Childhood Education (CHDED-GE)

Current theories and practices in multicultural and anti-bias education. Reflection on self and others leading to a critical examination of multiple perspectives. Development of transformative multicultural curricula based on an understanding of the historical/social context in which groups interacted and formulated world views.

Methods for integrating music, art, dance, and drama into an integrated childhood education curriculum.

Overview of current theory and practice in curriculum development and assessment. Application to Pre-K through 6th grade classrooms in urban settings emphasized.

It should be noted that independent study requires a minimum of 45 hours of work per point. Independent study cannot be applied to the established professional education sequence in teaching curricula. Each departmental program has established its on maximum credit allowance for independent study. This information may be obtained from the student's department . Prior to registering for independent study , each student should obtain an Independent Study approval from the adviser.

Study of Teaching I is the first of two courses designed to support preservice teachers' efforts to integrate learning from courses with practice in the field and to explore the role of teacher-as-researcher as a vehicle for continual professional growth. The course is concurrent with methods of courses in literacy, mathematics, and science and is intended to help beginning teachers analyze the various teacher roles, actions, teaching models, and decisions they make as they interact with learners around the implementation of their methods course assignments in the process of student teaching. Students will begin their professional portfolios and complete a small-scale action research study focused on some aspect of learning.

One semester supervised student teaching in a childhood classroom a minimum of 180 hours within 20 days. Student teaching experiences will be used to support theoretical and practical applications of the planning and implementation of the curriculum.

One semester supervised student teaching in a childhood education classroom a minimum of 180 hours within 20 days. Student teaching experiences will be used to support theoretical and practical applications of the planning and implementation of the curriculum.