Courses

A general introduction to curriculum and instruction (pedagogy) affecting teaching and learning across disciplines, grade levels, and different social contexts of schooling.

Examine how environmental, pedagogical, and curricular choices can be cultivated with greater knowledge of culture, gender, orientation, race, learning differences and language.

Identify connections between language, literacy, and learning in school, across all content areas.

Apply content-area knowledge utilizing a repertoire of pedagogical practices responsive to the needs and interests of diverse learners.

Examine learner behavior, ability, and language to access strategies to differentiate, scaffold, and assess learning.

Elementary Multiple Subjects Candidates take this course.

Apply a balanced, integrated, and interactive perspective to teaching reading/language arts in K-8 classrooms.

Secondary Single Subject Candidates take this course

Integrate literacy instruction within your content area by creating authentic opportunities for learners to develop literacy skills.

Prepare to apply curricular principles to lesson development and determine how content should be delivered to maximize learning.

Applying knowledge and strategies to differentiate instruction for all students.

Design, implement, and evaluate technology-rich learning environments to customize and individualize learning opportunities and assessments for K-12 students.

Uncover beliefs and misconceptions related to recognizing and responding to diverse gifted students and develop teaching strategies for high ability students.