Undergraduate Course Descriptions

Education

EDU 103 Early Experience: Early Childhood (2 credits)
Supervised early experience of 60-90 hours in an early childhood classroom. This exploratory contact with various school activities is designed to help the student clarify the decision to become a member of the teaching profession.

EDU 105 Early Experience: Middle Childhood (2 credits)
Supervised early experience of 60- 90 hours in a middle childhood classroom. This exploratory contact with various school activities is designed to help the student clarify the decision to become a member of the teaching profession.

EDU 110 Early Experience: Intervention Specialist (2 credits)
Supervised early experience of 60-90 hours in a special education classroom. This exploratory contact with various school activities is designed to help the student clarify the decision to become a member of the teaching profession.

EDU 115 Early Experience: Adolescent to Young Adult (Secondary) and Multi-Age (PreK-12) (1 credit)
Supervised early field experience of 60-90 hours in the 7-12 (AYA) or PreK-12 classrooms (Visual Arts). This exploratory contact with various school activities is designed to help the student clarify their decision to become a member of the teaching profession. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Grading is on a pass/fail basis.

EDU 120 Teaching Reading Through Literature for Children and Young Adults (4 credits)
The techniques and methods of teaching reading using literature for pre-school age through young adulthood will be explored. Emphasis is on genres, author and illustrator studies, inter-relationship of reading, writing, listening and speaking, multicultural and international publications, and historical and contemporary publishing trends.

EDU 140 Instructional Media (4 credits)
The design, production, utilization, and evaluation of materials for use in instruction and presentations including those associated with current and emerging technologies. Not open to students with previous credit for Design and Production of Audiovisual Materials.

EDU 210 Understanding Development & Learning of the Young Child (4 credits)
This course offers the early childhood education candidate the knowledge and skills needed to understand how children develop and learn, from conception to middle childhood years. Various educational situations, as well as family and community contexts that support physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive, and aesthetic development of the early learner are explored. In addition, a 10 hour field experience in early childhood settings provides the candidate with practical application of theories of development and learning that are presented in the course. Prerequisite: EDU 103.

EDU 211 Teaching Phonics and the Structure of Language (4 credits)
A study of the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantic and pragmatic underpinnings of English and of the instructional strategies that support language acquisition and literacy. Includes 20 hours of field experience. Prerequisite: EDU, 103, 105, 110 or equivalent.

EDU 212 Developmental Issues and Practice in Reading (4 credits)
A study of the cognitive and linguistic foundations of literacy development in the learner including the cultural, social and psycholinguistic principles and practices underlying reading and learning to read in today's society. Reading comprehension, word recognition, the reading and writing connection and assessment, as they interrelate and transactions are explored. Prerequisite: Prior completion of EDU 211 is recommended.

EDU 215 Diversity and the Learner (4 credits)
A study of individual differences designed to develop an understanding of human growth and development with emphasis on multicultural, psychological, and sociological factors that impact upon the early and adolescent learner, the family, and educational programs. Includes a review of current practices of family involvement in the education and care of the learner. Includes a 20-25 hour service-learning component in addition to class time. Prerequisite: EDU 103, 105, 110, 115 or equivalent.

EDU 218 Early Childhood as a Profession (4 credits)
This course provides an overview of the philosophical, historical, theoretical, and social foundations of early childhood education and examines how these practices have influenced current thought. Candidates acquire the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate the quality of early childhood programs, understand the rationale for developmentally appropriate methods, plan and evaluate anti-biased and culturally diverse curriculum and learning environments; design physically and psychologically safe and healthy educational settings; select developmentally and functionally appropriate materials and equipment; and recognize how the physical context, schedule, routine and transitions influence learning. Prerequisites: EDU 103, EDU 210, or consent of instructor.

EDU 220 Educational Psychology (4 credits)
A research based study of human growth and development as related to teaching and learning. A study of language acquisition, multiple intelligence, learning styles, student diversity and exceptionality, motivation and discipline, learning environments and various forms of assessment/evaluation. Includes field experience of a minimum of 10 hours. Prerequisites: EDU 105 or 115 or equivalent.

