Course List
Roanoke College - Courses OfferedFall Term 2013FA - Education
EDUC 210 A
Title: Principles of Education
Instructor: Ms. Kathryn S. ElmoreBlock: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Historical, philosophical, political and social principles of American education. Curricular patterns and objectives with emphasis on present-day changes and legal implications for schools and teachers. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
EDUC 210 B
Title: Principles of Education
Instructor: Ms. Kathryn S. ElmoreBlock: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Historical, philosophical, political and social principles of American education. Curricular patterns and objectives with emphasis on present-day changes and legal implications for schools and teachers. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
EDUC 210 C
Title: Principles of Education
Instructor: Ms. Kathryn S. ElmoreBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Historical, philosophical, political and social principles of American education. Curricular patterns and objectives with emphasis on present-day changes and legal implications for schools and teachers. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
EDUC 221 A
Title: The Exceptional Student
Instructor: Dr. Maria StallionsBlock:
Time: T 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room:
Units: 1/2
Catalog Description: Study of the development of children with exceptional needs (e.g., gifted, students with disabilities). Lecture: 1 1/2 hrs/wk.
EDUC 230 E
Title: Reading & Lit Elem Classroom
Instructor: Dr. Leslie D. MurrillBlock:
Time: T 4:30PM-7:30PM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: take educ-210
Catalog Description: Examination of literature for children andadolescents as a context within which to introduceand strengthen skills that comprise reading:phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabularyand comprehension.
EDUC 242 A
Title: Instructional Technology
Instructor: Dr. Gary L. WhittBlock:
Time: M 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room:
Units: 1/2
Catalog Description: Examination of how classroom teachers maximizeboth instructional efficiency and power withappropriate use of technology, includingeducational applications and creation of rich-media, html,spreadsheets, word-processors, course managementtools, and related applications.
EDUC 242 B
Title: Instructional Technology
Instructor: Dr. Gary L. WhittBlock:
Time: T 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room:
Units: 1/2
Catalog Description: Examination of how classroom teachers maximizeboth instructional efficiency and power withappropriate use of technology, includingeducational applications and creation of rich-media, html,spreadsheets, word-processors, course managementtools, and related applications.
EDUC 311 A
Title: Sec. Curr. Concepts & Pedagogy
Instructor: Dr. Lisa G. StonemanBlock: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: EDUC 221, 242, VLCA & Praxis 1 math completed Successfully or have met the SAT/ACT established
Catalog Description: Examination of key curriculum design andinstructional planning elements, including use oftechnology, organization of the middle andsecondary school, and current practices and trendsin teaching at the 6-12 level.
EDUC 320 A
Title: Diff Instr for Elem Math & Sci
Instructor: Dr. Gary L. WhittBlock: E5
Time: M 5:45PM-8:45PM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: EDUC-210, 242, VLCA & Praxis 1 math completed Successfully or have met the SAT/ACT
Catalog Description: Examination of the content knowledge, teachingstrategies, methods, and theoretical foundationsnecessary to teaching math and science effectivelyin the elementary school.
EDUC 330 A
Title: Diff Instr for Elem Lang Arts
Instructor: Dr. Leslie D. MurrillBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: EDUC-230 and EDUC 242
Catalog Description: Examination of educational theory, pedagogicalmethods and issues related to teaching reading,writing, spelling and oral communication in thePreK-6 classroom.
EDUC 338 A
Title: Field-Based Internship
Instructor: Dr. Leslie D. MurrillBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: EDUC 210 and EDUC 242.
Catalog Description: Practical experience in a public school classroom as a participant observer under the supervision of classroom teachers and an Education faculty member. Seminar: 1 hr/wk.; Laboratory: Minimum 115 hours in schools.
EDUC 338 E1
Title: Field-Based Internship
Instructor: Dr. Leslie D. MurrillBlock:
Time: TH 4:30PM-6:00PM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: EDUC 210 and EDUC 242.
