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Gwynedd Mercy University AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
EDU-591 Curriculum Development & Peer Coaching ( 3 ) 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 .
EDU-592 Professional Development & Leadership ( 3 ) 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 .
EDU-595 Prctcm I : Leadrshp & Schl Administration ( 3 ) This course will involve working with a mentor principal , supervisor , or other school administrator ideally within your own school district . An action plan will be developed with your mentor principal and approved by the course instructor . A major part of this action plan will be a research problem that is " real " and needs resolution within the cooperating school or school district .
EDU-596 Practicum II : K-12 Principalship ( 3 ) This course will involve working with a mentor principal . An action plan will be developed with your mentor principal and approved by the course instructor . The purpose of the course is to guide the student toward connecting research , theory , and practice through reflective experience . ( 90 hours embedded field experience required ) Prerequisites : EDU-595 ( Required , Previous ).
EDU-600 Research Seminar ( 3 ) Prerequisites : EDU-601 Culminating Project ( 3 ) Prerequisites :
EDU-602 Professional Portfolio Project ( 3 ) 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 . Results will be presented to a faculty committee .
EDU-603 Action Research for Teachers , Par ( 3 ) The action research thesis is the capstone course . It is meant to insure the integration of the programmatic content and the special research interest of the student . This course is a unique professional experience designed in collaboration with the student and his or her area of professional practice . Through this course , the student will display the ability to develop action research , select journal and conference sites for manuscript submission , and highlight coursework through a selfpublished website . Prerequisites : EDU-510 ( Required , Previous ).
EDU-608 School Counseling Intern I & Supervision ( 3 ) This course is the second in a series of three field experiences . School counselor-trainees will perform all tasks and duties ascribed to school counselors as determined by the ASCA National Model under the supervision of an experienced Professional School Counselor and a University supervisor . Students
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