UNC Asheville and A-B Technical Community College will host two distance learning courses designed for employed lateral entry teachers this fall. These two eight-week are designed for teachers who have their own classrooms and are seeking alternative licensing through the Regional Alternative Licensing Center.

"EDU 373: Teaching Reading in the Content Areas" is a three-credit hour teleconference course. The class will be held 5:30-9 p.m. on Tuesdays August 18-October 6 at teleconference locations on the campuses of UNC Asheville, Blue Ridge Community College and UNC Pembroke. During the course, participants will prepare lessons to engage students in active learning, research and report on the successes of strategies used and develop units that integrate reading strategies and infuse elements of the writing process. Cost for North Carolina residents is $267.30 plus a one-time non-refundable $20 application fee.

An online course, "EDU 273: Learning Theory," will be offered on Tuesdays October 13-December 1. This course provides an introduction to learning theory, familiarity with various styles of learning and motivational factors involved in the learning process. Emphasis will be placed on the development of cognitive skills using the seven types of intelligence and the application of these to practical classroom situations. Tuition for North Carolina residents is $140 for this three-credit hour course.

For more information or details on registrations, call UNC Asheville’s Extension and Distance Education Office at 828/232-5122 or visit www.unca.edu/distedu/ce/lateral.html.