COURSES BY SESSION
Registration begins April 9, 2008
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COURSES IN SESSION I (MAY 14 -JUNE 25) (No classes May 19 & 26)
ED 346.01 Teaching Bilingual Students
For Elementary Ed majors only
Deals practically with instruction of teaching English Language Learners, Sheltered
English Immersion, and mainstream classrooms. Reviews and applies literacy and
content area instructional approaches. Includes such other topics as history
and legislation related to English Language Learners and bilingual education,
and the influences of language and culture on students, instruction, curriculum,
and assessment.
T/TH 4pm-6:30pm
Margarita Zisselsberger/ Nari Koga
ED 346.02 Teaching Bilingual Students
For Secondary Ed majors only
Deals practically with instruction of teaching English Language Learners, Sheltered
English Immersion, and mainstream classrooms. Reviews and applies literacy and
content area instructional approaches. Includes such other topics as history
and legislation related to English Language Learners and bilingual education,
and the influences of language and culture on students, instruction, curriculum,
and assessment.
T/TH 4pm-6:30pm
Kara Mitchell
ED 435.01 Social Contexts of Education
Examines the historic and evolving development of the major social factors that
together create the diverse, competing, and often unequal social contexts influencing
the quality and type of education different groups of students experience in
particular school sites and across school sites. Major requirements for the
course include creating a sociological portrait of a selected school site and
developing an interdisciplinary curriculum unit/action project focusing on key
issues facing the community and/or the school and its students.
M/W 4pm-6:30pm
Patrick McQuillan
ED 447.01 Literacy and Assessment in the Secondary School
Designed to address the subject of teaching reading in the content areas of
secondary schools. Demonstrates effective teaching strategies appropriate for
all students, including those with special needs. Focuses extensively on concepts,
strategies, and issues related to assessment.
M/W 6:30pm-9pm
Robin Hennessy
ED 450.01 Foundations of Educational Administration
Brings a foundational focus to the work of educational administration, centering on the core work of teaching and learning, and exploring how that central work is supported by the cultural, technical, political, and ethical systems of the school. That work is deepened as administrators support learning as meaning making, as involving a learning and civil community, and as involving the search for excellence. Students are asked to research the realities at their work sites using the concepts and metaphors developed in the course, and to propose improvements to those realities.
T TH 4:30pm-6:30pm
Elizabeth Twomey
ED 473.01 Teaching Writing
This course presents research on children's (K-8) writing development, writing
processes, and writing in the classroom. Instructional methods for teaching
writing will be explored. Students are expected to participate in extensive
writing as part of the course.
T/TH 6:30pm-9pm
Susan Roberts
ED 492.01 Deaf/Blind Seminar
Presents histories of deaf, blind, and deaf/blind services. Discusses various
etiologies of deaf-blindness along with their implications for intervention
with persons with deaf-blindness. Provides overview of legislation and litigation
relating to special services for individuals with deaf-blindness. Students complete
a project relating to services for persons with multiple disabilities. Several
guest speakers representing various agencies and organizations serving individuals
with deaf-blindness present this course.
T/TH 4pm-6:30pm
Thomas Miller
ED 528.01 Understanding Learning Disabilities and Education
Prerequisite: ED 044 or ED 438, or waiver for equivalent experience
General and special educators are responsible for serving students with learning
disabilities, only some of whom have an identified disability. Course topics
include: theories and knowledge of what learning disabilities are, characteristics
of students with LD across the life span, and major approaches to service delivery
and instruction. This course is appropriate for educators working at the elementary
level and higher.
M/W 4pm-6:30pm
David Scanlon
ED 529.01 Social Studies and the Arts: Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
in the Elementary School
This course is designed to help students examine historical interpretation with
critical analysis through history and the arts. It explores different areas
of content and instructional methods directly related to Massachusetts Curriculum
Frameworks in social studies, literature, and the arts.
M/W 6:30pm-9pm
Anne Marie Gleeson
ED 587.01 Teaching and Learning Strategies
Prerequisite: ED 579
Not open to non-degree students. Oriented to the development of Individual Education
Programs (IEP) for students with special needs. Includes effective instructional
practices for basic skills development, enhancement of content area instruction,
and cognitive and metacognitive learning strategies.
