Course Level: Undergraduate/Graduate

Selected Topics: Non-recurring (1-6)

Education & Transitional Justice in Post-Conflict Societies

This seminar examines the role of formal and nonformal education in justice processes (also called transitional justice) in post-conflict societies. Topics considered include what is justice; what is truth; does education further or hinder transitional justice; how does social memory affect these processes; and what the purpose is for teaching history in transitional justice contexts. Special attention is also paid to human rights issues related to education and justice.

Course Level: Undergraduate/Graduate

Selected Topics: Non-recurring (1-6)

International Perspectives on Bilingual Education

This online course is an introduction to bilingual education from a comparative and international perspective. The course investigates the theories that underpin bilingual education across societies and the social, cultural, and political factors associated with bilingual education around the world. Also examined are educational models, programs, and practices that are associated with developing bilingual learners. The course is appropriate for those interested in working in education policy and planning, as well as school administrators and teachers.

Course Level: Undergraduate/Graduate

Selected Topics: Non-recurring (1-6)

Peace Pedagogy

Peace education is not only about what one teaches (content), but also how one teaches (pedagogy). This online course examines various techniques, methods, and approaches to teaching, and the educational theories behind them, that build peaceable classrooms and communities. Students are introduced to and practice skills and activities that explore peace education themes such as conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, nonviolence, dialogue processes, reflective listening, positive psychology, community building, and experiential learning.

Course Level: Undergraduate/Graduate

Selected Topics: Non-recurring (1-6)

Neuropsychology of Learning Disabilities

Neuropsychology focuses on the relationship between brain structure and function with cognitive and psychological processes. This course provides an introduction to brain-behavior relationships as they relate to learning and developmental disorders, including dyslexia, language disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorders. Students learn about the ways in which brain and cognitive function contribute to learning disabilities.

Course Level: Undergraduate/Graduate

Selected Topics: Non-recurring (1-6)

International Perspectives on Bilingual Education

This online course is an introduction to bilingual education from a comparative and international perspective. The course investigates the theories that underpin bilingual education across societies and the social, cultural, and political factors associated with bilingual education around the world. Also examined are educational models, programs, and practices that are associated with developing bilingual learners. The course is appropriate for those interested in working in education policy and planning, as well as school administrators and teachers. Open only to students in the Capital Excellence Program.

Course Level: Undergraduate/Graduate

Selected Topics: Non-recurring (1-6)

Peace Pedagogy

Peace education is not only about what one teaches (content), but also how one teaches (pedagogy). This online course examines various techniques, methods, and approaches to teaching, and the educational theories behind them, that build peaceable classrooms and communities. Students are introduced to and practice skills and activities that explore peace education themes such as conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, nonviolence, dialogue processes, reflective listening, positive psychology, community building, and experiential learning. Open only to students in the Capital Excellence Program.