EDUC 7006 - Developing Interdisciplinary Content Learning Centers: Incorporating Cooperative Learning Strategies

3 cr.

This course explores the variety of methods and materials inherent in developing multi-level, multimedia content learning centers. The focus will be on integration in a variety of curriculum areas including math, science, language arts, reading, social studies and the arts. Participants develop an interdisciplinary content learning center to be used in a classroom setting. Techniques for effectively incorporating essential skills and knowledge of selected content areas, as well as cooperative learning strategies into the implementation of these centers, will be explored. Scheduling and evaluative techniques are integral parts of the focus in this K-12 course.