B-W: Education Course Descriptions

EDU	101	INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION AND TEACHING	*Two credit hours*
This course will introduce the beginning student in professional education to teaching at the various levels and licensure areas. Students will explore the foundation of American education; emerging models of teaching; structural reforms; diversity of learners; multicultural education; and issues and trends affecting education in a diversified, technological and global world.
EDU	102	INTRODUCTORY FIELD EXPERIENCE	*Zero credit hours*
Prerequisite: EDU 101
This experience is an introduction to teaching in primary, middle, or secondary grade classrooms. Minimum time: 30 hours in an academic setting pre-approved by the Division of Education.
EDU	103D	EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS	*Two credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU 101 may be taken concurrently.
This is a survey course designed to introduce the students to characteristics of learners with special learning, physical and emotional needs. Public laws, court cases, teaching and accommodation strategies will be explored as they relate to trends in reaching students with disabilities, gifts and talents, and diverse cultural needs in both special education and inclusive K-12 settings. A field experience is required.
EDU	104	TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE K-12 EDUCATOR	*Three credit hours*
This course will emphasize the use of technologies in the curriculum; including, but not limited to, technology assessment and purchase, software evaluation, mastery of teaching resources (word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, CD-ROM) instructional strategies, Internet access, electronic classroom training, access and free speech issues, and grant writing.
EDU	201	TEACHING STRATEGIES AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS	*Three credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU 101, PSY 205. (PSY 205 may be taken concurrently)
Students will study general strategies for teaching students ages 3 through 21. Areas to be included are: planning for instruction; questioning, probing, and reinforcement skills; classroom management theories and techniques; observational, clinical and peer teaching skills.
EDU	203	INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	*Three credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU 101, PSY 205. (PSY 205 may be taken concurrently).
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of early childhood education (ages 3-8). Attention will be given to the early childhood profession, its historical, philosophical, and social foundations and how they influence current thought and practice.
EDU	204	THE TEACHING OF PHONICS	*Three credit hours*
This course focuses on understanding and applying phonics rules as well as the role of phonics in reading instruction. Students will learn strategies to incorporate phonics in the teaching of reading.
EDU	205	INTRODUCTION TO MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	*Three credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU 101, PSY 205. (PSY 205 may be taken concurrently.)
The students will study the philosophy, curriculum organization, and goals of middle childhood education. The nature of emerging adolescent learners and teaching methodologies unique to this population will be emphasized.
PSY	205	DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY	*Three credit hours*
Prerequisite: PSY 110
A course designed to help the student gain knowledge of the sequence of human development from conception and birth through infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and aging. The impact of biological and interpersonal factors in the growth and maturation of the individual is considered.
EDU	206	INTRODUCTION TO ADOLESCENT EDUCATION	*Two credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU 101, PSY 205. (PSY 205 may be taken concurrently.)
This course is an overview of adolescent education for students ages 12 through 21. Current issues confronting the secondary school will be addressed.
EDU	208	DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	*Two credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU 203. Must be taken concurrently with EDU 209
In this course, students will examine factors which are necessary to create responsive learning environments for young children. Many aspects of the environment will be considered to meet the cognitive and physiological needs of young children.
EDU	209	GUIDING YOUNG CHILDREN	*Two credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU 203. Must be taken concurrently with EDU 208.
The goal of early childhood professionals is to have children behave in socially acceptable and appropriate ways. This course introduces students to techniques for guiding, supporting and encouraging young children�s positive behavior.
EDU	210	FAMILY AND COMMUNITY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD	*Two credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU 208 & 209. (May be taken concurrently).
This course will emphasize changes in contemporary society and families and how those changes affect children and early childhood education programs. Also emphasized will be techniques and strategies for working effectively with diverse family structures and using community resources to support children ages three to eight. A field experience is required.
EDU	211D	EXPLORING EDUCATION IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY	*Three credit hours*
Prerequisites: Sophomore status and LAS 150. May be taken concurrently with LAS 150.
