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  • 5.00 Credits

    An introduction to theories, applications, and issues related to teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). Topics of study include an overview of second language acquisition theory, working with diverse populations, making content area lessons accessible to ESL students, ESL methodology, and field observation. (January half-block.) .5 unit - Emmer, Hurley.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Environmental education is the process of understanding human interdependence with ecological systems. This course focuses on the purpose of environmental education, the development and evaluation of curriculum that informs ecological literacy, and teaching methods specific to this educational field. Critical examination of the scope, sequence and techniques of environmental education including trends such as multicultural and urban environmental education are explored. Course project includes a service-based learning component requiring program development and execution in local classrooms and/or environmental education centers. Prerequisite: A 100-level field science course. 1 unit - Francis.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Block 7: Topics in Education: Power of the Arts in Education. This community-based research course explores the rationales, history and theories of the arts in education and addresses how the arts can be used as pedagogy to motivate and engage students in a regular classroom elementary or secondary setting. Includes critical analysis of interdisciplinary curricula that integrates the arts. Action research methods will be utilized in a K-12 classroom to determine the impact of teaching core curriculum through the arts. Requires a substantial lab component, providing extensive hands-on experience in digital storytelling and teaching in public school classrooms. No prerequisites needed in art, technology, or education. Prerequisite: Cornerstone Arts Initiative. 1 unit - Stanec.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Designed for students who wish to develop and lead effective programs that serve at-risk youth. Includes three main components: the atmosphere in which youth are growing up and the problems they face in their neighborhoods, families, and schools; developmental stages and characteristics of youth; and the elements of successful program development and leadership. Includes daily fieldwork where students will experience first-hand the issues covered in the course. 1 unit - Patterson.
  • 3.00 Credits

    How to use visual arts, creative dramatics, movement and music for teaching content curriculum in a regular K-12 classroom. Attention given to the recognition and teaching of exceptional children. Includes media exploration labs and several afternoons of teaching content curriculum through the arts to students in public school classrooms. Prerequisite: at least one full-unit education course and junior standing. 1 unit - Stanec.
  • 1.00 - 9.00 Credits

    Theory, research, and the reality of the everyday classroom are examined to evaluate important issues teachers face: cognitive development, social-emotional issues, motivation, sex roles, management of problematic classroom behaviors, skill enhancement for both teachers and students, and other topics of current controversy and interest. Enrollment is open to all students interested in the theory and practice of teaching. The course may be taken for graduate credit with consent of the Assistant Dean (AD) of the Summer Session (SS). (Cross listings: ED 321, PY 521, ED 521. Contact Charlotte Mendoza [cmendoza@ColoradoCollege. edu; ext. 6472] in the CC Department of Education for enrollment and consent information. For the AD of SS, contact summer@coloradocollege. edu). (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Current methods and materials for teaching literacy to elementary school age children. Students observe experienced teachers and teach individuals/groups of children. Attention given to the recognition and teaching of exceptional children in regular classrooms. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and Senior standing or MAT. 1 unit - Mendoza.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Current methods and materials for teaching mathematics to elementary school age children. Attention given to the recognition and teaching of exceptional children in regular classrooms. Students observe experienced teachers and teach individuals/groups of children. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and Senior standing or MAT. 1 unit - Gilliam.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Current methods and materials for teaching social studies and language arts to children in grades one through five. Attention given to the recognition and teaching of exceptional children in regular classrooms. Observations of/participation in teaching in public school classrooms. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and Junior standing. 1.25 units - Mendoza.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Current methods and materials for teaching science and health to children in grades one through five. Attention given to the recognition and teaching of exceptional children in regular classrooms. Observations of and participation in teaching in public school classrooms. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and Junior standing. 1.25 units - Taber.
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