Develops a theoretical and skill foundation for working with diverse groups in educational and work settings. Explores theories of intergroup relations, group development, and leadership that facilitate understanding of intergroup biases and conflict, multicultural dynamics in diverse groups, and conflict and cooperation in group life.

This course is designed for students to explore their interest in teaching Prek ? 12 mathematics and/or science. It introduces professional practices in math/science education broadly from local, national and international perspectives; identifies relevant issues facing prospective teachers; and introduces information about teacher preparation in STEM fields. Informal class format enables small group discussions, complemented by individualized learning that allows students to focus on selected topics and use technology to gain related knowledge.

Essential skills for conducting educational research. Stating purposes and hypotheses, instrument development, research design, sampling, data analysis, interpreting results, and preparing research projects.

Since language is ambiguous by nature, in order to achieve understanding we jointly construct meaning with our conversational partners. Yet when we use different and unfamiliar cultural interpretative frameworks from each other, it may prove a challenge to create mutual understanding. How is culture constructed through face-to-face interactions? What consequences exist for those differing from dominant norms? What evidence is there that participants are constructing interpretations, at times at odds with each other?

Identifies the theories of language acquisition, normal language development, and language disorders. Examines language assessment strategies, select assessment and intervention strategies appropriate for integrated settings, and conducts two language samples.

Introduction to the sociohistorical, philosophical, and pedagogical foundations of cultural pluralism and multicultural education. Topics include experiences of racial minorities, white ethnic groups and women; intergroup relations in American society, sociocultural influences and biases in schools; and philosophies of cultural pluralism. (Gen Ed. U)

The purpose of this course is to focus on the application of current theories and research related to the practice of the school psychologist as a consultant in the school setting.

Examines capitalist, socialist, and humanist theories of social and economic development. Identifies the assumptions, underlying values, and operational principles characteristic of specific theories and explores their implications as international educators. A theoretical perspective for analyzing the role played by education in different development perspectives.

This course aims to prepare ELL and mainstream teachers to address the challenge of helping bilingual and emergent bilingual learners succeed in regular academic content classes. We will consider research supporting the view that second language acquisition is enhanced by rigorous academic content instruction. We will also explore instructional practices aligning English Language Proficiency Benchmarks and Outcomes for English Language Learners with those of science and other content areas.