Miami University: Documents and Policies: General Bulletin

TEACHER EDUCATION
(EDT-Education and Allied Professions)

110 College Study Skills (2): Designed to teach study skills (reading, notetaking from texts and lectures, organizing and composing orally and in writing) necessary for student to function effectively at Miami University.
MPF 181, 182 Physical Science (4, 4): Introduction to fundamental concepts and principles of physics, chemistry (181) astronomy, meteorology, and earth science (182). Basic and integrated processes of science as well as science concepts introduced and related to societal problems to promote understanding and interaction within a technological society. Encouraged to think critically, understand contexts of knowledge, and participate in scientific enterprise. Required for elementary education majors. 3 Lec. 1 Lab. IVB, LAB.
190 Introduction to Secondary Teaching (1): Introductory course for students interested in secondary teacher certification. Assists students in all divisions in deciding whether or not to pursue a teacher certification program. Credit/no-credit only.

240 Technology Integration Basics for Teachers (1): Gives opportunity to develop appropriate basic technology skills in the context of teacher uses and applications. Provides a foundation for on-going development of technology skills and skills in integrating technology into teaching.
246 Foundations of Reading, Language, and Literacy (3): Explores the foundations of literacy as content background for effective reading and English language arts instruction, birth to age 21. Topics include history of reading and writing instruction, literacy and technology, cultural and linguistic aspects of literacy, developmental issue and various perspectives and models of literacy learning. Prerequisite: EDP 201 or FSW 281.
251 Effective Use of Libraries: A Basic Course (2): Emphasizes how to effectively use libraries and their resources. Stresses location of information through use of card catalog, periodical indexes, and other basic reference sources. Familiarizes students with various library services. Focuses on development of self-confidence in getting information through lectures and in-class practical problems geared to students' academic interests and needs. Coordinated with staff and information resources of University libraries. Offered on Hamilton and Middletown campuses.
252 Early Field Experience (3): Professional seminar for students seeking admission to teacher education in middle childhood licensure. Explores process of becoming a teacher and participate in clinical and field experiences.
272 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3): Beginning overview of historical, political, societal, and educational interrelationships in the field of early childhood education. Focuses on contemporary programs and diversity, teachers' varied roles and responsibilities, professional standards, and personal teaching philosophies.

310 Methods in Tutoring Adults (1): Introduction to theories and methods of effective tutoring at college level. Prerequisite: recommendation of faculty member and department chair in tutor's content area or permission of instructor.

Advanced Courses

315 Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary School (3): Basic course in teaching language arts, including listening, speaking, writing, and the supporting skill areas of grammar, usage, spelling, and handwriting. Laboratory experience with children is an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: retention in your elementary cohort at the instructional procedures waypoint. See Elementary and Secondary Education.
315.E Language Arts and Children's Literature (2): Explores reading-writing connection in literacy development for children, ages 3 to 8. Includes developmental aspects of oral and written language, selecting and using quality literature with young children, and various methods of fostering progress in literacy growth through literature. Prerequisite: admission to cohort and instructional procedures waypoint.
316 Reading in the Elementary School (4): Basic course in teaching reading, including the nature of reading, methods, materials, appraisal, diagnosis, and correction of reading difficulties. Laboratories and field work are integral to this course. Prerequisite: retention in your elementary cohort at the instructional procedures waypoint. See Elementary and Secondary Education.
317 Science in the Elementary School (3): Basic principles, methods, curriculum trends, and materials; laboratory and field work integral to meeting course objectives. Prerequisite: retention in your elementary cohort at the instructional procedures waypoint. See Elementary and Secondary Education.
317.E Teaching Science in Early Childhood (2): Basic principles, methods, curriculum trends, and materials for teaching science to children, ages 3-8. Laboratory and field experiences with children are integral to meeting course objectives. Prerequisite: retention in an early childhood cohort at the instructional procedures waypoint or permission of instructor.
318 Mathematics in the Elementary School (3): Study of theory and principles regarding techniques and materials for facilitating the mathematics learning of elementary school children; laboratory and field work integral to meeting course objectives. Prerequisite: retention in your elementary cohort at the instructional procedures waypoint. See Elementary and Secondary Education.
318.E Mathematics in Early Childhood (2): Study of theory and principles regarding techniques and materials for facilitating the mathematics learning of children in early childhood; laboratory and field work integral to meeting course objections, which are aligned with the Ohio model objectives and national standards for teaching and learning mathematics. Prerequisite: retention in your early childhood cohort at the designated waypoint.
327 Speech and Hearing Therapy in the Public Schools (2): Therapeutic principles and procedures; problems in organization for public school speech and hearing therapy. Prerequisite: EDP 201, COM 325, 328.
331 Instructional Procedures for English in the Secondary School (3): Curriculum materials and methods of teaching English in grades 7-12; current trends in teaching of language and composition. Prerequisite: retention in your English/communication cohort at the instructional procedures waypoint. See Elementary and Secondary Education.
332 Instructional Procedures for English in the Secondary School (3): Curriculum, materials, and methods of teaching English in grades 7-12; current trends in teaching of literature. Prerequisite: EDT 331.

