Approaches to the teaching of reading and language arts in the elementary schools; innovations in methods and materials demonstrated and discussed.

The course introduces undergraduates to tutoring culturally and linguistically diverse students in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. In addition to a weekly seminar, University students tutor in schools on a schedule throughout the semester under the direction of student leaders, Faculty Directors of the TEAMS project, and public school teachers and administrators.

The course introduces undergraduates to tutoring culturally and linguistically diverse students in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. In addition to a weekly seminar, University students tutor in schools on a schedule throughout the semester under the direction of student leaders, Faculty Directors of the TEAMS project, and public school teachers and administrators.

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 course provides an introduction to teaching numeracy and math using the principles of explicit instruction. The focus is data-based decision making for instruction with students who struggle with math.

This class prepares teachers to understand the characteristics of students with behavior disabilities, to develop effective interventions, and to conduct a functional behavior assessment (FBA).

This course will focus on teaching content to students with disabilities through the Universal Design for Learning Framework.

Introduction to reading instruction. Critical overview of current approaches, methods, materials. Introduction to theories about the reading process and children's acquisition of written language.

This course prepares students to understand materials, methods and issues in teaching art from preschool through elementary school. The class focuses on learning appropriate art activities that enhance cognitive, emotional, social and developmental skills and benefit all learners. Development of studio art skills, art development, and classroom management unique to art education are an integral part of this class.

This course offers a foundational introduction to theory, research, and practice of curriculum development. We will examine competing theories of curriculum; current and historical curricular debates; recognized best practices in curriculum design; and the relationships among curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and social justice.