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Summer 2013 Courses

Below is a schedule of Graduate Education courses offered from June 21–August 31, 2013. Students are encouraged to contact  and schedule an appointment for academic advising. Please contact the Graduate Education Office at graduate-education@gordon.edu for any schedule or content-area course questions. Unless otherwise noted, all courses are located on Gordon's main campus in Wenham.

Registration for summer is open and students may register online.

Gordon reserves the right to cancel classes on the basis of low enrollment. Additional courses may be added for students as the need arises. If you do not see a course you need, please contact the Graduate Education Office.

FEATURED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES

Need PDPs? Gordon's 3-credit graduate courses provide 67.5 Professional Development Points. Below are our featured professional development courses for Summer 2013.

ART602 Life Drawing (3)
Drawing from human figure; studies in anatomy; continuous use of live model.  
Contact the Graduate Education Office for schedule.

ART613 Advanced Painting (3)
Explores and extends personal visual language and promotes greater sophistication of technique and theory.
Contact the Graduate Education Office for schedule.

ART625 Clay Sculpture (3)
Hands-on course to develop skills in three-dimensional thinking and working knowledge of clay. Read more >>
Contact the Graduate Education Office for schedule.

ART650 Anatomy for Artists (3)
Intensive study of structure and proportion of human figure, skeletal and muscular systems and their operation. Read more >>
Contact the Graduate Education Office for schedule.

ART670 Design (3)
Explores elements of design through study of both Western and non-Western design.
Contact the Graduate Education Office for schedule.

BIO625 Nutrition (3)
Explores fundamentals of current nutritional science.  Read more >>
Contact the Graduate Education Office for schedule.

BIO635 Environmental Science (3)
Introduces broad range of science concerning the environment. Read more >>
Contact the Graduate Education Office for schedule.

EDU670 Educating the Human Brain: How Neuroscience Can Inform Teaching Practices (3)
Explore best practices of teaching in light of recent brain research. Read more >>
Weekdays: July 8–12, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m., additional time using Blackboard

EDU677 DIBELS Next Essential Workshop (1)
This two-day workshop will support users who are new to DIBELS. Read more >>
Contact the Graduate Education Office for schedule.
Cost: $200 for PDP credit or $325 for graduate credit + $25 materials fee

EDU679 DIBELS Deep Workshop (1)
In this one-day workshop DIBELS users will learn to administer DIBELS Deep, a new asessement tool that provides the practicial bridge between data and instruction.  Read more >>
Contact the Graduate Education Office for schedule.
Cost: $150 for PDP credit or $325 for graduate credit +$14 materials fee

ENG636 Poetry and Literary Analysis (3)
Analyze how meaning is created in poems, compare authors, explore early roots and practice in writing of poetry demonstrating literary concepts.  Read more >>
Contact the Graduate Education Office for schedule.

HIS644 History of the Ancient Greek World (3)
Covers Minoans and Homer's Troy through the classical period and Hellenistic Era. Read more >>
Contact the Graduate Education Office for schedule.

HIS672 U.S. Constitution: Origins and Applications (3)
Focuses on the background, foundations, drafting, implementation and subsequent history. Read more >> 
Contact the Graduate Education Office for schedule.

HIS678 Using Museums in the Classroom (3)
This course will explore a variety of creative techniques and strategies that enable teachers to make effective use of museums as classroom learning resources. Includes field trips.  Read more >>
Weekdays: July 22–26, 8 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

MAT605 Quantitative Reasoning: Mathematics and the Greeks (3)
Explores significance of Greeks in development and application of mathematics.  Read more >>
Contact the Graduate Education Office for schedule.

MAT636 Mathematical Inquiry (3)
Would you like to further your knowledge of mathematics? Read more >>
Weekdays: July 22–26, 8:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m.

SPN618 Survey in Latin American Literature (3)
Study of representative short stories and, at least, two novels.  Conducted in Spanish. Read more >>
Contact Graduate Education Office for schedule

SPN636 Latin American Poetry (3)
Study of representative Latin American poets. Conducted in Spanish. Read more >>
Contact Graduate Education Office for schedule

SPN638 Spanish Syntax for Instructors (3)
Development of understanding of more complex points of syntax and idiomatic expressions. Conducted in Spanish. Read more >>
Contact Graduate Education Office for schedule

SPN647 Latin American Narratives (3)
Study of representative short stories and novels. Conducted in Spanish. Read more >>
Contact Graduate Education Office for schedule

SPN673 Selected Topics: Spanish and Latin American Culture (3)
Study of strategies and methodologies to teach Spanish-speaking culture in language classes. Conducted in Spanish. Read more >>
Contact Graduate Education Office for schedule

SPN695 21st Century Latin American Film (3)
Study of representative Latin Amerian short films and feature films post-2000. Conducted in Spanish.
Contact Graduate Education Office for schedule

EDU522 Integrating English Language in the Classroom (2)
Weekdays: June 24–26, July 1–3, 5:30–9:30 p.m.

EDU523 Integrating History in the Classroom (2)
Weekdays: August 5–8, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

EDU524 Integrating Science in the Classroom (2)
Weekdays: July 29–30, August 12–15, 5:30–9:30 p.m.

