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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course addresses developmental stages within the context of major learning theories. The psychology of learning will include motivation, humor, strategic learning, anchored instruction, mediated learning, metacognition, brain research, classroom organization, management, climate, and communication for effective teaching.
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3.00 Credits
(Not required for Reading or ELL) Models of assessment are examined to determine measures of student performance. These include authentic assessment, competency-based assessment, assessment instruments, and assessment reports. Emphasis will be given to accountability, data-driven instruction, and current trends in assessment. Issues related to the needs of special students, including English language learners, will be addressed.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on using e-mail, word processing, data bases, and spreadsheets to support instruction. Internet resources, interactive media, and WEB page design are also examined. Hands-on laboratory experiences develop an understanding of the power of technology to assist in the teaching and learning process.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizing the decision-making process, this course is a survey of instructional models for teaching, including planning, delivery, strategies, grouping, themes, and resources. Differentiated learning, including learning domains, teaching and learning styles, and multiple intelligences as well as evaluation of student performance and parental involvement are essential components of this course.
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3.00 Credits
This course addresses issues of philosophical importance, including historical influences, diversity, educational theorists, family and society, health, and physical and emotional safety in schools. The correlates of effective schools are emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
Participants study conceptualization of research problems, development of hypotheses and strategies, using quantitative and qualitative research, research into practice, problem-solving, and applied educational research.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to enable school leaders to use current research from multiple sources to analyze and improve the learning community. Areas of interest will include: student learning, effective teaching, connecting students and community resources, analyzing problems, and understanding student growth and development.
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0.00 Credits
The Exit Assessment Seminar is required of ALL students pursuing the Master of Education degree; this course is taken during the last semester of the program cycle. The purpose is to assess the progress of the student through group work on major issues, critiquing of speakers, writing experiences, and program evaluation.
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3.00 Credits
The focus of this course is the improvement of administrators' abilities to more efficiently and effectively manage school programs with the aid of technology. Effective communication, through the use of newsletters, electronic mail, and audio and video presentations, will help administrators deal more capably with teachers and parents. Participants will become able to use large amounts of data in school fiscal operations, inventories, student data, and plant facilities and equipment records.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the legal and regulatory mandates as outlined by the local school district, the state, the federal government, and the courts. Emphasis is on the legal rights and liabilities of school personnel and the responsibilities in maintaining an orderly school climate. Additional emphasis is on understanding the following: political influences in decision-making, moral and ethical responsibilities of schools, diverse cultural values, and the ability to communicate properly with the community and the media regarding relevant school matters.
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