Course+Descriptions

 This course presents an overview of how ethnicity has shaped Boston. An overview of how race, class, ethnicity, and gender are constructed, the history of Ethnic Studies, and an understanding of comparative methodologies impacts the controversies surrounding the study of cultural Boston. As we study these methods, we will embark on several field trips. **June 29-July 1**, 2011, 8 a.m. -3 p.m. Course #EDPR 550.
 * Multi-Cultural Boston for the ELL and Inclusion Student**

This course examines exactly what Global Warming is, why supporters believe it is a real problem, and the ways in which it is thought to affect the world in which we live. Along the way, we will learn a little bit about the climatic history of the Earth and take a look at some of the ways in which we can help to reduce the warming effects of our activities. As we study these issues. we will take a series of field trips to see how companies are implementing new measures to address these growing concerns. **July 5-7**, 2011, 8 a.m. -3 p.m. Course #EDCS 525.
 * Teaching Green Technology in the Inclusion & ELL Classroom Settings **

**Health and Wellness for the 21st Century** This course provides a state-of-the-art, conceptual framework for health and wellness practices, to gain clear, succinct principles regarding the fields of health and wellness, and to promote health and wellness. All students will gain a greater understanding of the theories, elements, practices and principles that contribute to the need for and the successful implementation of a wide range of health and wellness activities. In addition to learning what can be gleaned about health and wellness from books, computers, and lectures, students will learn about resources to complement the curricula the best way possible—by visiting a variety of health education and wellness resources around the city. **July 5-7**, 2011, 8 a.m. -3 p.m. Course #EDPE 525.

**City Planning for ELL and Inclusion Students** This course addresses the physical planning tools, regulations and current professional practices in use today for planning in urban communities. Explore the relation of planning to political and market processes and the structure of urban and regional political systems. The course will concentrate on the physical, geographic and built aspects of city planning and will also explore the relation between the physical nature of urban communities and the quality of community that develops. As we study these practices, we will embark on several outdoor field trips. **July 11-14,** 2011, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Course #EDPR 549.

** Exploring Cultural Diversity in the Arts for the ELL & Inclusion Student ** This course explores a host of issues related to cultural diversity and examines their impact on the practices of art and art education. Teachers reflect about curriculum content, pedagogical approaches and human relations in the diverse art room. As we study these practices, we will embark on several outdoor field trips. **July 18-21**, 2011, 8 a.m. -3 p.m. Course #EDAR 525.

This course presents on overview of the history of Boston Harbor, and its important role as a resource and teaching tool in the area of Marine Science. Through lectures, readings, walking tours, and site visits, it explores the correlation of Boston Harbor, its islands, tidal pools etc. that are aligned with the curriculum standards. Themes include the emergence of the "living" museum as learning resource in the teaching of marine sciences and the history of Boston Harbor in accordance with state standards. **July 25-27**, 2011, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Course #EDC.
 * Marine Science and the History of Boston Harbor**

The purpose of this course is to examine the philosophical, ethical and theoretical foundations of the professional practice of health and physical education for inclusion classes in schools. Students will be expected to develop their own philosophical, ethical and theoretical approach(es) to the field after becoming familiar with the literature related to the discipline. **July 25-27**, 2011, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Course #EDPE 526.
 * Health and Physical Education Resources for the Inclusion Student**