333 Teaching Foreign Language K-12, I (3): Curricula, materials, and methods of teaching foreign languages in grades K-12; current trends in the teaching of foreign languages. Emphasis on instruction of beginning level students. Prerequisite: retention in your foreign language cohort at the instructional procedures waypoint. See Elementary and Secondary Education.
334 Teaching Foreign Language K-12, II (3): Curricula, materials, and methods of teaching foreign languages in grades K-12; current trends in teaching of foreign languages. Emphasis on instruction of intermediate and advanced level learners. Prerequisite: EDT 333, and written statement of proficiency from major department.
335 Instructional Procedures for Mathematics in the Secondary Schools (3): Curricula, materials, and techniques of teaching mathematics in secondary school. Prerequisite: retention in your mathematics cohort at the instructional procedures waypoint. See Elementary and Secondary Education.
336 Instructional Procedures for Mathematics in the Secondary School (3): Curricula, materials, and techniques of teaching mathematics in secondary school. Prerequisite: EDT 335.
337 Instructional Procedures for Science in Secondary Schools (3): Fundamental principles, techniques, and materials of science teaching in secondary schools. Prerequisite: retention in your science cohort at the instructional procedures waypoint. See Elementary and Secondary Education.
338 Instructional Procedures for Science in Secondary Schools (3): Principles, techniques, and materials of science teaching in secondary school. Prerequisite: EDT 337.
343 Media and Technology for Teaching (3): Developed specifically for pre-service teachers, this course emphasizes choosing, preparing, and using educational media for specific results in the classroom. Stresses integration of educational media into learning and communication. Features laboratories in basic production and equipment operation. Note: students who complete EDT 343 may not enroll in EDT 443/543 and students who complete EDT 443/543 may not enroll in EDT 343. Prerequisite: EDP 201.
361 Introduction to the Social Sciences for Elementary School Teachers (4): Social, economic, and political institutions and practices in and through which we live. Provides elementary education majors with a general understanding of social sciences with emphasis on their processes and products. (For elementary education majors only.)
362 The American Political and Economic Experience for Elementary School Teachers (4): Political and economic institutions and processes as related to the American experience. Emphasizes historical and contemporary interrelationships of economic and political institutions in American society. (For elementary education majors only.)

