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Spring 2008 Course Schedule

Please note - This schedule is subject to change.  Last updated February 22.
Note the color codes: Updates | Closed coursesCancelled courses | Room numbers


Courses are listed in the following format:
COURSE NUMBER
Course Title [terms offered: see key at bottom of page] (# of credits)
(prerequisites and/or restrictions [if any])


January Courses 

(Note: January courses are part of the Spring 2008 term; students may register for these courses during Web Registration)


EDUC 600
Comparative Migration Experiences and Cultural Perspectives of Immigrant Groups
[Jan] (1)

EDUC 606
Block Building and Dramatic Play
[Jan, S1] (1)

  • 01/M-F/4:45-6:45  [SECTION CLOSED]
    S. Vascellaro
    (Dates: 1/7, 1/8, 1/9, 1/10, 1/11)
  • 02/MTThF: 4:45-6:45/W: 5:45-7:45  [SECTION CLOSED]
    S. Vascellaro
    (Dates: 1/14, 1/15, 1/16, 1/17, 1/18)

EDUC 618
Working with All Children and Families: An Introduction
[Jan, S] (1)

  • 01/M-Th/5:00-7:30 (January)  [SECTION CLOSED]
    M. Immerman/E. Delaney/K. Weiss
    (Dates: 1/9, 1/10, 1/14, 1/15)

EDUC 865
Children's Literature for Grades 3-6
[Jan] (1)
(prerequisite: EDUC 564)

  • 01/M-Th/4:45-6:45
    J. Leipzig
    (Dates: 1/8, 1/10, 1/14, 1/16, 1/17)

EDUC 866 [Please note: This is no longer a January course; as it will be held on March 14 and 15, please see below]
Developmental Interaction Approach to Teaching Geography in Upper Elementary Grades
 [Jan] (1)


Spring Courses (January 22-May 6) 


Education Courses

EDUC 500
Child Development
[A] (3)

EDUC 501
Child Development and Variations with a Focus on Middle Childhood (Grades 5-9)
[S] (3)

EDUC 505
Language Acquisition and Learning in a Linguistically Diverse Society
[A] (2)

EDUC 506
Issues in Physical Development of the Early Adolescent
[S] (1)
(Note: This course begins one week prior to the start of the spring term.)

EDUC 510
Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (Grades N-3)
[F, S, S2] (3)

EDUC 511
Curriculum Development through Social Studies (Elementary and Middle School)
[F, S] (3)

EDUC 513
Social Studies as the Core of the Integrated Curriculum for Children with Special Needs (Grades 1-6)
[F, S, S2] (3)

EDUC 514
Curriculum in Early Childhood Education: Developing Learning Environments and Experiences for Children of Diverse Backgrounds and Abilities
[F, S, S2] (3)

EDUC 517
Geography in the Social Studies Curriculum
[S] (3)

EDUC 525
Integrating Technology into the Curriculum to Support Learning and Inquiry
[A] (1)

EDUC 530
Foundations of Modern Education
[A] (3)

EDUC 535
Science for Teachers (Grades N-6)
[A] (2)

EDUC 536
Foundations: The Influence of Culture and Politics on Literacy Theory
[F, S] (2)

EDUC 540
Mathematics for Teachers in Diverse & Inclusive Educational Settings (Grades N-6)
[A] (2)

EDUC 542
Diagnosis of Learning Problems and Intervention Techniques for the Mathematics Educator
[S, S2] (2)

EDUC 560
Native Language Literacy for Spanish-Speaking Children
[S] (2)
(prerequisites: EDUC 537 and EDUC 561 or permission of instructor)

EDUC 563
The Teaching of Reading, Writing and Language Arts
[F, S, S1-S2] (3)

EDUC 564
Language, Literature and Emergent Literacy (A Focus on Grades N-3)
[A] (3)

EDUC 565
Children's Literature in a Balanced Reading Program (A Focus on Grades 3-8) [A] (3)

EDUC 568
Teaching Literacy in the Elementary Grades (Grades 2-6)
[F, S, S1-S2] (3)

EDUC 570
Writing Workshop for Middle Schools
[S] (1)

EDUC 573
Storytelling for Children
[F, S] (1)

  • 01/Th/4:45-6:45
    N. Jaffe
    (Dates: 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1)
    Room 405

EDUC 574
Folklore in Education [note official title change]
[S, S2] (1)

  • 01/Th/4:45-6:45
    N. Jaffe
    (Dates: 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/6)
    Room 405

EDUC 576
Writing in the Elementary Grades
[S, S1] (2)

  • 01/M/7:00-9:00
    L. Einbender
    Room 709

EDUC 590
Arts Workshop for Teachers (Grades N-6)
[F, S, S2] (2)

