Northern Arizona University

 

   

Accepting Learning Community applicants for the 2010-2011 Academic year

A sense of community is vital to the success of a student's first year at NAU. The Education House Learning Communities connect freshmen who are interested in majoring in elementary education, elementary and special education, and early childhood education. Students living in the Education House Learning Communities will find that the new friends they make during this first-year experience will influence and enhance their professional careers as teachers. Learning community residents live together in one of two locations –  Cowden Hall or Wilson Hall.

Common Courses

Seats in certain high-demand classes will be reserved for Education House LC residents. Your advisor will help you enroll in these courses, which you will attend with other members of your LC. Visit Priority Enrollment to find out more about enrollment and advising. For fall ’09, seats will be reserved in:

PHS 101 and lab – Physical Science in Everyday Life and Lab 

Physical science concepts encountered daily; motions of the sun, earth, and moon; motions and forces; electricity; heat and the conservation of energy; the nature of matter. 

 

MAT 150 – Principles of Mathematics I

Covers the principles and processes used in mathematics instruction for grades K-8.

Activities & Events

Each year LC residents work with residence hall staff to plan exciting and meaningful activities. Possible events in the Education House LC include:

Welcome Gathering

Meet other LC residents and discuss future activities and events

 

College of Education Ice Cream Social

Enjoy a sweet treat and get to know College of Education students and faculty

 

Faculty Dinner

Enjoy an informal dinner with professors from the College of Education

 

Advising Program

Discuss your schedule, future academic plans and career options with an expert in your field

 

Educational Workshops

Take advantage of a variety of workshops addressing issues such as time and stress management, test taking tips, etc.

Other College of Education Connections

Future Teachers Club

Dedicated to providing an environment for future teachers to form lasting connections among each other, faculty, and the educational community. 

 

Northern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children

A club that focuses on early childhood service learning opportunities. 

 

"There's A Reason I'm a Teacher" (TARIAT) Conference

A professional experience for future teachers at NAU, sponsored by the College of Education (Spring term).