Curriculum
The M.Ed. curriculum stresses theory and strategies, classroom management, curriculum development and educational leadership. The curriculum also examines the ethical, legal and pedagogical aspects of school operations and emphasizes the responsibility of schools to their communities and to the greater society.The program provides an intellectual environment in which students can enhance their ethical decision-making abilities. Students will have the opportunity to examine the latest in instructional development, learning strategies, self-esteem, classroom management, instructional technology and school management.
- EDUC 6100 Current Issues and Trends in Education
Identifies major problems, issues, and trends affecting students, teachers, schools, and society today. Content for this course will include issues related to cultural diversity, students with special needs, and legal aspects of the school in society. Students will examine additional issues in depth. Critical assessments of the total role of education in our society, as well as throughout the world, will challenge graduate students to become skilled in addressing contemporary concerns and problems. Portfolio introduction.
Three hours.
- EDUC 6110 Exploring Learning Theories and Styles
With new information being discovered almost daily about how learning takes place, today’s classroom teacher should be adapted in light of past and emerging theories of learning. The teaching-learning model has changed drastically over the past few years. We know more about intelligence, effective learning environments, and teaching behaviors that help ensure learning at the conceptual stage, as well as problem-solving behavior. This course will aid the practicing teacher in understanding various contexts of learning to be used for effective teaching and learning.
Three hours.
- EDUC 6120 Educational Technology
An overview of technology as it applies to the classroom teacher. There is room in this course for students with skills ranging from novice to expert. Cooperative learning techniques will be included to take advantage of the skill level of all participants. HyperMedia, computers, e-mail, basic spread sheets, CD-ROMs, and databases will be introduced. The emphasis will be on user-friendly, classroom-applicable, technological innovations.
Three hours.
- EDUC 6130 Diverse Learners
American societal attitudes continue to change rapidly as increasingly diverse students enter the classroom. This is reflected by the diverse populations settling in every region of the nation. In spite of continuing change, it is important to not only study and celebrate different cultures but also to develop a model (s) that integrates knowledge about differences with teaching methods that boost student achievement. Opportunities will be provided to celebrate the diversity of languages and cultures teachers encounter in today’s classrooms.
Three hours.
- EDUC 6140 Integrating Exceptional Students into Contemporary Classrooms
An exploration of the variety of special needs in inclusionary classrooms and the provision of methodology for working with exceptional populations. Issues discussed will include the history of inclusion, legal requirements, methods of managing the inclusionary class, and planning instruction for exceptional populations. This course will provide practical techniques related to developmentally appropriate practice. Portfolio requirements.
Three hours.
- EDUC 6150 Introduction to Education Research
The emphasis in this course will be on applied educational research. The education profession increasingly demands that practitioners not only understand educational research but that they accept the necessity for continuing the study of theory and best practice. Students will examine various types of educational research, perform basic data treatment, recognize the terminology used by researchers, become familiar with prior research, and examine current studies related to educational issues and outcomes. Participants in this course will be expected to plan, implement, and evaluate an action research project in their own school or classroom.
Three hours.
- EDUC 6160 Developing Effective Curriculum and Instruction
How does curriculum development affect individual teachers and their classroom? Students will examine the historical and current emphases in creating curriculum, school improvement programs, district restructuring proposals, and state-mandated curricular changes. Discussion topics include: practical aspects of school improvement, the emphasis on core/basic curriculum, organizing instruction to include exemplary techniques, and suggestions for participation in curriculum development.
Three hours.
- EDUC 6170 Sharing Leadership in Contemporary Educational Systems
Teachers are asked to participate in shared decision-making and site-based management without the requisite training for these new assignments. This course will involve practitioners in exercises to evaluate procedures used to interview candidates, prepare budgets, assess legal liability, define roles, create policy, secure the assistance of the community, and develop working relationships with all members of the school constituency. Portfolio completion and presentation.
Three hours.
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