The Roop Learning Community

...for students interested in teaching Pre-K through 12

If you are studying Education and plan to follow a career path towards teaching pre-K through 12, then the Roop Learning Community (RLC) is for you!  Students in the RLC will take their General Education Cluster 3 science core classes together in addition to living in the same residence hall (Gifford Hall). The members of the RLC will also have the option of participating in community service projects in local schools. This is an integrated learning experience that will help you build a sense of community and develop friendships that will last a lifetime!

In addition to community service projects in local schools, members of the Roop Learning Community will also have opportunities to take field trips to places like the Shenandoah National Park, the Science Museum of Virginia, and experimental schools (the 2001-2002 Roop Learning Community took a trip to the Baltimore Aquarium!). Imagine living and taking classes with a small group of students who share your interests in teaching!

All members of this learning community will be enrolled in the General Education Cluster 3, track II science classes. In Fall 2006 you will take GSCI 161 & GSCI 162. In Spring 2007, you will take GSCI 163 & GSCI 164. In Fall 2007, you will take GSCI 165 & 166. Each of these classes will be taught in an interactive, interdisciplinary setting and members of the Roop Learning Community will all be enrolled in the same sections of these classes. You will be enrolled in these classes together over the course of the three semesters; however, you will only be required to live in Gifford Hall during your first year at JMU.

For more information on the Science Core click here.If you'd like to talk to past members of this learning community, contact Chris Evans (evanscj@jmu.edu), Meghan Holder (holdermb@jmu.edu), or Sabrina Winslow (winslosr@jmu.edu).

The RLC is open to all education students; Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, IDLS, Secondary, Special Education, Art, Music, and Physical and Health Education.

For more information on the Roop Learning Community, contact Dr. Cindy Klevickis at klevicca@jmu.edu or 540-568-2726. You may also contact The Office of Residence Life at res-life@jmu.edu or 540-568-4767.

The Roop Learning Community is named after Inez Graybeal Roop who graduated from Madison  College  in 1935. Inez Roop was a member of the James  Madison  University  Board of Visitors from 1974-1978 and 1980-1984. Roop Hall was dedicated in her honor in 1995. Today, she continues to be one of JMU's greatest supporters.