2018-2019 University Catalog archived
Education (EDUC)
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(See “Students Preparing for Teaching ”)
The Teacher Education program offers students the opportunity to work toward a teaching credential (specifically a Virginia teaching license) in elementary, middle, or secondary education. Licensure can be earned in the following endorsement areas:
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Elementary Education:
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Pre-Kindergarten-to-6
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Middle Education:
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English; History and Social Sciences; Mathematics; Science
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Secondary Education:
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Biology; Chemistry; Chinese; Computer Science; Earth Science; English; French; German; History and Social Sciences; Instrumental and Vocal Music; Journalism; Latin; Mathematics; Physics; Spanish; Theater; Visual Arts
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The requirements for each endorsement area are listed on the teacher education website. EDUC 200 - Foundations of Education is open to all students. Upper-level education courses are also open to all students who wish to teach in public or private schools or who have an interest in education but do not wish to earn licensure. Instructor consent is required for upper-level courses for students who have not completed EDUC 200 - Foundations of Education.
Teacher Education Program Director: Haley W. Sigler
Core Faculty
First date is the year in which the faculty member began service as regular faculty at the University. Second date is the year of appointment to the present rank.
Haley Sigler, Ph.D.—(2007)-2016
Associate Professor of Education
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Minor
Interdisciplinary Minor
EDUC 200 - Foundations of Education
FDR: SS5
Credits: 3
An introduction to the issues relating to American public education in the 21st century. Students are introduced to information about teaching strategies and school policy upon which future courses can build. Emphasis is given to school efforts to create environments which promote equity and excellence within a multicultural system. Required for teacher licensure in Virginia. Fall Term 2018: EDUC 200-03 is a first-year seminar and open only to first-year students. Sigler.
EDUC 201 - Practicum: Foundation of Education
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Corequisite: EDUC 200. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum is designed to provide an experience observing and participating in a primary or secondary classroom. Additionally, a forum is provided for discussion of issues in education such as classroom management, differentiation, standardized curriculum and more. With these topics in mind, students challenge and refine beliefs as they spend time in a classroom. Working closely with a supervising teacher is invaluable to meeting the goals of this course. To meet the course requirements, students must complete 24 hours of fieldwork during the term. Sigler.
EDUC 210 - Fieldwork in Education
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1-3
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This course provides students an opportunity to observe, assist, or tutor in a local educational setting. It is intended for those students who wish to explore education as a profession or who are interested in post-graduate programs and jobs in education and education policy. Students in the teacher-licensure program should enroll in the practicum courses that correspond to upper level education courses. May be repeated for up to 3 credits total. Sigler.
EDUC 215 - Earth Science and Chemistry for K-6 Elementary Education
Credits: 0
Prerequisite or corequisite: EDUC 343. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This 30-hour required seminar includes a review of key science content for the elementary classroom, as required by the Virginia Standards of Learning. The course involves online work, using the Annenberg Learner series for teachers, as well as face-to-face meetings and includes the following topics: Interrelationships in Earth/Space Systems; Earth Patterns, Cycles, and Change; Earth Resources; and Matter. Students also analyze the specific SOLs needed for K-6 Elementary Science instruction and create and practice hands-on lessons for elementary students. Emphasis is placed on helping elementary children understand the underlying concepts of science. Sigler, Kearney
EDUC 230 - Educating Citizens for Democracy
FDR: SS5
Credits: 3
Students study the relationship between education and democracy by critically examining various theories of democracy, competing conceptions of citizenship, and its implications for formal education. Specifically, students investigate the actual and possible roles for citizens in a democracy and the function of education in reproducing, altering, or challenging these roles. Students analyze and evaluate historic and philosophical texts, educational research, and conduct a narrative inquiry project to help draw conclusions about the best practices and policies for educating citizens for democracy. Moffa.
EDUC 239 - Exploring Childhood in Scandinavia: Comparing Policies and Practices to the U.S.
(ECON 239)
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: ECON 101. Study Abroad Course. An exploration of childhood in Scandinavia and the United States. Students spend one week in the U.S. and three weeks in Denmark, Sweden, and/or Finland. Students have experiences inside schools, daycare facilities, and preschools in both economically advantaged and disadvantaged areas and speak with administrators and policymakers. With additional readings focusing on education policy and broader family policy in each country, students engage in discussions and reflections on the relative strengths and weaknesses of policies in each country. Diette, Sigler.
