COURSE DESCRIPTIONS                                               (back to Education Department Home page)

 
EDC 111: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS 5 Credits       
        (all generalist & specific content majors)
Cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and moral development prenatal through adolescence with emphasis on major theorists and the relationship of human development to educational issues and practice. Introduction to working with diverse population, technology, and development of reading skills. Introductory emphasis on professional development and positive dispositions.
Professional Field Experience will be structured, intensive, weekly observation and participation in public and private school settings.
 
EDC 121: LITERACY IN LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS (generalist majors) 6 Credits       
Analysis and structure of lessons, classrooms, schools, communities, and technology on individual and group performance in diverse populations. Introduction to balanced reading theory and practice. Professional Field Experience will be structured, intensive, weekly experience in public and private school settings. Required planning and implementation of individual and group lessons focusing on reading instruction.
 
EDC 211: INTERDISCIPLINARY INQUIRY (generalist majors)  4 Credits       
Analysis and application of the theory of multiple intelligences in various technological and communication modalities. Particular attention will center on populations of exceptional and diverse needs. Continued emphasis in professional development and positive dispositions.

Professional Field Experience will be structured, intensive, weekly activity in private and public school
settings. Students will plan, implement, and assess an interdisciplinary thematic unit plan including at least
three (3) communication modalities.


EDC 221: INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES   4 Credits       
        (all generalist & specific content majors)
Synthesis and implementation of various motivation and management techniques in diverse settings. Continued emphasis on professional development and positive dispositions.
Professional Field Experience will be structured, intensive, weekly activity in private and public school settings.
Pre-service teachers must show evidence of instructional technology use and at least two other instructional
strategies.Pre-service teachers will also develop a management plan.
 

EDC 301: Computer Based Teaching Methods   3 Credits       

Desk work shall include the study of the use of the microcomputer for tutorials, drills, and simulations for use in the classroom.  Research related to sources of instructional computing software will be done by the students working either individually or in teams.  Students will work in teams to produce at least one CAI tutorial using "SuperLink" on the PC and/or "Hypercard" on the Macintosh computer.  The LASER videodisk and CD ROM units controlled by these computing packages will be utilized in these activities.  The student teams will write and run programs using recursive procedures with the Logo "turtle" as well as write and execute simple programs using arithmetic algorithms in Logo.  The student teams will also have hands-on experience with the presentation package "PowerPoint"----using a digital camera where appropriate----and will use a spreadsheet to find numerical solutions to some algebraic exercises.  This course does not count toward a major, group major, minor, or associate degree in Computer Science.

EDC 302: Methods of Teaching Mathematics  3 Credits       

Students taking this course will use the Indiana State Standards as a primary resource as they continue to develop their mathematical skills and practice teaching math lessons appropriate for grades K-6.  Emphasis will be on making math an exciting, interesting and fun subject for both the teacher and the student.  Prerequisite: EDC 301.

EDC 311: MEASUREMENT THEORY AND ASSESSMENT    4 to 6 Credits
        (all generalist & specific content majors)
Development of individual and group curricula in conjunction with analysis of formative and summative assessment including authentic assessment, standardized testing, and special needs. Introduction to statistical methods in relation to educational settings. Increased emphasis on professional development and positive dispositions. Professional Field Experience will be structured, intensive, weekly activity in private and public classroom settings. Must show evidence of the following:



EDC 322: CURRICULUM THEORY (all generalist & specific content majors)		  4 to 6 Credits
Examination and implementation of theories of curriculum and assessment, course design, professional standards,
and action research including technology, special needs, and reading. Increased emphasis on professional
development and positive dispositions. Professional Field Experience will be structured, intensive, weekly activity
in private and public classroom settings implementing curriculum theory and conducting action research.
 
EDC 411: STUDENT TEACHING  12 Credits    
The professional laboratory experiences are designed to give prospective candidates an opportunity to practice
their knowledge, skills, and dispositions in actual school settings.
Student Teaching is in one of seven local school corporations contiguous to the campus.
It starts when the local school begins its school year.
 
EDC 421: REFLECTION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT  3 Credits    
This seminar is a syntheses and assessment of student teaching, development of professional portfolio,
and integration of theory, philosophy and practice. Special emphasis will be placed on demonstrating and improving professional practice.
 
EDC 422: COMMUNITY OF TEACHERS  3 Credits    
This course provides experienced seniors the opportunity to mentor and guide the professional development of
undergraduates. Seniors will be actively involved assisting in working portfolio development and field performance
assessment.