401/501 Photographic Techniques for Teaching (3): Study of film, cameras, and reproduction devices and processes. Laboratories in producing negatives, positives, reverses, and prints. Organization and presentation of single visuals and combinations of visuals (multimedia). Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing. Offered infrequently.
402/502 Design and Production of Instructional Media (3): Develops wide range of techniques for production of both projected and non-projected media. Emphasis placed on production of materials for predetermined instructional outcomes. Prerequisite: EDT 343, 443/543, or permission of instructor. Offered infrequently.
403/503 Practicum in Instructional Television (3): Introduces potential of televised instruction and video tape recording as an instructional tool. Develops skill in basic operation of helical scan equipment, simple maintenance procedures, and basic production techniques. Emphasizes use of televised instructional materials, single camera concept, and electronic editing. Prerequisite: nine semester hours of education or speech, six of which must be advanced work, or permission of instructor. Offered infrequently.
405/505 Advanced Science for the Elementary School Teacher (3): Content course in physical science covering advanced study of selected areas of geology, physics, chemistry, and astronomy. Prerequisite: EDT 182 or equivalent. Summer only.
417/517 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School (3): Objectives, basic principles, suggested activities, and methods of procedure; laboratory and field experiences integral to meeting course objectives. Prerequisite: retention in your elementary cohort at the instructional procedures waypoint. See Elementary and Secondary Education.
419 Supervised Teaching (4-15): Supervised teaching in a public school. Frequent conferences with university supervisors and cooperating teacher. Prerequisite for EDT students: retention in your supervised teaching waypoint. See Elementary and Secondary Education. Prerequisite for students in other academic departments: EDP 301, EDL 418, completion of all instructional procedures courses required in teaching field program, Miami University g.p.a. of 2.25, and at least 72 hours.
420 Field Experience (1-4; maximum 8): Structured field experiences in elementary or secondary school setting under direction and supervision of faculty from appropriate department. Prerequisite: departmental permission.
421.E/521.E Classroom Management (2): Systematic clinical analyses of tasks, activities, and characteristics of classrooms at appropriate grade levels. Study of effective patterns of communication within school and instructional environment. Review of research in effective management. Survey of relevant management systems as they relate to teacher effectiveness in the classroom. Prerequisite: retention in your elementary education cohort at the instructional procedures waypoint.
421.S/521.S Classroom Management (2): Systematic clinical analyses of tasks, activities, and characteristics of classrooms at appropriate grade levels. Study of effective patterns of communication within school and instructional environment. Review of research in effective management. Survey of relevant management systems as they relate to teacher effectiveness in the classroom. Prerequisite: retention in your secondary education cohort at the instructional procedures waypoint. Corequisite: Other courses of the Field Block as designated by the program requirements of your cohort. See Elementary and Secondary Education.
MPC 422 Studies in Educational Issues (3): Each student or student team collaborates with instructor and peers to identify and conduct an investigation or complete a creative project that focuses on a specific problem or issue in education. Seminar course with primary emphasis on intensive reading, research, writing, and interaction in student-selected areas of study with opportunities for analysis and reflection. Includes discussions, team work, presentations, and writing projects. Culminating activity is an oral or written presentation or exhibition that demonstrates understanding or resolution of the issue or problem studied. Prerequisite: Either EDP 301, EDL 418, and all instructional procedures courses of the student's teaching field or permission of instructor.

423/523 Literature and Other Media for Adolescents (3): Discusses evaluation of nonprint media, selection aids, censorship problems, and adolescent needs in half the semester, and evaluation and criticism of literature in the other half.
424/524 Storytelling: Traditional and Contemporary (2): Presents principles of storytelling and reading aloud to various age levels in schools and public libraries. Offers knowledge of selection sources, helps build repertoire of stories, and aids in development of storytelling techniques. Provides practical experience in storytelling with emphasis on use of nonprint media for children.
425/525 Innovative Practices in Language Arts (3): Helps teachers use principles of language and language learning to improve language arts instruction and draw upon all available resources, from research findings to audiovisual materials, to improve the language program. Prerequisite: EDT 315, 316, and senior or graduate standing or permission of instructor.
435/535 Laboratory Practicum in Elementary School Science (3): Laboratory-oriented course to give pre-service and in-service elementary school teachers opportunity to prepare and test a wide variety of experiments and demonstrations for use in teaching science in elementary school. Prerequisite: EDT 181, 182, 317, or permission of instructor. Offered infrequently.
437 Instructional Procedures in the Social Studies in the Secondary Schools (3): Curriculum, materials, and methods of teaching social studies in grades 7-12; lesson planning, simulations, learning styles, current trends in teaching social studies. Prerequisite: retention in your social studies cohort at the instructional procedures waypoint. See Elementary and Secondary Education.
438 Instructional Procedures in the Social Studies in the Secondary Schools (3): Curriculum, materials, and methods of teaching social studies in grades 7-12; questioning, cooperative learning, unit development, evaluation, current trends in teaching social studies. Prerequisite: EDT 437.
442/542 Teaching Secondary School Students with Special Reading Needs (2): Examines diagnostic and instructional procedures related to special reading needs of very low and very high achieving secondary school students, from junior high to college levels. Corequisite: EDT 448/548.
443/543 Audiovisual Instruction: Methods, Media, and Technology (3): Develops media skills that aid communication. Stresses selection, use, and preparation of educational media in instructional planning. Includes laboratories in basic production processes and equipment operation. Because of greater content and additional projects, this course may be substituted for EDT 343.
446/546 Reading in the Secondary School (3): Basic course in instructional principles and methods for teaching reading and study techniques in specific subject areas in secondary schools. Emphasis on developmental strategies to improve reading comprehension and vocabulary. Prerequisite: retention in your secondary education cohort at the instructional procedures waypoint. Corequisite: other courses of the Field Block as designated by the program requirements of your cohort. See Elementary and Secondary Education.
448/548 Corrective Reading Practicum: Secondary (4): Supervised experience in teaching a secondary school student or adult having difficulty in reading or studying. Principles and methods for remedial reading instruction emphasized. Corequisite: EDT 442/542.