T/TH 4pm-6:30pm
Julia Zoino
ED 867.01 Diversity in Higher Education: Race, Class, and Gender
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to examine
the theoretical scholarship and empirical research on race, class, and gender
in American higher education. The course readings are interdisciplinary in nature
and require students to identify research claims and their relationship to higher
education practice and policy in the U.S. We explore such issues as admissions
and affirmative action policy, sexual harassment, and access and financial aid
practices.
M/W 4pm-6:30pm
Katya Salkever
PY 440.01 Principles and Techniques of Counseling
Introductory course, not appropriate for counseling majors.
Provides an introduction to counseling principles and techniques with an emphasis
on interviewing skills. The areas of communication skills involving the use
of role playing, observation, and practice components are emphasized. Training
consists of peer role-plays and laboratory experiences with individual and group
supervision.
M/W 7pm-9:15pm
Ferna Phillips
PY 529.01 Psychology of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Designed for the student who is interested in the study of both the theoretical
and applied aspects of alcohol and substance abuse. The course will focus on
the psychological, physiological, sociological, and economic aspects of addiction
in society.
T/TH 6:30pm-9pm
James Barrett
PY 529.02 Psychology of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Designed for the student who is interested in the study of both the theoretical
and applied aspects of alcohol and substance abuse. The course will focus on
the psychological, physiological, sociological, and economic aspects of addiction
in society.
M/W 6:30pm-9pm
Priscilla Ivimey
PY 605.01 Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling Psychology
Topics include professional codes and ethical principles; laws governing mental
health professions; confidentiality, privacy and record keeping; client rights
and malpractice; issues in supervision; dual role relationships; psychological
assessment; and, issues specific to minorities, children and specialized treatment
modalities and techniques. Emphasis is on the preparation of mental health counselors
and other mental health professionals.
M/W 4pm-6:30pm
David Blustein
PY 605.02 Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling Psychology
Topics include professional codes and ethical principles; laws governing mental
health professions; confidentiality, privacy and record keeping; client rights
and malpractice; issues in supervision; dual role relationships; psychological
assessment; and, issues specific to minorities, children and specialized treatment
modalities and techniques. Emphasis is on the preparation of mental health counselors
and other mental health professionals.
T/TH 4pm-6:30pm
David Blustein
PY 745.01 Biological Bases of Behavior
This course reviews a variety of topics within the biological bases of bahavior,
employing a neuroanatomical starting point. Students learn neuroanatomy in some
detail; moreover, course explores basic mechanics of the nervous system, basic
psychopharmacology, and sensation and perception. Also examines cognitive functions
associated with different regions of the brain as well as neurodevelopmental,
psychiatric, and neurological disorders. In addition, students will have opportunity
to read some of the more contemporary writings in the field of neuroscience.
T/Th 4pm-6:30pm
Sidney Trantham
COURSES IN SESSION II: JUNE 26-AUGUST 5 (No classes July 3 & 4)
ED 435.08 Social Contexts of Education
Examines the historic and evolving development of the major social factors that
together create the diverse, competing, and often unequal social contexts influencing
the quality and type of education different groups of students experience in
particular school sites and across school sites. Major requirements for the
course include creating a sociological portrait of a selected school site and
developing an interdisciplinary curriculum unit/action project focusing on key
issues facing the community and/or the school and its students.
*DONOVAN SCHOLARS ONLY*
T/TH 12:30pm-3pm
Julian Jefferies
ED 438.01 Instruction of Students with Special Needs and Diverse Learners
Designed to help teachers recognize and respond to the full range of diversity
in the classroom. Students study the impact of racial, ethnic, socioeconomic,
and linguistic differences and various types of disabilities on a child's cognitive,
social, and academic development. Creates a view of classroom management and
the instructional process that complements and elaborates on the variety of
approaches used in early childhood, elementary, and secondary education. It
draws from the general disciplines, special/remedial education, psychology,
and health sciences within a context of integration rather than separation.
T/TH 4pm-6:30pm
Richard Jackson
ED 438.08 Instruction of Students with Special Needs and Diverse Learners
Designed to help teachers recognize and respond to the full range of diversity
in the classroom. Students study the impact of racial, ethnic, socioeconomic,
and linguistic differences and various types of disabilities on a child's cognitive,
social, and academic development. Creates a view of classroom management and
the instructional process that complements and elaborates on the variety of
approaches used in early childhood, elementary, and secondary education. It
draws from the general disciplines, special/remedial education, psychology,
and health sciences within a context of integration rather than separation.
