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EDU 538. Instructional Design and Curriculum Development
3 credits
An examination of instructional design theories applicable to both training and educational environments. Students will apply technology tools to design theory for the development of training modules for adult learners or K-12 classroom materials such as study guides, handouts, presentations, course web pages, lesson plans and unit plans.
EDU 539. Reading, Writing and Speaking in Content Areas
3 credits
This course will focus on the methods, theories and materials of teaching the reading process and utilizing writing and speaking in the content fields of Biology, Chemistry, English General Science, Math, and Social Studies. A field experience is required.
EDU 545. Teaching Methods for S econdary Content Areas
3 credits
A study of the concepts, theories, and methods for teaching at the secondary level. The course explores instructional planning, teaching strategies, classroom management, and assessment in the context of the secondary classroom. A field experience is required.
EDU 546. Student Teaching
5 credits
Student teaching in a secondary school setting under the sponsorship of a general education classroom teacher with supervision shared by the sponsoring teacher and Waynesburg University faculty. The student is required to complete a 12-week consecutive placement in the same classroom. Prerequisite: Approval by the Director of Graduate Programs in Education. .
EDU 547. Seminar in Secondary Student Teaching
1 credit
This course will reflect the contemporary issues a beginning educator will face. These issues will include but not be limited to: school law, alternative assessments, classroom management, learning styles, technology, teacher certification, and portfolio review. This course is to be taken concurrently with EDU 546.
EDU 548. Advanced Studies in Special Education
3 credits
This course will explore current legislation, litigation, issues and trends in the field of special education. Contemporary topics in the field will be critically examined and evaluated.
EDU 549. Teaching in the Inclusive Setting
3 credits
This course is designed to provide the teacher with essential collaboration skills. Various collaboration techniques and procedures will be explored. The use of the skills in the collaborative and consultative teaching models will be emphasized
EDU 555. The Adult Learner
3 credits
This course serves as an introduction to the major issues and concerns in the field of adult education as both a formal field of study and a context for professional practice.
EDU 556. Behavioral Intervention
3 credits
This course is designed to prepare prospective special education teachers to manage the classroom using applied behavior analysis, positive behavioral support methods and problem-solving strategies. Students will learn to implement behavioral interventions based on functional analyses of behaviors. A field experience is required.