| ENVE-601-02 |
Everyone Is a Scientist | 21-JUL-08
25-JUL-08
MTWR |
8:00-5:00 |
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| This one-week course is a comprehensive introduction to environmental science for elementary and middle school teachers. It will be co-taught by Mike Ganger and Adrienne Wooters of MCLA, and Nancy Nylen and Cynthia Grippaldi, representatives of CET based in Pittsfield. Some of the topics to be explored will be recycling, energy conservation and renewable energy in the home and school environments. Participants will apply their knowledge to lessen the environmental impact of their schools and in turn their homes and communities. |
| EDUC-727-01 |
Problem Solving MDSE | 07-JUL-08
11-JUL-08
MTWR |
8:00-5:00 |
Rogge |
| Designed for middle school administrators and teachers. Participants will use a problem solving approach to focus on the middle school concept and the multitude of issues surrounding this philosophical and organizational model. Real issues will be examined with participants developing strategies to deal with those issues. Discussion will also focus on the future of middle level education in light of "Turning Points" and reaction by the State Department of Education. |
| EDUC-730-01 | School Reform: The Next Step |
28-JUL-08
01-AUG-08
MTWR |
8:00-5:00 | Rogge |
| Looks at the Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 as it currently stands. The course is designed for teachers, parents and administrators. Participants will focus on those provisions of the Reform Act that are now firmly in place. Real issues will be examined with participants developing strategies to deal with those issues rather than an overview of the Act. |
| RDNG-616-01 | Literacy Acquisition & Develop | 07-JUL-08
11-JUL-08
MTWR |
8:00-5:00 | Scott |
| Focuses on current theories related to language development and learning; programs and practices for literacy development and acquisition; knowledge of language structure; the history and evolution of English; literacy acquisition for non-native English speakers; and the socio-cultural contexts that influence language development and literacy acquisition. Participants develop a portfolio of resources, teaching strategies and assessment tools. |
| ADMN-605-01 |
Developing Collaborative Partnerships |
02-MAY-08 F 4:30-9:30
02-MAY-08 F 4:30-9:30
03-MAY-08 S 8:30-4:30
04-MAY-08 U 9:00-5:00
30-MAY-08 F 4:30-9:30
31-MAY-08 S 8:30-4:30
01-JUN-08 U 9:00-5:00 | Maguire |
| Examines current theory, research, and practice in collaborating with families and community members and local businesses, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources. The focus in on the development of equitable, sensitive and responsible relationships with all members of the comumunity.Replaces ADMN 605 School and Community Relations. |
| ADMN-606-01 | Developing Collaborative Prepr | 02-MAY-08
01-JUN-08 |
TBA | Maguire |
| Provides participants with a field experience that will facilitate their understanding of the way schools and communities work together. Through participant observation, students will explore the relationships between theory and practice as presented in class. To be taken concurrently with ADMN 605. This course replaces ADMN 606 School and Community Relations Prepracticum |
| ADMN-614-01 | Evaluating Curriculum |
24-MAY-08 S 8:00-5:00
25-MAY-08 U 8:00-3:00
14-JUN-08 S 8:00-5:00
15-JUN-08 U 8:00-3:00
21-JUN-08 S 8:00-5:00
22-JUN-08 U 8:00-3:00 | Young |
| Provides education leaders an effective and relevant curriculum evaluation model applicable to school improvement initiatives. Participants will use various models to address curriculum development; instructional strategies and the integration of technology; classroom organization and practices; and assessment. |
| ADMN-615-01 | Evaluating Curriculum Prepract | 24-MAY-08
22-JUN-08 |
TBA | Young |
| Practical experience for participants enrolled in ADMN 614. |
| ADMN-625-01 | School Reform: The Next Step | 28-JUL-08
01-AUG-08
MTWR |
8:00-5:00 |
Rogge |
| Looks at the Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 as it currently stands. The course is designed for teachers, parents and administrators. Particpants will focus on those provisions of the Reform Act that are now firmly in place. Real issues will be examined with particpants developing strategies to deal with those issues rather thanan overview of the Act. |
| ADMN-727-01 | Problem Solving | 07-JUL-08
11-JUL-08
MTWR |
8:00-5:00 |
Rogge |
| Designed for middle school administrators and teachers. Participants will use a problem solving approach to focus on the middle school concept and the multitude of issues surrounding this philosophical and organizational model. Real issues will be examined with participants developing strategies to deal with those issues. Dicussion will also focus on the future of middle level education in light of "Turning Points" and reaction by the State Department of Education. |
| ENVE-601 | Upper Housatonic River Valley | 07-JUL-08
11-JUL-08
MTWR | 8:00-5:00 | TBA |
| Introduces and integrates various aspects of the heritage of the Upper Housatonic River Valley – the social, cultural, economic and industrial history of the valley, the ecology of the river throughout that history, and the symbiotic relationship between that history and ecology. Course instructors will assist students in designing projects that will infuse this information into their classrooms while meeting the appropriate standards. Field trips to local cultural, environmental, and business sites and presentations by guest lecturers will be a major portion of the course. |
| ITEC-603-01 | Teaching & Learn w/Technology | 14-JUL-08
17-JUL-08
MTWR |
9:00-3:00
Hybrid
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TBA |
| Provides an opportunity to learn new technologies while exploring effective and equitable uses of technology in the curriculum. Participants design a plan for ongoing professional development for themselves and/or for teachers in their districts. Lab sessions are integrated into the course. Hybrid |
