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John Berg

Associate Professor of Education
Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH   45810
(419) 772 - 2123
J-Berg@onu.edu
 
 

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Courses taught:

EDUC 285  Curriculum

The course is a general methods for students preparing to teach at secondary or multi-age level.  The focus is upon curriculum and instructional principles that result in effective teaching.  It is a four hour course that involves 30 hours of clinical experience.  There is no prerequisite for the course.

Educ 440  Classroom Strategies

A general methods course for secondary and multi-age students taught at the upper level.  The course is more performance oriented.  Micro teaching skills are emphasized the first half of course with students being video taped and critiqued.  The second half of course students are meeting field experience requirements and video taped teaching at a nearby school site.

EDUC 445  Organization & Administration of Schools

The course is a requirement for all education students and provides a general overview of the operation of schools.  Coverage is provided on such topics as legal  aspects of education, social foundations of schools, the manner in which schools are organized, the financing of schools, teacher unions and teacher politics, and the administrative structure of schools.
 

EDUC 475  Student Teaching Seminar

During the their student teaching quarter students are required to attend a weekly seminar.  The seminar is intended to be informative and supportive for the students during the student teaching experience.  Guest speakers and discussions are employed to provide information and resources to students regarding teaching practices and employment procedures for teachers.
 

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