Courses

ED 343 INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE AND LITERACY   3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines children's language and literacy development from Pre-K to sixth grade. Candidates learn from an interdisciplinary body of scientifically-based research on literacy and issues related to reading and writing as well as sociocultural perspectives that shape literacy instruction. Evidence-based teaching approaches are introduced to support teacher candidates' foundational understanding of the development of word recognition, language comprehension, and writing. Candidates also learn about the role and language and culture on literacy learning with an emphasis on linguistic diversity and culturally and historically responsive instruction.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

ED 397 SPECIAL TOPICS:INDEPENDENTLY SCHOLARLY   3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides an opportunity to work on a special topic to be arranged with an instructor. Permission of the department chair is granted to qualified Education majors on the basis of a written prospectus to complete a major paper.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

ED 401 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY   3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines how media and technology relate to how we learn, communicate and create. Participants critically analyze the use of media and technology for teaching and learning in schools across a wide range of applications from creative digital tools, popular culture texts, and information sources, to assistive technologies, learning management systems, and generative AI. Participants expand and reflect upon their own use of media and technology for learning, communication, professional productivity, and teaching. Using key principles of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE), participants design and deliver learning experiences using a variety of media and technology, to learn with and about. Participants consider legal, ethical and safety issues regarding media and technology use for teaching, learning and communication in schools and beyond. A laptop with Internet access is required.
Offered: All Semesters All Years

ED 402 SOCIETAL ISSUES IN ADOLESCENCE   3.0 Credit(s)
Focuses on the current school and community responses to substance abuse, mental health needs, post pandemic effects, technology and social media challenges, identity issues, etc. Through classroom presentations, speakers, and audiovisual materials, students gain practical insight and understanding of contemporary issues in adolescent life.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

ED 404 CREATE POSITIVE CLASSRM ELEM ENVIRONMEN   3.0 Credit(s)
Explores teaching strategies for managing the elementary classroom and for meeting the relevant standards found in Connecticut's Common Core of Teaching. Candidates learn practical approaches for the establishment of procedures and routines that promote a safe, orderly, and inviting place in which to teach and learn. The course focuses on creating a positive learning environment. Candidates gain the insight, knowledge, and skills that enable them to create healthy classrooms and incorporate a variety of techniques that are appropriate for the elementary level. Candidates explore methods and systems of organization and management that will allow them to move beyond traditional rewards, punishments, bribes, and threats.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

ED 430 ELEM. METH. SOC STUDIES HEALTH PE   3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the scope and sequence of the curriculum, as well as content and methods of instruction, in elementary grades. Special attention is on lesson and unit planning and skill development in the subject areas. This course addresses ACEI standards for social studies and health.

ED 455 SECONDARY CURRICULUM: SCIENCE   3.0 Credit(s)
Explores National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and state curriculum standards for grades 7-12. Philosophical, psychological, and practical implementation of curriculum in the secondary classroom is emphasized. Candidates develop subject specific curricula appropriate to general science. Students will also examine and discuss a number of current curriculum issues that impact the secondary school. The content of this course will focus primarily on putting theory into practice. To that end, this course will emphasize the practical aspects of how a school district writes curriculum with an emphasis on both process and product.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

ED 456 SEC. CURRICULUM: MATH   3.0 Credit(s)
Explores National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and state curriculum standards for grades 7-12. Philosophical, psychological, and practical implementation of curriculum in the secondary classroom is emphasized. Candidates develop subject-specific curricula appropriate to math. Students will also examine and discuss a number of current curriculum issues that impact the secondary school. The content of this course will focus primarily on putting theory into practice. To that end, this course will emphasize the practical aspects of how a school district writes curriculum with an emphasis on both process and product.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

ED 457 SEC. CURRICULUM: SOCIAL STUDIES   3.0 Credit(s)
Explore National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and state curriculum standards for grades 7-12. Philosophical, psychological, and practical implementation of curriculum in the secondary classroom is emphasized. Candidates develop subject-specific curricula appropriate to social studies. Students will also examine and discuss a number of current curriculum issues that impact the secondary school. The content of this course will focus primarily on putting theory into practice. To that end, this course will emphasize the practical aspects of how a school district writes curriculum with an emphasis on both process and product.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

ED 458 SEC. CURRICULUM: SPANISH   3.0 Credit(s)
Explores American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and state curriculum standards for grades 7-12. Philosophical, psychological, and practical implementation of curriculum in the secondary classroom is emphasized. Candidates develop subject-specific curricula appropriate to Spanish. Students will also examine and discuss a number of current curriculum issues that impact the secondary school. The content of this course will focus primarily on putting theory into practice. To that end, this course will emphasize the practical aspects of how a school district writes curriculum with an emphasis on both process and product.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

ED 464 SECONDARY METHODS & PRACTICE:ENGLISH   3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores the methodology of teaching English in secondary schools including the examination of the standards of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and state curriculum standards for grades 7-12, as well as current trends in teaching methods and techniques. Participants will prepare unit and lesson plans with related assessment procedures on a variety of topics and acquire teaching experience by presenting lessons and working collaboratively to explore English with peers. This course is intended to bridge the gap between theories of education, English content area knowledge, and the realities of working in the secondary school environment.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

ED 467 SECONDARY METHODS & PRACTICE:SS/HIS   3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores the methodology of teaching social studies in secondary schools including the examination of the standards of the National Council of the Social Studies (NCSS) and state curriculum standards for grades 7-12, as well as current trends in teaching methods and techniques. Participants will prepare unit and lesson plans with related assessment procedures on a variety of topics and acquire teaching experience by presenting lessons and working collaboratively to explore social studies with peers. This course is intended to bridge the gap between theories of education, social studies content area knowledge, and the realities of working in the secondary school environment.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

ED 468 SECONDARY METHODS & PRACTICE:SPANISH   3.0 Credit(s)
Explores American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and state curriculum standards for grades 7-12. Philosophical, psychological, and practical implementation of curriculum in the secondary classroom is emphasized. Candidates develop subject-specific curricula appropriate to Spanish. Students will also examine and discuss a number of current curriculum issues that impact the secondary school. The content of this course will focus primarily on putting theory into practice. To that end, this course will emphasize the practical aspects of how a school district writes curriculum with an emphasis on both process and product.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

EV 331 WATER & WASTEWATER TREATM SYS   3.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

EV 332 ENVIR SAMPLING & ANALYSIS   3.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department