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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the categories of exceptionality and the rules and regulations concerning the provision of special education and related services. There will be a focus on advanced professional, legal, and ethical standards. Advocacy and student services advocacy, and the application of computer-based technologies specific to working with students with disabilities will also be addressed.
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Introduction to the main issues involved in teaching science at the secondary school level. The course has a focus on inquiry-driven methods consistent with current standards in science education, uses of technology and relevant software, teaching strategies, assessment, and inclusion of special student populations. The course is structured to enhance the development of science literacy, critical thinking, and problem solving with an emphasis on the teacher-as- learner. Fieldwork under supervision. Prerequisites: ED 6000, ED 6001
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In this course teacher candidates will investigate the current trends in teaching English Language Arts to both middle and high school students. Methodologies and strategies for creating student-centered classrooms and teaching curriculum including various literary genres, the writing process, and grammar to diverse learners will be modeled and explored. Topics such as designing lesson and unit plans, creating and using appropriate and varied assessment tools, integrating standardized test preparation, and implementing classroom management techniques will also be examined. As part of this course, teacher candidates will be required to participate in a field experience in the secondary schools. Fieldwork under supervision.
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Methods and Materials of Teaching Mathematics: This course is disigned to provide students with knowledge and pedagogi- cal skills to become effective secondary school mathematics teachers. Emphasis will be on lesson planning, instructional strategies, assessemt, classroom management, problem solving and use of technology. Students learn various local and national standards such NY State school mathematics standar- ds, NCTM, INTASC. The students will produce a term paper detailing a standards based unit/lession plan that utilizes technology in the classroom. The course includes field exp- erience in the secondary schools. Fieldwork under supervis- ision.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the content and pedagogy for social studies at the secondary level. Attention will be given to analyzing and developing effective lesson plans based on National Council for the Social Studies and New York State curriculum guidelines. Students will also gain an understanding of information technologies and how to effectively implement such technologies in the social studies classroom. The application of content and pedagogy to address individual and cultural diversity is an important component of this course. Includes a clinical experience of observation, teaching and lesson planning in a 7-12 classroom. This experience provides the opportunity to link content and pedagogy in a real-world setting. Fieldwork under supervision. Prerequisites: ED 6000, ED 6001
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This course will acquaint students with the history of language acquisition and trends in foreign language education. It will also explore the methods and strategies of teaching Spanish at the secondary level. Topics examined include instructional strategies related to the teaching of Spanish, innovations, teaching resources, curriculum development, lesson and unit planning, classroom practice and management, testing and assessment. A thorough review of the ACTFL National Standards and the New York State Framework will be conducted. The course includes field experience in the secondary schools. Fieldwork under supervision. Prerequisites: ED 6000, ED 6001
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Introduction to research and practice in the analysis of syntax (rules and structure) and semantics (what is meant) within specific disciplines; reasons why many modern textbooks have removed logical connectives in order to improve readability; science learning involves words of increasing level of abstraction such as giving familiar objects new names, and giving new names to unfamiliar objects; process words like evaporation, distillation, condensation, evolution, concept words like work, energy, power, heat, force, an area where most learning difficulties are encountered; mathematical language as it applies to scientific measurements with an emphasis on graphical understanding of the u ses of microcomputer-based laboratory techniques. The course includes field experience in the secondary schools. Fieldwork under supervision.
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3.00 Credits
In this course, teacher candidates will develop an understanding of the language and literacy development of middle and high school students, as well as the role of cultural and linguistic diversity in literacy learning. The major sources of research, theory, and issues and trends that influence the content and pedagogy of English Language Arts will be investigated and the integration of reading, writing, speaking, listening, technology, and a wide range of media to enhance instruction will be explored. The course includes field experience in the secondary schools. Fieldwork under supervision.
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3.00 Credits
Mathematics is highly conceptual and process-oriented. Reading and writing play a critical role in the mathematical learning processes. This course focuses on current research on reading: how to help students become proficient in readi- ng and communicating in mathematics; activities and strateg- ies to enhance literacy skills while building ablities in math. Each semester, a content topic will be chosen from - current scondary school curriculum and students will learn to integrate literacy into the teaching of mathematics. The course includes field experience in the secondary schools. Fieldwork under supervision.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the curriculum and pedagogy in adolesence social studies from a critical literacy perspective. We will examine social studies curriculum and materials as part of a broader social and political relation. Students will interpret and analyze textbooks, scholarly articles and books, newspapers, and primary documents to understand both the structure of a text and the nature of "point of view." Throughout the course, the interpretation and analysis of social studies materials will be applied to 7-12 classrooms with an aim toward facilitating equity and civic responsibility. Special emphasis will be given to multicultural and ethical issues as they apply to developing curriculum for equity and social justice. Includes a clinical experience observation to link content and pedagogy in a real-world setting. Fieldwork under supervision.
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