Introduction to the assumptions, language, logic, and methods of qualitative inquiry in educational settings. Students are required to conduct a small-scale qualitative research project.

This is an introductory course in the field of language planning and policy which is situated in the broader field of sociology of language. Selected case studies in education will provide a basis for critically examining issues such as: ideology and language planning interface, language education policies, literacy movements, and language shift and death. Research methodology and curriculum development projects will be designed.

TEAMS Tutoring Leadership Seminar.

Comparative study and evaluation of recent programs and practices in secondary school history and political science.

Psychological factors in career decision-making theory, job classification systems, vocational assessment, career information and placement. Prerequisites: Educ 570 and 705.

Student Teaching practicum for students enrolled in the ECE BA based in settings with children aged birth to five years.

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 is designed to provide educators, counselors and mental health professionals with an overview of the important elements of leadership and of organizational behavior. Students will study, through the writings of leading theorists, the evolutionary process of leadership and organizational behavior from the start of the industrial revolution through the technical revolution of the 21st century. Organizations are complex social systems, sometimes effective and sometimes not.

For teachers or others who wish to update their knowledge of science related methods, materials, and curriculum. Laboratory approach.

This course provides students with theoretical and practical experiences related to the education and training of special needs students. Emphasis is placed on curriculum development, methods and materials, assessment, vocational programming and research.