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.

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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.

Professional seminar to support students in Early Childhood Education field experience practica.

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.

Preparation for pre-service students in teaching science in elementary schools. Methods, materials, and latest curriculum work.

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 overview of instructional planning, classroom management, and assessment used in inclusive early childhood settings.