Education

I graduated from Wawasee High School in May of 2004. While there I joined many groups and participated in a few sports. I was in Future Educators of America for two years and was an officer both years. I was also a participant in Cadet teaching, which I did for six trimesters.  I participated in our swim team for nine years and was on the track teem for two years. After graduation I decided to come to Manchester College to get my education degree.

While at Manchester I have taken many education courses as well as many liberal arts classes. Next Jan Term I will be going to Hawaii to experience a whole different American Culture. I can not wait! While there I will be learning about the different psychology process that their culture may have different from us. This will tie in with my psychology minor.

Courses Taken at Manchester College

Elementary General Course Content

EDUC 111 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING 3 hours

Introduction to the role of the teacher as a professional. Content includes: professional

development, decision-making, effective teaching, family involvement, culture of and in

schools, professional standards, collaboration, and teachers as lifelong learners. Field

experience required. Fall. January. Spring.

EDUC 206 FOUNDATIONS OF EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS 3 hours

An introduction to 13 areas of exceptionality with concentration on characteristics, etiology,

treatment and implication for educational programming. Fall.

EDUC 223 CHILD DEVELOPMENT 3 hours

A study of the physiological, intellectual, sociological, and psychological factors influencing

the child from the time of conception to puberty. Field experience is required. Spring.

EDUC 235 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (W) 2 hours

Application of theories of learning. Content develops an awareness of the growth and development

of learners from early childhood through adolescence. May require field

experiences. Prerequisites: EDUC 111; ENG 110. Fall. Spring.

EDUC 340 LITERACY BLOCK 8 hours

Integrated study of the language arts. Emergence and development of listening, speech,

writing, and reading, including word recognition and comprehension strategies. Includes the

evaluation and use of instructional and recreational reading materials, methods, curriculum,

assessment and computer applications. Requires participation in school classrooms and wide

reading in children’s literature. Prerequisite: EDUC 235. Spring.

 MATH 101 MATH FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I 3 hours

A course designed especially for the teacher of elementary school mathematics. Topics

include; problem solving, sets, logic, functions, numeration systems, computational

algorithms, rational and irrational numbers, and number theory. Prerequisite: Placement. Fall.

MATH 102 MATH FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS II 3 hours

Topics include: proportional reasoning, percent, descriptive statistics, probability, intuitive

geometry, transformational geometry, and measurement. Prerequisite: MATH 101 or consent

of instructor. Spring. GE-D.

MUS 211 ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN MUSIC 2 hours

Basic instruction in music fundamentals including symbols, terms, and notation. Skill is

developed in reading and performing melodies typical of those found in elementary level

music textbooks. Students will learn methods of teaching basic music concepts and rote

songs through demonstration teaching in the College classroom. This course is for

elementary education majors and is not open to music majors. Includes a one-hour lab for

directed practice on instruments.

ART 216 ELEMENTARY ARTS AND CRAFTS 3 hours

A companion course to ART 205 with emphasis placed on the construction and application

of various craft media to the elementary and junior high/middle schools. There is further

study of the art curriculum and its relationship to the total curriculum of the elementary and

junior high/middle schools.

COMM 308 CREATIVE DRAMATICS 2 hours

How one draws out and channels creativity in children and adults by using such methods as

pantomime, improvisation, movement activities, and improvised story dramatization. The

course is for elementary and secondary teachers, camp counselors, and park or playground

supervisors. Fall. Spring.

111 FIRST AID 1 hour

The principles and procedures of standard first aid and infant and child CPR are covered.

Students will combine theoretical and practical work to gain Red Cross certifications. In

addition, preventive injury concepts and introductory taping and wrapping techniques will be

presented. Fall. Spring.

301 TEACHING FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES 3 hours

Methods for teaching fundamental motor skills and developmentally appropriate physical

education activities based on the needs, interest, and characteristics of the elementary school

child are stressed within an interdisciplinary content. Concurrent enrollment with HPE 350

(waived for elementary education majors). Prerequisite: HPE 206, 260, and successful

completion of Praxis I (elementary education majors exempted from all prerequisites). Fall.

General Courses

COMM 110 FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION 3 hours

Examines a broad variety of communication contexts focusing both on the theoretical

foundations and the development of communication skills. The course covers the definition

and models of communication, including basic concepts such as the speaker, the listener, and

the message. The course also addresses mediating variables that affect communication across

contexts, such as gender and culture. Finally, the course demonstrates how to communicate

effectively in various settings, including interpersonal, group, public, and mediated

communication. Fall. Spring. GE-C.

ENG 110 WRITING THROUGH LITERATURE 3 hours

Selected readings from diverse literatures, representing different modes, genres, and cultural

traditions, integrated with extensive practice in expository and analytical writings. Includes

practice in research and documentation. Emphasis will be placed upon critical reading and

thinking and clear, focused writing. Students may be assigned to the Writing Center upon

recommendation of the English Department. Fall. January. Spring. GE-B.

ENG 364 EXPOSITORY AND CRITICAL WRITING 3 hours

The theory and practice of clear, accurate exposition and of writing that evaluates as well as

presents. Within this framework, the student is encouraged to follow personal interests and to

develop a personal style. Fall. January. Spring.

HIST 101 DEVELOPMENT OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION 4 hours

A one-semester survey of Western civilization from the birth of Europe to the 20th century.

The purpose of the course is to acquaint students with the most significant social, political,

and cultural forces that have shaped Western humankind. Fall. Spring. GE-E.

HIST 215 AMERICAN HISTORY: 1865 TO THE PRESENT 4 hours

A continuation of HIST 214. The rise of the industrial state, the emergence of the United

States as a world power, and social trends and reform movements. Spring.

PE 100 INTRODUCTION TO WELLNESS 0.5 hour

A combination of classroom lectures/discussions with physical activities, to enable students

to understand their present physical condition in view of their potential, to understand how

lifestyle can affect wellness levels, and to investigate acceptable physical activities for the

present and the future. Required of first year students. Fall. GE-G.

HUM 130 EXPERIENCING THE ARTS 3 hours

An introduction to various artistic experiences not primarily dependent on words — including

art, cinema, music, and theatre. The course emphasizes the interrelatedness of the arts and

examines art works of various periods, genres, and styles. Includes lab for viewing and

listening. GE-I1.

NASC 203 DESCRIPTIVE ASTRONOMY 3 hours

A study of our universe with an emphasis on matching scientific models to astronomical

observations. Objects studied include planets, stars, galaxies and the universe as a whole.

The class will concentrate on interpreting scientific theories and observations using these

objects as examples. Recent research will also be studied and evaluated by reading scientific

journal articles. GE-J3.

PHIL 201 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY 3 hours

An introduction to the philosophical tasks of (a) reflective thinking about life and the universe

as a totality; (b) critical examination of presuppositions, words, and concepts; (c)

examination of ways in which we gain knowledge; (d) the quest for criteria which determine

our value judgments of the good and the beautiful. Fall. Spring. GE-I2.

BIO 110 FIELD BIOLOGY 3 hours

Identification of flora and fauna of this region. Laboratory work at Koinonia Environmental

Center includes collecting, observing, and identifying common plants and animals. Course is

designed especially for students in elementary education and environmental studies. Fall.

Spring.