolescence. Techniques of including exceptional children in the classroom will be explored as will an examination of assessment, the referral and IEP process and the differentiation of instruction. 25 clinical hours required. Prereq: EDUC 200. Teacher candidates must receive a grade of C or better. Note: Not required of students with credit in PHED 360 Adapted Physical Education.

EDUC 451 INCLUDING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM - 3 hrs
A study of children with special needs with an emphasis on preschool through grade three. Techniques of including exceptional children in the early childhood classroom will be explored as will an examination of assessment, the referral and IFSP/IEP process, working with families and the differentiation of instruction. 20 field hours and 20 clinical hours required. Prereq: EDUC 220. Teacher candidates must receive a grade of C or better.

EDUC 455 EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION - 9 hrs
This course is designed for those seeking an Intervention Specialist license. An in-depth study of history, legislation, rules and regulations applicable to early childhood special needs populations will be presented as will the nature and needs of mild, moderate, and severely disabled young children. Service delivery options, intervention strategies, assessment, working with families, and the differentiation of instruction will be focal points of this course. 100 field hours required. Prereq: EDUC 451. Teacher candidates must receive a grade of C or better.

EDUC 460 READING RESEARCH - 3 hrs
A study of research terms and approaches; a critical exploration of historical and current research and trends in reading. Prereq: EDUC 325 or 335 Teacher candidates must receive a grade of C or better.

EDUC 465 TEAMING: COLLABORATION AND CONSULTATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - 4 hrs
This course is designed to help students learn to function on educational teams by exposing them to collaboration and consultation models in the literature and in the field. Students will learn how to establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with families, colleagues, and professionals from the larger community. Emphasis is placed on communication skills, knowledge of community resources, and family systems theory. A field placement in a school or agency dealing with preschool youngsters is required. Students should have two mornings available for the field placement. 50 field hours working with preschool children in an early childhood school or agency are required. Prereq: EDUC 220. Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better.

EDUC 470.10 STUDENT TEACHING, EARLY CHILDHOOD - 15 hrs
Teaching experience in an early childhood setting (grades PK-3) under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a College supervisor. Pre-service teachers will participate in all aspects of school life including curriculum design, student assessment, classroom management, teaching methodologies and professional development. Students will need to demonstrate competence in all 10 program standards in order to complete student teaching successfully. Includes 300 clock hours, 10 weeks full time*, of field experience. No prepared course work should be taken with student teaching unless it is part of a continuing teaching internship. This course requires a capstone portfolio and fulfills the College�s Senior Year Experience requirement. Prereqs: EDUC 320 and recommendation of department. Coreq: EDUC 470, SYE Seminar (1 hr). Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better. Fingerprinting/background check is required prior to placement for student teaching. See department for more information about requirements, application deadlines, and orientations during your junior year.

* The Ohio Board of Regents and the Ohio Dept. of Education are reviewing the required length of student teaching. Consult the Education Department for current requirements.

EDUC 471.10 STUDENT TEACHING, MIDDLE CHILDHOOD - 15 hrs
Teaching experience in grades 4-9 under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a College supervisor. Pre-service teachers will participate in all aspects of school life including curriculum design, student assessment, classroom management, teaching methodologies and professional development. Students will need to demonstrate competence in all 10 program standards in order to complete student teaching successfully. Includes 300 clock hours, 10 weeks full time*, of field experience. No prepared course work should be taken with student teaching unless it is part of a continuing teaching internship. This course requires a capstone portfolio and fulfills the College�s Senior Year Experience requirement. Prereq: EDUC 342 and recommendation of the department. Coreq: EDUC 471, SYE Seminar (1 hr). Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better. Fingerprinting/background check is required prior to placement for student teaching. See department for more information about requirements, application deadlines, and orientations during your junior year.

* The Ohio Board of Regents and the Ohio Dept. of Education are reviewing the required length of student teaching. Consult the Education Department for current requirements.

EDUC 480 READING PRACTICUM - 4 hrs
A capstone practicum for the Reading Endorsement. Students are assigned to classrooms for a minimum of 100 clock hours, attend weekly seminars, and participate in action research. Prereq: EDUC 325 or 335, and 440. Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better.

EDUC 490 TEACHING INTERNSHIP - 5-15 hrs
Teaching experience in elementary, middle, or secondary schools under contract to the school and supervised by a cooperating school teacher and a College supervisor. Applicants must be approved by the department and by the cooperating school district. Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better.