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EDU 3163 Methods in Teaching Prek-6 Mathematics
This course will provide students who plan to teach mathematics in grades Prek-6 with
strategies for planning and presenting the mathematics content found inVirginia’s
Standards
of Learning
to a variety of learners. Mathematical content from the Prek-6
Standards of
Learning
and related mathematical concepts will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Formal
admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Fall)
EDU 3193 Teaching Science & Social Studies PreK-6
This course provides opportunities for students to design and model instruction based
on Virginia
Standards of Learning
for elementary science and social studies, along with
discipline-specific learning theories, and effective school research. Topics include integrated
curriculum, participatory citizenship, scientific inquiry, and safety in the classroom. 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.
Prerequisite: Formal admission to the
Teacher Education Program
.
(Spring)
EDU 3182 Methods in Teaching Mathematics 6-12
This course will provide students who plan to teach mathematics in grades 6-12 with
strategies for planning, presenting, and assessing the mathematics content found in
Virginia’s
Standards of Learning
to a variety of learners. Prerequisite: Formal admission
to the Teacher Education Program. (Upon demand)
EDU 3253 Teaching Reading in the Content Area
This course is a survey of the strategies and materials which facilitate students’ reading,
thinking, and study skills required in secondary subject areas. The primary emphasis will
be on engaging all students regardless of reading ability in reading and writing activities
as the means to learning content material. Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Teacher
Education Program. (Upon demand)
EDU 3801 Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience I
In this course, the student is placed in a public school classroom for practical experience
as an observer/participant under the supervision of classroom teachers and college faculty.
Students will attend on campus seminars as scheduled and will spend a minimum of 20
hours in a public school classroom. 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. (Fall and Spring)
EDU 3901 Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience II
In this course, the student is placed in a public school classroom for practical experience
as an observer/participant under the supervision of classroom teachers and college faculty.
Students will attend on campus seminars as scheduled and will spend 25 hours in a public
school classroom. 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 3801 with a grade of
C (2.00) or better and formal admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Fall and
Spring)