EDU527 Exploring Mathematical Concepts (3)
Weekdays: July 8–12, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

EDU533 Foundations of Reading (3)
Weekends: July 12–13, July 26–27, August 9–10, August 23–24
Fridays 6–9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

EDU534 Literacy and Language Acquisition (3) Section A FULL

Weekend: June 21–22, Friday 5-9:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Weekdays: June 26–27, 5-9:30 p.m

Weekend: June 28–29, Friday 5-9:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

 

EDU534 Literacy and Language Acquisition (3) Section B

Weekdays: July 15–19, 8 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

EDU562 Human Development and Learning (3)
Weekdays: July 8–12, 8 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

EDU564 Introduction to Exceptionality(3)
Weekends: June 28–29, July 19–20, August 16–17, August 30–31
Fridays: 6–9 p.m., Saturdays: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

 

EDU575 Classroom Management and Organization (3)
Weeknights: June 27-28, July 11-12, 6-9 p.m.,
Saturdays: June 29 and July 13, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; additional work on Blackboard

EDU580-584 Methods and Practice (3) – To be arranged with faculty:
                EDU580 Methods and Practice in Early Childhood Education
                EDU581 Methods and Practice in Elementary Education
                EDU583 Methods and Practice in Middle School Education
                EDU584 Methods and Practice in Secondary Education

Additional courses may be added as the need arises. If you do not see a course you need, please contact the Graduate Education Office.

EDU614 Integrating Technology for All Students (3)
Weeknights: June 24 – 26, July 1 – 2, July 8 – 10, 5:30-9 p.m.; additional work on Blackboard

EDU622 Integrating English Language in the Classroom (2)
Weekdays: June 24 – 26, July 1 – 3, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

EDU623 Integrating History in the Classroom (2)
Weekdays: August 5 – 8, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

EDU624 Integrating Science in the Classroom (2)
Weekdays: July 29 – 30, August 12 – 15, 5:30- 9:30 p.m.

EDU625 Curriculum Models and Design (3)

Starts Saturday, June 22.  Additional time to be determined by professor.


MAT627 Investigating Mathematical Concepts (3)
Weekdays: July 8 – 12, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

 

EDU629 Integrating Reading, Writing and Technology (3) (Section A)
Weekdays: July 29 – Aug. 2, 8 a.m.- 4:15 p.m.

EDU629 Integrating Reading, Writing and Technology (3) (Section B)
Weekdays: August 5 – 9, 8 a.m.- 4:15 p.m.

EDU630 Integrating Math, Writing and Technology (3)
Weeknights: June 24 – 26, July 1 – 2, July 8 – 10, 5:30-9 p.m.; additional work on Blackboard

EDU631 Integrating Literature Throughout the Curriculum (3)
Weeknights: July 8 – 11, July 15 – 18, 5-9:30 p.m.

EDU633 Principles of Reading and Literacy (3)
Weekends: July 12 – 13, July 26 – 27, August 9 – 10, August 23 – 24
Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.

EDU634 Language Acquisition, Learning, Disabilities and ESL (3) Section A FULL

Weekend: June 21–22, Friday 5-9:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Weekdays: June 26–27, 5-9:30 p.m
Weekend: June 28–29, Friday 5-9:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

EDU634 Language Acquisition, Learning, Disabilities and ESL (3) Section B

Weekdays: July 15–19, 8 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

EDU635 Sheltering Content Instruction for English as a Second Language (3) in Methuen
Weekdays: July 8 – July 12, 8 a.m.- 4:15 p.m.

EDU635 Sheltering Content Instruction for English as a Second Language (3)
Weekdays: July 29 – Aug.2, 8 a.m.- 4:15 p.m.

MAT636 Mathematical Inquiry (3)
Weekdays: July 22 – 26, 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

EDU640 Differentiation and Remediation of Reading/Language Difficulties (3)
July 1 – 2; July 22 – 23; August 9 – 10, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

EDU661 Advanced Human Development (3)
Weekdays: July 8 – 12, 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

EDU667 Educational Assessment of Students with Moderate Disabilities (3)
Dates and times to be arranged with professor

EDU670 Educating the Human Brain: How Neuroscience Can Inform Teaching Practices (3)
Weekdays: July 8 – 12, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., additional work on Blackboard

EDU675 Classroom Management (3) 
TBA

EDU677 DIBELS Next Essential Workshop (1)
TBA

HIS678 Using Museums in the Classroom (3)
Weekdays: July 22 – 26, 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

EDU680-681 Advanced Theory and Practice (3)—To be arranged with faculty:
                EDU680 Advanced Theory and Practice in Early Childhood Education
                EDU681 Advanced Theory and Practice in Elementary Education

EDU683 Advanced Theory and Practice for Reading Specialists (3)
Weekends: July 12 – 13, August 23 – 24; remaining times to be arranged with professor
Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.

EDU702 Educational Leadership II—Applied Concepts and Case Studies (3)
June 24 – 27 and July 22, 4-9:30 p.m., additional work on Blackboard

EDU720 Human Resources and Personnel Administration (3)
TBA

EDU725 School Finance, Administration and Technology (3)
Weekends: July 12 – 13, Aug. 2 – 3 and  August 16, 8 a.m.- 4:15 p.m.

Additional courses may be added as the need arises. If you do not see a course you need, please contact the Graduate Education Office.