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Intersession 2007 Fitchburg State College and MEC Course Offerings Special Workshops:
Courses:
Registration Information:
Courses:
ADVANCED STRATEGIES AND APPROACHES FOR TEACHING CRITICAL THINKING IN THE CONTENT AREAS
*Core Course* |
| 3 credits |
EDUC 8650 |
| This specialized seminar is an
integrating course embracing all content area subjects in an elementary
school curriculum. In particular, it will introduce candidates to the
nature and scope of Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Fine Arts
in the elementary school. Candidates will investigate a variety of
content models and curriculum programs while they explore theoretical
foundations, practical applications, and current issues in the content
areas. Strategies and modern techniques for effectively working with
diverse populations of children and youth, including computer
application in the various content areas, will be researched and
emphasized. Candidates will demonstrate competencies by developing and
demonstrating techniques and activities which illustrate how concepts
and practices are learned in each module and how they relate to the
needs of children and youth. |
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- 40 Linnell Circle, Billerica
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- Tues. & Thurs., April 24 - May 24
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| COLLEGIAL SUPERVISION |
| 3 credits |
EDLM 9020 |
| The nature and function of supervision
as it relates to both the teacher and the supervisor are studied. Also
presented is a contemporary view of the concept of supervision from
both a theoretical and practical perspective. The role of the
“supervisor” is discussed as it has evolved from the traditional model
to the instructional leadership model - a model that embraces
collegiality and professional development. Included are strategies and
processes related to a variety of supervisory models, e.g.,: clinical
supervision, mentoring, differentiated supervision, cooperative
development, and self-directed development. Emphasis is on studying
ways in which the planning, organization, and evaluation of instruction
may be effectively improved through the cooperative participation of
school personnel. |
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- 40 Linnell Circle, Billerica
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- Tues. & Thurs., April 24 - May 24
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CURRICULUM DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
*Core Course* |
| 3 credits |
SEED 8260, BIOL 8260, ENGL 8260, ESCI 8260, HIST 8260, MATH 8260, SCED 8260 |
| This course is designed to provide
students with knowledge and skills of the curriculum
development-revision process. In collaborative groups, students review,
revise and expand the curriculum and assessment procedures in order to
integrate current research findings and education reform initiatives.
Students articulate a general curriculum map contextually appropriate
for grade-level content as they plan for integrating content with
social, behavioral, processing, thinking skills and Curriculum
Frameworks. Students design an integrated 9-12th grade curriculum that
aligns content standards across disciplines. Finally, interdisciplinary
groups design an integrated curriculum unit. |
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- Tewksbury PC Lab, 40 Linnell Circle, Billerica
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- Mon., April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, June 4; Wed., April 25, May 9, 30
Please note special scheduling.
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| MASTERING GRAMMAR SKILLS THROUGH EVERYDAY WRITING ACROSS CONTENT AREAS (K-12) |
| 3 credits |
PDEV 6456 |
| The purpose of this practical, highly
interactive course is to give participants a thorough knowledge of
grammar and usage rules essential to good writing. Research-based
teaching strategies that have been proven to be effective in the
teaching of grammar and usage will be presented, examined, and
practiced. Participants will use the knowledge gained in this course to
incorporate these teaching strategies into their instruction. |
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- 40 Linnell Circle, Billerica
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- Mon. & Wed., April 23 - May 23
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| PODCASTING FOR YOUR CLASSROOM |
| 3 credits |
PDEV 6775 |
| Podcasting for your Classroom is an
introductory course designed to provide teachers with an overview of
podcasting. Podcasting is a way to distribute downloadable digital
audio and video files via the Internet for use on the listener’s
computer, CD, mp3 player, iPod, or other devices. Students will learn
how to find and use great podcasts as well as how to create and publish
their own audio programs related to content area. While creating
podcasts, students learn to research, write, develop vocabulary, speak
effectively, manage time, and solve problems. Podcasting supports
differentiated instruction models of learning and can be applied to all
content areas (world language, music, language arts, social studies,
science, math, special education, library/study skills, etc). |
- Mary Marotta/Thomas O’Toole
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- Room 222, Nashoba Regional High School, Bolton, MA
please note location
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- Fridays, April 27, May 4; Saturdays, April 28, May 5; Sundays, April 29, May 6
please note dates
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- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (April 27, May 4); 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (April 28, 29, May 5, 6)
please note times
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| PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE |
