EDUC320 (315-318)
315. Integrated Language Arts
This course is designed for those who plan to teach English/Language Arts in grades 7-12. Topics include: content area reading; grammar; selecting texts; using the Ohio Academic Content Standards; the role of family and community organizations; instructional models and methods; diversity; instructional technology; assessment strategies; and research applications. Students learn about the NCTE Standards as well as how to implement state and local standards. A 50-hour supervised field placement in a 7-12 English/Language Arts classroom is required. One-third of the class is taught in a public school, by a licensed English/Language Arts, 7-12 classroom teacher. Prerequisites: Education 100, 251. One and one-fourth course credits. Annually. Spring.
316. Integrated Mathematics
This course is designed for those preparing to teach mathematics in grades 7-12. A few of the mathematics-related topics include: history of mathematics; Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries; measurement and its applications; and various problem-solving strategies. A few of the methods topics include: special needs learners; content area reading; Ohio Academic Content Standards; interdisciplinary planning and teaching; planning for a culturally diverse populations; differentiation; instructional technology; and using manipulatives to teach mathematics. Students learn about the NCTM Standards as well as how to implement state and local standards. A 50-hour supervised field place- ment in a 7-12 Mathematics classroom is required. One-third of the class is taught in a public school, by a licensed Mathematics, 7-12 classroom teacher. Prerequisites: Education 100, 251. Alternate years. One and one- fourth course credits. Alternate years. Spring 2009-2010.
318. Integrated Social Studies
This course is designed for those preparing to teach social studies in grades 7-12. Pre-service teachers are engaged in selecting, integrating, and translating knowl- edge and methodology from social science disciplines, applying their understandings to the various disci- plines, and designing and implementing a myriad of authentic instructional activities. A few of the topics are: curriculum design; using the Ohio Academic Content Standards; content area reading; multicultural aspects of teaching and learning; differentiation; instructional technology; and assessment. A 50-hour supervised field placement in a 7-12 Social Studies classroom is required. One-third of the class is taught in a public school, by a licensed Social Studies, 7-12 classroom teacher. Prerequisites: Education 100, 251. One and one-fourth course credits. Annually. Spring.
Links to Class Pages: Spring 2013