EDUCATION
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Writing
Intensive Courses **
A
special fee is charged for all practicum and student teaching courses.
†
Education
205.
Life
and Career Preparation.
This course is the design and management of the Longwood educational
experience to establish vision, direction, and strategies for gaining
knowledge, skills, and attitudes for life and career preparation. It is
designed to challenge and support Sophomore Participants who are working
with Senior Mentors in the Project Success Program. 1 credit.
Education
245.
Human
Growth and Development.
A survey of physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of
human beings. Heredity and environmental influences will be stressed in
the life-span study with specific emphasis upon prenatal through
adolescent development. 3 credits.
Education
260.
Introduction
to the Teaching Profession.
An
overview of teaching and schooling that addresses the foundations of
education and the professional aspects of teaching. Emphasis on the
history and philosophy of education; school organization; governance;
legal and financial issues; teacher preparation; professional
development; practicum preparation; and lesson planning.
2 credits.
Education
265.
Education
Practicum I.
An in-depth observation and participation practicum. Placed in
public school settings for at least 60 hours under supervision of
college. In addition, instruction and follow-up will occur. 3 credits.
†
Education
275.
Educational
Leadership I.
Course is for Orientation Leaders who assist with the Longwood
Seminar. Designed to prepare these leaders to work with professors and
their first-year students in the Seminar. Prerequisite: Open to Student
Orientation Leaders only and permission of instructor. 1 credit.
Education
295.
Special
Topics.
Selected topics in Education. The topics will vary from semester to
semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisors. May be
repeated for credit when topics change. 1-3 credits.
Education
305.
Practicum
in Early Childhood.
Study of the development of the preschool child and associated guidance,
observation, teaching techniques and curriculum considerations.
Prerequisite: EDUC 265. 3 credits.
EDUCATION
311-312.
Studies Abroad.
Primarily intended for transfer of credit earned abroad in
courses in education. 1-18
credits.
Education
325.
Introduction
to Teaching Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary and Middle
School (N,K-8). Reading,
both fiction and nonfiction, vocabulary, comprehension, speaking and
listening skills, and study skills will be emphasized. Required for
those seeking licensure at the elementary and/or middle school levels.
Prerequisite: EDUC 260 or consent of the instructor. 2 credits.
EDUCATION
326. Teaching Reading and
Language Arts in the Elementary School (N,K-6).
Adaptive rates of reading for emergent and early literacy
development will be emphasized as well as word recognition, and skills
for content fields such as comprehension, word study, vocabulary,
phonics, process writing and handwriting(manuscript). Literature based
and basal reading instruction techniques will be included. Required for
those seeking licensure at the elementary levels. Prerequisite: EDUC 260
or consent of instructor. 2 credits.
EDUCATION
327. Teaching Reading and
Language Arts in the Middle School Grades (6-8). Adaptive
rates of reading for intermediate and fluent readers will be emphasized
as well as vocabulary study. Skills for content fields such as
comprehension, process writing, spelling, grammar, and handwriting
(cursive) will also be included. Various reading programs and literature
based and basal reading instruction will be emphasized to include
different genres of literature, literary elements, and author studies.
Required for those seeking licensure at the middle school levels.
Prerequisite: EDUC 260 or consent of the instructor. 2 credits.
Education
370.
Practicum
II. Additional participation
and micro-teaching processes in public school settings for at least 60
hours under college supervision. In addition, instruction and follow-up
will occur. Prerequisite: EDUC 265. 3 credits. †
Education
375.
Intro
to Residence Life.
The Spring RA Class focuses on general areas related to understanding
the mission and goals of residence life (the organization), as well as
understanding theoretical perspectives related to student development.
The course will utilize the process of experiential learning with
emphasis placed on structured group exercises and experience,
out-of-class observations, readings and group discussion. 1 credit.
EDUCATION
380.
Classroom Assessment. Theory
and practice in construction of
teacher-made evaluation instruments with heavy emphasis upon test
construction and alternative assessment. Includes study of standardized
testing and in-depth study of the Virginia Assessment program. 2
credits.
Education
415 (economicS 415).
Educator
Oriented Course.
Applying economics to environmental issues such as resource scarcity,
pollution, property rights, garbage and recycling, oil spills, and
endangered species. Students will learn how markets and prices can be
used to help solve environmental problems. Course cannot be used toward
credit towards economics major or minor in economics. Students cannot
receive credit for both EDUC 415/ECON 415 and ECON 500 or both ECON 415/EDUC
415 and ECON 314. 3 credits.
EDUCATION
430.
Teaching
Reading in The Content Area.
An analysis of skills and
practices required in the content areas required for reading
comprehension in middle and secondary grades 6-12, including question
strategies in literal, interpretive, critical, evaluative comprehension,
and techniques for fostering an appreciation of a variety of literature
and independent reading. Corequisite:
EDUC 455. 2 credits.
