MACI 631 - Differentiation in Academically-Diverse K-12 Classrooms

Prerequisites, admission to the MA in curriculum and instruction program, MACI 430 Second Language Acquisition and Academic Development in Multicultural Settings. This course enables candidates to increase their knowledge, skills and strategies acquired during their preliminary preparation for English language learners, students with disabilities in the general education classrooms, and students in the general education classroom who are labeled ‘at risk’. The course will address the development, refinement and application of differentiated instructional strategies and management techniques that enable students to master grade level State-adopted academic content standards at high performance levels. The course content reflects ‘best practices’ that are characterized by a strong theoretical base as well as accommodate individual student readiness levels, language development levels, interests and learning styles. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits