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.

Pre-practicum experience, one half day or one full day, in a public school classroom.

An introduction to the structure of mathematics: the role of mathematics in education and the methods, materials, and curricular aspects of mathematics education in grades pre-K through 6th.

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

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.

Disability Services offers volunteer note-takers the option of either 45 hours of community service or one P/F credit towards graduation for their assistance in providing access to class notes to our students with disabilities.

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