Education
450.
Principles
of Instruction. (N,K-8). Methods
of instruction in the elementary and middle school. The class will focus
on generic teaching strategies, time utilization, teaching effectiveness
research, and professional responsibilities. Required for those seeking
licensure to teach at the elementary and/or middle school levels.
Prerequisite: EDUC 260 or consent of the instructor.
2 credits.
EDUCATION
451.
Curriculum in the Elementary
School (N,K-6). This course will focus on mathematics, science, and
social studies. Interdisciplinary units and content appropriate
pedagogical approaches will be utilized to meet the Virginia standards
of learning in grades N,K-6. Required for those seeking a teaching
license with an endorsement to teach at the elementary level.
Prerequisite: EDUC 260 or consent of the instructor.
2 credits.
EDUCATION
452.
Curriculum in the Middle School
(6-8). This course will
focus on mathematics, science, and social studies. Interdisciplinary
units and content appropriate pedagogical approaches will be utilized to
meet the Virginia standards of learning in grades 6-8. Required for
those seeking a teaching license with an endorsement to teach at the
middle school level. Prerequisite:
EDUC 260 or consent of the instructor.
2 credits.
Education
455.
Principles
of Secondary Education.
Principles and methods of curriculum and instruction in the secondary
school with an emphasis on Virginia SOL’s. Required of all majors
seeking licensure at the secondary level. Prerequisites: EDUC 245 and
260. Corequisite:
EDUC 430. 1 credit.
Education
470.
Mentoring
Skills for Academic and Career Planning.
This course is an exploration of the fundamental mentoring and guidance
skills needed to promote effective academic and career planning. It is
especially designed to prepare Senior Mentors to work with sophomore
participants in the Project Success Program. 1 credit.
Education
475.
Educational
Leadership II.
Course is for Orientation Leaders who assist with the Longwood Seminar
for the second time. Designed to provide additional experiences for
Orientation Leaders who work with professors and their first-year
students. Prerequisite: EDUC 275 and permission of instructor. 1 credit.
Education
484.
Media
and Technology.
A
laboratory course concerned with the utilization of instructional media
and computer technology in the learning process.
1 credit.
Education
487.
Classroom
Management and System Issues.
An examination of classroom management techniques and the
development of skills necessary to foster a supportive learning
environment as well as examination of system problems and solutions
within traditional education settings N, K-12. 3 credits.
Education
489.
Survey
of Exceptional Children.
An
introduction to all disabilities in special education. Characteristics
and needs of students with disabilities, legislation, litigation,
inclusion, and the role of the classroom teacher as a member of the IEP
team. 3 credits.
Education
495.
Special
Topics.
Selected topics in Education. The topics will vary from semester to
semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisors. May be
repeated for credit when topics change. 1-3 credits.
EDUCATION
498.
Honors Research in
Education. Students
conduct research in education under the direction of a faculty member
and the Senior Honors Research Committee.
May be repeated as 499. 3
credits.
The
Professional Semester
All
students in teacher education programs will participate in a
professional semester in their senior year during the semester in which
they engage in the student teaching practicum. The semester is divided
into the ten-week practicum and a six-week flexible modular professional
program. The semester offers a total of 18 semester hours credit.
Education
400.
Directed Teaching in the Elementary and Middle School
Required of all students in seeking elementary and middle school
endorsements. Required of
all students seeking licensure in grades N,K-8.
See prerequisites for student teaching. 11 credits. †
EDUCATION
401 - Directed
Teaching in the Elementary School.
Required of all students seeking licensure to teach elementary
school (grades N,K-6). See prerequisites for student teaching. 11
credits.†
Education
402.
Directed
Teaching in the Secondary School.
Required of all students in the secondary education curricula. See
prerequisites for student teaching. 11 credits. †
Education
403.
Directed
Elementary Teaching for Art and Music.
See prerequisites for student teaching. 6 credits. †
Education
404.
Directed
Secondary Teaching for Art and Music.
See prerequisites for student teaching. 5 credits. †
EDUCATION
405 - Directed Teaching in
the Middle School. Required
of all students seeking licensure to teach middle school (grades 6-8).
See prerequisites for student teaching. 11 credits. †
Education
406.
Directed
Teaching in LD/EBD/MR. Required
of all students preparing to teach in Special Education. Directed
teaching of students with mild to moderate disabilities (LD/EBD/MR). See
prerequisites for student teaching. 11 credits. †
Education
488.
Education
Seminar.
A series of discussions concerned with orientation to the
teaching profession, the American school system, trends and innovations
in education, and current research. See prerequisites for student
teaching. 1 credit.
Note:
All courses within the Professional Semester as well as other education
courses, allow for the understanding and application of multi-cultural
concepts.
Graduate
Courses for Seniors:
See
Director of Graduate Studies for details. Also see Graduate Catalog.
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