None Emphasizes the interplay of psychological and sociological factors that persons experience in different social contexts. Particular attention will be given to observation, decision making and problem solving from a theoretical perspective. The interactive role of theory and practice will be observed in early childhood, elementary and high school settings. This course satisfies the NYS requirement for instruction in the identification and reporting of child abuse for PNY students who complete the MST degree or Advanced Certificate program. This course explores and analyzes how language is used in schools, and how classroom talk and interaction shape curriculum, pedagogy, and evaluation.
Students probe the relationships between speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
They study critical thinking and the personal and collective construction of meaning, and learn ways to organize a classroom to enable and encourage critical and creative thought.