Academic Catalog 2018

as they relate to individuals with disabilities. Includes a 15-hour early field experience. 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

and completion of background check requirements. (Spring) 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 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. (Fall) 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 to the Teacher Education Program. (Upon demand) EDU 3253 Teaching Reading in the Content Area

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

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