printer friendly pageCS 402: Beyond Bits and Atoms: Designing Technological Tools (EDUC 236)
This course is a practicum in the design of technology-enabled curricula and hands-on learning environments. It focuses on the theories, concepts, and practices necessary to design effective, low-cost educational technologies that support learning in all contexts for a variety of diverse learners. We will explore theories and design frameworks from constructivist and constructionist learning perspectives, as well as the lenses of critical pedagogy, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and interaction design for children. The course will concretize theories, concepts, and practices in weekly presentations (including examples) from industry experts with significant backgrounds and proven expertise in designing successful, evidence-based, educational technology products. The Practicum provides the design foundation for
EDUC 211 /
CS 402 L, a hands-on lab focused on introductory prototyping and the fabrication of incipient interactive, educational technologies. (No prior prototyping experience required.) Interested students must also register for either
EDUC 211 or
CS 402L, complete the application at bit.ly/BBA-Winter2020 by January 4 at 5 p.m., and come to the first class at 8:30 a.m. in CERAS 108.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Grant, W. (PI)
;
Woodford, B. (TA)
CS 402L: Beyond Bits and Atoms - Lab (EDUC 211)
This lab course is a hands-on introduction to the prototyping and fabrication of tangible, interactive technologies, with a special focus on learning and education. (No prior prototyping experience required.) It focuses on the design and prototyping of low-cost technologies that support learning in all contexts for a variety of diverse learners. You will be introduced to, and learn how to use state-of-the-art fabrication machines (3D printers, laser cutters, Go Go Boards, Sensors, etc.) to design educational toolkits, educational toys, science kits, and tangible user interfaces. The lab builds on the the theoretical and evidence-based foundations explored in the
EDUC 236 /
CS 402 Practicum. Interested students must also register for either
EDUC 236 or
CS 402, complete the application at bit.ly/BBA-Winter2020 by January 4 at 5 p.m., and come to the first class at 8:30 a.m. in CERAS 108.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1-3
Instructors:
Grant, W. (PI)
;
Woodford, B. (TA)
EDUC 171: Preschool Counts: Engaging Young Children in Math
Restricted to students who participate in a service learning program focused on early math learning. Training for activities in preschool classrooms. Focus is on the teaching of math to young children, but also includes background on issues related to young children's cognitive, language, and social development; classroom management; cultural diversity; and early childhood education programs. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Scott, R. (PI)
;
Stipek, D. (PI)
EDUC 193A: Listen Up! Core Peer Counseling Skills
Listen Up! Introduces several skills intended to promote the development of active listening skills central to connecting and engaging with others more intentionally. The first four weeks of the course walk through a general framework for offering support in a peer helping role while also introducing a wide range of skills and techniques designed to assist with gathering information, identifying and processing emotional experiences, and facilitating problem solving. In addition to these skills being central to the Bridge counsel and assisting people in distress, they are easily applied to interactions of all varieties. We encourage anyone who aspires to be more effective and intentional communicating with others to take this course. The second half of the course shifts to offering additional information and skills relevant to peer counseling and other helping roles, both personal and professional. Students will be QPR-certified, learn about interpersonal conflict, and begin to consider self-care as a helper. At the end of this course we hope you are equip with skills to approach your personal and professional relationships with more awareness, intention, and empathy.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Ellch, L. (PI)
;
Martinez, A. (PI)
;
Axelrod, A. (TA)
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Instructors:
Ellch, L. (PI)
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Martinez, A. (PI)
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Axelrod, A. (TA)
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Choo, S. (TA)
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Ho, K. (TA)
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Lee, K. (TA)
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Magid, K. (TA)
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O'Bannon, S. (TA)
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Rivera-De Leon, A. (TA)
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Yang, E. (TA)
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Zha, K. (TA)
EDUC 200B: Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
(Formerly
EDUC 151.) Primarily for master's students: An introduction to the core concepts and methods of qualitative research. Through a variety of hands-on learning activities, readings, field experiences, class lectures, and discussions, students will explore the processes and products of qualitative inquiry.nnThis is a graduate level course. No undergraduates may enroll. Priority will be given to GSE students, and final enrollment depends on instructor approval after the first day of class.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 4
EDUC 202: Introduction to International and Comparative Education
Contemporary theoretical debates about educational change and development, and the international dimension of issues in education. Emphasis is on the development of students' abilities to make cross-national and historical comparisons of educational phenomena. Enrollment in
EDUC 202L is required to enroll in
EDUC 202.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Carnoy, M. (PI)
EDUC 202I: International Education Policy Workshop (EDUC 102I)
This is a project-based workshop. Practical introduction to issues in educational policy making, education reform, educational planning, implementation of policy interventions, and monitoring and evaluation in developing country contexts. Preference to students enrolled in ICE/IEAPA, but open to other students interested in international development or comparative public policy with instructor's consent. Attendance at first class required for enrollment.
Terms: Win
| Units: 2-4
Instructors:
Thomas, C. (PI)
;
Overbey, L. (TA)
EDUC 203A: Tutoring: Seeing a Child through Literacy (EDUC 103A)
Experience tutoring grade school readers in a low income community near Stanford under supervision. Training in tutoring; the role of instruction in developing literacy; challenges facing low income students and those whose first language is not English. How to see school and print through the eyes of a child. Ravenswood Reads tutors encouraged to enroll. Service Learning Course (certified by Haas Center). May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
| Repeatable
10 times
(up to 40 units total)
Instructors:
Scott, R. (PI)
EDUC 204: Introduction to Philosophy of Education (ETHICSOC 204, PHIL 231)
How to think philosophically about educational problems. Recent influential scholarship in philosophy of education. No previous study in philosophy required.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Callan, E. (PI)
EDUC 205: Biosocial Medicine: The Social, Psychological, and Biological Determinants of Behavior and Wellbeing (HUMBIO 65, SOMGEN 215)
Explores how social forces, psychological influences, and biological systems combine to affect human behavior in early childhood, in the educational experience, and throughout the life course. Examines how behaviors are linked to well-being. Uses a flipped classroom model, in which a series of lectures are available for students to view on-line before class. In-class time then focuses on case studies from published research. For Ways credit eligibility, students must enroll in
HUMBIO 65 for a letter grade.
Last offered: Spring 2019
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