Catalog Description: Practical experience in a public school classroom as a participant observer under the supervision of classroom teachers and an Education faculty member. Seminar: 1 hr/wk.; Laboratory: Minimum 115 hours in schools.
EDUC 350 A
Title: Diff Instr Elem Soc Studies
Instructor: Dr. Timothy ReynoldsBlock: 8
Time: M/W 4:00PM-5:30PM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: HIST-175 & EDUC-320 or EDUC-330, VLCA & Praxis 1 math completed successfully or have the SAT/ACT
Catalog Description: Examination of goals, content, materials, methods,and technology of teaching social studies ingrades PreK-6.
EDUC 370 A
Title: Field-Based Reading: Pre K-6
Instructor: Dr. Lisa EarpBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: See Catalog
Catalog Description: examination of the use of formal and informalassess reading level, diagnose needs, and monitorstudent progress. Through field experiences, dataorganization and analysis will provide informationto plan and implement individualized reading basedinstruction. (Field experience is required).
EDUC 480 E
Title: Strategic Class Mngmt Elem Sch
Instructor: Ms. Kathryn S. ElmoreBlock:
Time: T 4:30PM-6:00PM
Room:
Units: 1/2
Catalog Description: Examination of the cognitive, physical, social andemotional characteristics of elementary schoolstudents through field observation, professionalreadings, class discussion and construction ofcomprehensive classroom management plans.Attention will be given to philosophies andstrategies of classroom management proveneffective with this age group.
EDUC 481 E
Title: Strategic Class Mangmt Sec Sch
Instructor: Ms. Kathryn S. ElmoreBlock:
Time: T 4:30PM-6:00PM
Room:
Units: 1/2
Catalog Description: Examination of the cognitive, physical, social andemotional characteristics of middle and secondaryschool students through field observation,professional readings, class discussion andconstruction of comprehensive classroom managementplans. Attention will be given to philosophiesand strategies of classroom management proveneffective with this age group. (1/2)
EDUC 490 A
Title: Student Teaching PK-6
Instructor: Dr. Lisa EarpBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: take educ-338
Catalog Description: Examination of the processes and strategiesnecessary to teach effectively in the public orprivate school classroom; planning andimplementing instruction, managing classrooms, andcollaborating successfully with teachers,administrators, and parents. (1)
EDUC 490 B
Title: Student Teaching PK-6
Instructor: Dr. Lisa EarpBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: take educ-338
Catalog Description: Examination of the processes and strategiesnecessary to teach effectively in the public orprivate school classroom; planning andimplementing instruction, managing classrooms, andcollaborating successfully with teachers,administrators, and parents. (1)
EDUC 491 A
Title: Student Teaching 6-12 Sec.
Instructor: Dr. Lisa EarpBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: take educ-338
Catalog Description: Examination of the processes and strategiesnecessary to teach effectively in the publicschool classroom; planning and implementinginstruction, managing classrooms, andcollaborating sucessfully with teachers,administrators, and parents.(1)
EDUC 491 B
Title: Student Teaching 6-12 Sec.
Instructor: Dr. Lisa EarpBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: take educ-338
Catalog Description: Examination of the processes and strategiesnecessary to teach effectively in the publicschool classroom; planning and implementinginstruction, managing classrooms, andcollaborating sucessfully with teachers,administrators, and parents.(1)
EDUC 492 A
Title: Student Teaching PreK-12
Instructor: Dr. Michael P. MainaBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Examination of the processes and strategiesnecessary to teach effectively in the public ordepartment approved, accredited independentschool: planning and implementing instruction,managing classrooms, and collaboratingsuccessfully with teachers, administrators, andparents.
EDUC 492 B
Title: Student Teaching PreK-12
Instructor: Dr. Michael P. MainaBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Examination of the processes and strategiesnecessary to teach effectively in the public ordepartment approved, accredited independentschool: planning and implementing instruction,managing classrooms, and collaboratingsuccessfully with teachers, administrators, andparents.
