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EDU 2013 Foundations of Education
This course is designed to develop an understanding of the historical, philosophical, and
sociological foundations underlying the role, development, and organization of public
education in the United States. Attention is given to the legal status of teachers and students,
including federal and state laws and regulations, school as an organization/culture, and
contemporary issues in education. (Fall)
EDU 2212 Introduction to Instructional Media and Technology
This is an introductory course in the basics of instructional technology, computers, media,
and their education application. The course is designed to meet the technology standards
outlined in the Virginia
Standards of Learning
. (Spring)
EDU 3043 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction in Secondary Schools
This course provides opportunities for students to design and model instruction based
on Virginia
Standards of Learning
for their endorsement area, learning theories, and
effective school research. Students will construct and interpret various assessment
tools for evaluation of pupil learning and use them, as well as the Standards of Learning
assessments, to develop differentiated instruction for learners with diverse needs. Students
will develop communication strategies to promote family involvement in pupil learning.
A 20-hour field experience is required. Prerequisites: Background check requirements
must be completed prior to enrolling in any EDU course requiring field experience hours.
Membership in the Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA) is required. Formal
admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Upon demand)
EDU 3053 Reading and Language Arts
This course is designed as a study of reading and language arts as communication. The
course will include methods of teaching writing, spelling, phonics, and grammatical skills
and how to include their use in an integrated elementary curriculum. The use of literature
will be included as a way of teaching skills such as phoneme awareness, word recognition
skills, and comprehension skills. Writing and reading workshops will also be introduced
as a way to use writing skills. Methods are presented for working with gifted students
and those with disabilities. Teaching methods and materials are based on requirements
found in the Virginia
Standards of Learning
for Reading and English. Includes a 15-hour
early field experience. Prerequisites: Background check requirements must be completed
prior to enrolling in any EDU course requiring field experience hours. Membership in
the Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA) is required. Formal admission to the
Teacher Education Program. (Fall)
EDU 3133 Introduction to the Exceptional Child
This course is designed as a study the characteristics of students with exceptionalities,
including gifted and talented, and to provide for their instruction in an educational setting.
Special attention is paid to developmental disabilities and issues such as attention deficit
disorder, substance abuse, child abuse, cultural diversity and working with families. The
course also includes a study of the legal aspects, regulatory requirements, and expectations
associated with identification, education, and evaluation of students with disabilities,
addressing the rights and responsibilities of parents, students, teachers, and schools as
they relate to individuals with disabilities. Includes a 15-hour early field experience.
Prerequisites: Background check requirements must be completed prior to enrolling in
any EDU course requiring field experience hours. Membership in the Student Virginia
Education Association (SVEA) is required. EDU 2003 with a grade of C (2.00) or better
and completion of background check requirements. (Spring)