EDUC 302 - Teaching the Exceptional Learner
Credits: 3
Prerequisite EDUC 200, POV 101, or POV 103. This course addresses education for exceptional individuals by examining the key issues surrounding instruction for children and adolescents with disabilities or special talents. Students study the identification, etiology, and incidence of exceptionality. Through case-study review and individual research projects, students investigate the educational, social, and cultural dimensions of life in American society for exceptional individuals. Required for teacher licensure in Virginia. Staff.
EDUC 303 - Practicum: The Exceptional Learner
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: EDUC 202 or instructor consent. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 302 by providing students with an opportunity to explore special education in the field through observing and assisting in inclusive classrooms and special classes. Students also study the relationship between general-education and special-education teachers. Staff.
EDUC 305 - Teaching Elementary Reading
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 200 or instructor consent. This course prepares students to teach reading in the elementary classroom. Participants will develop an understanding of the reading process, consider theories of reading instruction, examine current research in reading development and investigate elements of a balanced literacy program. Strategies for teaching word study, phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension and spelling will be studied for each developmental reading stage. Students will also examine formal and informal diagnostic techniques and instructional procedures for dealing with various types of reading difficulties. Sigler.
EDUC 306 - Practicum: Teaching Elementary Reading
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Corequisite: EDUC 305. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum course accompanies Education 305, and provides students with the opportunity to observe and practice reading methods used in elementary education. Sigler.
EDUC 310 - Art for Elementary Education
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: EDUC 200 or instructor consent. This course is intended to introduce students to some of the basic educational theories and methods used for guides for teaching art to children. The emphasis is on art as an experience for children that facilitates their self-expression, growth, and development. Developing meaningful art lesson plans with the implementation of Virginia Standards of Learning is a major objective of this course. Throughout the course, we focus on safety issues regarding art materials in a classroom environment. Offered at Southern Virginia University. Kearney.
EDUC 315 - Music and Movement for Elementary Education
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: EDUC 200 or instructor consent. A study of the variety of media related to music and movement appropriate for preschool and elementary school children. Topics covered include the nature and analysis of music and movement, teaching strategies and techniques, and development and implementation of lesson plans which include the Virginia Standards of Learning and the Foundation Blocks for Early Learning. Taught at Southern Virginia University. Kearney.
EDUC 330 - Elementary and General Music Methods
Credits: 3
Corequisite: EDUC 331. This course includes methodologies for teaching music in the classroom (Orff, Kodaly, and Dalcroze approaches), computer applications. music textbooks. and classroom materials for music education in the elementary and general music classroom. This course also includes the study of learning theories appropriate to elementary-aged music students combined with applications in practical lesson plans. Dobbins.
EDUC 331 - Practicum: Elementary and General Music Methods
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1-2
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. An introduction to the teacher’s role in instructional settings. Class sessions focus on techniques for observing and recording classroom behavior, relationships between the teaching of reading and the teaching of music, and planning music instruction. Students must complete a placement on both the elementary and the secondary level. To meet the course requirements, students must complete 30 hours of fieldwork during the term. May be taken for a second credit if a different placement is completed. Dobbins.
EDUC 335 - Secondary Vocal Music Methods
Credits: 3
Corequisite: EDUC 337. Focuses on techniques, pedagogy, classroom management, literature, and other skills necessary to become an effective middle school or high school vocal/choral teacher. Lynch.
EDUC 336 - Secondary Instrumental Music Methods
Credits: 3
Corequisite: EDUC 337. This course includes methodologies for teaching instrumental music in the secondary classroom environment. Emphasis is placed on the music selection process, the day-to-day administration of a secondary instrumental music program, learning theories applicable to secondary students, and current research in the field of secondary instrumental music education. Dobbins.
EDUC 337 - Practicum: Secondary Music
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1-2
This fieldwork placement permits students to work in the schools to observe and practice instructional techniques covered in EDUC 335 and EDUC 336. May be repeated for up to two credits total. Staff.
