Course Catalog 2007-2008
Associate Professor Lyn Robertson, Chair
Associate Professor Lyn Robertson, Associate Professor Karen Graves; Instructor Suzanne Baker; Academic Secretary Brenda Franks
The Department of Education emphasizes the relationship between schooling and society and the analysis of teaching and learning in interdisciplinary terms. The Educational Studies major is designed for students who wish to prepare for a career in education in elementary or secondary schools, or in the broader community. This curriculum introduces students to learning theory and the social foundations of education, and it allows for internships in the field. This curriculum fits well into one's broader liberal arts education, and provides time for one to complete a major in another field of study, for example, in the discipline one intends to teach. The Educational Studies major does not lead directly to licensure; however, faculty and staff in the Department of Education assist students in creating individually designed plans for obtaining licensure after graduation through a range of programs.
The Educational Studies major consists of nine courses. Five of those courses comprise a core curriculum including PSYC 100, PSYC 200, EDUC 300, EDUC 390, and EDUC 421. The other four courses comprise a concentration and are determined by a student's area of interest.
a) Those studying elementary education will also take EDUC 213, EDUC 249, EDUC 312, and PSYC 210, 310, or 330. A parallel major in psychology or another field of study is recommended.
b) Those studying secondary education will also take EDUC 213, EDUC 250, EDUC 312, and PSYC 245, 310, or 330. A parallel major in the teaching field is required.
c) Those studying education for a community business setting will also take EDUC 249 or 250, COMM 147, 223, or 306; SA 210, 212, or 214; and PSYC 210, 215, 230, 245, 310, or 330.
Recommended study or experiences include: The Denison Internship Program, Organizational Studies Program, Philadelphia Program (with emphasis on teaching), Study Abroad (with emphasis on comparative educational studies), Senior Research and an Honors Project.
The Educational Studies minor requires 20 semester hours of course work: EDUC 390, 421; PSYCH 100; and two of the following: EDUC 213, 249, 250, 300, 312.
Table 2. Single-Assessment Institution-Level Pass-rate Data
| Type of | Assmt. Code | Number Taking | Number Passing | D.U. | Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment | Number | Assessment | Assessment | Pass Rate | Pass Rate |
| Principles of Learning and Teaching 7-12 | 524 | 6 | 96% | ||
| Principles of Learning and Teaching 5-9 | 523 | 1 | 93% | ||
| Principles of Learning and Teaching K-6 | 522 | 1 | 95% | ||
| Eng Lang Lit Comp Content Knowledge | 041 | 2 | 93% | ||
| Social Studies Content Knowledge | 081 | 2 | 95% | ||
| Physical ED Content Knowledge | 091 | 1 | 93% | ||
| Music Content Knowledge | 113 | 2 | 98% | ||
| Spanish Content Knowledge | 191 | 2 | 95% |
Table 3. Aggregate and Summary Institution-Level Pass-rate Data
| Type of | Number Taking | Number Passing | D.U. | Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment | Assessment | Assessment | Pass Rate | Pass Rate |
| Aggregate-Professional Knowledge | 8 | 97% | ||
| Aggregate-Academic Content Areas | 9 | 98% | ||
| Summary Totals and Pass Rates | 9 | 91% | 95% |
Table 4. 2002-2003 Follow-up
| Type of | Assmt. Code | Number Taking | Number Passing | D.U. | Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment | Number | Assessment | Assessment | Pass Rate | Pass Rate |
| Principles of Learning and Teaching 7-12 | 524 | 13 | 13 | 100% | 97% |
| Principles of Learning and Teaching, 5-9 | 523 | 1 | 97% | ||
| Eng Lang Lit Comp Content Knowledge | 041 | 7 | 94% | ||
| Mathematics Content Knowledge | 061 | 2 | 98% | ||
| Art Content Knowledge | 133 | 1 | 97% | ||
| Spanish Content Knowledge | 191 | 2 | 96% | ||
| Chemistry Content Knowledge | 241 | 1 | 86% | ||
| Health Eduction | 550 | 1 | 100% | ||
| Aggregate-Professional Knowledge | 14 | 13 | 93% | 97% | |
| Aggregate-Academic Content Areas | 13 | 13 | 100% | 97% | |
| Aggregate-Other Content Areas | 1 | 100% | |||
| Summary Totals and Pass Rates | 14 | 13 | 93% | 97% |
44 students were enrolled in the teacher preparation program at Denison University during 2004-05.
