This course helps prospective early childhood teachers explore what it means to teach, and examines their assumptions about the teaching-learning process, and helps them formulate their own beliefs about educational practice based on how young children think and learn.

The purpose of the course is to provide students general background information and understanding with working with diverse communities. Students will learn research and practice in this area of work as they learn how to be a change agent for the community. They will read about various leadership and administrative styles to lead in a diverse community.

This course is designed to provide a learning community for all students to discuss the value of, importance in, and skills to contribute to positive social change as a student leader in the residence halls at UMass Amherst.

Survey of traditional and recent examples of children's literature and review of the varieties of books available.

This course will provide students with a general introduction to research in education. Some of the topics that will be addressed are problem-finding strategies, types of educational research, quantitative and qualitative methodologies in education, and ethical principles in research. Fulfills the University's Junior Writing requirement.

This course will provide students with a general introduction to research in education. Some of the topics that will be addressed are problem-finding strategies, types of educational research, quantitative and qualitative methodologies in education, and ethical principles in research. Fulfills the University's Junior Writing requirement.

This course will provide students with a general introduction to research in education. Some of the topics that will be addressed are problem-finding strategies, types of educational research, quantitative and qualitative methodologies in education, and ethical principles in research. Fulfills the University's Junior Writing requirement.

A study of selected problems and issues in modern education through the disciplines of educational sociology, educational history, educational philosophy, comparative education, or social psychology.

What does it mean to act ethically and provide leadership? Learn about methods used by ethicists, psychologists, sociologists, and political scientists, and about their theories and findings. Become more aware of your social context, and of how you and others think, feel, and act. Develop the self-management, interpersonal, analytical, and evaluation skills used by ethical leaders. (Gen. Ed. SB)

This course covers empirically validated reading instruction for secondary students with mild/moderate disabilities. The focus will be on assessing, planning and implementing appropriate instructional procedures, and monitoring students? progress.