| 3 credits |
EDLM 8030 |
| This course examines the financial and
administrative aspects related to budgeting, accounting and financing
at the local, state and federal levels. The student will acquire
knowledge and skills in both resource acquisition and strategies for
locating alternative revenue sources. Students will learn to allocate
these resources efficiently and effectively. |
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- 40 Linnell Circle, Billerica
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- Mon. & Wed., April 23 - May 23
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| QUALITATIVE READING ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS* |
| 3 credits |
EDUC 8200 |
| This core course focuses on reading
assessment through use of informal procedures, such as miscue analysis,
metacognitive assessments, schemata assessments, informal reading
inventories, and other teacher-initiated and designed assessment
procedures. Additionally, the course emphasis is on teacher decision
making and instructional planning based on qualitative analysis of
reading and study strategies. *Prerequisite: Literacy in Elementary and
Middle School Education |
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- 40 Linnell Circle, Billerica
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- Mon. & Wed., April 23 - May 23
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| RESEARCH IN SPECIAL EDUCATION |
| 3 credits |
SPED 9000 |
| In this course students learn specific
skills necessary to read and interpret relevant research. Students
write critiques of current articles and discuss alternative
interpretations in class. Students also design and implement a research
prospectus. (This course may be taken by students needing EDUC 8310
Advanced Research in Education or EDUC 8300 Research in Education) Make
payments payable to Fitchburg State College. |
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- 40 Linnell Circle, Billerica
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- Tues. & Thurs., April 24 - May 24
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| STORYTELLING IN THE CURRICULUM |
| 3 credits |
EDUC 7010 |
| This course will address storytelling
and its relationships in today’s multicultural classroom. The use of
oral history projects and the use of folklore in the curriculum are
explored. Emphasis will be on promoting storytelling in the classroom.
Current theory on the relationship of oral and written language
acquisition will be reviewed. Storytelling, self-esteem building,
healing and creative conflict resolution techniques for the classroom
will be discussed. |
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- Room 103B, Ayer Middle School, Ayer
please note location
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- Mon. & Wed., April 23 - May 23
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Registration Information
- Registration Form
- CLASS CANCELLATIONS
Occasionally,
due to unforeseen circumstances, i.e., snow, power outages, instructor
illness, etc., classes must be cancelled. Cancelled classes are always
rescheduled. IF EITHER THE CHELMSFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS OR BILLERICA
PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED ALL ACTIVITIES AT THE MERRIMACK EDUCATION
CENTER IN CHELMSFORD AND BILLERICA ARE CANCELLED. Teachers may use
their own discretion in cancelling their classes due to inclement
weather when Chelmsford/Billerica Public Schools are not closed.
- TITLE IX & NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
The
Merrimack Education Center is in compliance with federal regulations
Title IX, Section 504 and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regulations
under Chapter 622 of the Acts of 1972 and does not discriminate in
educational opportunities, admissions, recruitment, hiring or
employment practices based on race, color, sex, religion, handicap,
national origin, or sexual orientation.
Every
effort has been made to make this publication accurate as of the
publication date. It is subject to change at any time at the discretion
of Fitchburg State College or the Merrimack Education Center. This
publication is not intended to be a contract explicit or implied, and
we reserve the right to cancel courses or make changes regarding the
information contained herein.
- Cost for all courses is $500 for MEC credit and $720 for FSC graduate credit.
- Students may register from December 1, 2006.
- $10 late charge after April 16, 2007.
- Underenrolled courses will be cancelled ONE WEEK PRIOR to start of class.
- Under the new recertification requirements, 3 graduate credits are
worth 67.5 PDPs or 45 PDPs. MEC credit is worth 37.5 contact hours and a minimum of 37.5
PDPs. The PDP value of any course is a matter between the individual teacher, his or
her district, and the Massachusetts Department of Education.
- MEC CREDIT IS NOT FITCHBURG STATE GRADUATE CREDIT. However, the same
amount of work and hours are required for either type of credit.
- Purchase Orders must accompany registration form.
- Instructors may charge a materials/textbook fee up to $150.00.
- REGISTRATION BY PHONE: AUTOMATED PHONE-IN (for MC, Visa, Discover
only) 978-528-7800, Extension 252.
- All courses are graduate-level courses.
- No registration is complete unless payment is received and processed.
- Refunds:
100%, less $25 before 1st meeting,
50%, less $25, before 2nd meeting,
0% after 2nd meeting.
- For further information call 978-528-7800, Extension 235.
- Contact MEC if you require special accommodations to participate in any
of our staff development activities.
- Transfer from MEC to FSC credit must be completed by the end of the
first class.
- Transferred courses are only valid if taken within six years of
graduation date.
- NO MORE THAN TWO COURSES MAY BE TAKEN PRIOR TO MATRICULATION.
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