450/550 Special Problems (1-3; maximum 6 toward any degree): Individual study or research of problems of learning, instruction, or curriculum with guidance of department faculty member. Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing and written approval of instructor and department chair.
459/559 Advanced Reading Instruction (3): Advanced study of selected topics in reading for teachers, administrators, and supervisors. Prerequisite: EDT 316 or 446 or equivalent.
463/563 Updating Elementary School Mathematics Instruction (3): Innovative activities, materials, and programs for elementary school mathematics. Curricular and instructional decision-making based upon study of current state and national recommendations and of current research. Emphasis on the teaching of problem solving (K-8). Prerequisite: EDT 318 or 335 or 336.
464/564 Teaching Elementary School Geometry and Metric Measurement (3): Strategies, activities, and materials for developing geometric and measurement competencies in elementary school children, with emphasis on metric system of weight and measurements. Prerequisite: EDT 318 or 335 or 336. Offered infrequently.
465/565 Microcomputers in School Mathematics (3): Familiarization with electronic calculators and microcomputers and introduction to their instructional use in school mathematics at the elementary or secondary school level. Prerequisite: EDT 318 or 335 or 336.
466/566 Diagnostic, Prescriptive, and General Mathematics (3): Diagnostic and prescriptive mathematics teaching with special emphasis on provisions for the general mathematics pupil, K-12. Diagnostic and prescriptive teaching presented as means for conducting regular classroom instruction as well as for remediating learning deficiencies. Prerequisite: EDT 318 or 335 or 336.
467/567 Logo in Elementary School Mathematics (3): Introduction to Logo on the microcomputer and introduction to its uses in enriching and complementing the elementary school mathematics program. Prerequisite: EDT 318 or 335 or 336. Offered infrequently.
471/571 Organization and Administration of Media Programs (3): Engages in planning, implementation, and evaluation of various elements of media program. Includes consideration of such elements as budget, staff, programs, materials, equipment, and facilities. Emphasis on single building operation. Prerequisite: EDT 443/543 and sophomore standing. Summer only; offered infrequently.
472/572 Early Childhood Education (3): An overview of historical, political, societal, and educational interrelationships in the field of early childhood education, including a focus on contemporary programs and procedures. Prerequisite: EDP 201, EDT 290.E.
473/573 Facilitating Affective and Creative Experiences with Young Children (3): Study of the role of affective domain in development of young children (birth through age eight), including ways of facilitating self concept, curiosity, learning style, and play. Prerequisite: EDP 201, EDT 290.E.

474/574 Facilitating Cognitive Experiences with Young Children (3): Methods and materials for early childhood education (kindergarten, nursery school, day care, etc.). Modules include communication areas, social studies, science, health, and mathematics. Prerequisite: EDP 201, EDT 290.E.
475/575 Microcomputer Applications in Education (3): Microcomputer applications including locating, evaluating, and utilizing educational software. Includes use of word processing, electronic spreadsheets, data base management, computer-assisted and managed instruction, and instructional uses of microcomputer software and hardware. Prerequisite: a major in EAP. Cross-listed with EDP 475/575. Offered infrequently.
482/582 Teaching Gifted Students (3): Introductory course to explore teaching and learning strategies and materials for instruction of gifted children. Prerequisite: junior standing. Offered infrequently; summer only.
486/586 Teaching Environmental Education (4): Emphasis on land laboratory development, experiments, instructional games, practical outdoor experiences, and environmental values. Objectives, curriculum design, and instructional procedures discussed. Prerequisite: at least junior standing and a minimum of six hours of science courses.
494/594 Field Experiences with Young Children (2-10): Supervised experiences in early childhood settings. Regularly scheduled seminars with university supervisors. Specific assignments arranged. Prerequisite: EDP 201, EDT 290.E and 472/572.

