Development of young children's spatial, numerical, and logical reasoning as the basis for instructional decision-making in mathematics teaching. Teaching materials, developmentally-appropriate investigations, and pedagogical techniques that facilitate children's different ways of constructing ideas, strategies, and models in mathematics.
Includes 15 hours of fieldwork. 3 hr./wk.
Course content focuses upon the needs of learners with disabilities who are in the process of acquiring skills in English, culturally responsive practices, and collaboration with culturally and linguistically diverse families. Topics of study include: special education law, disability categories, differentiation, strategies for instruction and assessment, co-teaching models, and classroom management. This course presents disability as natural human variation and an essential feature of diversity in a multicultural society.
Includes 15 hours of fieldwork. 3 hr./wk.
Mathematical development of children from primary to upper elementary grades through their action and exploration. Candidates plan for differentiated instruction and assessment of students with diverse abilities.
EDCE 5950C.
Includes 15 hours of fieldwork. 3 hr./wk.
This advanced methods course will help teachers use their flexible and comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, their understanding of children’s mathematical learning and development, and their ability to plan and implement instructional units to maximize the learning of all students. Teachers will focus on research-based instructional strategies found to support mathematics achievement of students in diverse urban secondary school classrooms. They will learn to create instructional environments where all students will develop confidence in their ability to do mathematics and are challenged to think critically about the discipline. In addition, candidates will identify a problem of interest and draft a literature review that will serve as a basis for their action research project. Includes 30 hours of fieldwork.
EDCE 5950C.
3 hr./wk.
This course examines the impact of second language, cultural variables, and bilingualism on academic test performance. Participants will learn to assess educational environments, previous educational experiences, administer norm-referenced tests and criterion-referenced tests in English and in the non-English language. Both formal and informal assessment techniques will be studied.
EDUC 6000K.
Includes 20 hours practicum. 3 hr./wk.
Includes mathematics content and pedagogy; focuses on selected topics in number, geometry, algebra and probability; attention to National Council of Teachers of Mathematics content and process standards, analysis of students' work; and analysis, design and assessment of mathematics curriculum. Technology used throughout to study grade-appropriate classrooms. For professional certification candidates only.
3 hr./wk.
This course examines current and historical perspectives on parent involvement in the special education of children and youth with disabilities. Emphasis on understanding the views of exceptionalities and family involvement held by language minority families. Focuses on strategies, activities, and materials that will facilitate school and family collaboration.
EDUC 6000K.
3 hr./wk.
This course is designed to develop an interdisciplinary approach to teaching Math, Science and Social Studies using both English and an additional language. Candidates will explore interdisciplinary content methodologies and approaches to supporting language learning. The course will also focus on materials and resources for planning and integrating content-area learning experiences.
Includes 10 hours of fieldwork. 3 hr./wk.
This course is designed to help participants develop instructional experiences that provide for the acquisition of second-language literacy (English) in literary and content area texts for students (Grade 7-Adult) whose cultural background differs from that of the majority culture. While focusing primarily on practical approaches to teaching literacy, the course will also address theoretical issues that underlie the development and implementation of effective strategies to support English language learners.
Includes 10 hours of fieldwork. 3 hr./wk.
This course explores issues of assessment with multilingual learners in US schools. It equips teacher candidates with the skills needed to develop and implement effective assessment instruments, assess student learning, and analyze student work to inform future instruction. The course also provides a critical understanding of the larger policy context.
3 hr. /wk. Includes 10 hours of fieldwork.
Teacher candidates investigate how theoretical foundations of teaching English as an additional language are implemented in classrooms. Under field supervision, candidates will plan and teach in either P-6 or 7-12 classrooms. In the accompanying seminar, candidates critically analyze the teaching practices in their learning environments.: Pass/Fail course.
3 hr. /wk. Fieldwork requirement: 15 days
Teacher candidates investigate how theoretical foundations of teaching English as an additional language are implemented in classrooms. Under field supervision, candidates will plan and teach in either P-6 or 7-12 classrooms. Pass/Fail Course
1 hr./wk. Fieldwork Requirement: 5 days
Teacher candidates investigate how theoretical foundations of teaching English as an additional language are implemented in classrooms. Under field supervision, candidates will plan and teach in adult ESL settings. In the accompanying seminar, candidates critically analyze the teaching practices in their learning environments. Pass/ Fail course.
3 hr./wk. Fieldwork requirement 10 days
Advanced study of the phonology of English and its contrasts with other languages. Areas of difficulty for second-language learners. Pedagogical strategies.
3 hr./wk.
Advanced study of the grammar of English, with strategies for application in bilingual and second-language classrooms. Students will be given the opportunity to contrast aspects of grammar of English with that of other languages.
Includes 10 hours of fieldwork. 3 hr./wk.
Methods and materials for teaching English to non-native speakers grades 7-Adult, with a focus on communicative and content-based instruction; appropriateness of various techniques, resources, and assessments for different learning styles, language and cultural backgrounds, age and proficiency levels, including gifted and talented students and those with special developmental needs; history of ESOL teaching, and the links between teaching practice and theories of language and language learning. The course includes attention to the specific discourse and text formats in the content areas of mathematics, science and technology, social studies, and the arts.
Includes 10 hours of fieldwork. 3 hr./wk.