Courses
MAP 301 Professionalism
This course is designed as a developmental sequence of integrated themes
covering historical foundations of education, educational finance, legal
and ethical issues, contemporary issues, and fundamental technology
concepts. The content is expanded in MAP 302, MAP 303, and MAP 405,
and these courses are integrated with the other courses in MAP.
MAP 311 The Learner
This course is designed as an integrated, developmental sequence covering
concepts in education that pertain to human development, language development,
literacy acquisition, and multiculturalism. A central theme is the development
of skill in observing children and understanding their behavior from
a developmental perspective. Group projects, independent study, observation,
assigned readings, and field activities are part of the course.
MAP 321 Communication/Collaboration
This course introduces concepts of a cooperative partnership between
home and school as a vehicle for quality educational experiences. Topics
include social functions of speech communication; verbal and nonverbal
communication; and skills essential for professional communication.
MAP 331 Facilitating Learning
By observing and participating in classrooms, students acquire understanding
of pedagogies appropriate for young children. This course introduces
methods of instruction in math, science, literature, and social studies.
MAP 341 Field Experience
This practicum is the first of a series of field experiences that MAP
candidates undertake during their course of study. In the practicum,
students complete observation-based research activities in a variety
of general and special education classrooms.
MAP 302 Professionalism
This course is designed as a developmental sequence of integrated themes
covering historical foundations of education, educational finance, legal
and ethical issues, contemporary issues, and fundamental technology
concepts. The underpinnings of various school reform efforts and their
potential effects on classroom practices are a central focus of the
course.
MAP 312 The Learner
This course is designed as an integrated, developmental sequence covering
concepts in education that pertain to human development, language development,
literacy acquisition, and multiculturalism, as well as concepts of assessment
of the learner. The course includes group projects, independent study,
observation, assigned readings, and field activities.
MAP 322 Communication/Collaboration
This course further explores the concept of cooperative partnership
between home and school - and various professionals - as a vehicle for
quality educational experiences for children whose needs vary widely
(including those with learning and/or behavior disabilities). Skills
essential for professional communication, especially those needed for
effective collaboration, are a central theme of the course.
MAP 332 Facilitating Learning
Using observation as well as study, students in this course encounter
basic concepts of effective instruction of children with diverse needs,
including those with learning and/or behavior disabilities. The course
covers teaching young children science, math, music, literature, literacy
(reading and writing), language arts, and physical education. A central
theme of this course is use of instructional tactics and strategies
to ensure meaningful learning and empowerment of children.
MAP 342 Field Experience
This is the second MAP field experience, and it, too, is integrated
with the MAP coursework that precedes and follows it. During the semester-long
practicum, students serve as apprentices in a mentoring teacher's classroom,
engaging in co-planning and co-teaching lessons.
MAP 303 Professionalism
This course extends the developmental themes of MAP 302 (the historical
foundations, finance, legal and ethical issues, contemporary issues,
and fundamental technology concepts of education) and is integrated
with other MAP courses. Developing a "self as professional"
perspective is a central theme of the course.
MAP 313 The Learner
This course is an integrated, developmental sequence exploring the nature
of parent-child relations during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and
early adulthood as well as educational concepts pertaining to those
relations. Topics covered include the effect of family structures on
parenting; the effect an exceptional child has on the family; and the
relationship between family life and a child's progress in school, including
the relationship between cultural patterns in the home and assessment
of the learner.
MAP 323 Communication/Collaboration
This course builds on the concept, introduced earlier, of a cooperative
partnership among home, school, and various professionals. The focus
is on interpersonal skills needed to communicate effectively with parents
through conferencing, notes/letters, and newsletters about curriculum
topics, themes, classroom events, and children's work.
MAP 333 Facilitating Learning
By observing and participating in classrooms, students acquire skills
in pedagogy appropriate for young children. It concentrates on the employment
of community resources and on presentation skills.
MAP 343 Field Experience/Summer Enrichment Workshop (SEW) Practicum.
This course concentrates on learning strategies, thinking skills, and
how to integrate these in one's teaching throughout the instructional
program. It explores how distinguishing the cognitive from the affective
components of thinking skills can help pupils of all abilities to learn
responsibility for the decision-making process and help them express
their thoughts.
MAP 404 Professionalism
This course extends developmental themes covering education's historical
foundations, financing, legal and ethical issues, contemporary issues,
and fundamental technology concepts. Emphasis is on gathering and analyzing
educational data and information in order to make classroom teaching
more effective.
MAP 434 Facilitating Learning
By observing and participating in classrooms, students acquire skills
in pedagogy appropriate for young children. It concentrates on the integration
and inclusion of exceptional children and children from diverse backgrounds
in various classroom settings: planning for individual needs, modifying
objectives and adapting curriculum materials, and personalizing instruction.
MAP 414 The Learner
The course examines earlier MAP curriculum as it relates to the theory
and construction of tests for student assessment. Nonbiased assessment
and placement of and intervention with culturally/socially/ economically
diverse students are emphasized.
MAP 444 Field Experience
This course begins as an apprenticeship with a mentoring teacher in
a special education classroom. It evolves into a 10-week or longer internship
in which the student assumes major responsibility for managing and conducting
classroom instruction for pupils with mild learning and behavior disabilities.
MAP 424 Communication and Collaboration
This course builds on the concept, introduced earlier, of a cooperative
partnership among home, school, and various professionals. The focus
is on planning and conducting conferences to establish, communicate,
and achieve the goals and essential characteristics of an educational
program.
MAP 405 Professionalism
This course extends developmental themes covering education's historical
foundations, financing, legal and ethical issues, contemporary issues,
and fundamental technology concepts.
MAP 415 The Learner
This course develops a sophisticated understanding of human development,
human learning, language acquisition, and the social context of all
of these. Vygotsky's social learning theories and their practical implications
for the multiple abilities classroom are a key focus.
MAP 425 Communication/Collaboration
This course builds on the concept, introduced earlier, of a cooperative
partnership among home, school, and various professionals. The focus
is on planning and conducting conferences to establish, communicate,
and achieve the goals and essential characteristics of an educational
program. A central theme is the use of social problem-solving skills:
conflict resolution, anger diffusion, and crisis intervention.
MAP 435 Facilitating Learning
Taking previous MAP coursework as its base, the course extends concepts
of learning, classroom management, behavior modification, and individual
behavior management. Emphasis is on using effective programs and interventions
with children of diverse abilities to facilitate social and emotional
growth and encourage appropriate behavior.
MAP 445 Field Experience/Internship
This course begins as an apprenticeship with a mentoring teacher in
an elementary general education classroom setting. It evolves into a
10-week or longer internship in which the student assumes major responsibility
for managing and conducting the classroom instruction.
Graduate Multiple Abilities Program--Semester 4
Professionalism (SPE 527) (2 hours)
Field Experience (SPE 535) (3 hours)
The Learner (SPE 528) (2 hours)
Facilitating Learning (SPE 534) (2 hour)
Communication and Collaboration (SPE 530) (2 hour)
Alternative Master's Degree Multiple Abilities Program--Semester
1
Professionalism (MAP 301
Facilitating Learning (MAP 331)
Field Experience (MAP 341)
Communication and Collaboration (MAP 321)
The Learner (MAP 311)
Alternative Master's Multiple Abilities Program--Semester 4
Seminar in Research (SPE 546)