• EDFD 2020: FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course offers a general philosophical and sociological survey of educational thought and practice in the United States, viewed as a part of social progress. Students will critically examine the historical, sociological, and philosophical foundations of the present American educational system. They will discuss current significant educational issues and practices. This course is intended for undergraduates who have decided to enter the teaching profession. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1010 and EDFD 1101. (3 lect.)
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• EDFD 2100: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, principles, and research relevant to teaching and learning with emphasis on the school setting. Prerequisite: Completion of EDFD 2450 or Instructor Permission. (3 lect.)
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• EDFD 2450: HUMAN LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT

  2.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course offers a multi-disciplinary and holistic overview of human development from conception to old age. To understand how and why people function as they do, we will examine the physical, cognitive, psychological, sociological, and emotional aspects of being human and inquire into how goals, interests, and roles in life change over time. (3 lect.) SOC
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• EDST 2250: EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  The student will develop skills to select, score and interpret educational assessments. The student will become familiar with standards and benchmarks, reliability and validity, standardized tests and performance assessments. The student will also explore special issues surrounding the assessment of individuals with special needs, and practice designing tests and rubrics for the classroom setting. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDFD 2450. (3 lect.)
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• EDST 2550: EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  The student will develop skills to select, score and interpret educational assessments. The student will become familiar with standards and benchmarks, reliability and validity, standardized tests and performance assessments. The student will also explore special issues surrounding the assessment of individuals with special needs, and practice designing tests and rubrics for the classroom setting. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDFD 2450. (3 lect.)
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• EDUC 1050: LEADING ADVENTURE PROGRAMS

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This foundational course will focus on leadership development for adventure programs aimed at providing recreation, education, or therapy for their participants. Students will explore the history and philosophy of adventure programming, outdoor leadership skills, environmental stewardship, risk management and effective facilitation of adventure programs. (3 lect.)
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• EDUC 1055: INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR EDUCATION

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course will show students how to use physical, cognitive, and affective methods to teach lessons in varied settings to different audiences linking educational theories to teaching methods and applications to foster optimal learning. Students will apply educational theories to outdoor teaching methods and learn to select and deliver the instructional strategy that works best for their audience, whether working for a secondary school, college, camp, tour operator, environmental learning center, guide service, or government agency. (2 lect. 2 lab)
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• EDUC 2001: ONLINE COURSE DESIGN

  2.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course introduces the student to best practices in online course design. It focuses on up-to-date research regarding online instructor andragogy. Students learn how to utilize course and unit objectives in relation to choosing appropriate instructional materials and designing assessment strategies. The student studies how to apply the best elements of course design. Practical experience in the use of resources and tools, such as an Learning Management System, is included. Experience with curriculum development as evidenced by college teaching experience is recommended. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission. (2 lect.)
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• EDUC 2015: OUTDOOR EDUCATOR:

  1.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course is offered in conjunction with the National Outdoor Leadership School and prepares students to be safe, competent, responsible wilderness leaders and travelers, familiar with the NOLS outdoor education techniques and philosophies. Students will learn how to supervise novices during a basic wilderness experience. Students will apply environmental ethics during the wilderness experience. This course is offered in more than one environmental setting and may be repeated for a maximum of twelve credits if taken in a new environment each time. (1-5 lect.)
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• EDUC 2045: OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP INSTRUCTOR

  4.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course prepares instructors to teach and practice responsible habits that promote the health and safety of self and others. Students are exposed to the theory and practice of outdoor leadership, teamwork and expedition behavior which involves commitment to the group, a positive attitude and cooperation to achieve goals. Students will live, travel and guide others in the outdoors within a framework of safety and care for the environment. An awareness of how to apply minimum impact ideas to their lives beyond the course will be developed. Students are expected to be prepared as wilderness educators as well as wilderness leaders. (1-5 lect.)
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