Education (EDU) at Mountain Empire Community College
Distance Learning
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- EDU 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - EDU 200 - Foundations of Education
- Explores the foundational topics related to education. Emphasizes the historical, philosophical, social, legal, ethical, and professional aspects of teaching. This course requires a practicum with a minimum of 20 hours of observation in a K-12 setting.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - EDU 204 - Teaching in a Diverse Society
- Examines how personal and professional identities, positioning, and intersectional positionalities, values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors impact teaching and learning. Develops an understanding of similar and unique characteristics of PreK-12 students and their families, including culture, race, ethnicity, religion, language and learning abilities, gender socializations and sexual orientation. This course requires a practicum with a minimum of 20 hours of observation in a K-12 setting.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: EDU 200.3 credits - EDU 250 - Foundations of Exceptional Education
- Explores the historical, ethical, social, cultural, and legal practices for providing educational services for individuals with exceptionalities including early intervention, inclusion, adapting environments, and supporting positive behavior. Includes the study of characteristics of individuals with exceptionalities and the influence of culture and environment on development. Focuses on models, theories, and trends in special education.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: EDU 200.3 credits - EDU 270 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Explores the nature of autism and related development disorders. Includes an exploration of assessment measures and diagnostic criteria. Discusses intervention strategies to support students in school settings.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: EDU 200 or departmental approval.3 credits - EDU 271 - Methodologies and Curriculum Development for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Details current methodologies used when treating and teaching students with ASD. Emphasizes evidence based intervention strategies such as Assessment of Basic Learning and Language Skills (ABLLS), Verbal Behavior, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and the use of visual schedules. Part II of III.Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: EDU 270.3 credits - EDU 280 - Introduction to Instructional Technologies
- Provides future K-12 educators with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully implement instructional technology into their classroom. Explores the connections between types of technologies, technology standards, types of learners, and instructional practices.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: EDU 200 or departmental approval.3 credits - EDU 287 - Instructional Design for Online Learning
- Prepares educators to design online courses that encourage active learning and student participation. Focuses on instructional design practices including the development of content tied to learning objectives and a peer-based approach to evaluating courses.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - EDU 295 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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