Sustainability Courses

This introductory course fosters a critical lens to examine the historical, political, social, and cultural factors that impact schools and schooling and the systemic changes necessary for more equitable schools. A focus will be included on indigenous communities. Professional learning communities are introduced and developed as a foundation for humanizing the teaching/learning process. Elementary teacher candidates register for Section 1 and secondary teacher candidates register for Section 2. ...

Read more about TEED-5110 : Sociopolitical Context Schools

This course is a two-day retreat seminar focusing on the arts and their integral role in the teaching and learning process and to advancing justice. The experiential seminar examines the art forms of movement, music, drama and the visual arts from a variety of cultural heritages and social justice movements. Fee required. Elementary teacher candidates register for Section 1 and secondary teacher candidates register for Section 2. Sections may be combined.

Read more about TEED-5111 : Justice Through the Arts

This course engages students in a practice-based format to model and participate in cohort community development and sustaining strategies that can be used in their teaching practice. Students will develop an understanding of the potential harm that can be caused by practices that dehumanize students, the importance of developing a caring learning environment and the tenants of the restorative discipline. Elementary teacher candidates register for Section 1 and secondary teacher candidates regis...

Read more about TEED-5112 : Thriving Communities

This course examines the multiple, interrelated factors that shape the experiences and learning of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students. Teacher candidates will use these understandings to build a foundation of knowledge, skills, and dispositions for working with CLD students which will be applied to instructional and methodological work later in the program. Elementary teacher candidates register for Section 1 and secondary teacher candidates register for Section 2. Sections may...

Read more about TEED-5113 : Foundations and Frameworks for Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students

This course examines foundational theories of learning, emphasizing sociocultural theories, and their connections to classroom practice and elements of lesson planning. Emphasis is on critical analysis of the theories using an anti-racist lens. A key feature of this course will be field work where teacher candidates bring these theories together with anti-racist practice. Elementary teacher candidates register for Section 1 and secondary teacher candidates register for Section 2. Sections may be...

Read more about TEED-5114 : Sociocultural Theories of Learning and Anti-racist Practice

This course provides an introduction to the terminology, identification, and issues commonly encountered when addressing the needs of diverse students with disabilities, with an emphasis on inclusion, professional practice and foundations in special education. The course addresses developing culturally proficient inclusive schools. Elementary teacher candidates register for Section 1 and secondary teacher candidates register for Section 2. Sections may be combined.

Read more about TEED-5115 : Foundations and Frameworks for Building Inclusive Classrooms

The course is designed to support teacher candidates in developing social studies curriculum, instructional, and assessment strategies for K-8 students that are culturally relevant and responsive to their students' learning needs. Emphasis is on how we prepare young people to be committed to and acquire the knowledge and skills to fully participate in our democratic society and interdependent world. Course concepts and pedagogical skills will be applied in field settings.

Read more about TEED-5120 : Elementary Unit Planning and Social Studies Teaching Methods

This course builds on the foundational work from TEED 5113 regarding the education of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) K-8 students. Teacher candidates will apply principles of culturally and linguistically responsive teaching, the language of schooling, and scaffolding instruction for CLD learners across content areas. Course concepts and pedagogical skills will be applied in field settings.

Read more about TEED-5125 : Methods for Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Elementary Students

This course addresses the theoretical and pedagogical tools, instructional approaches, strategies, and materials for addressing the academic and behavior needs of students with disabilities in inclusive K-8 classrooms. Emphasis is on how to assess and intervene when students have both academic and behavioral difficulties. Course concepts and pedagogical skills will be applied in field settings.

Read more about TEED-5126 : Methods for Building Inclusive Elementary Classrooms

This course builds on the foundational work from TEED 5113 regarding the education of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) secondary students. Teacher candidates will apply principles of culturally and linguistically responsive teaching, the language of schooling, and scaffolding instruction for CLD learners in secondary content areas. Course concepts and pedagogical skills will be applied in field settings.

Read more about TEED-5133 : Methods for Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Secondary Students