EDUC 340 - Elementary Language Arts and Social Studies Methods
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 200 or instructor consent. This course prepares students to teach language arts and social studies in the elementary classroom. Participants develop an understanding of the theories of language arts and social studies instruction and examine current research in language arts and social studies instruction. Students learn strategies for direct instruction and group learning to meet the needs of learners at different stages of development. Students also learn how to plan and prepare lessons while managing the learning environment of the classroom. Kearney, Sigler.
EDUC 341 - Practicum: Elementary Language Arts and Social Studies Methods
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Corequisite: EDUC 340. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 340. This observation and participation in area schools gives the students the opportunity to carry out instructional techniques and examine language arts and social studies instruction in an authentic environment. Kearney, Sigler.
EDUC 343 - Elementary Math and Science Methods
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 200 or instructor consent. This course prepares students to teach mathematics and science in the elementary classroom. Participants develop an understanding of the theories of mathematics and science instruction and examine current research in inquiry-based mathematics and science instruction. Students learn strategies for direct instruction and group learning to meet the needs of learners at different stages of development. Students also learn how to plan and prepare lessons while managing the learning environment of the math and science classroom. Kearney, Sigler.
EDUC 344 - Practicum: Elementary Math and Science Methods
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Corequisite: EDUC 343. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 343. This observation and participation in area schools gives the students the opportunity to carry out instructional techniques and examine mathematics and science instruction in an authentic environment. Kearney, Sigler.
EDUC 345 - Elementary and Secondary Vocal Music Methods
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 200 or instructor consent.
An overview of singers’ vocal development including analysis of common vocal challenges, study of pedagogical techniques in group settings, evaluation of vocal and choral literature and texts, construction of vocal interviews, and guidelines for performance at the elementary and secondary levels. Lynch.
EDUC 346 - Practicum: Elementary and Secondary Vocal Music Methods
Credits: 1-2
Corequisite: EDUC 345.
This fieldwork placement permits students to work in the schools with choral groups to observe and practice the instructional techniques covered in EDUC 345. Course work includes non-music observations in public schools and a music project In which students observe and participate as instructional aides. Class sessions focus on techniques for observing and recording classroom behavior, relationships between teaching of music and the planning of music instruction. May be repeated for up to three credits total. Lynch.
EDUC 353 - Middle and Secondary Content Area Reading and Writing
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 200 or instructor consent. In this course, students examine research on adolescent literacy and study instructional strategies for secondary content area subjects. Students examine how literacy can be developed through specific strategies in the content area classroom. Specifically, the course highlights methods for incorporating reading and writing across the curriculum through content-based reading and writing activities, questioning and discussion techniques, vocabulary exercises, and research-based study techniques. In addition, students examine ways to integrate the arts across all content areas to foster student comprehension and critical thinking Staff.
EDUC 354 - Practicum: Secondary Content Area Reading and Writing
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Corequisite: EDUC 353. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 353 and provides students with an opportunity to teach several lessons they have designed. To meet the course requirements, students must complete 30 hours of fieldwork during the term. Staff.
EDUC 356 - Methods for Middle and Secondary Education
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 200 or instructor consent. In this course, participants develop an understanding of theories of instruction and examine current research in secondary instruction. Students learn strategies for direct instruction and group learning to meet the needs of learners at different stages of development. Students also learn how to plan and prepare lessons while managing the learning environment of the classroom. Staff.
EDUC 357 - Practicum: Methods for Middle and Secondary Education
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Corequisite: EDUC 356. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 356. It provides students with an opportunity to observe and participate in secondary school instruction in an authentic environment. To meet the course requirements, students must complete 30 hours of fieldwork during the term. Staff.
EDUC 365 - Methods for World Language
Credits: 3
This course prepares students to teach world languages in elementary and secondary classrooms, including English as a Second Language. Participants develop an understanding of theories of foreign-language pedagogy and examine current research in foreign-language instruction. Students learn strategies for direct instruction and group learning to meet the needs of learners at different stages of development. Students also learn how to plan and prepare lessons while managing the learning environment of the classroom. Kuettner.
