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A reflective exploration of race, socio-economic, and changing demographics in communities and schools. Includes a focus on common beliefs held by teachers that may affect the achievement gap between white and minority students. Culturally relevant...

This course is designed to support candidates by increasing their knowledge of innovative strategies. Utilizing the H.A.C.K. Model of Innovative Instruction developed by The NNU Doceō Center, and ISTE NETS teacher standards, this course will explore...

An overview of lesson planning and domains of teaching. During a 30-hour field experience, candidates will design and teach at least one lesson in a classroom.

An examination and application of research-based methodologies for teaching the writing process. Candidates learn how to incorporate the writing process across all content areas. Focus is on creating authentic writing opportunities that encompass a...

A study of the psychological implications involved in the teaching-learning situation with emphasis on those psychological principles applicable to children ages 6-12 and adolescents 13-18. A variety of learning and developmental theories based on...

This course focuses on developing instructional strategies to ensure the learning of all students. Classrooms are tremendously diverse environments, and this course explores the various ways students, and their learning needs, are different. This...

An in-depth study of classroom management principles and practices for elementary teachers. Focus is on equipping future teachers with knowledge and skills for effectively managing a classroom. Course explores motivation, classroom environment...

An in-depth study of evidence-based practices for developmental reading instruction in an elementary classroom. This course provides an overview of each of the “Big 5” of literacy (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension)...

An exploration of principles and strategies for helping K-8 students acquire reading and writing skills essential for effective learning in all subject areas. Emphasis is on helping future teachers develop knowledge of fluency, vocabulary development...

An investigation of teaching methods and techniques appropriate for the secondary school classroom. Theoretical principles upon which teaching strategies are based and the principles of classroom management will be considered. Lesson and unit...