| Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Courses
Fall Semester I — 6 credits
ED 610 FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING (4 credits)
Develops
the skills and habits of mind necessary for teachers to become
reflective practitioners. Teachers learn to navigate actively
the tension between important foundational knowledge (the theory) and
the complex realities of today's classrooms
(the practice). Teachers begin to explore the power of reconceptualizing
their profession through multiple lenses. Candidates explore
in writing who they are as teachers and critically examine how
course readings impact their beliefs about teaching and learning.
ED 680 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR I: TRENDS
AND ISSUES (2 credits)
An introduction to professional growth through
the exploration of current trends and issues in education and examination
of their significance for teaching and learning. Discussion and
analysis of current methods, materials and programs in all subject
areas used in today's
classrooms. Topics also include diversity, school safety, national
legislation, conflict resolution, governance and other topics
as requested by students and/or faculty.
Spring Semester I — 7 credits
ED 631 CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT (4 credits)
Invites candidates to think about what we are teaching (curriculum), how
we are teaching (instruction), and whether students have learned (assessment).
Includes development of Work Sample I. Topics include the nature of content
knowledge, essential understandings and habits of mind.
ED 690 TEACHER AS RESEARCHER I (3 credits)
Introduction to
the classroom teacher as a reflective researcher. Focuses on learning
to read qualitative and quantitative data, using published educational
research on current and relevant classroom topics, and employing
various reflective practices to effect educational change in
the classroom. Presents basic design for a research project.
Summer Semester — 10 credits
ED 622 LEARNING THEORIES INTO CLASSROOM
PRACTICE (3 credits)
Explores turning learning theories and current practices into classroom
strategies for teaching and learning. Examines current theories
of brain research, associated teaching applications and best classroom
practices.
ED 623 TEACHING IN TODAY'S DIVERSE CLASSROOM (4 credits)
An exploration of the many factors that impact teaching and learning in
today's classrooms,
including such issues as multicultural education, poverty, special
education, and gifted and talented education in national, state
and local contexts. Candidates design a project for use in their own classroom
to explore how to teach the diverse learners in their own context.
ED 685 TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR UNDERSTANDING:
SUMMER INSTITUTE (3 credits)
Exploration of topics related to teaching for understanding.
Guest facilitators provide a national perspective on educational
issues. Emphasizes specific issues, values and techniques that
enhance teaching and learning for understanding.
Fall Semester II — 7 credits
ED 630 LITERACY: TOOLS FOR INQUIRY (4 credits)
An introduction
to literacy and reading problems in schools, and issues associated
with non-readers. Candidates use literacy strategies to create
lessons for classroom-based instruction. Emphasizes learning strategies
that help students increase their literacy skills, including developing
inquiry, interpretation and analytical skills through the use of
Socratic Seminars.
ED 691 TEACHER AS RESEARCHER II (3 credits)
The design and
construction of an action research project. Continued development
of research skills. Examines evaluation and assessment of student
learning, the abilities and needs of diverse learners, and the
effectiveness of classroom practices.
Spring Semester II — 8 credits
ED 681 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR II:
NEW LEADERSHIP ROLES FOR
SCHOOL CHANGE (2 credits)
Designed to help candidates explore
their roles beyond their classrooms. Course readings and experiences
focus on learning organizations, collegiality, school culture,
teacher leadership and networking. Candidates develop a five-year professional
development plan that will help them continue to "renew the teacher
within" throughout
their teaching careers.
ED 692 TEACHER AS RESEARCHER III (6 credits)
The design
and implementation of an action research project related to the
classroom. Candidates implement a research project, presenting
findings and reflections in a symposium.
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