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EDU-582
Effective Communication for Educators
This course provides education professionals with the skills and techniques to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, administrators, parents, and the community. The study of communication requires an examination of a wide range of human skills, which includes: speaking, listening, writing, reading, verbal and nonverbal behavior, and the effective use of communication tools available through the media and the internet.
EDU-583
Action Research Seminar
Students engage the processes of action research, ie: reflection, inquiry and action in their own professional context. Through this seminar the student performs research of the literature, plan and develop an action research strategy review.
EDU-590
EDU-591
EDU-592
Stats, Rsrch, Assess for Reflect Prac
Curriculum Development & Peer Coaching
Professional Development & Leadership
EDU-593 Seminar Leadership, Supervision & Equity
EDU-595
Prctcm I: Leadrshp & Schl Administration
It is important that the educator be able to comprehend, analyze, and critique educational research. This course includes the study of: fundamental principles of educational research; statistical concepts; the utility of various research designs; data collection techniques; and report writing.
This course examines how curriculum is developed; various theoretical approaches to the curriculum design and implementation; the multiple external factors that influence curriculum decisions, etc. Students then develop strategies for working with colleagues in integrating their learning from this course and curriculum issues in their teaching situation.
This course will provide students with the knowledge of: develop meaningful professional development, training, and structure; strategies to align assessments with the curriculum and standards; and build a collaborative environment to encourage high quality instructional delivery for all students.
This course provides focus on leadership and supervision skills, characteristics, educational leaders with a focus on equity. This Seminar is 7- weeks in length.
Practicum I for Administrative Certification( Principal & Curriculum & Instruction Supervisor). This Practicum requires students to secure 180 hours of experience in a school setting. Practicum Activities will include projects on visionary leadership, supervision & evaluation of teachers, promoting change, school improvement, and strategic planning,
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