22 courses with the subject EDU, 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.
EDU 147247, 347 - Selected Topics in Education3
This course is designed to provide students opportunities to study specialized topics and timely issues in education through the parameters of a class. The topics courses typically provide elective credit in the teacher education minor, and may be repeated if the topics are different. Courses at the 147 and 247 level are those in which students are acquiring a knowledge base through the direction of the faculty member. Courses at the 347 level will require students to integrate the skills and knowledge from previous experiences thorough a combination of faculty guidance and working independently on assigned tasks. 3 Credit(s).
Will be stipulated in each topics course description.
EDU 202Introduction to 21st Century Education3
This course provides an introduction to the teaching profession using public school classrooms as the setting for observation during internship. The course develops an understanding of the multiple aspects of the teachers’ work; explores a range of key issues related to 21st century educational practices. Topics include the purpose of schools, the teaching profession, legal issues, governance, finance, equity issues, an introduction to special education and multicultural education, as well as the relationship between politics and education. The development of a personal philosophy of education begins here with the understanding of school structure. An opportunity for participation in an online lab to prepare for the Virginia Language and Communication Assessment (VCLA) is provided. Students are required to complete a 20 hour internship in an assigned placement as part of this course, and the course has an additional fee. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s). 20 Service Hour(s).
[EA3, EE] This course provides an overview lens through which the student views the history, philosophy, psychology, and sociology of general and special education in American schools. Through multiple readings and directed activities students create a developmental pedagogical framework in order to gauge the practicality of educational theory and philosophies for the public school setting. Students are required to complete a 20 hour internship in an assigned placement as part of this course, and the course has an additional fee. This course has an additional fee 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s). 20 Service Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as addressing Exploration Area 3: How do we Evaluate and Solve Problems [EA3], with Experiential Emphasis [EE].
This course establishes the foundation for teaching reading and for diagnosing reading difficulties at the elementary level. The theoretical foundations and developmental nature of the reading process is examined. Instructional methods related to grapho-phonemic, syntactic, and semantic cueing systems are modeled and applied. The course relies on the reading and interpretation of children’s and adolescent literature as a base of instruction. This course includes a required 20-hour internship in a local school division. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). 20 Service Hour(s).
EDU 202 - Introduction to 21st Century Education and EDU 203 - Foundations and Trends in Education . This course has an additional fee.
Corequisite
EDU 311 - Elementary Language Arts Methods Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester
EDU 311Elementary Language Arts Methods3
This course completes the reading block for elementary endorsement candidates. The many facets of reading, writing, speaking, and listening are explored for teaching and learning content across the curriculum in elementary and middle school classrooms. Students are required to complete a 20 hour internship in an assigned placement as part of this course, and the course has an additional fee. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s). 20 Service Hour(s).
ENG 112 - Composition & Research with a grade of “C” or higher EDU 202 - Introduction to 21st Century Education EDU 203 - Foundations and Trends in Education Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester
EDU 312Content Area Literacy3
This course immerses secondary and all-level candidates in the concept of literacy for students beyond the elementary level. Finding the appropriate strategies, scaffolding and applications for reading, writing, speaking and listening, and media literacy in discipline content areas creates the foundation for this class. Teaching the content of one’s discipline through the use of appropriate literacy approaches are practiced and applied. Students are required to complete a 20 hour internship in an assigned placement as part of this course, and the course has an additional fee. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s). 20 Service Hour(s).
ENG 112 - Composition & Research with a grade of “C” or higher EDU 202 - Introduction to 21st Century Education EDU 203 - Foundations and Trends in Education Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester
EDU 314The Teaching of English3
This course provides the study of strategies, techniques, materials, technology, and current research used in the teaching of English to secondary (6-12) learners. Participants will employ the Virginia Standards of Learning to teach English at the middle and secondary school level using the latest theories and practices governing the teaching of written composition and research. Through hands-on learning activities, students will develop an awareness of the professional resources and technology available to teachers in order to teach reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, media literacy, and research. A wide variety of nonfiction, minority, ethnic, and young adult texts will be examined. In-class instruction is augmented by a required 20 hour internship experience in a middle or secondary school classroom. This course has an additional fee. 3 credits. 20 Service Hours. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s). 20 Service Hours Service Hour(s).
EDU 202 - Introduction to 21st Century Education EDU 203 - Foundations and Trends in Education SPD 220 - Survey of Exceptional and Special Education Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Occasionally
EDU 320Elementary Math Methods3
Students pursuing elementary education licensure will examine the content knowledge, teaching strategies, methods, and cultural applications as well as the theoretical foundations necessary for teaching math effectively in the elementary school through 6th grade. Students are required to complete a 20 hour internship in an assigned placement as part of this course, and the course has an additional fee. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s). 20 Service Hour(s).