EDU 230 Introduction to Special Education & Diverse Learners (4 credits)
A survey of areas of exceptionality and related topics: learning disabilities, hearing, visual, and orthopedic impairments, behavior, emotional, and communication disorders, developmental disabilities, multiple disabilities, early intervention, transition, giftedness, cultural diversity, parenting, inclusion, legal and ethical issues, implications for educational planning based on individual abilities and needs. Includes field experience of 20 hours. Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDU 105, 110 or equivalent.

EDU 250 Applied Classroom Management of Students with Disabilities (4 credits)
The design, implementation, and evaluation of behavior management programs for use with individuals with mild to moderate and moderate to intensive educational needs in a variety of settings. Behavior management programs focus on both the elimination of problem behaviors and the acquisition and maintenance of adaptive skills. Includes field experience of 60-90 hours in MM and/or MI classroom. Prerequisite: EDU 110 and PSY 100.

EDU 260 Adults with Disabilities (4 credits)
An examination of programs and resources for adults with disabilities along with an analysis of school-age curriculum and instruction that facilitate the transition to adulthood. Includes 30 hours of field experience with adults with mild, moderate or intensive educational needs. Prerequisite: EDU 110 or permission of instructor.

EDU 261 Technology Applications in Schools (4 credits)
An introduction to the integration of microcomputers into the instructional program with emphasis on collaborative planning among media specialists, classroom teachers, curriculum coordinators, and administrators. Includes applications to streamline repetitive tasks and enhance communication; introduces software evaluation, telecommunications skills, and multimedia systems.

EDU 314 Content Area Reading (4 credits)
An examination of programs and methods in reading with a focus on theory and current research in comprehension, the writing process, critical thinking and content area reading. This includes a minimum of 20 hours of practicum experience. Prerequisite: Middle and Childhood candidates only: EDU 211.

EDU 314A Content Area Reading and Writing for Early Childhood and Intervention Specialists (4 credits)
This content area reading course for Early Childhood students and for Intervention Specialists examines literacy strategies for teaching reading and writing in the content areas. The nature and meaning of comprehension, strategic teaching, writing, and what it means to learn with content area texts will be explored. Course includes 20 hours of field experience. Prerequisites: EDU 120, EDU 211, and EDU 212.

EDU 315 Diagnostic, Prescriptive & Remediation Techniques in Reading (4 credits)
A study of reading curriculum methods and materials for the early child and adolescent learner, which derive from current theories and research findings. The course will investigate appropriate prescriptive, diagnostic and remediation techniques that enhance literacy development. Application of these principles to the classroom setting will be explored through several field experiences. Includes a minimum of 20 hours of field experience. Some sections may include a service-learning component. Prerequisites: EDU 211, 212.

EDU 330 Methods of Teaching Elementary Students with Mild to Moderate Educational Needs
(4 credits)
Developing, selecting, and using instructional media/technology and materials, assessments, curriculum, and methods with elementary level students who have Mild to Moderate educational needs. Includes field experience of 60-90 hours in classrooms with children who have MM educational needs. Prerequisite: EDU 250, or corequisite with consent of instructor.

EDU 331 Methods of Teaching Elementary Students with Moderate to Intensive Educational Needs
(4 credits)
Developing, selecting, and using instructional media and materials, assessments, curriculum adaptations, assistive technology, and methods with elementary level students who have Moderate to Intensive educational needs. Includes field experience of 60-90 hours in classrooms with children who have MI educational needs. Prerequisite: EDU 250, or corequisite with consent of instructor.

EDU 332 Strategies for Teaching in an Early Childhood Inclusive Classroom (4 credits)
This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to develop a supportive inclusive educational setting for all children, ages three through eight, including students with cultural and linguistic diversity, special abilities, developmental delays, and disabilities. Course work and a 25 hour field experience in an inclusive early childhood classroom provide candidates with current knowledge and practices in the field. In addition, this course focuses on establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with families. Prerequisites: EDU 103, 210, 211, and 218.

EDU 333A Early Childhood Science Methods (2 credits)
This science methods course provides early childhood education candidates with the current knowledge and ability to develop and implement meaningful learning experiences for children, ages three through eight years. The emphasis is on learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate, meaningful, and aligned with the science content standards for the state of Ohio. Candidates will be expected to evaluate topics of study in terms of conceptual soundness and intellectual integrity; select and create developmentally appropriate materials, and establish procedures for communicating with families. A field component of this course is included. Prerequisite: EDU 339. Formerly a component of EDU 343b/343f.

