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Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
EDU-849
Special Ed Supervisor Prctm II
This course provides field experience in a school setting to perform the functions required of a special education supervisor in LEAs, including Charter Schools, private schools and intermediate units. The student enrolled in this course will be supervised by faculty or an approved mentor. The student will be provided with experience in: Leading Change, Discipline and manifestation determination, 504 Service Agreements, Related Service Providers, School Finance and budgeting, Resources within the District, Inter- Agency Coordination, Community Partners and the Mental Health System, School Board, Child Find and the Referral Process, Mediation and Due Process,
and working with Parents.
3.00
EDU-850
Pre-Practicum Orientation
This course is for students who plan or are enrolled in a spring or fall practicum. The purpose of this course is: a) A placeholder for all the required documentation for the students to secure before the start date of the actual practicum course. These documents include: Agreement, Mentor’ s resume, Action Plan of Practicum Project, email from mentor( from the school’ s portal) indicating they have agreed to mentor the student. b) An interactive, non-graded course on how to develop a concrete Action Plan of Practicum Projects that meet the competency standards of the Pennsylvania Department of Education( PDE). c) a resource that includes the Practicum Handbook for students to refer to before and during the practicum.
EDU-860
Foundations Teaching / Learning Higher Ed
This weekend residency course will introduce and explore the theoretical and practical perspectives about
knowledge and learning and the contexts that influence teaching and learning.
3.00
EDU-861
College Student Development Theory
This course focuses on students in higher education as an area of practice and research. Course content examines theory and college as a theoretical construct, student development and identity formation within and beyond
higher education institutions and links to theory with professional practice.
3.00
EDU-862
Advanc Social Justice Thru Faculty Role
The purpose of this course is to provide students with preparation for or advancement within the professorate
by examining faculty hiring and promotion processes, as well as responsibilities in addition to teaching, including
faculty governance, other service to the institution, and scholarship. These activities will be examined through the
frame of social justice and how each can be leveraged to help advance equity. Each student will complete a
project that enables them to advance social justice in an educational area of their choosing.
3.00
EDU-863
Learning Models / Instructional Design
Learners identify and analyze trends, issues, models, methods, various instructional strategies, technology, and classroom management strategies in instructional design for adults. Students will apply instructional design
principles in the development of a course and explore application of various learning methods.
3.00
EDU-864
Curr Develop / Academic Prog Des Higher Ed
This course will explore the global, national, discipline-specific, and institutional contexts that guide program design and curriculum development. This course will examine the needs analysis and educational philosophy for
developing programs.
3.00
EDU-865
Teaching Adults & Adult Learning Theory
This course provides a critical analysis of selected theories and concepts of learning are applied to the adult
learning experience, learning styles, motivation in adult education programs, and workplace learning.
3.00
EDU-866
Innov Prct Online Instr / E-Learning Techn
This course focuses on building students ' knowledge and skills using web-based tools to effectively create an online teaching environment. This course will assist educators in developing online and blended courses to enhance the learning experience for students, colleges and universities exploring strategies to implement new learning tools. In addition, massive open online courses( MOOC), stackable certificates, and badges will be
examined.
3.00
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