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Education: Teacher Education 157 Education: Teacher Education EDC G 687 Graduate Practicum: Student Teaching (Middle School Education) EDC G 688 Graduate Practicum: Student Teaching (Secondary Education) Each practicum provides students with the opportunity to put theory and technique into practice at the level of their specialization. Students demonstrate their teaching skills in a school, with supervision by both a certified cooperating teacher and a member of the University faculty. They also attend a seminar led by the latter. The seminar provides an opportunity for student teachers to share their practicum experiences, to try out and critique plans and ideas, to air and solve problems, and to reflect on the process by which they are becoming education professionals. A formal application to do a practicum must be filed with the Advising Office by October 1 for a spring practicum or by March 1 for a fall practicum. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all other requirements for licensure and permission of the program director. 6 Credits a variety of sources and geared towards maximizing service to a wide diversity of children, employing a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach. Students become informed advocates for sound educational practices and policies. This is a 3-credit field experience. 3 Credits the semester in which the project is to be undertaken. On approving the proposal, the Graduate Program Director will authorize registration. 3 Credits EDC G 697 Special Topics in Education EDC G 690 Teacher Research for Professional Licensure The purpose of this course is to introduce practicing teachers seeking professional licensure to the field of teacher research. Teacher research is characterized by the systematic and intentional documentation and analysis of teaching practice over time. Participants discuss the theory and implementation of teacher research, conduct a literature review in the area of interest, ask critical questions about their practice, design a research project, and develop a publishable teacher-research paper. 3 credits. This advanced course offers intensive study of selected topics in the field of education. Course content and credits vary according to topic and are announced prior to the advance pre-registration period. 1-6 Credits EDC G 698 Internship in Education ECHD 691 Teacher Inquiry/Practicum II K-2 EDC G 689 Teacher Research The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the methodology and methods of teacher research. Teacher research is characterized by a careful documentation and analysis of teaching practice over time. Participants ask critical questions, analyze methods, and develop a teacher-research project. This course lays the groundwork for the professional licensure clinical experience. 3 Credits ECHD 690 Planning for Meaningful Early Childhood Curriculum/Practicum I Students use their own knowledge and other resources to design, implement, and evaluate meaningful, challenging curriculum that promotes comprehensive developmental and learning outcomes for all young children in a 14-week classroom placement in Birth-PreK setting. There is an ongoing analysis of content, materials and organization for instructing children in infant, toddler, preschool, and kindergarten programs. Students learn about and use ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice. They practice becoming collaborative learners who demonstrate reflective and critical perspectives on their work, making informed decisions that integrate knowledge from This is the second of a two-course sequence requiring students to complete a 14-week, full-time practicum field experience. The experience provides the opportunity to put theory and technique into practice in a kindergarten, first or second grade classroom under the guidance of a Massachusetts licensed teacher. Students develop teaching competencies, with assistance from both a certified cooperating teacher and a university supervisor. They also attend a weekly seminar with the university supervisor to explore the connections between theory and practice, share practicum experiences, and work on the Capstone Portfolios. Students design and implement curriculum, assess individual child and group progress demonstrating a command of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) techniques, and observe role of family and community in children’s education, and develop identity as an early childhood/ early intervention professional. This course builds on knowledge gained and activities completed through ECHD 690. 6 Credits An intern is an employed teacher, fulfilling the practicum requirement for licensure in his or her own classroom, under the joint supervision of a University-based faculty member and a designated mentor at the school. As a regularly employed teacher, the intern works with children and applies practical and theoretical knowledge. Interns plan lessons, teach classes, and evaluate students. They also review student records and apply their knowledge of curriculum by selecting materials and designing learning activities. They draw on current ideas and research to develop and demonstrate their own classroom teaching. Interns meet regularly with the University supervisor and other practicum students in a seminar to reflect on the practicum experience. Applicants for an internship must take two steps: 1) a special internship application form must be approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the school-based supervisor, and the University Licensure Officer; and 2) a program practicum application form must be approved by the Graduate Program Director. This application must be filed with the Advising Office by October 1 for a spring practicum or by March 1 for a fall practicum. Prerequisite: Permission of the program director, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the school-based supervisor, and the University Licensure Officer. 3 Credits EDC G 696 Independent Study This is a directed study of a particular topic in education. The work is guided and assessed by the instructor. A proposal or outline of study, signed by the instructor, must be submitted for approval to the Graduate Program Director before the beginning of

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UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011
Table of Contents
Graduate Program Affiliations
UMass Boston at a Glance
Foreword
Mission Statement
Trustees of the University
Administrative Officers of the University
Academic Calendar, 2010-2012
Admissions
Tuition, Fees, and Payments
Payment Information
Residency Status
Assistantships and Financial Aid
Facilities and Services
Regulations, Procedures, and Degree Requirements
Graduate Programs
Accounting
American Studies
Biology
Biology
Environmental Biology
Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology
Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (Multicampus Joint Program)
Biotechnology and Biomedical Science
Business Administration
Chemistry
Green Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Computer Science
Database Technology
Counseling: Degree Programs
Counseling: Family Therapy
Counseling: Mental Health Counseling
Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling
Counseling: School Counseling
Creative Writing
Critical and Creative Thinking
Dispute Resolution
Education
Higher Education Administration
Leadership in Urban Schools
Education: Educational Administration
Education: Special Education
Special Education
Orientation and Mobility
Teaching of the Visually Impaired
Vision Studies
Education: Teacher Education
Education: Applied Behavioral Analysis for Special Populations
Education: Technology, Learning, and Leadership
Education: Teaching Writing in the Schools
English
Environmental Sciences
Environmental, Earth, and Ocean Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Geographic Information Science
Professional Science Master’s™
Finance
Forensic Services
Gerontology
Management of Aging Services
Historical Archaeology
History
Human Services
Information Technology
Instructional Design
Instructional Technology Design
International Management
Latin and Classical Humanities
Applied Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
School of Marine Sciences: Intercampus Graduate School
Mathematics
Nursing
Health Policy
Population Health
Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Applied Physics
Public Affairs
Public Affairs
International Relations
Women in Politics and Public Policy
Public Policy
School Psychology
Applied Sociology
Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies
Road Map and Directions to Campus
Campus Map
Telephone Directory
Index

UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011