Courses

This course provides an understanding of language and literacy learning in multilingual children from birth to grade two. The course exposes students to current research and theories on language development and early reading and writing in monolingual and multilingual children.

This course provides an understanding of language and literacy learning in multilingual children in the elementary grades. It focuses on research-based literacy instructional and assessment practices that are developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate for teaching literacy in English and children’s additional languages.

In this course students learn important mathematical content and methods for teaching elementary school mathematics. Students will learn about children's mathematical thinking from a developmental point of view. They also learn about appropriate mathematical content and methods that are consistent with state and national standards. There is an intensive field component that allows students the opportunity to teach and then reflect on their experiences with children.This course has an M&T Fee.

In this course students learn important scientific content as well as methods for teaching elementary school science. Students will learn teaching strategies and technologies for supporting student learning as defined by state and national standards for science education. The course includes an intensive field component 580 / 1272 Queens College that allows students to teach and reflect upon their experiences with children.

This course introduces the pre-service elementary teacher to the teaching of social studies in the primary and intermediate grades. The course covers the social studies disciplines, methodologies for teaching social studies, and available resources. The course content and requirements reflect the impact of culture, heritage, and socioeconomic level, curriculum development, classroom management, and technology.

Courses in team sports activities. Opportunity is also provided for participation in intercollegiate athletics.

An introduction to collection and analyses of data in the field. Topics shall include design of experiments and controls, methodologies of different types of field collections, use of keys, and statistical analyses.

Explores key concepts in television theory and teaches students strategies of television analysis.

A study of textiles that includes the physical properties of natural and synthetic fibers, yarn production, construction of woven fabrics, dyeing techniques, printing, and finishes. Textiles will be examined and tested in a hands-on laboratory experience. This course has an M&T Fee.

Introduction to the idea of text, stylistics, research, and criticism. Explication of different methodologies and theories of interpretation, with strong emphasis on practical strategies of identifying and contextualizing the literary artifact.