Education

EDU 114 (3 CR)
Driver Task Analysis

Prerequisite: Must be eligible for ENG 03 and 05 or ESL 13.

Introduces the “driver task” as related to the highway transportation system and factors that influences performance ability. Prepares students so they may be eligible to take certification exams for driving school instructors in both public and private schools. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

EDU 214 (3 CR)
Instructional Principles of Driver Education

Prerequisite: EDU 114

Analyzes rules and regulations that govern the conduct of Driver Education programs with special emphasis on organization and administration. Includes uses in the classroom, driving range and on the street. Prepares students so they may be eligible to take the state certification exam in driver education. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

EDU 200 (3 CR)
Introduction to Teaching as a Profession

Prerequisites: Successful completion of 24 credits of transfer courses, including ENG 111-112.

Provides an orientation to the teaching profession in Virginia, including historical perspectives, current issues, and future trends in education on the national and state levels. Emphasizes information about teacher licensure examinations, steps to certification, teacher preparation and induction programs, and attention to critical shortage areas in Virginia. Includes supervised field placement (recommended: 40 clock hours) in a K-12 school. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.