  • 01/M/4:45-6:45
    M. Richa 
    Room 306
  • 02/T/4:45-6:45  [SECTION CLOSED]
    A. M. Mott

    Room 306
  • 03/Th/4:45-6:45
    E. Gwathmey
    Room 306

EDUC 591
Music and Movement: Multicultural and Developmental Approaches in Diverse and Inclusive Settings (Grades N-6)
[A] (2)

  • 01/M/7:00-9:00
    N. Jaffe
    Room 207/CDR
  • 02/T/7:00-9:00 [SECTION CANCELED]
    B. Blachly

    Room 207/CDR

EDUC 603
Assistive Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom: Developing Visual Tools and Strategies, the Boardmaker Example
[S, S1] (1)
(MAY be taken concurrently with EDUC 629; last two sessions of EDUC 603 and EDUC 629 will meet together)

  • 01/Th/4:45-6:45
    B. Knafo
    (Dates: 1/31, 2/14, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/10)
    Multimedia Lab (7th Floor)

EDUC 604
Family, Child, and Teacher Interaction in Diverse and Inclusive Educational Settings
[A] (2)

  • 01/Th/4:45-6:45
    E. Delaney
    Room 423

EDUC 607
Group Processes in the Middle School
[S] (1)

EDUC 609
Classroom Management and Discipline in a Supportive Environment
[F, S] (1)

  • 01/T/7:00-9:00
    C. Wiggins
    (Dates: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/26, 3/4)
    Room 422

EDUC 616
Introduction to Research Practice in Museum Education
[S] (2)
(for matriculated Museum Education students or by permission of the program director)

  • 01/T/1:30-3:30
    N. Jensen
    Room 706

EDUC 618
Working with All Children and Families: An Introduction
[Jan, S] (1)

  • 02/M-Th/5:00-7:30 (Note: This course happens in May after the term ends)
    M. Immerman/E. Delaney/K. Weiss
    (Dates: 5/12, 5/13, 5/14, 5/15)
    Room 711

EDUC 629
Education of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Educational Intervention
[S, S1] (1)
(MAY be taken concurrently with EDUC 603; last two sessions of EDUC 603 and EDUC 629 will meet together)

  • 01/Th/4:45-6:45
    M. Immerman
    (Dates: 1/24, 2/7, 2/28, 3/13, 4/3, 4/10)
    Room 406

EDUC 651
Special Study: Strategies for Language and Concept Development
[S] (1)

  • DL/Sat/9:00-1:00
    Speakers
    (Dates: 1/26, 2/2, 3/1)
    Auditorium 

EDUC 651
Special Study: Distinguished Speaker Series
[S] (1)

  • DS/T/4:30-7:30
    Speakers
    (Dates: 2/26, 3/4, 3/18)
    Auditorium 

EDUC 651
Special Study: Learning Practice and Theory: Making the Connection
[F, S] (6)
(for Urban Education Semester students only)

  • UE/W/8:30-12:00
    B. Grob
    Room 711

EDUC 802
The World of Toddlers and Twos: The Second and Third Years of Life
[S] (3)

  • (prerequisite: EDUC 500 or EDUC 800)
    01/W/7:00-9:00
    E. Tingley
    Room 710

EDUC 803
Developmental Variations
[A] (2)
(prerequisite: EDUC 500 or EDUC 501 or EDUC 800 or by permission of the instructor and advisor)

  • 01/Th/7:00-9:00
    C. Anderson
    Room 710
  • 02/T/7:00-9:00  [SECTION CLOSED]
    P. Jones

    Room 709
  • 03/M/4:45-6:45
    L. Fischler
    (Note: This section has a hybrid online/face-to-face format and will meet at BSC on the 4 dates listed.  Students must have access to a high speed internet connection [dial-up will not suffice] in order to register for this section.)
    (Dates: 1/28, 2/25, 3/31, 5/5)
    Room 406
  • 04/W/7:00-9:00
    V. Burr
    Room 706

EDUC 805
Developmental Variations II
[S] (2)
(prerequisites: EDUC 500 or EDUC 501 or EDUC 800; and EDUC 803)

  • 01/M/4:45-6:45
    A. Spencer
    (Note: This section has a hybrid online/face-to-face format and will meet at BSC on the 4 dates listed.  Students must have access to a high speed internet connection [dial-up will not suffice] in order to register for this section.)
    (Dates: 1/28, 2/25, 4/7, 4/21)
    Room 405
  • 02/M/7:00-9:00
    E. Scope
    Room 420

EDUC 807
Communication Disorders in School Age Children
[F, S, S2] (2)
(prerequisite: EDUC 505 or EDUC 561 and EDUC 870)