13 students were in programs of supervised student teaching during 2004-05. Four part-time faculty members in professional education, not otherwise employed by the institution, were supervising faculty for student teachers. The student/faculty ratio regarding student teaching was 3.2:1.
The average number of hours per week required during student teaching was 40; the number of weeks required for student teaching was 12. The total number of hours required for student teaching was 480.
The teacher preparation program at Denison University is approved by the Ohio Department of Education.
In the 2004-05 year two students in the Denison University teacher preparation program received college-wide grants for summer research on topics in education; one was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to teach in Germany. Another student was a Truman Scholarship finalist. Department of Education faculty participated in six international or national conferences, one held a divisional office in the American Educational Research Association. The Department adopted a new Educational Studies major, forging a new model for teacher preparation.
All teacher education students are double majors. They major in the discipline they are preparing to teach, as well as in education. Field experience in area schools is integrated into the curriculum throughout the teacher education program. Students take a comprehensive examination including case analysis presentations, interviews, and a portfolio review.
Introductory Topics in Education (EDUC-199). A general category used only for the evaluation of transfer credit. Staff. 1-4
The U.S. Education System (EDUC-213). Students will develop a thorough and systematic understanding of the development of education and schooling in the United States. Relationships between school and society will be analyzed primarily from a historical perspective. Themes include the connection between liberty and literacy, centralized versus local control of schools, expansion of schooling, inquities in schooling, and the differentiated curriculum. Graves. 4
Technology & Learning (EDUC-245). Staff. 4
The Learner and the Teacher: Childhood (EDUC-249). This course will explore the goals and aims of preschool and elementary education and examine prevailing curricular programs and materials in the preschool and elementary grades. Various patterns for organizing and staffing preschool and elementary schools will be studied with attention directed toward important consideration, methods, and techniques for teaching preschool and elementary age children. To supplement the campus classroom work, students will be assigned three hours a week of field experience working with a teacher in a preschool or an elementary school setting. Additionally, ten hours of tutorial instruction with the field experience teacher on the curriculum, resources, and methods of the student's teaching are required. (First semester) Staff. 4
The Learner and the Teacher: Adolescence (EDUC-250). This course examines the learning-teaching process from psychological perspectives. Theories of behavioral, cognitive and humanistic psychology are addressed. This course includes a three-hour commitment each week to an area school classroom. The student will complete a variety of activities that focus on the teacher, the learner and the learning-teaching process, using the school experience as a "laboratory" to gather primary sources of information. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. Robertson. 4
Intermediate Topics in Education (EDUC-299). A general category used only in the evaluation of transfer credit. Staff. 1-4
Philosophy of Education (EDUC-300). In this course, students approach the question of how people learn from a philosophical perspective. Class members read primary works of selected educational theorists including Plato, Isocrates, Rousseau, Wollstonscraft, Dewey, and Martin. Students develop a familiarity with the major educational issues of the past and engage current issues and problems in education. (Not offered 2006-2007) Graves. 4
Literacy and Learning: Theory and Practice (EDUC-312). The purpose of this course is to examine reading and writing development from emergent to mature stages. Emphasis is on theories of reading and writing, approaches, approaches for solving problems related to these processes, and teaching students to read and write critically. The course includes a 30-hour commitment to a field experience in an area school classroom. Robertson. 4
Special Problems (EDUC-345). Independent study or seminar work on selected topics under the guidance of staff members. Prerequisite: Consent of chairperson. Staff. 1-4
Special Problems (EDUC-346). Independent study or seminar work on selected topics under the guidance of staff members. Prerequisite: Consent of chairperson. Staff. 1-4
Directed Study (EDUC-361). Staff. 1-4
Directed Study (EDUC-362). Staff. 1-4
Independent Study (EDUC-363). Staff. 1-4
Independent Study (EDUC-364). Staff. 1-4
Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Race and Class in U.S Education (EDUC-390). In its examination of current critical issues in U.S. education, the central concern throughout this course is the relationship between school and society. Particular attention is given to critical and feminist pedagogies. This course includes a two-hour commitment each week to social service agencies. Graves, Robertson. 4
Advanced Topics in Education (EDUC-399). A general category used only in the evaluation of transfer credit. Staff. 1-4
Senior Seminar (EDUC-421). Students will develop knowledge and understanding of selected topics in education, develop the skills required in the process of doing research and preparing work for presentation or publication and reflect upon study in the major. Prerequisites: Senior standing in Educational Studies or Consent of Instructor. (Second semester) Graves. 4
Senior Research (EDUC-451). Staff. 4
Senior Research (EDUC-452). Staff. 4