Education

Addresses differences and points of praxis between Disability Studies and Deaf Studies and lays the foundation for understanding how disability and Deafness have been theoretically, linguistically, socially, politically, legally, and economically constructed.

Development of public and private education in America in its social and philosophical context; types of education, governmental activity in education, educational finance, religious and political influences, impact of European developments.

Focus on the people, ideas, issues and controversies that have created the current American school system. Will chronicle attempts to include (and sometimes exclude) an expanding school population as racial, gender, religious and health issues became confrontational battlegrounds.

An opportunity for students to become acquainted with the various approaches to inquiry in educational research and to design a small scale research project. Students willlearn how to locate, analyze and use both qualitative and quantitative research reports.

Required course upon entry in the Teacher Certification Program. Introduction to competencies required for state certification, Standards Aligned Systems, national and state teaching standards and code of conduct and evaluation methods leading to state licensure in teaching grades 7-12.

An introductory practicum for Undergraduate Education Majors. Intended to introduce and develop classroom-based inquiry skills; provide insight into lesson planning and implementation; and provide opportunities to engage with personal beliefs and biases about teaching, learning, and students.

An intermediate-level practicum for Undergraduate Education Majors. Intended to develop classroom-based inquiry skills; explore, understand, and navigate the various aspects of school culture and classroom environment; and provide opportunities to engage with personal beliefs and biases about teaching, learning, and students.

An advanced practicum for Undergraduate Education Majors. Intended to develop classroom-based inquiry skills; provide opportunities to create and implement lessons and related assessments; and provide opportunities to engage with personal beliefs and biases about teaching, learning, and students.

Addresses differences and points of praxis between Disability Studies and Deaf Studies and lays the foundation for understanding how disability and Deafness have been theoretically, linguistically, socially, politically, legally, and economically constructed.

Students will identify and critically evaluate effective practices in YA literacy instruction; analyze YA literature through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion, and approach the instruction of YA literature through an equity, strengths-based, culturally sustaining lens.

The application of learning theory to classroom teaching.

Examines the challenges facing public schools, the policies that are designed in response to these challenges, the effects of these policies on students, and efforts undertaken by some youth to improve education policy. Core course for Educational Policy & Leadership minor.

The relationship between educational developments and social change in the decade of the 1960s. The emergence of a distinctive youth culture and the educational impact of the civil rights and women's rights movements of the era.

The impact of World War II and the Cold War on American schools and society. The expansion of educational opportunities for women, ethnic and social minorities. The influence of advances in communications and technology on educational issues of the 1940s and 1950s.

Introduction to the physical and social characteristics of diverse and exceptional students between 3 and 21. Issues of race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, and special education with respect to schools and in light of recent legislation and court decisions. Problem cases with an emphasis on the underprivileged, antisocial, and disadvantaged.

Social, political, cultural and academic implications of disability; legacy of disability in the US and abroad; strategies for working with individuals with special needs. Service learning is required.

Work in critical analysis of selected topics in education, reflecting various historical, philosophical, and societal perspectives and methodologies.

Techniques for literacy evaluation; methods of teaching literacy and English as a second language; strategies for basic skill development and student observation in the schools.

The curriculum, planning units and lessons in the teaching area; general methods of teaching, special methods and instructional materials in the subject, including textbooks, courses of study and reference works; application of the principles and techniques studied in Education 3254 to teaching the subject; lesson plans, units and tests in using methods, techniques, and materials in the subject; planned experiences and weekly assignments in neighboring secondary schools to observe, assist teachers, and teach pupils in the subject.

The curriculum, planning units and lessons in the teaching area; general methods of teaching, special methods, and instructional materials in the subject, including textbooks, courses of study and reference works; application of the principles and techniques studied in Education 3254 to teaching the subject; lesson plans, units and tests and in using methods, techniques, and materials in the subject; planned experiences and weekly assignments in neighboring secondary schools to observe, assist teachers and teach pupils in the subject.

The curriculum, planning units, and lessons in the teaching area; general methods of teaching special methods, and instructional materials in the subject; including textbooks, courses of study and reference works; application of the principles and techniques studied in Education 3254 to teaching the subject; lesson plans, units and tests and in using methods, techniques, and materials in the subject; planned experiences and weekly assignments in neighboring secondary schools to observe, assist teachers and teach pupils in the subject.

The curriculum, planning units, and lessons in the teaching area; general/ methods of teaching, special methods, and instructional materials, in the subject, including textbooks, courses of study and reference works, application of the principles and techniques studied in Education 3254 to teaching the subject, practice in preparing lesson plans, units and tests and in using methods, techniques, and materials in the subject; planned experiences and weekly assignments in neighboring secondary schools to observe, assist teachers and teach pupils in the subject.

The development of a sound personal philosophy of education and practice in applying that philosophy to current educational issues.

Observation and teaching under actual classroom conditions in the student's field of teaching specialization; open only to students of the Senior year who have completed all the subject matter courses in the field of specialization.

The student teaching experience; elements of school law; current educational issues; use of computers in the classroom; relationship of practice to theory; sharing of experiences, common problems and alternative teaching practices; open to student teachers.