Education (EDUC)

Introduces the students to an interdisciplinary study of the future within the context of education. Various topic areas, such as population, science/technology, lifestyle, economics, international relations, energy and religion will be explored in terms of future trends and how education responds to these trends and their impacts.

This course provides an overview of the U.S. American public education system. Specific emphasis will be placed on the role, funding and history of education as they relate to social justice, equity and the diversity of U.S. American society. May be used for general education credit.

This course examines the social, cultural, and educational contexts - through the lifespan - of individuals with exceptionalities. Specific focus will be given to the study of historical perspectives, models, theories, philosophies and trends in the field of special education. In addition, the role of culture, environment, family and individual differences will be explored.

This course examines development and sociocultural dynamics, informed by 21st century skills, with a retrospective focus on how past developmental experiences impact present and future learning. Students will apply knowledge and research about human development to identify best practices for learning and resilience. This course may be used for general education credit.

This course addresses understanding of American education, philosophical approaches to education, the history of education, and the socio-cultural changes in U.S. society with characteristics of today's schools and with current educational issues.

Students will study and compare educational goals, practices, policies and beliefs in countries and cultures around the world. Content is grounded in social, cultural, historical and economic processes that are influenced and influence cultural understandings and systems of education.

This is an introductory course that examines the historical, sociological, philosophical, and psychological perspectives that influence and support the curricular and instructional structures of general education. Throughout the course the implementation of those structures through a systematic process of planning for effective classroom instruction and evaluation will be examined. Connections to how they reflect an understanding of various models of learning and cognition and their implications for educational practice will be established.

This course engages students in critical studies of educational outcomes and practices for minority populations in contemporary and historical contexts.

This course will examine how personal and professional values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors affect teaching and learning. The pre-service teachers will develop an understanding of similar unique characteristics of Pre-K to 12 grade students and their families, including culture, race, ethnicity, heritage language and learning abilities, gender socialization, and sexual orientation.

In this course, learners will establish a foundational understanding of technology and media as a means to empower pedagogical practice and set conditions for learning. The course is intended to help develop awareness of, and appreciation for, a range of technical skills and reflective practices that may be applied in daily life and in future course work and careers. Learners will create an ePortfolio of digital media developed in this course.

Workshop experiences for the development and training of teachers.

Students will learn about, reflect on and critique the ways in which systemic racism influences American society, U.S. education systems and their own lives. The course is organized to promote race reflection through critical explorations of the ways race and racism are inscribed within places and spaces. Students will critically engage with course texts and materials, unearth artifacts on an archaeological dig at Montpelier, explore numerous exhibits at Montpelier and other local historic sites in and around Orange County, Virginia, and confront structural racism while planning anti-racist K-12 curriculum.

This course illuminates the role of educators in presenting environmental topics in learning communities. Activities will include principles for formal classrooms and other educational settings, such as museums, parks and zoos. In a local classroom /learning environment, participants will collaborate with practicing educators to teach learners about local environmental topics.

Undergraduate students in education majors will serve as teaching assistants in large-format education courses. Students will perform essential duties, including facilitating classroom discussions, maintaining accurate class records and assisting the instructor with class lectures.

Enables students to apply, in the public school classrooms and the comprehensive child development programs, those skills and attitudes acquired in all components of teacher education. Under the guidance of university supervisors, students are provided activities designed to familiarize them with the classroom teacher's role.

This course offers an in-depth examination of selected topics which are of current importance in the field of education. This course may be repeated for credit when course content changes.

Independent research topic initiated and completed by qualified upper-division students. See catalog descriptions entitled "Graduation with Distinction" and "Graduation with Honors."

Independent research topic initiated and completed by qualified upper-division students. See catalog descriptions entitled "Graduation with Distinction" and "Graduation with Honors."

Independent research topic initiated and completed by qualified upper-division students. See catalog descriptions entitled "Graduation with Distinction" and "Graduation with Honors."