Responses are due back by noon the same day. Consultation or cooperation with classmates or others is strictly forbidden. 14.997 Children, Adolescents, School and Society Deals with effective teaching of children and adolescents who live in our complex world, including children who are abused or neglected, and children who come from families under stress or who are contending with physical, psychological, economic, or linguistic obstacles. The roles of outside agencies and community resources and their relationships with families and schools are explored. Also takes into account law, public policy, and advocacy issues related to children and families.
Students complete an appropriate research project.
A course that explores the educational resources and K-12 curriculum and instructional materials available on the Internet. Participants develop projects that require direct involvement with students in their own classrooms. They also produce and host an interactive Web site for their own classrooms. A course in which participants learn how to integrate technology into classroom instruction and curriculum development. Technology as a tool for change in schools is explored.