| ITEC-713-01 | Multimedia Instruction Content | 21-JUL-08
24-JUL-08
MTWR |
9:00-3:00
Hybrid< |
Rodrigues |
| Examines the role of multimedia in the curriculum and prepares participants to effectively integrate audio, video, and digital photography into instruction. Using a variety of digital tools, students develop and design multi-media projects for teaching and learning. Prereq: ITEC 601 or ITEC 603 or permission of instructor. Hybrid |
| MATE-601-01 | Math Concepts | 11-AUG-08
14-AUG-08
MTWR
Hybrid | 9:00-14:00 | Pelletier |
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| MATE-601-02 | The Psychology of Math | 04-AUG-08
08-AUG-08
MTWR
| 8:00-5:00 | Thomas |
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| MATE-601-03 | Arithmetic to Algebra | 18-AUG-08
22-AUG-08
MTWR | 8:00-5:00
| Thomas |
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| RDNG-616-01 | Literacy Acquisition & Develop | 07-JUL-08
11-JUL-08
MTWR |
8:00-5:00 | Scott |
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| RDNG-617-01 | Literac. Acquis. & Dev. PrePra | 07-JUL-08
11-JUL-08 |
TBA | Scott |
| In this pre-racticum, taken concurrently with RDNG 616, participants work directly with learners, developing curriculum, pedagogical approaches and assesment strategies for literacy instruction that support the literacy needs of learners from a variety of backgrounds. |
| RDNG-704-01 | Teaching Methods for ELL 1-4 | 03-AUG-08
07-AUG-08
MTWR |
8:00-5:00 |
TBA |
| Participants in this course will learn to develop effective curriculum for English language learners in bilingual or multilingual classrooms from primary grades to adult learners. Based on current theories and practices, this course familiarizes participants with curriculum development strategies that support English language learners’ literacy development in English – listening, speaking, reading and writing for social and academic purposes—as well as supporting their achievement in content areas. |
| RDNG-704-02 | Curric. Modification in ELL 1-4 | 18-AUG-08
22-AUG-08
MTWR |
8:00-5:00 |
TBA |
| Participants in this course will learn to develop effective curriculum for English language learners in bilingual or multilingual classrooms from primary grades to adult learners. Based on current theories and practices, this course familiarizes participants with curriculum development strategies that support English language learners’ literacy development in English – listening, speaking, reading and writing for social and academic purposes—as well as supporting their achievement in content areas. |
| RDNG-712-01 | Literacy Assessment II | 25-JUN-08
2-JUL-08 |
9:00-1:00 | Lozano |
| Explores how the role of the literacy specialist is ever-changing in todays' schools. A person with a Master's degree with any type of concentration in reading education will be expected to provide specialized reading and writing instruction, assessment in cooperation with other professionals (special educators, speech and language teachers, school psychologists, etc.), and diagnosis to students at a broad range of levels. Hybrid |
| RDNG-713-01 | Literacy Assess Preprac II | 18-JUN-08
25-JUN-08 |
TBA | Lozano |
| In this pre-practicum, taken concurrently with RDNG 712, participants will explore the evolving role of today's literacy specialists. In doing so, they will continue to investigate, by observation and administration, the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of formal and informal literacy assessments. Participants will design a professional development plan to share with classmates, principals, and other colleagues. |
| RDNG-720-01 | Critical Literacy Content | 21-JUL-08
25-JUL-08 |
8:00-5:00 | Scott |
| This course explores pedagogical approaches and assessment strategies to support students at all grade levels in developing literacy across all academic subject areas. Participants will extend understanding of developmentally appropriate literacy curriculum by integrating literature, visual arts and other media into content areas for grades K-12. |
| RDNG-721-01 | Critical Literacy Prepracticum | 21-JUL-08
25-JUL-08 |
TBA | Scott |
| Provides field base learning opportunities in literacy and is to be taken concurrently with RDNG 720. Each student arranges to spend a minimum of twenty-five hours in the field investigating and completing activities for this purpose. |
| SPED-622-01 | Modification of Curriculum | 14-JUL-08
18-JUL-08
MTWR |
8:00-5:00 | Gordon |
| The content of the course will be based upon MA 603 CMR 7.06 (25) (d.) with specific emphasis on assuring each child academic and behavioral supports to maintain them in the regular education classroom. Topics to be covered will include the design or modification of curriculum, instructional materials and general education classroom environments, together with ways to prepare and maintain them in those classrooms using various behavioral assessments and techniques. |
| SPED-623-01 | Modification of Curr Preprac | 14-JUL-08
18-JUL-08 |
TBA | Gordon |
| Provides field based learning opportunities in Modification of Curriculum. To be taken concurrently with SPED 622. Each student arranges to spend a minimum of twenty-five hours in the field investigating and completing activities for this purpose. |
| SPED-634-01 | Celebrtng Yng Artist w/ Autism | 28-JUL-08
01-AUG-08
MTWR |
8:00-5:00 | TBA |
| Some students with autism of exceptional artistic abilities are mainstreamed into the art classroom with typically developing children. This course is an exploration of current issues and research regarding the atypical artistic development of children with autism. Topics include the function, major characteristics and individual needs of young art makers with autism, as well as suggested lesson plans and methods to intervene with these children during the art process. |
