Practice in story telling, developing bibliographies, correlation of literature with other subjects, and the evaluation of books used in different age groups. In this course, students investigatge the various theoretical bases of modern language acquisition from social, historical, and linguistic perspectives, to in-depth study of the communicative approach. Students actively explore how theories may or may not work in classroom settings. Class work will focus on identifying principles of appropriate methodologies to teach linguistic functions of the target language and relevant cultural content, within communicative settings. A study of the methods and techniques involved in organized behavior management programs in school settings.
Emphasis is placed on the role of the teacher in relationship to children with special needs.
Learn to use various forms of conflict resolution in association with students, parents, and colleagues. The course assists in training student mediators in methodsof resolving conflict between other students. An exploration of the role of ethics in making professional decisions. A course designed to promote understanding, awareness, and acceptance of both yourself and others. The course borrows mainly from cognitive therapy, and material discussed is useful in dealing with daily problems and stress.