EDUC 375 - Content Teaching Methods

Institution:

Virginia Wesleyan University

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Description:

A secondary curriculum and instructional procedures course focused on the prospective teacher's specific content area. Students select their appropriate section of EDUC 375 that corresponds with their content specialty (art, English, foreign language, history/social studies, mathematics, science). Major emphasis is on applying the following concepts to their content specialty: principles of learning; the ability to construct and interpret valid assessments and analyze data to improve student performance; the relationship among assessment, instruction, and monitoring student progress; the use of media and computers; and methods of improving communication between school and families. Prerequisites: EDUC 338 and 339. Corequisite: EDUC 340 for secondary "DAY" education students. A 12-hour fieldexperience is required for ACT students. Offered each fall.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vwu.edu

Phone Number:

(757) 455-3200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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