  • 01/T/4:45-6:45
    D. Newman
    Room 711

EDUC 808
The Study of Children in Diverse & Inclusive Educational Settings through Observation and Recording
[F, S] (3)
(prerequisite: EDUC 500 or EDUC 800 or by permission of the instructor)

EDUC 815
Seminar in Museum Education II
[S] (2)
(prerequisite: EDUC 533)
(for matriculated Museum Education students or by permission of the program director)

EDUC 822
Children with Special Health Care Needs: In the Hospital, at Home, and in School
[S] (3)
(prerequisite: EDUC 821)

EDUC 823
Play Therapy
[F, S] (1)
(prerequisite: EDUC 803)

EDUC 828
Loss in Children's Lives: Implications for Schools, Hospitals, and Home
[S] (3)
(prerequisite: EDUC 500)

EDUC 851
Practicum in Teaching Science II
[S] (3)
(prerequisite: NSCI 500 and EDUC  850)
(for Kerlin Science Fellows only)

EDUC 860
Reading and Writing Problems of Children and Youth with Special Needs
[F, S] (3)
(prerequisites: EDUC 505 and EDUC 563 or EDUC 568, or by permission of the instructor)

EDUC 863 [COURSE ADDITION]
Practicum in Clinical Teaching of Monolingual and Bilingual Children and Youth with Learning Disabilities and Reading Problems
(3)
(prerequisite: EDUC 860)

EDUC 866 [Please note: This is no longer a January course; it will be held on March 14 and 15]
Developmental Interaction Approach to Teaching Geography in Upper Elementary Grades
(1)
(prerequisite: EDUC 510 or EDUC 514)

EDUC 868
Current Topics in Reading and Writing Difficulties in Multicultural Classrooms: Approaches to Decoding
[F, S] (2)
(prerequisite: EDUC 860)

EDUC 869
Early Language and Literacy in Sociocultural Contexts: Supporting Development and Adapting for Disability
[F, S] (2)
(prerequisite: EDUC 500 or EDUC 800; pre- or corequisite: EDUC 505)

EDUC 870
The Teaching of English as a Second Language
[S] (2)
(prerequisites: EDUC 537 and EDUC 561 or permission of instructor)

EDUC 871
Writing Case/Progress Reports
[F, S] (1)
(corequisite: EDUC 941 or EDUC 942)

EDUC 880
Insights from Occupational Therapy: Understanding Children's Sensory-Motor Development
[F, S] (1)
(pre- or corequisite: EDUC 892)

EDUC 891
Practicum in Developmental Assessment of Infants and Toddlers
[S] (3)
(prerequisites: EDUC 801 and EDUC 802)

EDUC 893
Developmental Systems II: Approaches to Early Childhood Assessment
[S] (2)
(prerequisites: EDUC 892 and EDUC 894)

EDUC 895
Early Childhood Practicum II: Collaboration with Families and Colleagues About the Cycle of Assessment, Planning, and Instruction
[S] (2)
(prerequisite: EDUC 894; pre or corequisite: EDUC 891 or EDUC 893)

EDUC 941
Teaching Literacy Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)
(pre- or corequisite: EDUC 860)

EDUC 942
Childhood General Education and Teaching Literacy Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)
(pre- or corequisite: EDUC 860)

EDUC 950
Clinical Experiences and Supervised Fieldwork I and II: Children in Health Care Settings
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 953
Infant and Parent Development and Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 954
Infant and Parent Development and Early Intervention Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 955
Early Childhood General Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (3 or 6)

EDUC 956
Childhood General Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (3 or 6)

EDUC 957
Middle School General Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 958
Early Childhood and Childhood General Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 960
Dual Language/ Bilingual Early Childhood General Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 961
Dual Language/ Bilingual Childhood General Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 962
Dual Language/ Bilingual Middle School General Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 963
Early Childhood Special and General Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 964
Childhood Special and General Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 965
Middle School Special and General Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 966
Dual Language/ Bilingual Early Childhood Special and General Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S](6)

EDUC 967
Dual Language/ Bilingual Childhood Special and General Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 968
Dual Language/ Bilingual Middle School Special and General Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 970
Early Childhood Special Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 971
Childhood Special Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 972
Middle School Special Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 973
Dual Language/Bilingual Early Childhood Special Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 974
Dual Language/Bilingual Childhood Special Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 975
Dual Language/Bilingual Middle School Special Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 980
Childhood General and Museum Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 981
Middle School General and Museum Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 982
Museum Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Museum Internship/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

EDUC 990
Extended Field Experiences with Diverse Learners
[F, S] (0)
(for students completing fieldwork as student teachers)

EDUC 991
Integrative Seminar in High Needs Educational Settings: Extended Field Experiences
[S, S1, S2] (1)
(for general teacher education employed teachers, assistants, and interns)

GSTD 960
Studies in Education Supervised Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Advisement
[F, S] (6)

