Introduction to the theories of second language and literacy development. Critical examination of language learning to develop the ability to analyze classroom discourse and to work collaboratively as an expert and leader in class classroom second-language learning.
An introduction to the structure of mathematics; to the role of mathematics in education and the methods, materials, and curricular aspects of mathematics education in grades 4th through 12th.
This colloq serves as a service learning and community engagement experience where students who are planning to become K-12 teachers have opportunities to understand the conditions that culturally and linguistically diverse students need to overcome in order to learn and succeed in school.
This course supports pre- and in-service teachers in critically analyzing multicultural/multilingual adolescent literature using a combination of Understanding by Design (Wiggins & McTighe) and Systemic Functional Linguistics (Rose & Martin). This course will meet the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) subject matter requirements for adolescent literature.
This course is a study of the origin, diagnosis, and treatment of special needs children with an emphasis on learning, goal planning, and understanding their intellectual, social, physical and sensory needs.
This doctoral seminar is designed to support in-depth exploration of critical approaches to discourse analysis as a basis for research on language and literacy in educational settings.
The course fosters meaningful discussions about the nature and practice of elementary and middle school science education and enables teachers to identify elements of inquiry, conduct investigations, and implement scientific inquiry in their classrooms.
Graduate level course for practicing elementary and middle school teachers.
Impact of national economic and social development on women's role and status, especially in Third World countries. Analysis of educational strategies for promoting equal participation of women in this process.