Ever wonder why concepts are taught over and over and are still difficult to explain? This course explores misconceptions commonly learned in K-12 math, science, humanities, and social sciences. We …
Provides students an understanding of the basic principles of human behavior and the application of those principles to teaching, positive behavior support, and the design of effective classrooms communities. Prepares …
Mindfulness-based interventions promote physical and mental health and support cognitive and emotional developmental processes in individuals across the lifespan. Mindful awareness practices can support our ability to be fully present …
Through this course, students will gain an in-depth understanding of self-regulation during early childhood and how this promotes children's success in school. We will focus on how adults serving in …
This course will examine science programs for children, comparing program designs, activities, evaluation methods, and impact on youth. Students will engage in science program activities in a learning-by-doing approach. The …
Introduction to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Analyzing and modifying curricula to develop high-quality learning experiences. Strategies for creating effective assessments and theoretical underpinnings of assessment decisions. Ways of observing classrooms …
The purpose of this course is to introduce the range of educational contributions by Black people in U.S. PreK-12 contexts. Through an engagement with a variety of Black scholars, students …
An introduction to the study of exceptional children & adults. Focuses on extending principles of learning and intellectual, socio-cultural, emotional, and physical development to persons with disabilities, as well as …
This course will explore key factors influencing early childhood development, highlighting contextual contributors (such as the role of family, community, culture, childcare/school, and policy) that shape early experiences. This will …
This course is designed to increase students' knowledge of and ability to implement foundational and targeted instructional strategies aimed at promoting children's early mathematics skills in domains including numeracy, operations, …