The aim of the course is to sensitize teacher education candidates and other interested students to the differing needs of children/adolescents and to foster an exploration of their beliefs and experiences with regard to issues of diversity. Participants in the course will understand critical concepts of teaching and learning in a multi-cultural classroom.
EDU	274	INTRODUCTION TO STUDENTS WITH MILD/MODERATE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS	*Three credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU 103D
This course is a study of historical and current definition, characteristics, and needs of students with Mild/Moderate Educational Needs (ages 5-21), and how they change through the lifespan. Focus will be on academic, behavioral, and social assessment and interventions based on current research and inclusive, co-teaching models. A field experience is required.
EDU	276	BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH MILD/MODERATE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS	*Three credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU 274
This course is a study of classroom management approaches for learners ages 5-21, including behaviorist, psychodynamic, environmental, and biophysical models with their legal and ethical implications. Baseline data collection, target behaviors, token economies, contracts and certificates, group processes, medical interventions, and classroom arrangements behavior management and intervention planning are discussed. A field experience is required.
EDU	330	ASSESSMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	*Two credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently with EDU 335, 336 and 337.
This course introduces students to assessment strategies appropriate for use in early childhood learning settings (ages 3-8). Alternatives for formal standardized testing including naturalistic authentic and performance assessment will be investigated. The course addresses current issues relevant to the role of assessment in early childhood education. A field experience is required.
EDU	331	LITERATURE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	*Two credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently with EDU 332, 333.
Students will survey children's literature appropriate for use in early childhood classrooms. This will include the study of various genres of children's literature, as well as strategies for using literature across the curriculum. A field experience is required.
EDU	332	LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	*Three credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently with EDU 331, 333.
Students will study techniques, materials, and philosophical approaches to language arts instruction in the early childhood classroom (ages 3-8). Topics include reading, written expression. oral language, and handwriting. A field experience is required.
EDU	333	READING INSTRUCTION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	*Three credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently with EDU 331, 332.
Students will study the techniques, materials, and philosophical approaches to literacy instruction for children ages 3-8. This will include topics such as: approaches to reading instruction, emergent reading and writing, using literature, reading comprehension, word identification, vocabulary, home-school partnerships, assessment, and teaching reading in diverse classrooms. A field experience is required.
EDU	334	DIAGNOSTIC AND REMEDIAL READING METHODS	*Three credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU 333 or 343.
Students will study diagnostic and remedial techniques for teaching reading to students who are experiencing difficulty in reading. This course is designed for students preparing to teach in early childhood, middle childhood, and mild/moderate educational needs settings.
EDU	335	SOCIAL STUDIES INSTRUCTION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	*Two credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently: EDU 330, 336, 337.
Students will study methods, materials, and teaching strategies used in the social studies curriculum for children ages 3-8. A field experience is required.
EDU	336	SCIENCE INSTRUCTION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	*Two credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently: EDU 330, 335, 337.
This course is a study of the methods and materials used in the science/health curriculum for children ages 3-8. The course will emphasize the teachers role in establishing the experiential, conceptual, and attitudinal foundation that will prepare children for future science/health learning. A field experience is required.
EDU	337	MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	*Three credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently: EDU 330, 335, 336.
Students will study the methods and materials applicable to teaching mathematics to children ages 3-8. A problem-solving approach will be emphasized. A field experience is required.
EDU	340	ASSESSMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING	*Two credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU 201, 205 or 206. Must be taken concurrently with EDU 348.
Students will study elements of measurement, evaluation, effective teaching, and student achievement in diverse settings. The course will emphasize: evaluation methods, grading systems, standardized and teacher-made tests and their interpretation, as well as formal and informal assessment methods. A field experience is required.
EDU	341	ADOLESCENT/YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE	*Two credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU 201, 205 or 206. May be taken concurrently with EDU 343.
