Courses

Students examine the theories and practices of teaching writing and literature definition of standards, invention, assignment design, evaluation of student

Theories, methods, and current research involving writing instruction; emphasis on P-3.

Focuses on effective methods of writing instruction and assessment for the middle grades; reviews and reinforces sound writing practices; exposes students to theory and research in the area of writing instruction.

Education. This course, taught in Spanish and English, introduces students to the fundamentals of asset-based bilingual education within early childhood education. Students will explore early childhood education practices and theory, including the cognitive, emotional, and socio-cultural factors that influence young children's learning and the language development of emergent bilinguals.

A foundation in the materials and methods for teaching of reading and language arts K-12, with emphasis on intervention programs, assessment, and instruction for individual and small groups of students. Intensive field experience is required.

A study of theoretical frameworks, concepts and designs in qualitative research. Includes an overview of historical and current issues. Field experiences and research initiated.

Methods and media essential to effective instruction of English in the secondary school. Admission to Teacher Education Program is required. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper- division student will not earn a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs in other areas of the course. Computer proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. Computer Science, Writing

The course presents primarily methods and instructional strategies of teaching mathematics, but necessarily includes a study of selected topics in mathematics. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper-division student will not earn a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs in other areas of the course. D- and Admission to Teacher Education Program.

Instructional strategies and media essential to effective learning of science in the secondary school. Content includes objectives, inquiry teaching, analysis of curricula, assessment, teaching for diversity, science-thinking skills, unit planning, and laboratory management. Offered only fall semester. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.

This course will use a reflective teaching model for examining the history, issues, and contemporary practices related to teaching middle- and high- school social science. Computing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.