Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Creating cooperative, inclusive classroom communities with a focus on community building, classroom climate, interactive large and small group teaching strategies and positive responses to classroom and family diversity. Implementation during field experience. Effective spring 2009

Scope, sequences, and materials. Examination of programs. Adapting curriculum and methods for children with and without handicaps. Field experience teaching.

Opportunities for students to critically reflect upon and understand their field experiences. Emphasis on professionalism, collaborative problem solving (including classroom management) and becoming a productive school change agent.. Student must be admitted to Block II.

Opportunities for students to critically reflect upon and understand their field experiences. Emphasis on professionalism, collaborative problem solving (including classroom management) and becoming a productive school change agent. Admission to Block III is required.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Integration of theory, research, and practice in teaching and learning of mathematics in grades 4-6. Examination of programs' scope, sequence, and materials. Designing, teaching and assessing inclusive lessons and units, including differentiated instruction and adaptations. Admission to Block II is required.

Methods and curriculum for literacy instruction in grades 4-6, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Lesson and unit planning for children with diverse needs and disabilities. Student must be admitted to Block III.

Integrated whole-child approach to early childhood pedagogy, research, methods and curriculum. Working from young children's interests and developmentally appropriate practices, integrating language, literacy, math, science, social studies and early childhood special education.

Full-day practicum field experience (25 or more days) in a pre-school setting. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate teaching-learning experiences for children with diverse needs, integrating literacy, math, science and social studies. Approval for Block 3 required.

Opportunities for student teachers in the Inclusive Elementary and Early Childhood Programs to critically reflect upon and understand their field experience. Emphasis on professionalism, collaborative problem solving (including classroom management) and becoming a productive school change agent.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Place of science in the elementary school. Useful materials for teachers and pupils. Recent research on science methods and curriculum. Current trends.

Nature of the social studies. Objectives in teaching. Testing program. Activity program in social studies. Social studies curriculum in the elementary school.