LEAD 561
Supervising and Supporting Literacy Instruction in Diverse Settings
[S] (1)

LEAD 825
Child Life Program Development and Administration
[S] (3)
(prerequisites: EDUC 822 and EDUC 950)

MATH 495
Topics in Mathematics
[F, S] (2)

XXX
Writing Weekends
[F, S] (0)
Students may register for one weekend [$50] or both weekends [$75]. 
Complete this registration form and return it to the Admissions Office.
(corequisite: students who take this workshop must be enrolled in another course at Bank Street)


Early Childhood Leadership

LEAD 930
Early Childhood Leadership Supervised Fieldwork/Advisement
[F, S] (4)


Future School Leaders Academy

LEAD 534
Foundations of Educational Leadership: Adult Development
[2/S] (1)

LEAD 615
Processes of Supervision and Professional Development
[2/S] (3)

LEAD 862
Leading a School District II
[2/S] (1)

LEAD 906
Future School Leaders Academy Supervised Fieldwork/Advisement
[F, S] (1.5)


Leadership for Educational Change

LEAD 530
Education Policy, Advocacy, and the Law
[S] (3)

LEAD 615
Processes of Supervision and Professional Development
[S, S2] (3)

LEAD 770
Professional Seminar
[S] (3)

LEAD 770
Professional Seminar
[S] (3)

LEAD 900
Leadership for Educational Change Supervised Fieldwork/Advisement
[F, S] (6)


Leadership in the Arts

LEAD 910
Leadership in the Arts Supervised Fieldwork/Advisement
[F, S] (3)


Leadership in Mathematics Education

LEAD 940
Mathematics Supervised Fieldwork/Advisement
[F, S] (6)


Leadership in Museum Education

LEAD 617
Museum Management II: Marketing and Audience Development
(1)
(for Museum Leadership students only or by permission of the instructor)

LEAD 618
Museum Management III: Professional Development
(1)
(for Museum Leadership students only or by permission of the instructor)

LEAD 619
Museum Management IV: Fundraising and Proposal Development
(2)
(for Museum Leadership students only or by permission of the instructor)

LEAD 663
Research in Museum Settings
(2)
(for Museum Leadership students only or by permission of the instructor)

LEAD 950
Museum Leadership Supervised Fieldwork/Advisement
[F, S] (8)

LEAD 954
Museum Leadership Seminar IV: Selected Topics in Community, Culture and Policy
(1)
(for Museum Leadership students only or by permission of the instructor)


Principals Institute

LEAD 615
Processes of Supervision and Professional Development
(3)
(Cohort 22)

LEAD 615
Processes of Supervision and Professional Development
(3)
(Region 1-Cohort 5)

LEAD 651
Leadership Special Study: Adult and Human Development
(1)
(Cohort 22) 

LEAD 651
Leadership Special Study: Adult and Human Development
(1)
(Region 1-Cohort 5)

LEAD 660
Research for Educational Change
(3)
(Cohort 22)

LEAD 660
Research for Educational Change
(3)
(Region 1-Cohort 5)

LEAD 901
Seminar in School Leadership
(3)
(Cohort 22)

LEAD 901
Seminar in School Leadership
(3)
(Region 1-Cohort 5)

LEAD 903
Leadership Supervised Fieldwork/Advisement
(3)
(Cohort 22)

LEAD 903
Leadership Supervised Fieldwork/Advisement
(3)
(Region 1-Cohort 5)


School District Leadership

LEAD 864
Leading a School District IV
[S] (1)

LEAD 870
Special Education Leadership: The District Perspective
[S] (1)
01/F: 4:00-9:00/Sat: 9:00-5:00


BETLA

LEAD 510
Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction
(3)
(BETLA Network 7)

LEAD 514
Curriculum Development for Mathematics Leaders
(3)
(BETLA Network 6)

LEAD 610
Staff Development and the Consultation Process
(3)
(BETLA Network 6)

LEAD 651
Leadership Special Study: Leadership in ELL Instruction and Assessment
(3)
(BETLA Network 7)

LEAD 651
Leadership Special Study: Leadership in English Language Learner (ELL) Advocacy
(1)
(BETLA Network 6)

LEAD 905
Leadership Supervised Fieldwork/Advisement
(1)
(BETLA Network 7)

LEAD 905
Leadership Supervised Fieldwork/Advisement
(1)
(BETLA Network 6)


Teacher Leader

LEAD 510
Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction
(3)
(TL Network 6)

LEAD 651
Leadership Special Study: Best Teacher Leader Practices
(3)
(TL Network 5)

LEAD 907
Teacher Leader Supervised Fieldwork/Advisement
(3)
(TL Network 6)


Key for terms offered*:

*Every effort is made to offer courses as listed. Offerings are subject to change.