• 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 Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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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.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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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.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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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.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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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) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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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.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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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.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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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.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EDUC 2050: OUTDOOR EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP

  1.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  The outdoor education component of the NOLS semester course includes theory and specific techniques for education in the outdoors. The leadership component of this course uses a progression that includes theory, modeling by staff, extensive coached practice, and independent student application in real situations. Students will be given the opportunity to become certified as "Leave No Trace Trainers." This course is part of the NOLS semester course and must be taken concurrently with BIOL 2045 and G&R 2050. On certain semesters it is also taken concurrently with HLED 2010. NOLS semesters are taught experientially, so climate, season, terrain, participants, specific course selection, and other factors generally support some outcomes more than other. (1 - 5 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EDUC 2100: PRACTICUM IN TEACHING

  2.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  The student will participate in an extensive practicum experience for prospective educators in an accredited school under the supervision of a certified teacher. Letter grade option only. A current Wyoming substitute teaching permit or completed background checks are needed before placement in a classroom. See instructor for appropriate forms and required fee. Prerequisite: Completion of EDFD 2020 or EDFD 2100. ( 2 lect. 60 hours of practicum required during the semester.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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