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    • EDU 110: Introduction To Teaching

      3.00 Credits
      Tennessee Wesleyan University

      Required of all students seeking elementary, early human development and learning, or secondary teacher licensure. This course is designed to provide entry-level experiences into the work of the schools, the role of the teacher, and the school environment. Students will study the teaching profession itself and its influences, including political and legal aspects, as well as historical and sociological factors. Students will examine how these factors have shaped, and continue to shape, American education. Students will also study national and state curriculum development in grades K-12 and study curriculum implementation in real classroom settings. Field experience will consist of 20 hours in local public schools. An observational/ reflection journal will be documented and maintained by the student. (Fall, Spring)
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    • EDU 140: Child, Family, & Community Studies

      2.00 Credits
      Tennessee Wesleyan University

      The class assists the student in understanding the community relationship to the school. Nurturing parent and family relationships is essential to the classroom teacher. Methods and procedures for organizing and providing public school relations will be emphasized. 10 hours of community field studies. Prerequisite: ED 110, PY 101
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    • EDU 201: Educational Psychology

      3.00 Credits
      Tennessee Wesleyan University

      Human behavior in educational situations presented through various approaches to teaching. Empirical evidence of the development of learning and motivation will be studied, as will the implications of theory and research on educational practice. Emphasis will be placed upon the use of statistics in both descriptive and inferential applications. Prerequisites: ED 110 and PY 101. (Fall, Spring)
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    • EDU 225: Cultural Geography for Teachers

      3.00 Credits
      Tennessee Wesleyan University

      This course is designed to develop basic geography skills to enhance the study of physical and cultural geography. Through the study of the world�s regions, students will have the opportunity to expand their understanding of different people and cultures. Students will use knowledge of geography to explain the web of relationships among people, places and environments. (Fall, Spring)
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    • EDU 230: Instructional Technology

      1.00 Credits
      Tennessee Wesleyan University

      Instructional Technology introduces prospective teachers to various computer hardware and software that may be used in the classroom to augment resources, enhance learning, and better meet the individual needs of students. Prerequisites: In order to register for this course, the student must have completed the following courses: ED 110 and CS 218. (Fall, Spring)
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    • EDU 290: Creative Learning Technologies

      3.00 Credits
      Tennessee Wesleyan University

      This course introduces and explores the purpose, design, and use of innovative technologies in order to promote learning and communication in educational settings. Students will be exposed to various technologies used by both students and teachers for presentations, movie-clip making, lesson development, game/simulations, digital photography, etc. Select readings or media clips about the impact and use of technologies in learning environments are also discussed. No prior knowledge of educational theories or technologies is needed. Technologies to be discussed include Scratch, Prezi, Glogster, OneNote, Frames, Pixie, Ted-Ed, etc.
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    • EDU 320: Survey Of Exceptional Children

      0.00 Credits
      Tennessee Wesleyan University

      Includes the study of the developmentally-delayed, behaviorally-disordered, communication disordered, learning-disabled, physically-handicapped and health impaired, visually-handicapped, and gifted as these affect the teacher in the classroom setting. Prerequisites: ED 201, ** (Fall, Spring).


      ** In order to register for this course, a student must be accepted into the Teacher Education Program, have completed ED 201, and maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA on all education courses attempted. New transfer students who have not had an opportunity to apply to the Teacher Education Program may receive approval from the Education Department for an exemption to this prerequisite following a transcript review. Certification of students� eligibility to take Education courses above ED 201 will be evaluated on an individual basis.

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    • EDU 325: Geography for Teachers

      3.00 Credits
      Tennessee Wesleyan University

      This course is designed to develop basic geography skills to enhance the study of physical and cultural geography. Through the study of the world's regions, students will have the opportunity to expand their understanding of different people and cultures. Students will use knowledge of geography to explain the web of relationships among people, places and environments.
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    • EDU 340: Teaching Reading Grades K-6

      2.00 Credits
      Tennessee Wesleyan University

      Methods and materials for teaching reading. Field experience, including work with computer technology, is required. Ten (10) hours of field experience are required. Prerequisites: ** and have completed or be enrolled in E/LS 312. (Fall, Spring)


      ** In order to register for this course, a student must be accepted into the Teacher Education Program, have completed ED 201, and maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA on all education courses attempted. New transfer students who have not had an opportunity to apply to the Teacher Education Program may receive approval from the Education Department for an exemption to this prerequisite following a transcript review. Certification of students� eligibility to take Education courses above ED 201 will be evaluated on an individual basis.

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    • EDU 350: Language And Literacy Development

      3.00 Credits
      Tennessee Wesleyan University

      The language development of children is the main focus of this course. How children progress through language acquisition and relate it to reading and writing approaches are discussed. Methods of teaching beginning phonics and reading will be presented utilizing a balanced literacy approach. 15 field experience hours in a public school required. Prerequisite: ED 201 ** (Fall, Spring)


      ** In order to register for this course, a student must be accepted into the Teacher Education Program, have completed ED 201, and maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA on all education courses attempted. New transfer students who have not had an opportunity to apply to the Teacher Education Program may receive approval from the Education Department for an exemption to this prerequisite following a transcript review. Certification of students� eligibility to take Education courses above ED 201 will be evaluated on an individual basis.

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