Provides students with hands-on experience operating an organic community supported agriculture produce farm and marketing its harvest in the local community. Students receive training across the full range of production and marketing activities under the guidance of the Course Coordinator and the professional staff of the farm management team.
This course, the second in a two course series, is intended to further develop the practical skills needed to develop effective STEM education teachers in the secondary classroom. Students will build upon the knowledge and experience they gained in SEM 421 by delving deeper into students' content area(s) through field experiences, implementation of a variety of instructional materials, and development of curricula appropriate for teaching STEM Education at the secondary level.
A study of theoretical models and methodological strategies for teaching mathematics at the middle school level. The course will include a critical analysis of equity issues in middle school mathematics, using manipulatives across the curriculum, and strategies for promoting adolescents' curiosity in mathematics. This course is in conjunction with an eight-week field experience.
A study of applied models and methodological strategies for teaching science at the middle school level. This course will include applications such as project based learning, engineering design-based science, interdisciplinary science, and other innovative methods for applying national and state science standards to real-world contexts. Special emphasis will be given to lesson study and peer teaching and evaluation. This course is in conjunction with an eight-week field experience.
This course introduces the fundamental issues related to curriculum and instruction in STEM programs. Major topics addressed will include (but will not be limited to), defining STEM education, its curricula, purposes, and past and present social and political influences affecting the development and focus of STEM education. Additional discussion will address the stakeholders of STEM education that participate in the development, testing, implementation, and assessment of STEM curricula.
Through campus and school-based experiences, students will learn how to engage young people in learning mathematics and how to make decisions about planning instruction and develop assessment based on a sound knowledge base for applying content, materials, and methods (including educational technology) appropriate for high school students. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. Lecture, 1-3 hours; laboratory, 3-6 hours per week.
Through campus and school-based experiences, students will learn how to engage young people in learning science and how to make decisions about planning instruction and develop assessment based on a sound knowledge base for applying content, materials, and methods (including educational technology) appropriate for high school students. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. Lecture, 1-3 hours; laboratory, 3-6 hours per week.
Criminal justice processes are studied and evaluated. Factors influencing criminality are examined, as well as consequences and costs to offenders and society of current policies to control and prevent crime. Traditional and innovative community and institutional programs for adult and juvenile offenders will be emphasized to prepare those wanting to work with this population.
The course is designed to provide the knowledge needed in understanding the dynamics of institutional racism from a broader perspective of five specific ethnic minorities in rural and urban America. Particular emphasis is placed upon planned community change and strategies pertinent to minority group communities. Students who wish to make a special, in-depth study of one of the specified content areas may take this course for one additional credit.
The course examines the lawyer's method and the legal system; the organization and ethics of the practicing bar; the impact of legal decision-making and lawyers on society in such selected situations as civil rights, juvenile and criminal justice and consumer debtor-creditor relationships; and working relationships between social workers and lawyers.