This course is a survey of literature appropriate for use in the classroom for students ages 8-14. Included is the study of many genres of literature, as well as strategies for using literature across the curriculum. A field experience is required.
EDU	342	INTEGRATED CURRICULUM FOR INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS	*Three credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU 201. May be taken concurrently with EDU 340. Only required for Middle Childhood, Adolescent Young Adult or Multi-Age Education students who add Mild/Moderate Educational Needs to their license.
This course is designed to give an understanding of the elementary curriculum to students with middle childhood, adolescent, or multi-age licenses who are seeking the Intervention Specialist license in Mild/Moderate Educational Needs. Integrated content methods and accommodations in reading/language arts, math, science/health, and social studies will be explored.
EDU	343	READING INSTRUCTION IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	*Three credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently with EDU 341.
Students will study the techniques, materials, and philosophical approaches to reading instruction for students ages 8-14. Included are topics such as: reading comprehension, word identification, reading in the content areas, integrating literacy instruction across the curriculum, using literature to teach reading, assessment and teaching reading in diverse classrooms. A field experience is required.
EDU	345	SOCIAL STUDIES INSTRUCTION IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	*Two credit hours*
Students will study materials and teaching strategies applied to the social studies curriculum for students ages 8-14. A field experience is required.
EDU	346	SCIENCE/HEALTH INSTRUCTION IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	*Two credit hours*
Students will study the methods and materials used in the science/health curriculum for students ages 8-14. A field experience is required.
EDU	347	MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	*Three credit hours*
Students will study the materials and teaching techniques applicable to teaching mathematics to students ages 8-14. A problem-solving approach will be emphasized. A field experience is required.
EDU	348	READING IN THE CONTENT AREA	*Three credit hours*
Must be taken with EDU 340.
This course is a study of strategies for teaching reading in the content areas. It is required for students planning to teach at the secondary level. 25 hours of clinical/field experience required
EDU	350-358	SPECIAL METHODS IN ADOLESCENT YOUNG ADULT/MULTI-AGE TEACHING FIELD	*Three/Four credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU 201,206,340,348 other teaching field(s) prerequisites may be required.
These courses are designed to provide a special teaching methodology in the student's teaching field. In-school experiences are required as part of the course. A field experience is required.
EDU	377	ASSESSMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH MILD/MODERATE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS	*Three credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU-103D & 274.
This course is the study of the use of formal and informal diagnostic instruments used for planning individual instruction for students with mild/moderate educational needs. Includes authentic, portfolio, curriculum-based, performance, and alternative assessment as well as standardized tests. Procedures for using such information for placement decisions and on IEPs are discussed.
EDU	394	REMEDIATION ACROSS THE CURRICULUM	*Three credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU-103D, 274 & 377.
This course is designed to give an understanding of the K-12 curriculum to students who are seeking the Intervention Specialist license in Mild/Moderate Educational Needs. Integrated content methods and accommodations in reading/language arts, math, science/health, and social studies will be explored. Methods and materials used to teach these students with mild/moderate educational needs (ages 5-21) will be examined.
EDU	415	CLINICAL PRACTICE IN MILD/MODERATE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS	*Five credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently with EDU 492. No additional coursework may be taken without the Chairperson�s approval.
This is a period of guided teaching of students with mild/moderate educational needs under the direction of a certificated/licensed special educator. This half-semester experience is completed by candidates seeking dual licensure in mild/moderate educational needs and another licensure/program area. Application required.
EDU	417	CLINICAL PRACTICE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	*Four credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently with EDU 492. No additional coursework may be taken without the Chairperson�s approval.
This is a supervised program of observation, participation and classroom teaching experiences in an early childhood setting. This half-semester experience is completed by candidates seeking dual licensure in mild/moderate educational needs and early childhood education. Application required.
EDU	418	CLINICAL PRACTICE IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	*Four credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently with EDU 492. No additional coursework may be taken without the Chairperson�s approval.
