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2.00 Credits
Focuses on understanding mathematical concepts and processes emphasized in the Massachusetts Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks and national (NCTM) standards. Emphasizes a problem-solving approach to exploring and connecting concepts, applying that knowledge in classrooms, and integrating technology where appropriate.
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3.00 Credits
Examines contemporary influences on pedagogy, curricular choices, and materials. Addresses the teacher's role in creating an effective learning environment, and emphasizes strategies for maximizing intellectual growth for all children. Discusses a variety of assessment strategies.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on oral and written language in inquiry-based science teaching. Emphasizes common cognitive structures underlying science and literacy learning; role of language and culture in learning; and instructional strategies maximizing language use in instruction. Topics include formal and informal discourse; formal and science notebook writing; and using different text genres.
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2.00 Credits
Examines historical, legal, philosophical, and theoretical foundations of elementary education and application of those principles to teaching. Introduces curriculum design and assessment as interrelated processes that include structuring learning environments and experiences that are responsive to typical and atypical children's developmental needs, and to children from diverse backgrounds. frameworks to inform teaching and develop ability to find and adapt curriculum to provide appropriate learning experiences. Prerequisite: EDU 520 Intro to Inclusive Early Childhood Educ or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Examines fundamentals of elementary inquiry-based science programs. Through direct experiences, focuses on the nature of scientific inquiry, selected concepts from across scientific domains, and basic instructional approaches. Includes design and implementation of a unit of study and assessment of student learning. Considers literacy and mathematics, and cultural influences in science. Prerequisite: EDU 540 or its equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
Examines elementary content and pedagogy in history and social sciences as specified in the Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Frameworks. Includes key concepts, epistemology, pedagogy, and methods of assessment. Emphasizes multicultural, anti-bias, antiracist teaching. Prerequisite: A course in Human Development & EDU 540 or its equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
Teaches fundamentals of an inquiry-based science program through direct experience with science materials in a workshop situation. Explores relationship of science to the total curriculum, the role of communication in science, use of the environment and development of a science program using easily obtainable materials. Students design and implement a science project with a group of children.
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2.00 Credits
Enables new teachers to process their experiences, problem solve, analyze classroom organization, curriculum development, and assessment issues, and address the needs of English language learners and students with learning challenges. Promotes inclusive, multicultural educational practices and home-school collaborations that enhance language and literacy development and academic achievement for all children. Professionals. Seminar provides a collaborative space to explore professional development strategies and draft personal professional development plans. Prerequisites: Passage of the Massachusetts Literacy and Communication tests for Educator Licensure Literacy and Communication Skills and Reading Specialist Tests.
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2.00 Credits
Examines intellectual, social, professional, and/or personal challenges arising from participants' teaching practice. Using a formal protocol, students describe the problem, solicit feedback, articulate their insights, and describe the strategies they will implement. Students document the impact of their own learning on children's learning, development, and ability to engage with the curriculum.
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3.00 Credits
Deepens understanding of the mathematical concepts taught in grades K- 6, including Number and Operation; Algebraic Thinking; Geometry and Measurement; and Probability and Data Analysis. Emphasizes problem-solving, justifying reasoning, mathematical communication, representation, and mathematical connections.
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