The purpose of this course is to prepare teachers to work with students (K-12) for whom English is not their native language. Work will include examining instruments used to assess …
This course focuses on dual-language curriculum and instructional methods. Students will learn to serve multilingual students/families in culturally responsive ways aligned with SLA principles. It includes exploration of WIDA, and …
This course explores instructional methods for teaching modern world languages (formerly called foreign languages), primarily in PK-12 settings. Topics include consideration of ACTFL standards, SLA, heritage language learners, the four …
A comprehensive overview of planning, implementing, and assessing social studies learning experiences in grades 6-12. This first course in the social studies methods sequence examines the following areas of social …
A comprehensive overview of planning, implementing, and assessing social studies learning experiences in grades 6-12. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between educational theory and practical teaching techniques for the …
Emphasizes the use of maps, map interpretation, and the study of climactic systems and physical forces on human activity.
Emphasizes concepts of cultural patterns and their influence on political and regional patterns of the world.
This course explores how students' language, experiences, and literacy development play a role in learning content material. Participants explore the nature and meaning of content literacy and what it means …
The course incorporates research evidence that describes key influences on word reading (e.g., phonological awareness, phonics, spelling, decoding, & fluency). Students learn to administer and interpret various types of reading …
The course begins with an overview of models of reading comprehension and research evidence that describes key influences on reading comprehension (e.g., oral language, decoding/fluency, vocabulary, text structure, and engagement/motivation). …
Designed for teachers, administrators, parents, and others who work to develop talent in diverse high potential learners. Investigates the social and emotional development and counseling issues of preK-12 learners, implications …
This course explores African American history and the teaching of African American history from Ancestral Africa through the present day with a focus on critical perspectives and historiography. Teaching methods …
The course will examine the notion of whiteness as a social, cultural, historical and political construction that has created power differentials and structural advantages for White Americans in schools and …
This course examines the intersectionality of personal identity and ability in American education. Students explore the social construction of identity, studying historical contexts, current research, and legal mandates. Through critical …
Intro to Education & Diversity focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and the ways in which it has been defined and treated in the American educational system, especially as it …
This course provides an introduction to the foundations of education and the teaching profession. Course topics include the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations underlying public education in the U.S; the …
This course is designed for teachers seeking initial certification. This course provides pre-service teachers with foundational knowledge of classroom assessment and data literacy, including types of assessment, assessment design and …
This course is designed for future secondary teachers enrolled in the one-year Master of Teaching Secondary Program who are seeking initial certification. This course explores how the languages and literacies …
This seminar supports elementary teachers enrolled in the state-approved teacher education program. Designed to accompany the elementary clinical experience, this seminar provides opportunities for candidates to discuss and reflect on …
This seminar is designed for further secondary teachers enrolled in the one-year Master of Teaching Secondary Program who are seeking initial certification in the state of Virginia. Designed to accompany …