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CEF 501: Instr of For Lang Elementary
Graduate 3 credits
The focus of the course is applying theories of second language learning to instruction at the elementary school level, understanding of developmental issues for teaching young children, designing effective curriculum, and engaging in effective instructional practice and assessment appropriate for world languages at the elementary school level. This course enables certified secondary teachers of foreign languages, 7-12, to extend their certification to include the instruction of foreign languages at grades 1-6. It is open only to certified Foreign Language teachers and those currently matriculated in a Foreign Language teacher certification program.
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CEF 547: Prin/Prac Special Education
Graduate 3 credits
An overview of special education principles and practices that will include an understanding of the categories of disabilities; identification and remediation of disabilities; the special education process and state and federal special education laws and regulations; effective practices for planning and designing co-teaching and collaboration with peers; individualizing instruction; and applying positive behavioral supports and interventions to address student and classroom management needs. As of Fall 2011, this course meets the NYS special education requirement for all pre-service candidates for teacher certification.
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes SPD Online 64365 S30 Norma Egic Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Open + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/26/26 ends 8/2/26; last day to add 6/8/26 by 4:00pm.
SPD Online 64389 S31 Norma Egic Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Open + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/26/26 ends 8/2/26; last day to add 6/8/26 by 4:00pm.
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CEF 559: Curriculum Design/UBD Method
Graduate 3 credits
This course is designed for teachers who would like to enhance student understanding by designing more effective curricula and assessments. Based on the Understanding by Design model created by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe, the course presents the theory of the six facets of understanding. Teachers will learn a set of design standards that will enable them to create more thoughtful lessons, units and authentic performance tasks. Participants will delve into a thorough discussion of what is meant by "understanding," and will utilize the "backward design" process to achieve it. (Formerly Understanding by Design)
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes SPD Online 65849 S30 Michael Hochman Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Open + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/26/26 ends 8/2/26; last day to add 6/8/26 by 4:00pm.
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