Adolescence Education (AED)
] Study of basic principles, instructional practices, and necessary competencies in effectively teaching in the adolescent classroom. Emphasis is on learner-centered approaches and encouraging pro-social behaviors.
Study of the necessary competencies to promote students' higher-order literacy development in the content areas. To that end, the emphasis of the course content is on the linguistic skills and productive language functions students need to develop in order to interact with, comprehend, and evaluate a range of complex texts and multifaceted information across disciplines.
Study of basic principles, instructional practices, curricular trends, and necessary competencies in effectively teaching secondary school English.
The teaching of mathematics in grades 7 through 12; procedures, techniques and materials; opportunities for student presentations; and discussion of diagnostic instruction. Use of instructional technology. Addresses commencement standards. Offered in conjunction with the Mathematics department. Planning, supervision, and guidance are provided jointly by the Mathematics and Education departments. Includes 15 hours of field experience.
Study of basic principles, instructional practices, curricular trends, and necessary competencies in effectively teaching secondary school social studies
Study of basic principles, instructional practices, curricular trends, and necessary competencies in effectively teaching secondary school biology.
Study of basic principles, instructional practices, curricular trends, and necessary competencies in effectively teaching secondary school chemistry.
Two full-time placements in an elementary school, middle school, or high school (as appropriate to the student's teaching level) in the student's senior year. Includes a bi-weekly seminar at the College. Restrictions apply regarding the number of other courses that may be taken during this semester. Course fee.
Independent work in an area of special interest. Special project, report, or term paper.