14 courses with the subject EDUC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
(s) Introduction to college opportunities, procedures, resources and services. Topics include personal enhancement and development, improving academic skills, career possibilities, information about the college, and other success related topics. F, S. (T)
(s) This course is designed to empower the student as he/she attempts to set and maintain realistic personal and educational goals. Emphasis is on developing reading, writing, math, and other effective learning strategies. Other topics include exploration of learning styles and diversity on a college campus, development of critical thinking skills, and introduction to campus resources and use of technology. F, S, Su. (T)
(s) This course is designed to instill in students the knowledge and skill of vehicular defensive driving. The decisions needed to drive defensively and legality issues of driving are emphasized. As needed. (T)
3 hours credit(s) Survey of historical, sociological, philosophical, and legal foundations of American education, with an overview of school in America, the role and responsibility of the teacher, and an introduction to instructional technology principles. The course combines classroom discussion with field study as a means to analyze the teaching profession. There is a significant outside of class time service-learning component to this class. Any field experience requires proof of personal liability coverage and a criminal background check. F,S. (T)
(s) This course will provide the student interested in the teaching profession with a survey of the opportunities, problems, and realities of teaching. Students will learn about the obligations and responsibilities inherent in teaching. Current topics will be analyzed and discussed. Any field experience requires proof of personal liability coverage. This course is specifically designed for the student who intends to enroll in the Professional Education Core at East Tennessee State University. Other education students may also enroll. As needed. (T)
(s) This course examines the nature of careers and the education-work system in which careers unfold. The course introduces the concept of careers as work-related positions, including all jobs and all training and honorary positions stemming from or leading to those jobs. Highlights of the job market outlook are presented. A key component of the course will be the initial development of a pre-professional portfolio. This course is offered in the spring semester only, and is available to students who have completed at least 24 hours. As needed. (T)
(s) Understanding and application of the psychology of human development to the teaching and learning process in educational settings. There is a significant outside of class time service-learning component to this class. Any field experience requires proof of personal liability coverage and a criminal background check. F, S. (T)
3 hours credit(s) This course deals with the special needs student population from physical disabilities, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, sensory impairment, to the gifted child. The student will learn about interpreting diagnostic instruments and writing educational programs to meet the needs of the child. Students will study current practices, issues, and trends in special education law and policy, including adapting the environment and strategies for developing strong relationships with families and other community agencies. There is a significant outside of class time service-learning component to this class. Any field experience requires proof of personal liability coverage and a criminal background check. F,S. (T)
(s) This course is designed to acquaint students with the safe handling dynamics of automobiles which they regularly drive. Students must demonstrate safe practical skills while operating an automobile at various speeds, execute safe skid control techniques, and low speed precision skill maneuvers as they pertain to daily vehicle operations. As needed. (T)
(s) This course is designed to prepare drivers with the tactical knowledge and practical skills to execute advanced vehicle maneuvers. Also, this course can prepare drivers to plan and evaluate instructor objectives, student outcomes, organize subject matter, and communicate those principles as they pertain to public sector driving training. As needed. (T)
(s) This course has as its focus the development of leadership ability. The course provides a basic understanding of leadership and group dynamics theory and assists the student in developing a personal philosophy of leadership, an awareness of the oral and ethical responsibilities of leadership, and an awareness of one’s own ability and style of leadership; it provides the opportunity to develop essential leadership skills through study and observation of the application of these skills. The course encourages participants to develop their leadership potential and to engage in productive leadership behavior. As needed. (T)
(s) This course will provide support to the student that is a part of the Walters State Honors Program. Through this course, honors program students will experience a number of topics to include but not be limited to his or her leadership style and potential, continued career exploration, speakers on honors topics, field trips to exhibits in support of the honors program, and a service learning experience. Admittance into this course will be based upon acceptance into the Walters State Honors Program with permission of the instructor. As needed. (T)
(s) This course builds on observation techniques and is designed to expose students to the field of teaching. It is a pre-practicum experience including classroom observation, attendance of school board meetings, lesson plans, etc. Due to the laboratory nature of this course, final evaluation will be recognized by a grade of Pass (P) or Fail (F).
(s) Designed for the study of special problems and/or current topics in the field of education. May also be used for preparation for the ACT. As needed. (T)
Source: Walters State Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
