Course Descriptions
Course
Descriptions
EFR 500 - Foundations of Educational Thought - 3
credits
A problem-centered class dialogue on those philosophical, social, political
and historical concepts of educational thought that have shaped the development
of the learning experience.
EFR 509 - Introduction to Educational Research -
3 credits
An introduction to the research methodologies used to study education. The
course covers quantitative as well as qualitative types of research. The paradigms
of both types of research will be contrasted and the application of the methodologies
in actual research investigated.
T&L 518 - Science in the
Elementary School - 3 credits
A study of current trends and practices associated with teaching and assessing
inquiry-based science in elementary classrooms.
T&L 519 - Social Studies
in the Elementary School - 3 credits
A study of current trends and practices associated with teaching and assessing
social studies in elementary classrooms.
T&L 522 - Math in the Elementary School - 3
Credits
A study of current trends and practices associated
with teaching and assessing inquiry-based math in
elementary classrooms.
T&L 530 - Foundations of
Reading Instruction - 3 credits
A study of developmental reading instruction. Emphasis is placed on the psycholinguistic
process of teaching and learning, critiquing historical and current research,
and the instructional approaches each supports.
T&L 552 - Inclusive Methods
- 3 credits
The study of a variety of methods and materials for teaching and assessing
children and youth with learning and behavior problems in the general education
classroom.
T&L 553 - Collaborative
Relationships: Home, School and Community - 3 credits
A course appropriate for anyone working with families, early childhood educators,
general educators, special educators, related service personnel, administrators
and outside agency personnel. Topics covered include: (1) the various models
of collaboration and consultation and the stages of each; (2) communication
skills; (3) problem-solving; (4) conflict management; (5) diverse perspectives;
(6) information collection procedures; (7) supervisory skills; (8) family characteristics
and structure across the lifespan; (9) family focused intervention; (10) school
choices; and (11) school issues such as poverty, domestic violence, teasing,
bullying, and school violence.
T&L 569 - Action Research
- 3 credits
Prerequisite: graduate status. The study of the philosophy and methods of action
research. Emphasis is focused on analysis of and reflection on one's teaching
for the purpose of improvements in student learning.
T&L 580 - Practicum in Schools - 4 credits
Appropriate
foundational and major area courses, and consent
of the instructor and advisor. Practicum is study
of desirable school practices, observations in nearby
schools, and application of research findings in
solving practical problems.
T&L 590 - Special Topics:
Authentic Asessment - 3 credits
This course will cover ways to make classroom
assessments and evaluations more authentic, more
true to live situations. Focus will be on performance
testing, portfolios, rubrics, and alternative assessment
strategies at various grade levels.
T&L 590 - Special Topics:
Understanding Diverse Learners - 3 credits
This course will examine various issues concerning the diversity in schools
and the community. The course content studies the nature of diversity in schools
and the interrelated concepts of culture, worldview, and race/ethnicity.
T&L 590 - Special Topics: Writing in
the Elementary School - 3 Credits
This
course examines writing as a process that is developmental,
cultural,social and individual.
Teaching writing involves engaging learners in developmentally appropriate
experiences such
as writing, reading literature, craft lessons, self-assessment, and conferring
with peers. The
teacher's role in the process will also be examined.
T&L 996 - Continuing Enrollment - 1-12
credits
T&L 997 - Independent Study:
Final Project - 2 credits
To be arranged with instructor.
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