Teacher education is a vital part of Meredith College and views its major purpose as upholding the mission and goals of the college. Our Summer offerings enhance our mission. Both Undergraduate and Graduate courses are offered.

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Undergraduate

EDU-232 Foundations of American Education (3.00 cr.)

A study of public education from a cultural/historical foundations approach including an understanding of American education goals. Focus is on current issues in education from multiple perspectives. A small group, semester-long project that involves the development of a plan to improve a public school system is a major focus for this course. In addition, there are other specific observations and group assignments that require a considerable time commitment outside of class. Many of these observations, such as attendance at a local board of education meeting may occur in the evening. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing. Corequisite course: SOC 273.

Note: This course is linked to SOC 273, Introduction to Education and Family in Mexico

EDU 234 Educational Psychology (3.00 cr.)

Psychological principles that serve as the basis of effective educational practices are examined. Topics related to human development, individual differences, motivation, and learning theory are researched and applied to elementary, middle, and secondary classroom settings. Weekly observations in local public schools are required outside of regularly scheduled class time. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing.

EDU 241 Introduction to Instructional Media (1.00 cr.)

Successful teachers are informed and knowledgeable about the use of instructional media in their classroom. This course will introduce students to the challenges of classroom teachers as they determine where and how technology fits into the classroom. Students will learn about a wide variety of media materials. NETS-T and NCDPI standards will be introduced.

Note: Completion of EDU 232 and/or EDU 234 or their equivalents is strongly recommended prior to taking this course.

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Graduate

EDU 605 Design and Evaluation of Instructional Materials (3.00 cr.) Summer, Odd-years

Designed to provide the practicing general classroom teacher with the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed for successful inclusive teaching.  Students will develop (1) an understanding of the nature and characteristics of the learning and behavior challenges that students with special needs face in the regular classroom; and  (2) the practical procedures, collaborative practices and instructional strategies that will help their students learn well, be accepted within their school community and achieve their fullest academic and social potential. 

EDU 677 The Teaching of Writing in the K-12 Classroom (3.00 cr.) Summer, Odd-years

The goal of this course is to assist teachers in developing the writing skills of K-12 students.  At the conclusion of the course, students will show familiarity with current theories; be able to describe and assist students at various stages of the writing process; describe and assist children learning to write who have cultural and linguistic differences; show familiarity with writing evaluation techniques and writing across the curriculum and integrate technology in the writing process.

Schedule: download the schedule (.doc)

Term	Section Name	Title	Cred	Building	Room	Days	Start Time	End Time
First Six Week	EDU-234-A	Educational Psychology-WI	3	LED	214	TH	8:30 AM	11:20 AM
First Three Week	EDU-232-A	Foundations of Amer. Education	3	LED	214	MTWHF	1:00 PM	3:50 PM
First Three Week	EDU-241-A	Intro to Instructional Media	1	SMB	262	MTWHF	2:00 PM	3:20 PM
First Six Week	EDU-620-A	Education in Society	3	LED	214	MW	4:30 PM	8:00 PM
First Six Week	EDU-677-A	Teaching Writing K-12	3	LED	214	TH	4:30 PM	8:00 PM
Second Six Week	EDU-605-A	Design & Eval of Instruc, Mat	3	LED	214	MW	4:30 PM	8:00 PM
Second Six Week	EDU-643-A	Second Language Acquisition	3	LED	214	TH	4:30 PM	8:00 PM

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