Leadership in After-School Certificate Program
In September 2008 the Center will launch its first graduate level, non-degree certificate in collaboration with Hunter College, School of Education. The certificate program will consist of the following graduate level courses yielding a total of nine credits.
- Art of Effective Teaching
This course is designed to introduce pre-service bilingual and TESOL educators to the world of urban education and their roles as quality educators. The course will acquaint students with the basic theoretical pedagogical practices of teaching. Content will include: the connection between theory and practice as it relates to the role of teachers; instructional methods for teaching diverse student populations; effective classroom practices; organizational strategies; motivation techniques and methods of assessment are also explored.
- Child Development
Theories and research applied to children’s development. Understanding and working with children from diverse backgrounds to foster optimal growth. Includes 5 hrs of field experience.
- Educational Psychology
This is an advanced educational psychology that explores theories and research applied to learning, motivation, cognition, pupil and teacher relationships, and classroom management with a focus on students from diverse backgrounds. Includes 5 hrs of field experience.
Program participant fee: $500 ($250 per semester)*
All those interested in applying to the certificate program must have already earned a bachelors degree, maintained a minimum G.P.A. of 2.8 and is currently working or volunteering at an after-school program.
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