EDU 333B Early Childhood Math Methods (2 credits)
This math methods course provides early childhood education candidates with the current knowledge and ability to develop and implement meaningful learning experiences for children, ages three through eight years. The emphasis is on learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate, meaningful, and aligned with the mathematics content standards for the state of Ohio. Candidates will be expected to evaluate topics of study in terms of conceptual soundness and intellectual integrity; select and create developmentally appropriate materials, and establish procedures for communicating with families. A field component of this course is included. Prerequisite: EDU 339. Formerly a component of EDU 343b/343f.

EDU 333C Early Childhood Social Studies Methods (2 credits)
This social studies methods course provides early childhood education candidates with the current knowledge and ability to develop and implement meaningful learning experiences for children, ages three through eight years. The emphasis is on learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate, meaningful, and aligned with the social studies content standards for the state of Ohio. Candidates will be expected to evaluate topics of study in terms of conceptual soundness and intellectual integrity; select and create developmentally appropriate materials, and establish procedures for communicating with families. A field component of this course is included. Prerequisite: EDU 339. Formerly a component of EDU 343b/343f.

EDU 335 Introduction to Middle Childhood, Diversity and Classroom Management (4 credits)
A study of current practices in applied learning and curriculum development for early adolescents with emphasis on the middle school environment. Focus is placed on understanding the diversity of the student as well as organizational structures that support a student-centered curriculum in middle school settings (grades 4-9). Includes current practices of advisories, family involvement in the education, and care of the learner. This course has a service-learning component of 15 hours outside of class time.

EDU 339 Early Childhood Language Arts Methods and Assessment (4 credits)
This integrated language, literacy and assessment methods course provides early childhood candidates with the current knowledge and ability to develop and implement meaningful learning experiences for children ages three through eight years old. Candidates will be expected to evaluate topics of study in terms of conceptual soundness, and create developmentally appropriate materials based on curriculum standards. Early childhood candidates will select, evaluate, interpret, and use culturally unbiased informal and formal assessments to plan individualized learning experiences, to develop teaching practices, assess developmental progress of students, and establish procedures for communicating with families. Includes a 30-hour field experience in which teacher candidates apply methods for teaching integrated language, literacy, and assessment in an early childhood setting. Prerequisites: EDU 103, 210, 211, 212, 218.

EDU 346 Adolescent to Young Adult (Secondary) and Multi-Age (PreK-12) Methods (4 credits)
A study and practice of the art and the science of teaching as informed by state standards for teacher licensure including: secondary curricula, unit/lesson planning, instructional strategies, learning environments, motivation, student diversity and exceptionality, assessment/evaluation, professionalism and an application of instructional technology. Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Division, EDU 220 or consent of the instructor/advisor. Corequisite: EDU 346a.

EDU 346a Adolescent to Young Adult (Secondary) and Multi-Age (PreK-12) Methods Field Experience
(2 credits)
This 60-90 hour field experience consists of two components. The first component is in an Upward Bound or Dominican Academy classroom laboratory experience on campus with high school students of different ages, backgrounds, and exceptionalities. The second component is in a classroom that provides opportunities to observe, participate, teach and work closely with students of different ages, backgrounds, and exceptionalities. Corequisite: EDU 346.

EDU 347 Language Arts Methods for Middle Childhood & Assessment (4 credits)
A study of the planning and delivery of the Language Arts curriculum for middle childhood. Ohio's Academic Content Standards will frame the exploration of curriculum, lesson planning, instructional strategies and student assessment. An emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary instruction. Includes a minimum of 30 hours of field experience. Prerequisites: EDU 105, 211, 220 and 335.

EDU 348a Thematic Studies: Principles of Education (4 credits)
A study in educational foundations from diverse perspectives designed to develop an understanding of the historical, sociological, and philosophical roots of education, current developments, and projected futures. Prerequisites: ENG 101-102 or 110-111; Junior standing.

EDU 349a Middle Childhood Science Methods & Assessment (4 credits)
A study of the planning and delivery of the science curriculum for middle childhood. Emphasis will be on the philosophy, characteristics, learning theories, lesson planning, assessment and effective classroom practices as applied to the teaching of science in the middle childhood setting. Ohio's Academic Content Standards will frame the exploration of instruction and student assessment. Includes a minimum of 30 hours of field experience. Prerequisites: EDU 105, 220 or consent of the instructor.