This is a supervised program of observation, participation and classroom teaching experiences in two chosen subject areas in a middle childhood setting. This half-semester experience is completed by candidates seeking dual licensure in mild/moderate educational needs and middle childhood education. Application required.
EDU	419	CLINICAL PRACTICE IN ADOLESCENT YOUNG ADULT EDUCATION	*Four credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently with EDU 492. No additional coursework may be taken without the Chairperson�s approval.
This is a supervised program of observation, participation and classroom teaching experiences in a secondary school. This half-semester experience is completed by candidates seeking dual licensure in mild/moderate educational needs and adolescent young adult/multi-age education. Application required.
EDU	475	PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION AND TRANSITION DEVELOPMENT	*Three credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU-103D & 274.
This course provides an emphasis on collaboration and partnerships with other professionals, paraprofessionals, and parents as team members designing, implementing, and evaluating appropriate educational experiences for persons with disabilities. Characteristics (e.g., SES, cultural background, language, environmental effects, disciplinary/supervisory practices) of families and their effects on teaming, curriculum, instruction will be explored. Additionally, the course will cover topics related to the transition of students with mild/moderate educational needs from special education settings to the general education classroom, from on level of school to the next and from school to community. Issues, resources, techniques to make successful transitions will be explored.
EDU	478	CLINICAL PRACTICE IN MILD/MODERATE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS	*Four credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently with EDU 492. No additional coursework may be taken without the Chairperson�s approval. Prerequisites: All Methods and Mild/Moderate Educational Needs Courses. Required of all License + Master�s* candidates.*
This is a half semester period of guided teaching of students with mild/moderate educational needs under the direction of a certificated/ licensed special educator. Application required.
EDU	480	CLINICAL PRACTICE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD	*Nine credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently with EDU 492. No additional coursework may be taken without the Chairperson�s approval.
This is a supervised program of observation, participation and classroom teaching experiences in an early childhood setting. Application required.
EDU	481	CLINICAL PRACTICE IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	*Nine credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently with EDU 492. No additional coursework may be taken without the Chairperson�s approval.
This is a supervised program of observation, participation and classroom teaching experiences in two chosen subject areas in a middle childhood setting. Application required.
EDU	484	CLINICAL PRACTICE IN MILD/MODERATE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS	*Nine credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently with EDU 492. No additional coursework may be taken without the Chairperson�s approval.
This is a period of guided teaching of students with mild/moderate educational needs under the direction of a certificated/licensed special educator. Application required.
EDU	487	CLINICAL PRACTICE, ADOLESCENT YOUNG ADULT	*Nine credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently with EDU 492. No additional coursework may be taken without the Chairperson�s approval.
This is a supervised program of observation, participation and classroom teaching experiences in a secondary school. Application required.
EDU	490	CLINICAL PRACTICE, MULTI-AGE EDUCATION	*Nine credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently with EDU 492. No additional coursework may be taken without the Chairperson�s approval.
This is a supervised program of observation, participation and classroom teaching experiences in elementary, middle and/or secondary schools. Requests for student teaching assignments are limited to schools within a specified distance from Baldwin-Wallace College. Placements are made by the Division of Education, not by the individual student.
EDU	491	CLINICAL PRACTICE IN MUSIC EDUCATION	*Nine credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently with EDU 492. No additional coursework may be taken without the Chairperson�s approval.
This is a supervised program of observation, participation and classroom teaching experiences in a music classroom setting. Application required.
EDU	492	SENIOR CAPSTONE SEMINAR	*Three credit hours*
Must be taken concurrently with Clinical Practice
The senior seminar is a capstone course required of all students seeking licensure to teach and is taken concurrently with the clinical practice. It provides an opportunity to synthesize learning from previous course work, field experiences and the clinical practice experience. Reflection, discussion and individual and group activities are used to achieve course objectives. The culminating project is the development of a professional portfolio.

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