Courses

GEMS 6421
Principles and Practices of Curriculum Construction 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor
Concepts of the curriculum: basic principles of construction; social influence; selection of subject matter; placement problems; organization of instruction; evaluation of outcome.

GEMS 6423
Crucial Issues in Elementary and Middle School Education 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor
The course addresses a range of crucial issues related to the foundations of elementary and middle school education. It focuses on such issues as the changing child, school, aims, and social attitudes; curriculum, teaching, assessment; and alternatives to schooling. The topic under which the issues will be discussed may vary from year to year.

GEMS 6424
Capstone Seminar and Project: Focus on Teaching 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor
Integrate’s students’ coursework through seminar discussions and completion of a project related to elementary or middle school education. It will normally be students’ final course in the Master of Education, Elementary and Middle School Education program. Graded Pass/Fail/NCR

GLIT 6727
Literacy Learning I 0.5 unit
See Literacy Education course listings.

GLIT 6728
Literacy Learning II 0.5 unit
See Literacy Education course listings.

GEMS 6447
Special Topics in Language Arts 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor
These courses are designed to allow students to study in greater depth a topic in language arts that is treated more briefly in another graduate course or a related topic that is not covered in another graduate course.

GEMS 6401/GCRD 6336
Numeracy in the Curriculum I 0.5 unit
An examination of the concepts of number and operations from grades primary to twelve. Research on number sense is investigated with the aim to develop classroom instruction strategies that foster students’ quantitative thinking. Note: Students who have received credit for GCRD 6336 may not take this course for credit.

GEMS 6402/GCRD 6337
Numeracy in the Curriculum II 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): GCRD 6336/GEMS 6401
An examination of number concepts as they apply in the areas of measurement, probability, and statistics from grades primary to twelve. Research on these areas of application of number sense is investigated with the aim to develop classroom instruction strategies that foster students’ quantitative thinking. Note: Students who have received credit for GCRD 6337 may not take this course for credit.

GEMS 6403/GCRD 6338
Problem Solving and Problem Posing in School Mathematics 0.5 unit
An investigation of the literature pertaining to problem solving and problem posing in the context of mathematics learning. Students will learn about divergent and convergent thinking processes in mathematics, the integration of creativity and problem solving strategies and their place in the mathematics classroom. Note: Students who have received credit for GCRD 6338 may not take this course for credit.

GEMS 6426/GCRD 6326
Learning Difficulties in School Mathematics 0.5 unit
An examination of research on mathematics anxiety, mathematics disabilities, and other learning issues. The course provides an opportunity to use existing tools or to develop specific instruments for determining problematic areas and to plan appropriate teaching strategies. Note: Students who have received credit for GCRD 6326 may not take this course for credit.

GEMS 6427/GCRD 6327
Interdisciplinary Study of School Mathematics 0.5 unit
An examination of research on the learning of mathematics in the context of other subject areas, or other fields of applications. This course provides an opportunity to study mathematical experiences that offer meaningful and authentic connections to various topics of educational interest. Note: Students who have received credit for GCRG 6327 may not take this course for credit.

GEMS 6428/GCRD 6328
Pedagogical Approaches in School Mathematics 0.5 unit
An examination of pedagogical approaches in mathematics education. Research on techniques beyond direct instruction is investigated with the aim to develop an extensive pedagogical toolbox of strategies for teaching mathematics. While mathematical content is not the major emphasis of the course, it is often the vehicle for discussion of the pedagogical approaches. Note: Students who have received credit for GEMS 6462 or GCRD 6328 may not take this course for credit.

GEMS 6429
Curricular Topics in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics 0.5 unit
An examination of current perspectives in mathematics education regarding content knowledge at the elementary and middle school levels. Areas to be reviewed include research on students’ development of quantitative, algebraic, spatial, and statistical reasoning. Note: Students who have received credit for GEMS 6461 may not take this course for credit.

GEMS 6467
Special Topics in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor
These courses are designed to allow students to study in greater depth a topic in elementary and middle school mathematics that is treated more briefly in another graduate course or a related topic that is not covered in another graduate course.

GEMS 6471
Science in the Elementary and Middle School Curriculum 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor
This course will deal with curricular applications and organization in science in the elementary and middle school as they arise from the examination of theoretical perspectives.

GEMS 6477
Special Topics in Elementary and Middle School Science 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor
These courses are designed to allow students to study in greater depth a topic in elementary and middle school science that is treated more briefly in another graduate course or a related topic that is not covered in another graduate course.

GEMS 6481
Social Studies in the Elementary and Middle School Curriculum 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor
This course will deal with curricular applications and organization in social studies in the elementary and middle school as they arise from the examination of theoretical perspectives.

GEMS 6487
Special Topics in Elementary and Middle School Social Studies 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor
These courses are designed to allow students to study in greater depth a topic in elementary and middle school social studies that is treated more briefly in another graduate course or a related topic that is not covered in another graduate course.

GEMS 6453
Research Seminar in Elementary and Middle School Education 0.5 unit
A seminar course for MEd or MA students in a topic related to elementary and middle school education. Topics will vary. May be taken more than once for credential credit.

GEMS 6456
Special Topics in Elementary and Middle School Education 0.5 unit
GEMS 6457
Special Topics in Elementary and Middle School Education 0.5 unit
Special topics courses are designed to allow students to study in greater depth a topic that is treated more briefly in another graduate course or a related topic that is not covered in another graduate course. May be taken more than once for credential credit.