Courses

An examination of the many aspects of community life that influence classrooms and economic conditions, belief and value systems, age groups, and a range of learner

In this course students will examine music content delivery, pedagogy (including lesson planning, instructional design, etc.), assessment, and other aspects of teaching and learning.

Student will acquire the knowledge to ensure that decisions about curricular, instructional strategies, assessment and professional development are based on sound research, best practices, and other contextual information needed to align the curricula with student needs.

This course integrates mathematics content and pedagogy and is specifically designed for students majoring in early childhood, elementary, and/or special education. The mathematics content focuses on algebraic reasoning, geometric reasoning, and proportional reasoning.

This course will provide students with a basic knowledge of the relevant research in cognitive psychology and learning science and the ability to apply that knowledge to enhance their ability to learn and teach science, particularly at the undergraduate level. This course will involve readings, discussion, and application of the ideas through the creation of learning activities. It is suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students with some science background.

This course will provide students with a basic knowledge of the relevant research in cognitive psychology and science education and the ability to apply that knowledge to enhance their ability to learn and teach science, particularly at the undergraduate level. The course will involve readings, discussion, and application of the ideas through the creation of learning activities. It is suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students with some science background. Prerequisite: B.S.

Development, structure, management and finance of secondary schools; historical, philosophical, ethical and moral dimensions of teaching; role of school in a democratic society; teaching as a profession.

This course emphasizes the professional requirements of teaching and training in a variety of settings. Professional topics include licensure and preparation for the profession, organizations, philosophical foundations of teaching and training, and the socio-political landscape of teaching and training.

This course emphasizes the professional requirements of teaching and training in a variety of settings. Professional topics include licensure and preparation for the profession, organizations, philosophical foundations of teaching and training, and the socio-political landscape of teaching and training. Research is conducted on reform efforts.

This course is an introduction to key concepts and practices in the teaching of college-level Anthropology. It provides training in the practical aspects of classroom instruction, and is required for first-year teaching assistants. The course does not earn graduate degree credit.