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  • EDUC 321: Diagnostic Teaching of Reading W

    3.00 Credits
    Virginia Wesleyan University

    Provides prospective teachers with strategies for implementing ongoing classroom assessment, diagnosis and remediation of reading skills through the use of both informal and standardized assessment tools. Focuses on developing proficiency in a wide variety of comprehension strategies, including fluency and vocabulary development, ability to foster appreciation for a variety of literature and independent reading, as well as the ability to promote progress with SOL end-of-course assessments. Emphasis is on instructional techniques to assist students with disabilities to achieve reading and comprehension skills. Prerequisite: EDUC 320. Offered each semester.
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  • EDUC 329: Curriculum and Instruction PreK

    3.00 Credits
    Virginia Wesleyan University

    Skills in this course contribute to an understanding of the principles of learning; the application of skills in discipline-specific methodology; communication processes; selection and use of materials, including media and computers; and evaluation of pupil performance including interpreting and analyzing valid assessments to make teaching decisions. Another focus includes the teaching methods for English language learners, gifted and talented students and those students with disabling conditions (PK-6) and is tailored to promote student progress and preparation for the SOL assessments. Students learn methods of improving communication and involvement between schools and families, including the Foundation Blocks for Early Learning. Prerequisite: INST 202, EDUC 225 or consent. Offered each semester.
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  • EDUC 330: Elementary Practicum

    1.00 Credits
    Virginia Wesleyan University

    A teaching practicum which provides an opportunity to apply teaching methods, practice skills in teaching discipline-specific methodology, and learn to implement classroom management strategies. A supervised field experience in a primary classroom is provided. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences early in the registration process. Pass/fail grading. Prerequisites: INST 202, EDUC 225 and 320. Corequisite: EDUC 329. Offered each semester.
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  • EDUC 335: Teaching Math and Science in Schools

    3.00 Credits
    Virginia Wesleyan University

    Designed to aid future elementary teachers in their understanding and integration of the knowledge, skills and processes to support students in the achievement of the Standards of Learning (SOL) in mathematics and science. Many math and science labs will be conducted. Prerequisite: EDUC 366. Offered each semester.
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  • EDUC 338: Middle Education Teaching Methods: 6

    3.00 Credits
    Virginia Wesleyan University

    A curriculum and instructional procedures course for middle education. Major emphasis is on: structure of middle school, 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 225 and EDUC 366 for "DAY" and ACT students.Corequisite: EDUC 339. Offered each semester.
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  • EDUC 339: Middle Education Practicum: 6

    1.00 Credits
    Virginia Wesleyan University

    A teaching practicum which assists in preparing the professional educator for teaching developmentally appropriate lessons to middle school students. A supervised experience in a middle school classroom is provided. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences early in the registration process. Pass/fail grading. Corequisite: EDUC 338. Offered on demand.
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  • EDUC 340: Secondary Practicum: 6- 12: English, Math, Science, or Social Studies, Art, Foreign Language K

    1.00 Credits
    Virginia Wesleyan University

    A teaching practicum which provides an opportunity to apply teaching methods, practice skills in teaching discipline-specific methodologies, and learn to implement classroom management strategies. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences early in the registration process. Pass/fail grading. Prerequisite: EDUC 338 and 339. Corequisite: EDUC 375. Offered each fall.
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  • EDUC 366: Classroom Management and Teaching Strategies

    3.00 Credits
    Virginia Wesleyan University

    Contributes to an understanding and application of classroom behavior and management techniques, classroom community building, and individual interventions, including techniques that promote emotional well-being and teach and maintain behavioral conduct and skills consistent with the norms, standards, and rules of the educational environment. Included are assessments and management of behavior related to the best special education practice that provide positive behavioral supports; and are based on functional assessment of behavior. The course addresses diverse approaches based upon behavioral, cognitive, affective, social, and ecological theory and practice. Approaches support professionally appropriate practices and promote positive redirection of behavior, development of social skills and of self discipline. Corequisite: EDUC 367. Offered each semester.
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  • EDUC 367: Classroom Management Practicum

    1.00 Credits
    Virginia Wesleyan University

    Provides an opportunity to observe classroom management strategies in multiple settings. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences early in the registration process. Pass/fail grading. Corequisite: EDUC 366. Offered each semester.
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  • EDUC 375: Content Teaching Methods

    3.00 Credits
    Virginia Wesleyan University

    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.
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