[Slavin] = 
Slavin, Robert. Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice. Pearson, 2012. ISBN: 9780133018097.
| SES # | TOPICS | READINGS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Cognitive language and literacy development: Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky | Chapter 2 in [Slavin]. |
| 3 | Social, moral, and emotional development: Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, and Lawrence Kohlberg, Part I | Chapter 3 in [Slavin]. |
| 4 | Social, moral, and emotional development: Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, and Lawrence Kohlberg, Part II | No readings. |
| 5 | Student diversity | Chapter 4 in [Slavin]. |
| 6 |
Specific ways to use technology to support a variety of learning styles Guest speaker: Greg Schwanbeck, Teacher, Westwood High School | No readings |
| 7 | Behavioral theories of learning | Chapter 5 in [Slavin]. |
| 8 | Information processing and cognitive theories of learning | Chapter 6 in [Slavin]. |
| 9 | Student-centered and constructivist approaches to instruction | Chapter 8 in [Slavin]. |
| 10 | Differentiated instruction—some practical steps, Part 1 | Chapter 9 in [Slavin]. |
| 11 | Differentiated instruction—technology and grouping, Part II | No readings |
| 12 |
The administrator's point of view, Part I Guest speaker: Emily Parks, Assistant Superintendent, Westwood Public Schools | No readings |
| 13 |
The administrator's point of view, Part II Guest speaker: Emily Parks, Assistant Superintendent, Westwood Public Schools | No readings |
| 14 | Getting a teaching job. Interviewing. | Chapter 10 in [Slavin]. |
| 15 |
Motivating the hard to reach student Guest speaker: Mark Holthouse, Teacher, Westwood High School | No readings |
| 16 | Learners with exceptionalities, Part I | Chapter 12 in [Slavin]. |
| 17 |
Learners with exceptionalities, Part II Guest speaker: Greg Schwanbeck, Teacher, Westwood High School | No readings |
| 18 | Standardized tests and accountability | Chapter 14 in [Slavin]. |
| 19 |
Licensure process Guest speaker: Kenneth Hawes, Professor, Wellesley College | On-line registration process. |
| 20 | Real Boys: Rescuing Our Sons From the Myths of Boyhood. Presentation and discussion. |
Pollack, William. Real Boys: Rescuing Our Sons From the Myths of Boyhood. Owl Books, 1999. ISBN: 9780805061833. |
| 21 | Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls. Presentation and discussion. |
Pipher, Mary. Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls. The Penguin Group, 2005. ISBN: 9781594481888. |
| 22 | Fist Stick Knife Gun: A Personal History of Violence. Presentation and discussion. |
Canada, Geoffrey. Fist Stick Knife Gun: A Personal History of Violence. Beacon Press, 2010. ISBN: 9780807044612. [Preview with Google Books] |
| 23 | Special project presentations | No readings |
| 24 | Special project presentations (cont.) | No readings |
| 25 | Special project presentations (cont.) | No readings |
| 26 | What's next? Taking care of yourself in the teaching profession | No readings |