BCAcademicCatalog2016

EDU 2013 Foundations of Education This course is designed to develop an understanding of the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations underlying the role, development, and organization of public education in the United States. Attention is 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. (Fall) EDU 2212 Introduction to Instructional Media and Technology This is an introductory course in the basics of instructional technology, computers, media, and their education application. The course is designed to meet the technology standards outlined in the Virginia Standards of Learning . (Spring) EDU 3043 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction in Secondary Schools This course provides opportunities for students to design and model instruction based on Virginia Standards of Learning for their endorsement area, learning theories, and effective school research. 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. A 20-hour field experience is required. 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. Formal admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Upon demand) EDU 3053 Reading and Language Arts This course is designed as a study of reading and language arts as communication. The course will include methods of teaching writing, spelling, phonics, and grammatical skills and how to include their use in an integrated elementary curriculum. The use of literature will be included as a way of teaching skills such as phoneme awareness, word recognition skills, and comprehension skills. Writing and reading workshops will also be introduced as a way to use writing skills. Methods are presented for working with gifted students and those with disabilities. Teaching methods and materials are based on requirements found in the Virginia Standards of Learning for Reading and English. 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. Formal admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Fall) EDU 3133 Introduction to the Exceptional Child This course is designed as a study the characteristics of students with exceptionalities, including gifted and talented, and to provide for their instruction in an educational setting. Special attention is paid to developmental disabilities and issues such as attention deficit disorder, substance abuse, child abuse, cultural diversity and working with families. The course also includes a study of the legal aspects, regulatory requirements, and expectations associated with identification, education, and evaluation of students with disabilities, addressing the rights and responsibilities of parents, students, teachers, and schools 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)

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