EDU 349b Middle Childhood Social Studies Methods & Assessment (4 credits)
A study of the planning and delivery of the social studies curriculum for middle childhood . Emphasis will be on the philosophy, characteristics, learning theories, curriculum, lesson planning, assessment and effective classroom practices as applied to the teaching of social studies in the middle childhood setting. Ohio's Academic Content Standards will frame the exploration of instruction and student assessment. Includes a minimum of 30 hours of field experience. Prerequisites: EDU 105, 220 or consent of instructor.

EDU 349c Middle Childhood Mathematics Methods & Assessment (4 credits)
A study of the planning and delivery of the mathematics curriculum for middle childhood. Emphasis will be on the philosophy, characteristics, learning theories, curriculum, lesson planning, assessment, and effective classroom practices as applied to the teaching of mathematics in the middle childhood setting. Ohio's Academic Content Standards will frame the exploration of instruction and student assessment. Includes a minimum of 30 hours of field experience. Prerequisites: EDU 105, 220 or consent of instructor.

EDU 350 Methods of Teaching Secondary Students with Mild to Moderate Educational Needs (4 credits)
Developing, selecting, and using instructional media/technology and materials, assessments, curriculum adaptations, and methods with secondary level students who have Mild to Moderate needs. Includes field experience of 60-90 hours in settings with students who have MM educational needs. Prerequisite: EDU 330.

EDU 351 Methods of Teaching Secondary Students with Moderate to Intensive Educational Needs
(4 credits)
Developing, selecting, and using instructional media and materials, assessments, curriculum, assistive technology, and methods with secondary level students who have Moderate to Intensive needs. Includes field experience of 60-90 hours in settings with students who have MI educational needs. Prerequisite: EDU 331.

EDU 352 Adolescent to Young Adult (Secondary) Mathematics Field Experience (2 credits)
Students are provided with field opportunities to observe and participate in various aspects of school and classroom settings, in a variety of mathematics areas and administrative elements; to tutor in the content area and to teach reading in the content area; and to relate the NCTM standards to the school curriculum and to align standards to their own unit/lesson planning and performance assessment system. Consists of 120-150 hours of field experience in 7-12 mathematics classrooms. Prerequisites: EDU 346, 346a, and MTH 352. Corequisites: EDU 487, 488 or consent of instructor.

EDU 353 Adolescent to Young Adult (Secondary) Science Teaching Methods/Field Experience (4 credits)
This course prepares the science teacher education candidate to teach science to adolescent and young adults in grades 7-12. Through a study and application of the structure of scientific knowledge and the pedagogy of science, the teacher education candidate will be prepared in the art and science of teaching biology, chemistry, physics, and earth/space science with emphasis on the science processes of investigation, experimentation, problem-solving, critical thinking, value analysis, and concept teaching. Includes 80-120 hours of field experience. Prerequisites:, EDU 346 and 346a. Corequisites: EDU 487, 488 or consent of instructor.

EDU 354 Adolescent to Young Adult (Secondary) Social Studies Teaching Methods/Field Experience (4 credits)
This course prepares the social studies teacher education candidate to teach social studies to adolescent and young adults in grades 7-12. Through a study and application of the structure of social studies knowledge and the pedagogy of social studies, the teacher education candidate will be prepared in the art and science of teaching American History, World History, and U.S. Government with emphasis on current research, curricular designs, best practices and strategies, and assessment and evaluation techniques appropriate to social studies. Students will understand the interconnectedness of the social studies and the relationship of social studies to other disciplines. Includes 80-120 hours of field experience. Prerequisites: EDU 346 and 346a. Corequisites: EDU 487, 488 or consent of the instructor.

EDU 355 Adolescent to Young Adult (Secondary) Language Arts Teaching Methods/Field Experience
(4 credits)
This course prepares the language arts teacher education candidate to teach language arts to adolescent and young adults in grades 7-12. Through a study and application of the structure of language arts knowledge and the pedagogy of language arts, the teacher education candidate will be prepared in the art and science of teaching English and Communications with emphasis on current research, curricular designs, best practices and strategies, and assessment and evaluation techniques appropriate to the language arts. Students will understand the interconnectedness of the language arts and the relationship of the language arts to related disciplines. Includes 80-120 hours of field experience. Prerequisites:, EDU 346 and 346a. Corequisites: EDU 487, 488 or consent of instructor.

