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3.00 Credits
Major issues facing urban education, including poverty, the implications of racial and ethnic diversity for educational institutions, and strategies for improving academic achievement in urban schools. We will examine sociological, political, cultural and educational research and theory, as well as explore strategies for improvement of urban education at the classroom, school and policy levels. Recommended for certification.
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3.00 Credits
Technology is and will continue to be deeply involved in the education process. In this course, students will investigate and use computer applications to enhance classroom teaching and facilitate administrative tasks. We will explore relevant design alternatives for educational presentations and websites. The internet will be utilized as a teacher and student resource. Other related topics including copyright, networking, and computer systems will be included. Recommended for certification.
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3.00 Credits
Integration of theory with practice as students observe a mentor teacher, identify issues of developing and implementing curriculum with a diverse student body, and create curriculum for the Summer School for Grades 8 through 12. Students must be admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program and committed to student teaching in Summer School. Required for certification.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
The study of critical issues in urban education uses ethnographic research methods to study a wide range of educational subjects, from policy impact to classroom practice, from curriculum and pedagogy to the cultures of the children. The course includes a seminar on research methodologies, with a focus on ethnography; independent research projects in a local school setting; and directed case studies. It is open particularly to students in education, sociology, psychology, anthropology and cultural studies.
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1.00 Credits
Development of a portfolio demonstrating teaching strengths which is required during the last summer of student teaching for teacher certification. Recommended for teacher certification.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
The goal of this course is to introduce students to a psychological understanding of teaching and learning through an overview of principles, issues, and related research in educational psychology. The course will examine theories of learning, complex cognitive processes, cognitive and emotional development, motivation, and the application of these constructs of effective instruction, the design of optimum learning environments, assessment of student learning, and teaching in diverse classrooms. It is a general overview of the field and requires no prior preparation. Required for certification. Additional assignments are required.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce and expose students to the field of Special Education. Students will learn about the various individuals who receive special education as well as other types of exceptionality, including giftedness. Controversial issues in this field will be examined along with pertinent legislation. This course will familiarize students with instructional approaches in special education and the social issues impacting the field. Students will visit area schools. Recommended for certification. Additional assignments are required.
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3.00 Credits
The nature of adolescence in an increasingly complex and diversity society is examined through literature written for and about adolescents and young adults. This study of the cultural, literary and developmental issues in adolescent literature is relevant to students of literature, psychology, child development, anthropology and sociology, and is recommended for students preparing to become teachers. Additional assignments are required.
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3.00 Credits
Major issues facing urban education, including poverty, the implications of racial and ethnic diversity for educational institutions, and strategies for improving academic achievement in urban schools. We will examine sociological, political, cultural, and educational research and theory, as well as explore strategies for improvement of urban education at the classroom, school, and policy levels. Recommended for certification. Additional assignments are required.
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