Research-Based Teaching Strategies

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A study of the types of instructional strategies that effectively improve student achievement. Topics may include identifying similarities and differences, summarizing and note taking, reinforcing effort and providing recognition, homework and practice, representing knowledge, learning groups, setting objectives and providing feedback, generating and testing hypotheses, and cues, questions and advance organizers. Classroom implementation of the strategies will be included in the discussion. Prerequisite Advanced Candidate standing or permission of instructor. Offered as needed. Three semester hours. EDUC 631/631M. Cultural Diversity and Education – An in-depth study of the ways in which ethnicity and race, age, gender, language, social class, geography, religion and other cultural factors influence teaching and student achievement. Guidelines for culturally responsive curriculum and teaching. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours. EDUC 641/641M. Parental Engagement and Collaboration – A review of the research on the relationship between family involvement and school achievement; the reasons for developing school, family, and community partnerships; roles and options for parents and families who want to be involved in schools; methods for determining parents’ needs and interests; selecting and implementing different types of parent involvement; and the effectiveness of current national and school-level parent education and involvement programs. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours. EDUC 646/646M. Mentoring Seminar – This seminar is designed to provide support for teachers in their first year as teacher of record. The purpose of this course is to provide beginning teachers with mentoring and feedback to address needs and challenges they encounter in the classroom. The course will also assist students with developing their professional identity and…