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EDUC3211 Literacy and Literacy Methods I This course will introduce students to theories and current practice in literacy teaching and learning focusing on young learners (grades 1 and 2). Course topics will include organizing and managing literacy instruction, current assessment practices in literacy, and the components of a literacy program in reading, writing and word study. Students will learn a variety of instructional tech-niques for reading, writing, oral language development, vocabulary development, spelling and phonics, and differentiated instructional strategies to meet the needs of English language learners and diverse populations of learners. Fall semester. 4 credits Prerequisite: EDUC2212 EDUC3212 Literacy and Literacy Methods II This course is a continuation of Literacy and Literacy Methods I. The course will reinforce and extend student knowledge and understanding of the theories and current practices in literacy teaching and learning that were introduced in Literacy and Literacy Methods I. Course topics will include organizing and managing literacy instruction, current assessment practices in literacy, and the components of a literacy program in reading, writing and word study at the intermediate elementary level (grades 3-6). Students will learn a range of instructional techniques for reading, writing, oral language development, vocabulary development, spelling, grammar and usage and differentiated instructional strategies to meet the needs of English language learners and diverse populations of learners. Spring semester. 4 credits Pre-practicum field-based experience Prerequisite: EDUC3211
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EDUC3213 Mathematics Methods This course will introduce students to current, research-based practices in the instruction of mathematics at the elementary level. Through readings, hands-on activities, observations and the design and presentation of lessons, students will develop understanding of and skill in inquiry-based mathematics teaching and learning which focus on problem solving. Students will also explore the use of technology and mani-pulatives in mathematics teaching and techniques for integrating and reinforcing literacy skills, especially reading and vocabulary development. Fall semester. 4 credits Pre-practicum field-based experience Prerequisites: MATH2122 and EDUC2212 EDUC3215 Explorations in Science and Engineering: Grades 1-6 Through introducing explorations of natural phenomena into the experiences of teacher candidates, the course develops the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to introduce the practices and habits of mind characteristic of scientific inquiry and the engineering design process into the elementary classroom. The course meets standards for teacher preparation articulated by the Massachusetts curriculum frameworks and the National Science Education Standards. Topics include children’s ideas in science, the nature of children’s science learning and the implications for teaching. Spring semester. 4 credits Prerequisite: EDUC2212 EDUC3311 Secondary Methods: Classroom Management This course will be a study of different approaches to classroom management in grades 5 to 8 and 8 to 12 and assist students in developing their skills in classroom management. Developing competencies in various approaches to classroom management