EDUC 366 - Practicum: Methods for World Language
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1-2
Corequisite: EDUC 365. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 365. It provides students with an opportunity to observe and participate in world-languages instruction in an authentic environment. To meet the course requirements, students must complete 30 hours of fieldwork during the term. May be taken for a second credit if a different placement is completed. Kuettner.
EDUC 369 - Urban Education and Poverty
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: One course chosen from EDUC 200, EDUC 210, 300-level EDUC courses, ECON 236, POV 101, POV 103, or instructor consent. Not open to students with credit for ECON 234. In this course, students explore pedagogy, curriculum, and social issues related to urban education by working in schools in the Richmond area for three weeks. Students read about and discuss the broader social and economic forces, particularly poverty, that have shaped urban schools and the ramifications of those forces for school design. The Richmond schools provide the opportunity to observe critical components of teaching and learning in the urban classroom. Housing is provided with alumni during the week. Students return to Lexington for Friday seminars and for the fourth week of the term for seminars and discussion. Sigler.
EDUC 401 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Consent of the Director of Teacher Education. Students investigate current issues in education through research and work in the field and have opportunities to put educational theory into practice in elementary and secondary school settings. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Staff.
EDUC 402 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Consent of the Director of Teacher Education. Students investigate current issues in education through research and work in the field and have opportunities to put educational theory into practice in elementary and secondary school settings. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Staff.
EDUC 403 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Consent of the Director of Teacher Education. Students investigate current issues in education through research and work in the field and have opportunities to put educational theory into practice in elementary and secondary school settings. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Staff.
EDUC 451A - Directed Teaching Seminar: Pre-K to 12
Credits: 1
Corequisite: EDUC 464A. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all requirements for teacher licensure, and instructor consent. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This directed-teaching seminar is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of Pre-Kindergarten-to-12 education. Students meet weekly in a 90-minute seminar. The focus of the seminar is on developing a portfolio that reflects each student’s behavioral management plan, educational philosophy, curriculum design experience and fieldwork experience. Sigler.
EDUC 451E - Directed Teaching Seminar: Elementary
Credits: 1
Corequisite: EDUC 464E. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all requirements for teacher licensure, and instructor consent. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This directed-teaching seminar is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of elementary education. Students meet weekly in a 90-minute seminar. The focus of the seminar is on developing a portfolio that reflects each student’s behavioral management plan, educational philosophy, curriculum design experience and fieldwork experience. Sigler.
EDUC 451S - Directed Teaching Seminar: Middle and Secondary
Credits: 1
Corequisite: EDUC 464S. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all requirements for teacher licensure, and instructor consent. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This directed-teaching seminar is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of secondary education. Students meet weekly in a 90-minute seminar. The focus of the seminar is on developing a portfolio that reflects each student’s behavioral management plan, educational philosophy, curriculum design experience and fieldwork experience. Sigler.
EDUC 464A - Directed Teaching: Pre-K to 12
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 14
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all requirements for licensure except directed teaching, and instructor consent. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This directed-teaching experience is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of Pre-Kindergarten-to-12 education. Students participate in designated field settings for a minimum of 12 weeks. Specific activities are conducted within these settings to demonstrate competencies necessary for licensure. On-site supervision is provided to the student at least four times during the term of the placement. Pre-K-12 students must complete two seven-week placements; three observations per placement are completed for their directed teaching experience. Staff
EDUC 464E - Directed Teaching: Elementary
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 14
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all requirements for licensure except directed teaching, and instructor consent. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This directed-teaching experience is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of elementary education. Students participate in designated field settings for a minimum of 12 weeks. Specific activities are conducted within these settings to demonstrate competencies necessary for licensure. On-site supervision is provided to the student at least four times during the term of the placement. Pre-K-12 students must complete two seven-week placements; three observations per placement are completed for their directed teaching experience. Staff.
EDUC 464S - Directed Teaching: Middle and Secondary
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 14
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all requirements for licensure except directed teaching, and instructor consent. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This directed-teaching experience is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of secondary education. Students participate in designated field settings for a minimum of 12 weeks. Specific activities are conducted within these settings to demonstrate competencies necessary for licensure. On-site supervision is provided to the student at least four times during the term of the placement. Staff.
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