EDU 202 - Introduction to 21st Century Education EDU 203 - Foundations and Trends in Education MTH 105 - Fundamentals of Mathematics Course Session Cycle: FA
EDU 330The Middle School3
This course focuses on the middle school philosophy, the middle school learner, and the curriculum of middle schools. This course prepares the student to develop strategies to meet the specific needs of the unique middle school learner. Students are required to complete a 20 hour internship in an assigned placement as part of this course, and the course has an additional fee. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s). 20 Service Hour(s).
PSY 201 - General Psychology Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Even Years
EDU 350Elementary Social Studies and Science Methods3
This course is designed to instruct students as they prepare to teach the content areas of science and social studies at the elementary level. The course includes the use of Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs), instructional strategies, and curriculum development to prepare students in the areas of elementary social studies and science. Emphasis is placed on the use of technology in instructional practices. Students are required to complete a 20 hour internship in an assigned placement as part of this course, and the course has an additional fee. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s). 20 Service Hour(s).
EDU 202 EDU 202 - Introduction to 21st Century Education EDU 203 EDU 203 - Foundations and Trends in Education HIS 201 HIS 201 - American History I HIS 202 HIS 202 - American History II SCI 250 SCI 250 - Physical Science Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester
EDU 351Secondary Methods of History & Social Science Education3
This course prepares future educators to teach history and social studies as inferential and inquiry-based discipline and utilize culturally responsive and standards-aligned instructional practices. Students will examine the purposes of history and social science education, design and assess effective instruction for disciplinary literacy, and develop strategies for supporting diverse learners in dialogic classroom environment 3 Credit(s).
EDU 202 - Introduction to 21st Century Education , EDU 203 - Foundations and Trends in Education , HIS 201 - American History I and HIS 202 - American History II Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
EDU 352Elementary Education Classroom Management and Differentiated Instructional Strategies3
This course assists the Elementary Education teacher candidates with understanding the complexities in today’s classrooms. This course helps prepare candidates with relating to diverse populations by developing procedures and rules for the classroom; learning about problem behaviors; meeting the needs of special students, parents, and community; and motivating and encouraging students while managing the physical space and time in the classroom. Additionally, this course assists students in understanding the relationship between differentiated instruction and classroom management with the goal of developing student understanding of the impact of instruction on classroom management. Students are required to complete a 20 hour internship in an assigned placement as part of this course, and the course has an additional fee. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s). 40 Service Hour(s).
EDU 202 - Introduction to 21st Century Education EDU 203 - Foundations and Trends in Education EDU 310 - Developmental and Diagnostic Reading EDU 311 - Elementary Language Arts Methods
Corequisite
EDU 353 - Elementary/Middle School Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Strategies Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester
EDU 353Elementary/Middle School Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Strategies3
Students seeking elementary/middle school endorsement concentrate on curriculum, instruction and assessment, and focus on methods appropriate to their major and level of endorsement. Students are introduced to the Clinical Cycle process, a variety of theories about teaching and learning, and topics such as setting instructional goals, instructional approaches to teaching and learning, learning to deliver lessons, assessing student learning and reporting student learning, promoting critical thinking, units and lesson planning. This course requires 20 hours of internship. Program candidates are encouraged to take and pass Praxis II and the RVE as a part of the course requirements. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). 20 Service Hour(s).
EDU 310 - Developmental and Diagnostic Reading and EDU 311 - Elementary Language Arts Methods . Students must meet all Teacher Education Program admission requirements.
Corequisite
EDU 352 - Elementary Education Classroom Management and Differentiated Instructional Strategies Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester
EDU 355Secondary and Middle School Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Strategies3
This course prepares students to teach in grades 6 - 12 through a study of curriculum, instruction and assessment that includes the following topics: decision making; developing, planning, implementing, and assessing instruction; aligning instruction with appropriate content area state standards; principles of learning; the application of skills in the discipline-specific methodology; the selection of instructional strategies and materials; and the use of technology in planning, implementing and assessing learning. Program candidates are introduced to the Clinical Cycles and will teach a minimum of six lessons. As part of this course, students are required to complete a 20 hour internship in an assigned placement. This course also has an additional fee. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s). 20 Service Hour(s).
EDU 202 - Introduction to 21st Century Education EDU 203 - Foundations and Trends in Education EDU 312 - Content Area Literacy
Corequisite
EDU 357 - Secondary and Middle School Classroom Management and Differentiated Instructional Strategies Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester
EDU 357Secondary and Middle School Classroom Management and Differentiated Instructional Strategies3
This course prepares students to teach in grades 6-12 with study that includes the following topics: developing and implementing classroom management plans based on theory and empirical research; teaching methods and strategies used in general education classrooms that are appropriate for those students who are gifted as well as those with exceptional challenges. Pre-service teachers in this course explore strategies to expand learning opportunities for students as related to content-specific disciplines. Students are required to complete a 20 hour internship in an assigned placement as part of this course and the course has an additional fee. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s). 20 Service Hour(s).
