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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with the evaluation techniques necessary to analyze curriculum, educational resources, and instructional strategies. Students will apply procedures for evaluating and recommending strategies for improving the quality and effectiveness of curriculum and assessment as they relate to instruction. Accountability models appropriate to various stakeholders within the educational community including, students, parents, staff, and local, state, and federal agencies are examined. School and district improvement planning processes are investigated. A district-wide assessment program will be developed for purposes of measuring student achievement and accountability. This course examines accountability in curriculum, assessment, and instruction. Monitoring and feedback loops, as well as coordination of implementation within a school and district are investigated. This course also focuses on models for program evaluation and the use of evaluation data for individual and organizational accountability and continuous improvement of student achievement. Prerequisites: EDU521, EDU531, EDU551, EDU560, EDU565, EDU570 and EDU571
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2.00 Credits
Students will examine faith development theory and the practice of curriculum construction and design for teaching faith based subjects. Curriculum construction includes building instructional objectives, mapping scope and sequence, assessment, differentiating instruction, and improvement. Instructional methods and materials for teaching the Christian faith will be explored. The course leads students to mastery in selecting materials, structuring the unit plan, the lesson plan and facilitating the learning process.
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3.00 Credits
Candidates examine legal and ethical issues related to Educational Administration, including questions of liability and negligence, teacher and student rights, certification and accreditation, and disciplinary policies and practices. Particular attention will be given to the role and impact of local, state and federal stakeholders on the development and implementation of school policies.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the concept of assessment as linked to the learning process and teaching practice. Participants look at the theory and principals that support assessment practices, especially as they apply to teacher-made tests and other evaluation instruments. The course includes alternatives to traditional forms of assessment and explores factors that influence student performance. Prerequisite: EDU600
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3.00 Credits
The theory/practice of implementing curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning.
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3.00 Credits
Participants examine the changing, multi-faceted role of servant leadership within schools and as it extends to the community. Course topics will include research on strategies and innovative programs to improve school operations and enhance achievement for all students.
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3.00 Credits
Participants explore and learn to apply leadership skills and dispositions related to the development and supervision of effective learning environments. The process and function of various leadership roles are explored as they contribute to the overall success of the instructional program, particularly through the ongoing evaluation and improvement of personnel, facilities, programs, schedules, services and staff development.
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3.00 Credits
This course traces the history and current realities of school funding within America public and private schools. Participants will examine state aid formulas, tax structures and federal aid, along with the use of tuition, grants and third-source funding. This course will include a practical application of the development of school budgets.
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3.00 Credits
Participants examine educational policies at the local, state and national levels. They will explore complex questions effecting curriculum in social and historical contexts. Current legislation and its effects on the educational community, such as the standards-based movement, will be examined.
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0.50 Credits
This is the first of two online research seminars that support the action research projects in the curriculum and instruction program. Attention will be given to the central role of the action research project designed to foster school improvement. The graduate student will be engaged in the process of planning, implementing, collecting and analyzing data, and assessing school improvement activities involving instructional, curricular, programmatic, and leadership decision-making activities. The seminar supports the on-going development of the action research project design and research activities for meeting the degree requirements in EDU795 of the Master of Science in Educational Leadership Curriculum and Instruction concentration program. This is a credit/no credit granting seminar. Corequisite: EDU780B. Prerequisites: EDU520, EDU530 and EDU550.
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