School of Education. Department of Curriculum and Teaching

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1 School of Education Department of Curriculum and Teaching Reading and Writing in a Second Language: Development, Assessment, and Instruction (K-6) SED BI 652 Examines patterns and processes of second language reading and writing development and factors that influence second language literacy and learning. Identifies exemplary approaches to reading and writing assessment and instruction of English language learners. 4 cr. Tuition: $2180 Summer 1 (May 25-June 29): A1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 4-8 pm Julie Coppola Analysis of Curriculum Programs SED CT 721 Provides knowledge and tools for developing and analyzing school curriculum. Suitable for students in curriculum, teaching, and administration as well as practicing educators. Some instruction and learning will occur online. 4 cr. Tuition: $2180 A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 4-7:30 pm Philip Tate Children's Literature for the Early Childhood Teacher (Pre-K-2) SED EC 556 Introduces a wide array of children's literature, fiction and nonfiction, appropriate and necessary for the establishment of a literacy-based classroom. Students develop criteria for literature evaluation, investigate media's influence upon literature, and explore ways to incorporate children's literature throughout the curriculum. 2 cr. Tuition: $1090 Summer 2 (July 7-August 11): B1 (IND) Thurs. 4-7:30 pm Elaine Dimopoulos

2 Technology and Curriculum Integration Workshop SED EM 560 Online offering. Students build competencies in appropriate technology integration through case studies, discussions, readings, and through designing and evaluating tech-integrated lessons. Specific topics include how technology can support and enhance learning curriculum, how teachers progress through identified stages of expertise in teaching with technology, and how a technology infused learning environment should be developed. Students investigate the instructional and operational differences between a desktop program and a one-to-one program. For further information, call the Office of Distance Education at cr. Tuition: $2180; technology fee: $200; total charge: $2380 Summer 1 (May 24-July 1): Shabbi Luthra Software for the Curriculum SED EM 590 Online offering. Evaluation and selection of software and web-based resources to support K-12 curriculum goals. Students gain experience supporting teaching and learning with software and develop strategies for evaluating educational resources across disciplines and grade levels. For further information, please call the Office of Distance Education at cr. Tuition: $2180; technology fee: $200; total charge: $2380 Twelve-week course (May 24-August 12): Robert Thomas 12 Week Course Cyberethics and Policies for Technology Use SED EM 630 Online offering. Learners investigate how virtues such as courage, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship, and trustworthiness relate to issues of privacy, plagiarism, identity, hate speech, cyberbullying, rumor spreading, and hacking in cyberspace. Learners develop activities and lesson plans for teaching cyberethics. Internet access is required and high speed or broadband connection is recommended. 4 cr. Tuition: $2180 Summer 2 (June 20-August 5): David Whittier

3 Introduction to Language and LinguisticsSED LS 565 An introduction to contemporary linguistics, including phonological and syntactical theory, sociolinguistics, first- and second-language acquisition, and discourse theory. Also covers applications of various branches of linguistics to education, including issues of different cultures in the classroom, the role of language in education, and the development of literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $2180 Summer 1 (May 25-June 29): A1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 4-8 pm Marnie Reed Mathematical Reasoning in the Elementary Grades: Number Systems SED ME 503 This course is a prerequisite for ME 504. Required for graduate students majoring in elementary education who are preparing to become teachers of children in kindergarten through grade five. Focuses on topics in number systems and operations with an emphasis on number, operations, mental mathematics, proportionality, number theory, and probability. Students explore mathematics from the perspective of student and teacher. The emphasis is on making sense of key ideas of number and operations and on exploring how students' understanding of these topics emerge and develop. 4 cr. Tuition: $2180 A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 4-7 pm Ziv Feldman Mathematical Reasoning in the Elementary Grades: Algebra, Geometry, Statistics SED ME 504 Grad Prereq: (SED ME 503). Required for graduate students majoring in elementary education who are preparing to become teachers of children in kindergarten through grade five. Focuses on topics in algebra, geometry, measurement, and statistics. Students explore mathematics from the perspective of student and teacher. The emphasis is on making sense of key ideas in algebra and geometry and on exploring how students' understanding of these topics emerge and develop. 4 cr. Tuition: $2180 Summer 2 (July 5-August 11): B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 4-7 pm Matthew Chedister Class also meets on Friday, July 8th.

