2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

types of computer-assisted instruction can be implemented
in the classroom. (SEM)
EDU 130
Introduction to Exceptional Children 3 credits
This course includes definition, identification, prevalence,
characteristics and educational needs of the various types of
exceptional children. Information on the roles of the local
school agency, the state, and the federal government as they
pertain to the education of exceptional children is also
learned. This is a lab course that includes visitations to the
various school programs and private agencies serving children
with special needs. (SPR)
EDU 163
Middle School Field Experience 1 credit
Corequisites: 168, 263. Participation in a middle school
setting. Class meets twice weekly through midterm to discuss
the experiences and familiarize students with the profession.
Students spend a minimum of 20 clock hours at the site. (SPR)
EDU 164
Diversity in High School 2 credits
Class meets weekly to discuss the experiences and familiarize
students with the challenges of meeting the needs of diverse
learners as identified by race, cultural/ethnic heritage, and
gender. Participation in a high school is required. Field
participation occurs during the second half of the semester
only. Students spend a minimum of 20 clock hours at the site
in observing, teaching, and analyzing of how the needs of
students in various racial, cultural, and gender groups are met
in the high school classroom. (SEM)
EDU 168
Middle School Support Seminar 1 credit
Corequisites: 163, 263. This course provides students
opportunity to deepen their understanding of the culture of
middle schools by investigating how teachers support the
cognitive, social, physical, and moral development of early
adolescents through collaboration with school
administration, support staff, parents, and community
agencies. Learning about the responsibilities of middle school
teachers occurs through readings, lecture, discussion, and
interviews with school personnel. (SPR)
EDU 174
Observation and Description
of the Child 3 credits
This course focuses on the variety of ways of observing,
recording, and analyzing children’s development and
behavior. Naturalistic observation is the primary area of
study. The course requires students to work in a classroom
one morning a week. (SEM)
EDU 175
Introduction to Schools and Society 3 credits
This course focuses on the foundations of education including
multicultural education and the diversity of students. Topics
include the goals of schooling, the impact of schools, and the
history of schools, particularly in the twentieth and twentyfirst
centuries. Current trends and issues are also explored.
The course requires students to work in various classrooms
one morning per week. (SEM)
EDU 221
Expressive Arts 3 credits
This course considers the expressive arts—visual arts, drama,
dance and movement, music, technology, media, physical
education, and health and nutrition—in relation to the
Indiana Academic Standards, the NSAE Standards and the
content areas of language arts, math, science, and social
studies. Developmentally appropriate practices in arts
methods and materials are presented and discussed with an
emphasis on process rather than product. Assignments may
include writing and presenting integrated activity plans that
are developmentally appropriate, designing an arts and
content-related bulletin board, observing and interviewing a
“specials” teacher and attending an arts-related event. (SEM)
EDU 230
The Inclusive Classroom 3 credits
The course addresses the needs of students with special
needs in regular education classrooms at all levels. This
course provides an overview of the range of abilities,
appropriate observational skills, adaptation of curriculum,
instruction, and assessment, and legal requirements. (SEM)
EDU 233
Assessment of Children
with Exceptional Needs 3 credits
Prerequisite: 130. This course examines the causes and types
of learning problems found in children with exceptional
needs. Students learn how the teacher can assess children
with learning problems. Formal psychological evaluation tools
are examined, and the value of the information to the
classroom teacher is discussed. (FAL)
EDU 263
Middle School Environments 2 credits
Corequisites: 163, 168. This course emphasizes knowledge of
middle school structure and its purposes and the role of a
teacher in the development of early adolescents and in the
collegial collaboration needed to ensure strong learning
environments for them. (SPR)
EDU 314
Teaching and Learning
in Kindergarten 3 credits
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase I. This course
emphasizes theories of learning; personal, social, and moral
development; individual and group differences; higher-level
thinking; and motivation. Key concepts in kindergarten
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