All classes meet from 8:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Registrations received using the below form will receive PLE credit only. 

For undergraduate or graduate credit, students
must register through the admissions office.

 

DE-MYSTIFYING PHONICS

Taught by JoAnn McFarland

This session provides the pre-service teacher, in-service teacher, or interested parents with a workable knowledge of the sound-letter relationships of the English language, also known as phonics. To receive academic credit, students will be required to pass a test of phonics knowledge. This test may be used to complete the phonics requirement for RED 4481.

Friday, June 8

1 CEU/8.0 PLE = EDU126

Register before June 5 : $55.00; Register after June 5: $82.00

 

 

MATCHING TEXT TO READERS

Taught by Dr. Cynthia Hicks

This course will give students a knowledge base for matching books to readers along with an understanding of gradient of text and the relationship to the reading process. Students will have the opportunity to use text factors to level books and determine readability of texts. Class will meet in Adams 112.

Friday, June 15

1 CEU/8.0 PLE = EDU128

Register before June 6: $55.00; Register after June 6: $82.00

 

 

STRATEGY FOR SUCCESS: The Word Identification Strategy

Taught by Dr. Victoria Morin

This strategy teaches students how to quickly decode unknown words frequently encountered in content-area materials. Older students who are reading below grade level (with at least upper 3rd grade level reading skills) can benefit most from this structural analysis approach to decoding unfamiliar words. Book included.

Saturday, June 23
1 CEU/8.0 PLE = EDU096

Register before June 14: $55.00; Register after June 14: $82.00

 

UNDERSTANDING WHY CHILDREN BEHAVE AS THEY DO

A Different Approach to Classroom Management

Taught by Dr. Elizabeth P. Fell

This session provides an insight into the reasons for children’s (Pre-K-12) behavior. The effects of organization and management will be examined. Common approaches, behavior modification, prevention, and intervention techniques will be discussed and tied to the “why” of children’s behaviors. The characteristics of effective teachers and their relationship to a positive environment will be presented to help educators and childcare providers better meet individual needs of children.

Saturday, June 30

1 CEU/8.0 PLE = EDU127

Register before June 21: $55.00; Register after June 21: $82.00

 

THE ART OF INTEGRATING SCIENCE IN CHILDREN’S LITERATURE

Taught by Dr. JeeHae Lee

Science is often taught during Reading. How can we combine reading and science and make it engaging? Pre-service/in-service teachers will learn the art of integrating science in reading. Using storytelling books, participants will engage in hands-on science experiments. A free CD of science PowerPoint/SmartBoard programs will be provided for everyone!

Friday, July 13

1 CEU/8.0 PLE = EDU129

Register before July 3: $55.00; Register after July 3: $82.00

 

 

 

Register on line today to reserve your place in class. Payment is expected within five days of on line registration. You may call for credit card payment at (334) 983-0005 or toll free (866) 291-0317.  To mail payment, write check to Troy University and send to: Continuing Education Center, P.O. Box 8368, Dothan, AL 36304.

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