This course introduces and assesses the 11 Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Standards fulfilling the SEI Endorsement requirement for teacher licensure in Massachusetts. Course content prepares PK-12 preservice teachers with the theoretical, cultural, political, linguistic, and instructional tools for effectively promoting the language development of English language learners.

Designs and research on counseling and mental health services, professional and ethical standards, issues in cultural, political, and historical contexts of helping. Consent of instructor required (Doctoral Section).

Course will explore the historical development of psychology as a field of study and its relationship to educational practice in the school setting. The course will cover the development of psychology from the ancient Greeks to Wilhelm Wundt, to the implications of the work of John Dewey and William James in relationship to educational practice.

The purpose of this course is to support graduate students as they move forward in their research and scholarly work in science education, mathematics education, and/or learning technology.

Examination of the central issues in cultural studies in the context of international development education, with primary stress on the relationship between knowledge and power to confront and critique notions of intellect and institution.

This course begins with a brief survey of basic theories of organizational behavior and change. Examines such strategies as action research, strategic planning, and negotiation - emphasizing the role of different kinds of leadership in the process of change.

This course explores the relationship between hip hop culture and language and literacy practices of global youth cultures. We will look at this relationship in school and out-of-school contexts. (Gen.Ed. G)

Tying current research on science teaching/learning to a classroom practice, this course examines advanced teaching strategies, discusses equity issues, and makes connections between formal and informal learning.

This course is the culminating course in the Early Childhood Education licensure program. In this course students reflect on and integrate learning from their Early Childhood Education program with General Education learning objectives and coursework. Open to Education Majors in the Early Childhood Program. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-Educ majors in the Early Childhood Program.

Students will be challenged to reflect on and apply prior learning experiences to newer/current educational issues in order to gain a deeper perspective on those issues and develop possible solutions to problems. This course will utilize reflection, inquiry, and action that lead to the development of an action-based research project aiming to study educational issues in real world contexts. Working with their peers, students will develop an action research project which will culminate in a poster session to share results.