EDU 202 - Introduction to 21st Century Education EDU 203 - Foundations and Trends in Education EDU 312 - Content Area Literacy
Corequisite
EDU 355 - Secondary and Middle School Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Strategies Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester
EDU 358All-Level (Pre-K-12) Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Strategies3
This course prepares all-level program candidates in Physical Education to teach PK - 12 students through instruction in the following topics: decision making, developing, planning and implementing and assessing instruction; aligning instruction with appropriate content area state standards; principles of learning; the application of skills in discipline-specific methodology; the selection of instructional strategies and materials; the use of technology in planning, implementing and assessing learning. Emphasis is placed on the distinction between elementary curriculum, instruction and assessment as compared to middle/secondary school. Students are required to complete a 20 hour internship in an assigned placement as part of this course, and the course has an additional fee. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s). 20 Service Hour(s).
EDU 202 - Introduction to 21st Century Education EDU 203 - Foundations and Trends in Education EDU 312 - Content Area Literacy
Corequisite
EDU 360 - All-Level (Pre-K-12) Classroom Management and Differentiated Instruction Strategies Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester
EDU 359Assessment of and for Learning3
This course will contribute to an understanding of why we assess, how to appropriately assess students, creating authentic assessments, types of assessments, how to analyze assessment data, and using assessment information to drive instructional decision making. Students will gain understanding as to how assessments fit into a lesson plan and overall unit plan. Students will also explore instructional technology and its use in assessing students and collecting data. Students will also discuss how assessments are used by teachers, administrators, and school divisions make educational decisions. 3 Credit(s).
EDU 360All-Level (Pre-K-12) Classroom Management and Differentiated Instruction Strategies3
This course prepares all-level licensure program candidates in Physical Education to teach PK – 12 students through instruction related to the following topics: developing and implementing classroom management plans based on theory and empirical research; teaching methods and strategies used in general education classrooms that are appropriate for those students who are gifted as well as those with exceptional challenges. Program candidates learn strategies to expand the learning opportunities for all students in their content discipline classrooms. Students are required to complete a 20 hour internship in an assigned placement as part of this course, and the course has an additional fee. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s). 20 Service Hour(s).
EDU 202 - Introduction to 21st Century Education EDU 203 - Foundations and Trends in Education EDU 312 - Content Area Literacy
Corequisite
EDU 358 - All-Level (Pre-K-12) Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Strategies Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester
EDU 362Elementary Health & Physical Education Methods (PreK-6)3
This course will prepare teacher candidates to organize and effectively teach health and physical education to grades pre-K-6 using a variety of instructional methods, focusing on instructional strategies, addressing the progression of skills and knowledge, assessment, and discipline. This course provides a systematic approach to planning, organizing, teaching, and evaluating health and physical education programs designed specifically for young children. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting and applying content standard/competences, instructional methods and techniques, technology, principles of learning, safety, and a healthy lifestyle. Program candidates are required to take and pass Praxis II as part of course requirements. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s). 20 Hour Internship Service Hour(s).
EDU 202 - Introduction to 21st Century Education EDU 203 - Foundations and Trends in Education SPD 220 - Survey of Exceptional and Special Education Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Odd Years
EDU 364Adolescent Health and Physical Education Methods3
This course will prepare teacher candidates to organize and effectively teach health and physical education to grades 6-12 using a variety of instructional methods, focusing on instructional strategies, addressing the progression of skills and knowledge, assessment, and discipline. This course provides a systematic approach to planning, organizing, teaching, and evaluating health and physical education programs designed specifically for adolescents. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting and applying content standard/competences, instructional methods and techniques, technology, principles of learning, safety, and a healthy lifestyle. Program candidates are required to take and pass Praxis II as part of course requirements. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
EDU 312 - Content Area Literacy Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Odd Years
EDU 404Student Teaching and Synthesis Experience12
Student teaching for all endorsement levels is an intensive clinical experience in a public school. The experience begins with observation and limited participation and culminates in the assumption of full teaching responsibilities. The student teaching experience will provide for a minimum of 300 clock hours with at least 150 hours spent supervised in direct teaching activities over a twelve week period. The course includes clinical cycles, action research, and an evening seminar. Must be in compliance with all published program requirements in order to enroll in this course. This course has an additional fee. 12 Credit(s). 300 Contact Hour(s). Twelve Weeks in public schools Service Hour(s).