EDU 357 Library/Media Methods (4 credits)
A study of the role of the library/media specialist and program within the instructional process in schools pre K-12. Includes preparation of the media specialist for participation as an educational leader, an equal partner, and a change agent in the curriculum development process at both the building and district levels; for collaboration with other faculty to identify appropriate instructional strategies and creative use of resources; for collaboration with other faculty in the development of learning activities that will encourage students of all ages to assume responsibility for independent learning. Students will explore the distinctive features of several research process models and will practice teaching the construction of effective search strategies. Prerequisites: EDU 220, 348a; EDU 140, 261, or consent of the advisor.

EDU 370 Parent/Teacher Collaboration (4 credits)
Initiating and maintaining communication and cooperation with parents of children with mild, moderate or intensive educational needs. Topics include the roles and right of parents, parent-teacher conferences, training parents to carry out home programming in a variety of areas, planning and leading parent education groups, identifying and obtaining resources of use to parents and professionals. Includes a field experience of 20 hours in a family setting. Prerequisite: EDU 250 or consent of instructor.

EDU 480 Supervised Teaching: Special Education Intervention Specialist (10-15 credits)
Full-time supervised teaching of students with mild, moderate, or intensive educational needs in elementary, middle, or high schools. Prerequisites: EDU 330 and 350; and/or 331, 351; corequisite: EDU 481 or equivalent.

EDU 481 Teaching Seminar: Special Education Intervention Specialist (1 credit)
A discussion of various professional education topics and a sharing of teaching experiences that assist the student in the transition from student to professional teacher. Corequisite: EDU 480.

EDU 482 Supervised Teaching: Early Childhood (11 credits)
Full-time supervised teaching in an early childhood classroom. Prerequisites: EDU 315, 332, 339, 333a, 333b, 333c (or equivalent), and 348a. Co-requisite: EDU 483 or equivalent.

EDU 483 Teaching Seminar: Early Childhood (1 credits)
A discussion of various professional education topics and a sharing of teaching experiences that assist the student in the transition from student to professional teacher. Corequisite: EDU 482. Grading is on a pass/fail basis.

EDU 484 Supervised Teaching : Middle Childhood (11 credits)
Full-time supervised teaching in a middle childhood classroom. Prerequisites: EDU 314 and two of the following: 338, 347, 349a, 349b, 349c. Co-requisite: EDU 489 or equivalent.

EDU 1/2/3/485 Special Topics (1-4 credits)
Investigation of a particular issue in education. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

EDU 2/3/486 Independent Study (1-4 credits)
Intensive individual work. Includes Honors Program Research. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor, academic advisor, division chairperson.

EDU 487 Adolescent to Young Adult (Secondary) and Multi-Age (PreK-12) Student Teaching: Secondary
( 5/10/15 credits)
Full-time supervised student teaching in the student's area of licensure. The student teacher assumes responsibility for the full teaching load of the cooperating teacher including planning, teaching, evaluating and managing/disciplining, and teacher duties. Prerequisites: EDU 346 and 346a; EDU 352/353/354/355/357. Corequisite: EDU 488 or equivalent.

EDU 488 Teaching Seminar: Adolescent to Young Adult (Secondary) and Multi-Age (PreK-12) (1 credit)
A discussion of various professional education topics and a sharing of teaching experiences that assist the student in the transition from student to professional teacher. Corequisite: EDU 487. Grading is on a pass/fail basis.

EDU 489 Teaching Seminar: Middle Childhood (1 credit)
A discussion of various professional education topics and a sharing of teaching experiences that assist the student in the transition from student to professional teacher. Corequisite: EDU 484. Grading is on a pass/fail basis.

EDU 492 Library/Media Center Field Work and Seminar Pre K-12 (4-12 credits)
Ten weeks of full-time supervised experience in school library/media centers with visitation/seminar. At pre K-12 levels the student will cooperatively plan and teach information problem-solving skills, participate in school-wide leadership efforts toward integrating technology into the curriculum and assist school personnel in assessing the effectiveness of the school library/media program. The implementation of current research findings will be explored in the seminar. Candidates must have had at least two semesters of library/media courses at ODU. Prerequisites: EDU 346, 346a, 357 or equivalent.