EDU-581 |
Found Special Educ Inclusive Classroom |
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This course will require students to demonstrate knowledge of and competence in applying the fundamental | |||
concepts of teaching students ages 3-21 with cognitive, behavioral and / or physical health disabilities. This will | |||
include philosophical, historical and legal foundations of education for students with disabilities, current | |||
identification criteria, legal and educational definitions, etiology, incidence and prevalence figures as well as | |||
cognitive, behavioral and physical characteristics. Field experience is required. |
3.00 |
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EDU-582 |
Effective Communication for Educators |
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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. |
3.00 |
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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 |
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research strategy review. |
3.00 |
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EDU-590 |
Stats, Rsrch, Assess for Reflect Prac |
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 |
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research designs; data collection techniques; and report writing. |
3.00 |
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EDU-591 |
Curriculum Development & Peer Coaching |
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 |
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teaching situation. Field experience is required. |
3.00 |
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EDU-592 |
Professional Development & Leadership |
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 |
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environment to encourage high quality instructional delivery for all students. |
3.00 |
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EDU-593 |
Seminar Leadership, Supervision & Equity |
This course provides focus on leadership and supervision skills, characteristics, educational leaders with a focus |
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on equity. This Seminar is 7-weeks in length. |
3.00 |
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EDU-595 |
Prctcm I: Leadrshp & Schl Administration |
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 |
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strategic planning, |
3.00 |
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EDU-596 |
Practicum II: K-12 Principalship |
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Practicum II for Administrative Certification( Principal). This Practicum requires students to secure 180 hours of | |||
experience in a school setting. Practicum Activities will include: fostering good teaching, creating a positive, | |||
equitable, safe atmosphere, Universal design for learning, fiscal, resource, and facility responsibilities, LEA | |||
Responsibilities, student transition planning, and communicating within and out of the school setting. |
3.00 |
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EDU-602 |
Professional Portfolio Project |
This project is the final activity undertaken to fulfill the requirements of the Master of Science in Reading Program in the Professional Portfolio Option. The project is done in collaboration with the student ' s advisor. |
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Results will be presented to a faculty committee. |
3.00 |
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EDU-603 |
Action Research for Teachers, Par |
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