Pacific University
Learning Communities II:The Relational
ED 505 ECE/ELEM
Fall 2000

Daniel Duarte
duarteed@pacificu.edu
359-2895

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Explores the personal, relational and community aspects of communication, collaboration, and cooperation. The experience of participating in a democratic, inclusive, reflective learning community is designed to help aspiring teachers develop a rich understanding of how to meet the needs of all students.

COURSE OUTCOMES
As a result of participating in this yearlong course, prospective teachers will be able to:
*reflect upon and develop a deeper understanding of cultures, language
patterns, values, attitudes, experiences, and behaviors
*reflect upon and learn new styles of communication, collaboration,
learning, conflict resolution, creativity, flexibility, and problem solving *utilize a variety of ways to set up, manage, and maintain a classroom
environment conducive to learning for all students

THEMATIC OUTLINE
Diversity
Cross Cultural Communication
Multicultural Education
Classroom Management

TEXT
Learning Communities Reading Packets. TBA

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Articles and chapters from texts will be required. TBA

2. Group Project: In Small groups students will investigate classroom management theory through such authors as Jere Brophy, Barbara Colorosa,