600 Independent Reading (1-3; maximum 6 toward any degree): Planned reading in any field curriculum or instruction with guidance of a faculty member of the department. Prerequisite: regular standing in graduate school, minimum of 10 hours in education, and approval of the plan of study by chair of the department.
610 Applied Studies in Classroom Teaching (1-3; maximum 12, maximum 9 toward any degree): Practicum to meet specific classroom needs of the instructional staff of a school, school system, or group of subject area teachers. Structured after needs-assessment made. Prerequisite: minimum of 10 hours of professional education courses.
622 Improvement of Teaching in the Secondary School (3): Advanced course in principles and practices for improving instruction in modern secondary schools with emphasis on research findings and innovation. Prerequisite: graduate standing or 15 hours in education or permission of instructor. Summer only.
626 Teaching Literature to Children (3): For teachers and others who work with children and literature to help expand knowledge of children's literature as well as knowledge of how to use literature effectively in the language program. Prerequisite: ENG 262 or equivalent or elementary school teaching experience.
632 Diagnostic and Prescriptive Reading Instruction (3): Clinical and classroom aspects of reading diagnosis and prescription with emphasis on procedures, materials, and techniques. Prerequisite: EDT 459/559.
633 Coordination of Reading Programs (3): For graduate students seeking to be reading coordinators or supervisors. Includes designing environments and materials for reading instruction, articulation of reading programs, providing in-service, assisting school personnel, and guiding special programs serving children, adolescents, and adults. Prerequisite: EDT 459/559. Offered infrequently.
634 Reading Clinic: Diagnosis (3): Supervised experience in defining the nature and prescribing the treatment of literacy problems. Prerequisite: EDT 632 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: EDT 635. Summer only.
635 Reading Clinic: Instruction (4): Supervised experiences in teaching children with identified literacy problems. Prerequisite: EDT 632 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: EDT 634. Summer only.
645 Instructional Systems Technology (3): Presents a study of the application of system theory to design and development of learning environments and media support service programs. Develops ways to systematically design, carry out, and evaluate total learning or service process in terms of specific objectives based on research in human behavior and communication. Emphasizes learning, teaching, and administrative aspects of this strategy. Prerequisite: EDT 443/543 or permission of instructor. Offered infrequently.
646 Advanced Reading in the Content Areas (3): Theory and methods for teaching reading in specific subject areas. Prerequisite: EDT 316 or 446/546 or equivalent. Summer only.

656 Special Investigation in Selected Social Studies Areas (1-3): Intensive reading and research or selected projects in a problem area. Prerequisite: at least nine hours of any social science.
673 Supervision of Student Teaching Experiences (3): Principles and procedures for supervision of student teaching and other clinical field experiences. For teachers working with student teachers and others interested in pre-service or in-service clinical teacher education. Prerequisite: teaching experience or permission of instructor. Offered infrequently; summer only.
674 Analysis of Teaching Behavior (3): Development of competencies for analyzing teacher behaviors and their effects on learners and learning environments. Emphasis on historical antecedents, communication theory, related research, and use of various systems for analyzing teaching behavior in pre-service and in-service education of teachers. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. Offered infrequently.
689 Field Application Techniques (3): Intended to prepare master's-level students to carry out field projects. Deals with the different types of field projects, preparation for a field project, and data collection and analysis. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
690 Field Practicum in Instruction (3-6; maximum 6): Enables each graduate student to refine and extend theoretical understanding by applying it to a practical instructional situation in a school setting with direction of an academic adviser. Prerequisite: completion of at least 12 graduate hours of student's plan of study and approval of adviser.
700 Thesis (1-12)

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