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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Pre-service experience with TEXT Mentors in the classroom. Serves as an early screening process for elementary, special education, middle, and secondary prospective teachers. Course requires spending one day a week in the classroom, attending weekly on-campus meetings, introduction to the Teacher Work Sample, course readings, and reflective writing. This course is an important part of entry to the School of Education. It may be repeated one time. Developmental recommendations may be made as a result of this course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of English Composition. Practicum can only be taken at Avila University. Credit for taking this course at another institution will not be accepted. FA, SP
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2.00 Credits
Activities presented and practiced to enrich and enhance conceptual teaching of academic subjects through the use of fine arts activities. It also serves to give the beginning teacher skills in building confidence and the ability to help children express themselves in a variety of creative ways. For Education Students only. SP, SU, even years
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2.00 Credits
Integration of physical activity into the classroom setting. The role of physical education and the physical education teacher will be studied as well as how together they can improve children's physical fitness and lifelong wellness. FA, SU, odd years.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth exploration of learning and motivation theory, cognitive, moral, psychological and physical development. Additional topics include a self-study, an examination of social-emotional difficulties of children, and the influence of classroom environment on learning. FA, SP.
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3.00 Credits
Extensive reading of children's books; criteria for selection and evaluation of these books; relation of literature to the reading program and to children's needs, abilities, and interests; and the integration of literature across the curriculum. Teaching strategies for children's literature. This is a Communication Intensive course. SP.
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3.00 Credits
Designed to provide an introduction to the various areas of exceptionality (gifted, mentally retarded, learning disabled, behavior disordered, etc.). Social, educational, and family characteristics of exceptional children are explored. Samples of the unique teaching methods, materials, and techniques of instruction are studied. In addition, laws and regulations covering exceptional students are presented. Observation hours are required. FA, SP.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the role of evaluation in the instructional process, preparation of outcomes objectives, and basic statistical concepts and common terminology related to educational measurement. Practice in developing classroom tests, assessment in the Teacher Work Sample, and the study of performance-based assessment are provided as well as information regarding commonly used formal tests in school districts. FA, SP.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of American education including philosophical, historical and social foundations, teaching as a profession, recent innovations, diversity, and critical issues. All levels of schooling are explored including elementary, middle school, and secondary education. Prerequisites: Completion of one English composition course with a grade of "C" orbetter and sophomore status. FA, SP.
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3.00 Credits
Theories and principles of pedagogy; developing and writing objectives in three instructional domains; steps in lesson planning; selection and application of appropriate procedures, methods, and techniques; exploration of learning styles, trends, and issues. Observations required. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all sections of the C-Base, positive department recommendation upon completion of ED 185. General Methods can only be taken at Avila University. Credit for taking this course at another institution will not be accepted. FA, SP.
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3.00 Credits
Examines basic technology components of a typical educational environment. Learners will develop an understanding of issues, challenges and changes in technology as an integral part of today's classroom and society. Best practices and emerging technologies for schools and consumers will be examined. FA, SU.
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