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  • 3.00 Credits

    Research and practice in a contex of the development of sci- ence as a forum for in-service teachers to synthesize their learning of various scientific disciplines. The context is provided by a philosophical and historical approach to the emergence of science as a distinctive way to look at nature. Candidates are engaged in discussions of issues pertaining to the teaching of various scientific ideas and their impact on larger societal issues. The course addresses National - Science Education Standards that call for an understanding of the history and development of science, as well as its interdisciplinary nature. The course is structured to enhan- ce the development of scientific literacy,critical thinking, and problem solving with an emphasis on the teacher-as prac- titioner. There is a strong focus on individual research - interests through an annotated bibliography. For MS Students.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to research methodology as it pertains to the teaching of a specific discipline, clarifying the nature of principles that govern the effective use of emerging new research designs. Particular emphasis will be placed on the influencial notion that expertise involves a growing competence in 'finding ones way' around a domain and using resources in that domain appropriately and effectively. A review of research in the teaching of discipline is required. It must relate to theories of learning, philosophies and patterns of curriculum design; methods, materials, settings, and techniques of instruction; measurement and evaluation of teaching and learning. The candidate will then develop a research project on a significant problem in the teaching of the discipline. This involves the imlpementation of principles of educational research by successful completion of the introduction to the proposed project (chapter 1 of the thesis), accompanied by the demonstrated acquisition of hte knowledge of the background research in the teaching of the discipline by successfully producing a review of the literature. (Chapter II of the thesis).
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to research methodology as it pertains to the teaching of a specific discipline, clarifying the nature of principles that govern the effective use of emerging new research designs. Particular emphasis will be placed on the influential notion that expertise involves a growing competence in 'finding one's way' around a domain and using resources in that domain appropriately and effectively. A review of research in the teaching of the discipline is required. It must relate to theories of learning, philosophies and patterns of curriculum design; methods, materials, settings, and techniques of instruction; measurement and evaluation of teaching and learning. The candidate will them develop a research project on a significant problem in the leaching of the discipline. This involves the implementation of principles of educational research by successful completion of the introduction to the proposed project (chapter 1 of the thesis), accompanied by the demonstrated acquisition of knowledge of the background research in the teaching of the discipline by successfully producing a review of the literature (chapter 2 of the thesis). Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of the first two chapters of the thesis as evidenced by a minimum grade of B in ED7700. The course entails the completion of the thesis project. The emphasis will be on individual discussions and occasional group reports of progress. Discussion of quantitative and qualitative measures and techniques, historical, interpretive, and action research types of theses.
  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

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  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

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  • 1.00 - 16.00 Credits

    An independent study must be undertaken with the guidance of an ED faculty member, based in an academic department, and be related to the student's course of study. Prerequisite: Permission of the ED instructor
  • 4.00 Credits

    Students are required to spend from two to six hours per week in the language lab, depending on their ESOL level and instructors recomendation. The lab provides exercises in listening comprehension, pronunciation and grammar in a self-paced mode. Offered every semester.
  • 4.00 Credits

    No course description available.
  • 4.00 Credits

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  • 0.00 Credits

    A language acquisitions/development workshop which uses intense language arts activities to help students acquire a language base. Through journals, free writing, and other informal writing excercises students gain facility in grammar, language use, and learn to develop short paragraphs. Prerequisite:BE1 placement. Corequisites: EL0204 and EL0205 lab. NOTE: The writing lab provides supplemental small group and individualized instruction in writing. Lab sessions will include application and review of aspects of grammar, vocabulary, editorial skills, paragraph organization, and development.
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