EDU
Courses
EDU 105 Introduction to Education
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
An introduction to the teaching profession. Topics include: purposes of schools in society; and knowledge, dispositions, and performance required to be an effective teacher.
Prerequisites: AFL 085 or appropriate placement test score
EDU 110 Educational Technology
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on using educational technology as an instructional resource. Topics include: types and uses of software, selecting technologies for achieving curricular goals, and aligning electronic media production with instructional goals.
Prerequisites: AFL 085 or appropriate placement test score, and IM 105
EDU 200 Individuals with Exceptionalities
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on concepts and techniques for working with exceptional children and youth in varied educational and community settings. Topics include: identifying developmental characteristics for physical, cognitive, and social development disabilities; adapting learning environments; giftedness; legal issues; and community resources.
Prerequisites: EDU 105
EDU 210 Learning in Childhood
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on major theories of human development and learning. Topics include: motivation, instructional strategies, assessment, similarities and differences in learners, and other factors affecting student learning and development.
Prerequisites: PSY 110