SED DS 502 Adolescent Development
An overview of diverse developmental theories of preadolescence and adolescence, including learning theories and how education may promote broad, interrelated human competencies. Considers effects of social institutions (school and family) in promoting or inhibiting growth and learning. Cottle, Thurs. 4-7p.m.

SED EC 557 Classroom Based Assessment of Young Children
Prepares early childhood majors to conduct assessment of children within the classroom. History of assessment, current trends, and assessment principles are examined. Edson, Tues. 4-7p.m. (10/28-12/9)

ED 201 Tutoring Struggling Readers & Writers
Provides an introduction to the types of texts and teaching strategies that make a difference. Ford-Connors, Tues. 6-8p.m. (9/16-11/18)

ED 206 Working with At-Risk Preschoolers
This course is designed to provide JumpStart volunteers with knowledge and skills that will help them serve successfully in preschool classrooms. The course also provides information about the overall context of the achievement gap and related issues. Schickedanz, Wed. or Thurs., 6-9p.m.

SED ED 210* Exploring Careers in Science Education
For science majors interested in exploring careers in science education. Students will work directly with teachers from CityLab, a biotechnology learning laboratory at BU’s School of Medicine, and the Boston Museum of Science. DeRosa, Arr.

ED 211 Emerging Technologies in Education
Use wikis, blogs, social book marking, photo sharing sites, and podcasting to evaluate your own learning and to create educational materials in this 2-credit evening course. Slate, Tues. 6-7:30p.m.

SED ED 212 Intro. to Positive Psychology
Learn about the psychological aspects of living a fulfilling life and build related skills for teaching, coaching, leadership, and/or counseling. Baltzell, Mon. 5:30-7p.m.

SED ED 225* Project Citizen: Promoting Civic Engagement
Apply a model of active citizen engagement to analyze and influence a current public policy of their choice. Examine how teachers apply that model in schools to promote active and informed citizenship. White, Wed. 6-8p.m., (9/3-11/2)

SED ED 226* Teaching Matters: Current Issues in Education
Explore the challenges and promises of teaching in public schools: violence in schools, character/civic education, the achievement gap, No Child Left Behind, MCAS, censorship, and children’s literature. Bryson, Tues. (9/17-11/5)

ED 240 A Practical Approach to English as a Second Language Tutoring
Students will learn research-based principles for working with ESL learners on grammar, pronunciation, and writing to be effective tutors. Students also gain pedagogical knowledge to help ESL learners become more independent. Reed, Mon. 5-8p.m. (9/22-11/3)

SED ED 250 Community Service in an Urban Setting
Combine community service with reflection. Bridge the gap between academic work and volunteer efforts and reflect about eventual careers and a role as an active and engaged citizen. Shane, Arr.

SED ED 410* Social Context of Education
Explores how culture, race, language, poverty, social change,
urban pressures, and rural isolation affect the work of schools and other educational institutions in the U.S.. Understand the social factors that interact with education. For non-SED students only. Stillings, Mon. 6-7:30p.m.

SED ED 412* Civic Context of Education
Explore political and professional decision making in education in a democracy, emergent issues in educational policy, and the ethics of educational practice, based upon reading, discussion, exercises, and writing. For non-SED students only. Stillings, Wed. 6-7:30p.m.

SED EM 570 Intro. to Software Development
Students learn a computer authoring language with which it it easy to get started, but which offers extensive capability as mastery is gained. The basics of producing interactive educational programs or productivity tools are emphasized. Dykstra, Mon. 4:30-6:30p.m.

SED HE 221 Foundations of Health Education
Provides the foundation for improving health through modification of daily habits. Analysis of nutrition, exercise, stress, substance abuse, and environmental health. Pato Benari, Tues. 11a.m.-12:30p.m. OR Thurs. 12:30-2p.m.

SED PE 103 Intro. to Human Movement
Historical, philosophical, physical, intellectual, and psychosocial reasons for human movement: emotional expression, ego development, interpersonal relationships, communication, fitness, safety, work, health, and recreation. Mon. 11a.m.-12:30p.m.

SED PE 250 Community Leadership Through Youth Sport Coaching
Enables students to understand the roles and responsibilities of the youth sport coach and basic coaching skills through coaching theory and practical involvement in a community sport organization. With guidance provided by the instructor and organizational leaders, students will collaborate with these organizations to assume such important roles. McCarthy, Wed. 5:30-7p.m.

SED PE 511 Movement Education: Early Childhood to Adolescence
Learn about cooperative game analysis, integration of movement with content and “how to” teach physical activities to children. Seven weeks of theory and then students teach games to the inner city children with the Tuesday-Thursday Physical Education Program at the Track and Tennis Center. Sullivan, Tues. or Thurs. 11a.m.-1:30p.m.

SED SE 251 Special Education and Adolescents
Educational needs, practices, regulations, and issues in educating adolescents with identified special educational needs. This course is designed for teachers in middle and high school. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with special educators. Katzman, Tues./Thurs. 2-3:30p.m. (9/2-10/28)

SED SE 510 Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction
Principles of curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities educated in regular classroom settings. Studies in typical and atypical human development. Introduction to resources appropriate to the instruction of children with special needs. Katzman, Tues. 4-7p.m. (9/2-12/2)

SED SO 573 Teaching and Understanding the Cold War Through Film
Students will analyze history and pedagogy about the Cold War Era (1946-1963). Emphasis on relations among film, television, and schooling. Students will develop a non-traditional teaching unit with media resources.Davis, Mon. 4-7p.m. (9/8-10/20)

*Recommended for those considering Teach for America.


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