Education (EDU)

EDU 200 Introduction to Education

Credits: 3

Term: (F)

This class explores the profession of teaching by connecting theory to real-life experiences in the field. Students will cover the development of students, diversity, learning strategies, motivation, classroom management, assessment of learning, and construction of a professional portfolio through seminar discussions, in school observations, interviews, and personal reflection.

EDU 211 Multicultural Education

Credits: 3

Term: (S)

This course helps current and future teachers reflect on their own heritage and how it relates to people of other economic, social culturalsociocultural, ethnic, gender, religious, and sexual orientation groupings. An emphasis is placed on democratic community- building in a multicultural society.

EDU 221 Educational Psychology and Measurement

Credits: 3

Term: (F)

This course explores the physical, psychological, and cognitive development in students of all ages within the contexts of education, family, and society. Emphasis is given to applying brain-based research, stages of learning, and psychological factors influencing the learning process to classroom management and educational evaluation.

EDU 270 Instructional Technology (=370)

Credits: 3

Term: (F)

Prospective teachers are introduced to the uses of technology to enhance the education experience. Students will learn to use media software common in educational settings for a variety of instruction purposes.