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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Honors seminar. Prerequisite(s): Departmental invitation. Unit(s): 1
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3.00 Credits
Capstone independent research project and honors paper. Note: Participation in the honors program fulfills the capstone requirement. Prerequisite(s): Departmental invitation. Unit(s): 1
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Introduction to the American educational system. Explores the philosophical, sociological, historical, and political roots of schools today. Attention also 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. Prerequisite(s): School of Arts and Sciences students only. Unit(s): 1
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the wide range of diversity that exists across today's general school population and examination of the increased professional demands that inclusion makes upon teachers. Exploration of physical, social, emotional, intellectual development, individual learning styles, and prior learning as well as language, culture, family and community values, and how they influence student learning. Study of differentiated instructional approaches to learning and performance while focusing on the strengths and needs of diverse learners. Field experience in public school settings is required. Prerequisite(s): School of Arts and Sciences students only. Unit(s): 1
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Theory and pedagogy of using technology for instruction in all areas of the preK-12 curriculum. Develops the understanding and skills necessary to confidently plan for, implement, and evaluate effective integration of technology across the curriculum, as well as the use of technology to enhance personal productivity. Unit(s): 0.5
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3.00 Credits
Introduces use of appropriate methods and assessments to help learners develop knowledge and basic skills, sustain intellectual curiosity, and problem solve. Examines selection of strategies and procedures to enhance classroom instruction and support learners in achievement of the Virginia Standards of Learning. Explores curriculum integration and subject-specific methodology in science and social studies. Prerequisite(s): Education 205 or 207. Unit(s): 1
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Focuses on the developmental reading skills of emergent and beginning readers. Instructional focus will be placed upon teaching strategies and activities for teaching readiness, word attack skills, beginning comprehension skills, as well as early literacy assessment and intervention for at-risk learners. Requires concurrent registration in Education 365, Elementary Reading Practicum. Prerequisite(s): Education 250. Unit(s): 1
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on how students comprehend and learn with text. Participants will read, discuss, view and use instructional strategies that promote understanding of narrative and expository texts used in sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Unit(s): 1
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3.00 Credits
Special projects and practical experience in educational programs. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department. Unit(s): 0.25-1
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3.00 Credits
In-depth examination of fundamental mathematical concepts and methods of teaching elementary math for understanding. Course content emphasizes and integrates state and national curriculum standards, problem-solving approaches, use of manipulatives and technology, current research, and learning theory. Requires concurrent registration in Education 366, Elementary Mathematics Practicum. Prerequisite(s): Education 250. Unit(s): 1
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