Language, Culture & Education: [TCCN EDUC 1301] This core course will explore the connections among language, culture and learning in educational settings. Utilizing university learning resources and the wider community in which UTEP is embedded, students will research web-based resources and library resources to learn about language and culture in diverse 21st century educational contexts. Additionally, students will explore a variety of careers in teaching, including public/private schools, community agencies, business, health centers, and more, with a focus on multicultural/multilingual settings and contexts.

Department: Education

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(Common Course Number EDUC 1342). This course provides a comprehensive introduction to action research, including its theoretical foundations and fundamental protocols. Students will identify research questions, review current literature, and complete action research projects in order to better understand and improve teacher behaviors, learning outcomes, curriculum, and professional practice. Prerequisites: ENGL 1311 with a grade of B or better; may be taken concurrently.

Department: Education

3 Credit Hours
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Prerequisite(s): (RWS 1301 w/B or better)

Service-Learning & Diversity: [TCCN EDUC 2301] Students will explore their roles as active citizens in the local community, planning and implementing service- learning activities with special populations as tutors in a selected curriculum area (math, reading, social studies) in a local community agency and or school site. This core course will focus on developing reflective skills, fostering critical thinking in an open-ended and active learning environment, utilizing University learning resources and the wider community in which UTEP is embedded. Students will explore web-based resources and UTEP's library for research assignments.

Department: Education

3 Credit Hours
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