Highlighted Summer Offerings
For Teachers

During the summer, West Chester University offers over 300 courses and more than 80 workshops designed to enhance teacher education.
For information call 610-436-2943.

Enhancing Collegiality:
Teacher Training for Cooperating Teachers (EDE591)
June 23 – 27 • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m
Develop the skills to become effective cooperating teachers.
Information: email Sally Winterton

Reflective Teacher (EDE544)
Mondays, June 30-July 31 • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Beliefs, values and practices related to teaching and learning.
Information: Heather Leaman

Different Learners, Different Strategies (EDE589)
June 23-27 • 8 a.m - 4 p.m.
Discover how different ethnic, cultural, and low socio-economic background students learn. Explore oppositional identity and second language learners strategies.
Information: Sarah Lamb Kistler

Understanding Young Adolescent Development (EDE586)
July 7-11 • 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The cognitive, social, physical, and emotional developmental processes of young adolescents are studied.
Information: David Brown

Introduction to Autism (EDA520)
July 7-11 • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Study the principles and strategies involved in an interdisciplinary approach to the treatment of individuals with autism.
Information: Dr. Corinne Murphy

Preparing Standard Based Integrated Units (EDS599)
August 11-15 • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
An internet-based workshop where teachers K-12 prepare standards-based, integrated units that meet school and state standards.
Information: Cynthia Haggard

Administration of Outdoor Education (EDO520)
August 4-21• 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Focus on ways of integrating outdoor methods and concepts with the E&E Standards.
Information: Paul Morgan

Podcasting, Blogging and Wikis (EDF599)
August 13-17 • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The ease of interaction and operation makes podcasts, blogs and wikis effective tools in the classroom. Explore their role and learn about best tools and practices.
Information: Dr. Chris Penny

Visit the WCU College of Education website.

Learn about the new 3E Institute Summer Certificate Program.