Fall, spring, summer. An introductory course designed to acquaint students with the categories of abnormal behavior and research in the area. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding abnormality as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Metal Disorders, 4th edition. Fall and spring. Included is an examination of current methods and resources for teaching mathematics.
Emphasis is placed on techniques for helping students develop problem-solving strategies.
Once a year. A variety of resources and instructional procedures for helping students understand scientific concepts and develop the ability to apply the scientific method are examined. There is involvement in activities and readings that can be related directly to the classroom. In addition, computer applications to lesson planning are explored. Once a year.