*DONOVAN SCHOLARS ONLY*
M/W 1pm-3:30pm
Rick Cass
ED 447.02 Literacy and Assessment in the Secondary School
Designed to address the subject of teaching reading in the content areas of
secondary schools. Demonstrates effective teaching strategies appropriate for
all students, including those with special needs. Focuses extensively on concepts,
strategies, and issues related to assessment.
M/W 6:30pm-9pm
Molly Dugan
ED 495.01 Human Development and Disabilities
From conception through adolescence, with concern for the results of physiological
malfunction at any stage of development. Presentation, discussions, readings
and observation will permit the student to understand the most prevalent handicapping
conditions. Included is a consideration of aids and prosthetic devices and medical
interventions employed by those with sensory and/or motor handicaps.
M/W 6:30pm-9pm
Susan Bruce
ED 517.01 Survey of Children's Literature in the Elementary and Middle School
Examines theoretical perspectives of literacy criticism applicable to using
literature in elementary and middle school classrooms. It provides an overview
of genre including non-fiction, describes literature programs, and examines
current controversies in the field of children's literature.
T/TH 4pm-6:30pm
John Savage
ED 542.01 Teaching Reading and Language Arts
Examines reading development from preschool through early adolescence from a
variety of instructional perspectives. Students will gain understanding of major
theoretical perspectives on reading and its development and will learn a variety
of strategies for teaching reading. Also introduces methods for assessing children's
reading skills and weaknesses to plan instruction. Discusses children's literature
and teaches students strategies for using literature as part of an instructional
program. Expects students to spend at least 16 hours distributed across at least
eight sessions in a classroom or other setting where they can work with one
or more children.
M/W 4pm-6:30pm
Elizabeth MacDonald
ED 595.01 Assessment and Instruction for Students with Reading Difficulty
Prerequisite: ED 542 or equivalent
Examines the methods and materials related to formal and informal assessment,
analysis and interpretation of the results of assessment, and instructional
techniques for students with a range of reading difficulties (K-12). Focus is
on the needs of students from varied populations.
T/TH 4pm-6:30pm
Kathleen Ryan and Rebecca Kennedy
ED 621.01 Bilingualism, Second Language, and Literacy Development
Explores first and second language and literacy development of children raised
bilingually as well as students acquiring a second language during pre-school,
elementary, or secondary school years. Also addresses theories of first and
second language acquisition, literacy development in the second language, and
factors affecting second language and literacy learning. Participants will assess
the development of one aspect of language or language skill of a bilingual individual
and draw implications for instruction, parent involvement, and policy.
T/TH 6:30pm-9pm
Margarita Zisselsberger
PY 418.01 Applied Developmental Psychology: Emphasis on Child
Will help teachers understand principles of learning and cognitive, linguistic,
social, and affective development as they apply to classroom practices. Will
focus on the acquisition of strategies that enable teachers to assess and understand
how they and their students are constructors of meaning. Designed for individuals
beginning their professional development in education who plan to work with
children.
M/W 6:30pm-9pm
Allison Butler
PY 441.01 Issues in Counseling Men
Examines issues related to counseling men by examining the influence of socially
constructed roles on men, their families, and broader society. Specifically
examines how men's roles impact on their personal development through the life
span as well as on men's health, roles as partners and fathers, and how men
approach mental health services. Covers issues specific to counseling men from
access to services to creating therapeutic environments for men. Uses case analysis
of transcripts and videotapes.
M/W 4pm-6:30pm
James Mahalik
PY 447.01 Applied Developmental Psychology: Emphasis on Adolescent
Helps teachers understand principles of learning and cognitive, linguistic,
social, and affective development as they apply to classroom practices. Focuses
on the acquisition of strategies that enable teachers to assess and understand
how they and their students are constructors of meaning. Half of each semester
is devoted to analysis of case studies. Designed for individuals beginning their
professional development in education who plan to work with adolescents.
M/W 4pm-6:30pm
Julia Whitcavitch-Devoy
PY 528.01 Multicultural Issues
For students in Counseling Psychology; other students by permission only.
Assists students to become more effective in their work with ethnic minority
and LGBT clients. Increases students' awareness of their own and others' life
experiences, and how these impact the way in which we approach interactions
with individuals who are different from us. Examines the sociopolitical conditions
that impact individuals from ethnic and non-ethnic minority groups in the U.S.,
and presents an overview of relevant research.
