EDUC 439,442 - Teaching and Learning in the Culturally Diverse Classroom I,II

Institution:

University of Massachusetts Global (formerly Brandman University)

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Description:

(Same as EDUC 540, EDUC 541.) Corequisite for EDUC 439/540 is EDUC 439P/540P. Prerequisite for EDUC 442/541 is EDUC 439/540. Corequisite for EDUC 442/541 is EDUC 442P/541P. These two courses are taught in sequence over two semesters and provide understanding of the dynamics of California classrooms. The courses focus on creating a democratic learning community while adhering to the California content standards. Students learn long and short-term planning, models of teaching, and interdisciplinary curriculum development. Students become familiar with methods to increase learning opportunities by addressing diverse learning styles and needs. Students will employ specially designed academic and language assessments to inform planning, will learn to make modifications and how to use support personnel. Classroom experiences model instructional strategies and practices from the California State Frameworks and skills required for instruction using the California Standards. These courses will help prepare teacher candidates for the Teaching Performance Assessments. A minimum of 15 hours of field experience is required for each course. Bilingual (Spanish) emphases also offered as 439B/540B, 442B/541B. (Offered every semester.) 3, 3 credits.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brandman.edu/

Phone Number:

(949) 341-9800

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Trimester

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