EDU 116 - College Academic Skills 1-2cr

In addition to whole class meetings where the complexities of learning are explored, students work individually with the instructor to define and address areas of need or interest that will enhance the college experience. Topics might include goal-setting and prioritizing, time management, focus strategies, memory and studying, reading and note-taking, preparation for exams, and major and career planning. Students are evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis. This course may be repeated once using EDU 117.

EDU 199 - Independent Study 1-4cr

EDU 209 - Emergent Literacy for Children 4cr

This course is designed to allow students to examine the world of children's literature and explore the significance of emergent literacy skills. It emphasizes skills that are related to literacy development from infancy through third grade. Students analyze books from different genres, discover the benefits of bibliotherapy, create their own children’s book, and explore strategies to develop literacy with children. Throughout the course, students practice ways to expose children to core literacy components through work with children in early childhood classrooms, preschools, and kindergarten.

EDU 235 - Exploring Teaching: Elementary and Early Childhood 2cr

This course provides students with an opportunity to explore teaching at the pre-school and early elementary levels. Relevant topics to prepare students for experiences working with children in classrooms are addressed on campus. A majority of the course is conducted on-site in an elementary school or at the Mountain Area Child and Family Center under the joint supervision of the instructor and the classroom teacher. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisite: Either PSY 202 Infant Development, PSY 203 Child Development, PSY 204 Adolescent Development, or PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology.

EDU 291-298 - Special Topics in Education 2-4cr

This course is an in-depth consideration of a topic of particular concern within the discipline of Education. The course may be repeated for credit under different topics.

EDU 299 - Independent Study 1-4cr

EDU 303 - Learning with Children 4cr

This course provides students an opportunity to study specific concepts related to teaching children in settings such as the Mountain Area Child and Family Center adjacent to the Warren Wilson campus. Students gain practical experience observing and learning with toddlers and young children and further their knowledge of child development, curriculum, early childhood best practices, educational environments, lesson planning, and team teaching. They also learn approaches to effective evaluation and reflection that will inform their professional growth.

EDU 305 - Educational Psychology 4cr

This course covers psychological principles and research findings as they apply to teaching and learning. Topics include examination of appropriate developmental practices, intelligence, cognition, motivation, cultural diversity, classroom community, and classroom management. In addition, students will examine and practice the implementation of a variety of instructional strategies that incorporate learning theory. Particular emphasis is placed on the application of research-based practices as they can be used in a variety of learning situations. A field component in which students observe and teach in a public school classroom is a significant component of this course.