T/TH 6:30pm-9pm
Marcus Cherry
PY 642.01 Introduction to Play Therapy
Examination of various theoretical approaches to play therapy as a treatment
modality for school age and preschool children. Discusses techniques, methods,
and processes of play therapy, as well as strengths and limitations of this
treatment approach.
T/TH 6:30pm-9pm
Elisa Bronfman
INSTITUTES (See course dates and times below)
ED 374.01 Management of the Behavior of Students with Special Needs
The behavior management challenges presented by some students with special needs
are addressed in this course. Following discussion on the diagnosis and functional
analysis of these behaviors, substantial emphasis is given to the practical
application of applied behavior analysis techniques. Alternative and/or cooperative
strategies for classroom use are also discussed.
June 30-July 17
M,T,W,Th. 4pm-6:30pm
Alec Peck
ED 451.01 Human Resources Administration
Addresses
fundamental school personnel functions such as hiring, retention,
socialization, rewards and sanctions, and performance appraisal. These
functions, however, are situated in a broader approach to the human and
professional development of school personnel in a learning
organization. Situates human resource development within the larger
agenda of increased quality of student learning and teacher development.
June 23-July 7
M-F 9am-12:30pm
Jerry Starratt
ED/PY 460.01 Interpretation and Evaluation of Research
Cross Listed with PY 460
This course is designed to improve the student's understanding of the research
literature in education and psychology. It concentrates on developing the understandings
and skills needed by the competent reader of research reports. Emphasis is placed
on the accurate interpretation of statistical data and on the evaluation of
published research.
May 20 - June 3 (No class May 26)
M-F 4pm-6:45pm
Larry Ludlow
ED 551.01 Foundations of Ecology in the Urban Context: Boston as a Field
Study Model
This course explores urban ecosystems in order to provide ways for teachers,
community leaders and urban professionals to participate in defining a common
forum for initiating community-based urban research. Each day incorporates both
classroom lectures and field visits that build upon course curriculum that is
focused on Boston as an example of an urban ecosystem. The goals are to 1) build
a base for understanding how ecosystems evolve to accommodate urban development,
2) establish sound scientific observation and sampling techniques for teachers
to implement in the classroom, and 3) serve as a round-table for discussions
about policy and strategies that promote enhanced community stewardship. Presenters
include Boston College science faculty and technical staff, teachers participating
in our extended program and environmental professionals.
July 7- July 31
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm
Eric Strauss
ED 618.09 Finance and Facilities Management
This course provides basic frameworks for understanding school finance and school
facilities management. Students will gain an understanding of how public education
is funded at the federal, state, and local levels. Contemporary issues relating
to such funding will be closely examined, including issues of fiscal equity
and the operation of state and federal categorical aid programs. Students will
also examine school district and school site budgeting processes, and relate
them to educational planning.
*MESPA ONLY*
June 23rd- July 3rd
M-F 1pm-4pm
J. Walsh
ED 676.01 Catholic Schools in the 21st Century
This course will be offered in a seminar format Wednesday, June 25 through Monday, June 30 including Saturday, June 28.
Students will participate in the Selected Programs in Catholic Education (SPICE) conference at Boston College June 26-28, which is focused this year on Catholic School configurations, and meet before and after as a class to learn and discuss other issues pertaining to Catholic education in the 21st Century. A total of at least 30 class hours will be gained during this one week period. Students registered for the course must also register and pay for the SPICE conference. It is $300 for a commuter, $550 for a double room and $600 for single room accommodations. Should students have any questions about this or have financial need, they should contact Karen Kennedy (karen.kennedy@bc.edu). There are no books to be purchased for the course-these will be included.
June 26: 1 pm-4 pm class in Campion Rm 300, 6 pm-9 pm conference
June 27: 8 am-4 pm conference
June 28, 8 am-8 pm conference
June 30: 9 am-1 pm class in Campion Rm 300
Joseph O'Keefe, S.J.
ED 852.09 Administrative Communication
This course helps students understand administrative communication in its broadest
sense within school settings and with outside constituencies. Particular attention
paid to understanding issues associated with communicating in a diverse society
where issues of race, class, gender, and power figure predominately. Addresses
issues including labor negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, facilitation
of group processes, staff morale, parent relations, and student behavior. Also
addresses the needs and demands of central office personnel, community and public
agencies, and the media.
*MESPA ONLY*
June 23rd-July 3rd
M-F 9am-12pm
Irwin Blumer