Catalog - Virginia Intermont College

Programs of Study 156
422-FAMILY, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. Prerequisite: Education
101 or equivalent. The importance of the development of strong, positive
relationships between home and school is the focus of this course. The student
explores the school’s role as a community center for the family of the young child.
Educational and social theories and strategies are also examined and critiqued.
Two hours a week. Credit, two semester hours. Offered spring semester.
423-EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTICUM. This course includes both observation and
the practice of instruction in the early childhood classroom. The student observes
and participates in instruction, as directed, for a total of 80 clock hours, under
the supervision of a certified early childhood classroom teacher or administrator.
The course participants also meet weekly to reflect upon observations, relevant
learning, related theory, and implications for their practice. Senior academic
status is required for this course.
Three hours a week. Credit, three semester hours. Offered as needed.
426-EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. The elements of this course
include the student shadowing a program manager for 60 hours and participating
in the process of reflective journaling. The course also provides introductions to
creating and managing budgets, developing monthly employee work schedules,
and designing nutritious menus. Students complete a management project, as
designed by the cooperating manager or director, the instructor, and the student.
This course is offered to the experienced early childhood teacher, or to those who
have completed either Practicum or Student Teaching.
Three hours a week. Credit, three semester hours. Offered as needed.
462-SPECIAL TOPICS IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor. Designed for students needing to research special topics
or engage in fieldwork in curriculum and instruction. Approved study under the
direction of faculty members in Teacher Education.
Credit, one to three semester hours. May be repeated for a maximum of six
semester hours.
484-STUDENT TEACHING. Prerequisites: A 2.5 GPA; 3.0 Area of Concentration
GPA; Admission to Teacher Education Program and passing scores on all Virginia
Intermont College and Virginia Department of Education required assessments.
This full semester, capstone course requires the student to be fully responsible for
teaching. All licensure and Teacher Education requirements must be completed. An
on-campus seminar accompanies the student teaching experience. It is designed
to relate theory and practice through study and discussion of the problems and
questions arising during the student teaching experience. Professional association
membership required.
Nine hours a week. Credit, nine semester hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.
Virginia Intermont College 2012–2013 College Catalog