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This course encompasses critical, reflective inquiry into the philosophical, historical, and sociological theories that affect practice regarding educational institutions in a socio-cultural setting.
Effective teaching is accomplished wehn the teaher understands the various theories of child development and corretly applies this knowledge to the planning and delivery of lessons. Human Development and Learning examines the stages and patterns of cognitive, physical, moral, emotional, and psychosocial development, and includes topics of motivation and application of theory to instrution, learning and family. class activites will enable the students to sugget ways to apply theories of deveopment to all children.
Ohio Learning Standards and Planning for InstructionPhase I of the Methods Block introduces the candidate (NCATE/CAEP terminology for teacher education student) to the concepts of being an effective teacher and utilizing effective teaching methods in the classroom. The MAP Lesson Plan/System (product and process) becomes the focus tool for the development of these concepts. In addition, candidates will become familiar with a variety of instructional strategies, Bloom?'s Taxonomy, and the Ohio Early Learning and the Ohio Learning Standards for the grade level and discipline area/s applicable to the candidate?'s intended licensure. The course is designed to simulate many of the techniques candidates should use in their classrooms. Evidence of learning focuses on the candidate?'s ability to prepare lesson plans for students (NCATE/CAEP terminology for P-12 children) and in some cases, to implement plans (i.e., microteaching). Developing clear and consistent oral and written communication skills will also be an integral part of this course.
This seminar provides an introduction to the 4+1 education bridge program and the Education Unit Conceptual Framework. Other topics will include an overview of the range of P-12 program levels and licensure areas in the educational system, Initial Teacher Licensure programs available at Ursuline College, the Ohio Rule regarding opioid and other substance abuse prevention, and the Every Student Succeeds Act. This serves as the foundation for more extensive coverage in courses included in the 5th-year, graduate Master Apprenticeship Program (MAP).
This seminar provides an introduction and overview of the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession (OSTP), Dyslexia Standards, and specialized professional association (SPA) standards guiding teaching P-12 in licensure areas offered through Ursuline College: Initial Teacher Licensure (ITL) in Adolescence to Young Adult (gr. 7-12) (AYA) Language Arts, AYA Life Science, AYA Mathematics, AYA Social Studies; middle childhood (gr. 4-9) with concentrations in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies; early childhood education (Preschool-gr. 3); Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate (Kindergarten-gr. 12); and Multi-Age Visual Arts (P-gr. 12). Review will also include the Early Childhood Generalist (4-5) Endorsement, Middle Childhood Endorsement, Reading Endorsement (K-12), and Administrator licenses for the areas of Principal and Superintendent. This serves as the foundation for more extensive coverage in courses included in the 5th-year, graduate Master Apprenticeship Program (MAP).
This seminar provides an overview of the Ohio Early Learning (OELS) and Ohio Learning Standards (OLS), the value-added system in OH for K-12, including educator roles and responsibilities; the Ohio Standards for Professional Development (OSPD); Ohio School Operating Standards (OSOS); the Resident Educator (RE) process, including the Resident Educator Summative Assessment (RESA); and the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES). This serves as the foundation for more extensive coverage in courses included in the 5th-year, graduate Master Apprenticeship Program (MAP).
Take 15 credits if you are planning to pursue licensure in early childhood, middle childhood, or as an intervention specialist: mild/moderate needs (special education). Take 12 credits if you are planning to pursue licensure in any one of the four AYA areas or in multi-age visual arts.
*EDB 535 Required for those planning to pursue licensure in early childhood, middle childhood, and intervention specialist: mild/moderate needs.
The remainder of the courses are determined by the major you pursue as an undergraduate, including the Ursuline Core.
In addition, undergraduate students are also required to complete the Ursuline Core Curriculum.