4 Topics in Special Education: Introduction to Autism SED SE 511 An overview of the theories and research on the etiology, characteristics, and interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Effective approaches to family involvement are also discussed. 2 cr. Tuition: $1090 Summer 2 (July 11-July 15): B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs./Fri. 9 am-1:30 pm Donna Lehr Non-standard course dates Classroom and Behavior Management SED SE 534 Theoretical bases and implementation strategies of effective classroom and behavior management for students with and without disabilities in elementary school settings. The focus is on individual, classroom, and school-wide approaches in schools. 2 cr. Tuition: $1090 Summer 2 (July 18-July 22): B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs./Fri. 9 am-1:30 pm William Blackwell Non-standard course dates Teaching and Understanding the Cold War through Film SED SO 573 Analysis of history and pedagogy about the Cold War Era ( ). Emphasis on relations among film, television, and schooling. Students develop a nontraditional teaching unit with media resources. 4 cr. Tuition: $2180 Summer 1 (May 24-June 23): A1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 4-7 pm Daniel Davis Non-standard course dates

5 Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Counseling Communications in Education and Human Service Organizations SED AP 520 Prepares education, human service and government agency managers to plan and execute communications and community relations programs within their organization. Explores how to operate professionally and ethically as a communicator on behalf of an education institution, a human services agency, or other similar organization. 4 cr. Tuition: $2180 Summer 2 (July 5-August 11): B1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 4-7:30 pm Kevin Carleton Diversity and Justice in Education SED AP 600 The differing ways in which schools and colleges have responded to diversity, and the implications for equity. Topics include integration, affirmative action, bilingual education, culture and achievement, and controversies over religion and sexual preferences. Class meets three afternoons the first and last weeks of Summer II; during the intervening four weeks there is regular online discussion on assigned topics, and each student will prepare a plan to address diversity in an educational setting. Readings include reports, court decisions, and articles available on the course website. 4 cr. Tuition: $2180 Summer 2 (July 5-August 11): B1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 4-6:30 pm Charles Glenn On campus: Jul 5-7, Aug Intervening weeks online Governance and Decision-Making in Higher Education SED AP 612 Focuses on decision-making in higher education and identifies the changing roles of trustees, faculty, administrators, and students in the governance process, including an examination of how external forces influence decisions at a campus level. Accountability of the governing bodies and decision-makers are addressed. 4 cr. Tuition: $2180 Summer 1 (May 25-June 29): A1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 4-7:30 pm Joseph Cronin

6 Administrative Planning SED AP 662 A comprehensive planning perspective integrates project design activities with project management and evaluation techniques. Topics include mission analysis, input-output specification and documentation, project budgeting, PERT diagramming, and decision and information flow diagramming. Each student prepares a planning document and should come to the first class with a project in mind. 4 cr. Tuition: $2180 A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6-9:30 pm John Poirier Education Policy In International Perspective SED AP 680 Online offering. A survey of current social, legal, and political issues in education, in the United States and in other countries, viewed in the context of emerging international standards. Intended for graduate students from a range of cultural backgrounds and experiences. Students develop a comparative perspective that enhances understanding of the issues that educators and policy-makers face and that the international educational community must consider to improve education (and access to education) for students around the world. In addition to written coursework, students engage in online dialogue with one another and with the instructor focused on issues presented and submit a final project that explores the course themes in relation to a specific country or locality. For further information, please call the Office of Distance Education at cr. Tuition: $2180; technology fee: $200; total charge: $2380 Summer 1 (May 24-July 1): Cara Candal Community Analysis SED AP 763 Examines how diverse community partners--businesses, universities, religious, governmental, non-governmental and community organizations--can collaborate to promote sustainable social and economic development initiatives that benefit all community members. What are the leadership implications for collective action and collaboration? How can performing arts, sports and micro-enterprise programs advance community development? We consider these questions from the perspectives of international donor agencies, national, state and local governments, and analyze case studies that illustrate different social and economic development approaches (e.g., social entrepreneurship, youth empowerment, public/private partnerships) in urban and indigenous communities in North America, developing countries and fragile states emerging from crisis and violent conflict. Intended for graduate students from a range of backgrounds. 4 cr. Tuition: $2180 A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 5:30-9 pm Marylee Rambaud

7 Applied Positive Psychology SED CE 630 Focuses on the scientific study of psychological aspects of living a fulfilling and flourishing life. Topics include happiness, empathy, optimism, friendship, goal setting, achievement, emotion, creativity, humor, and mindfulness. Students become familiar with theory and research in this relatively new subfield and critically consider applications to their teaching, coaching, leadership, and/or counseling. 4 cr. Tuition: $2180 A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 4-7:30 pm Amy Baltzell