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EDE 300 - Developmental Psychology for Elementary Education.
(Formerly EDU 301).PSY 100 ; prior admission to K-8 or K-12 teacher education program; at least junior standing; prior or concurrent election of EDE 360 .(3).
Exploration of issues of learning and development through a variety of theoretical lenses. Various facets of human development, diversity and motivation, as applied to learning and teaching. Special attention to learning and development issues in the K-8 setting.
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EDE 302 - Social Foundations of Elementary Education.
(Formerly EDU 302).Admission to K-8 or K-12 teacher education program; at least junior standing; prior or concurrent election of EDE 360 .(3).
Critical issues in education. Topics include organization, control and support of schools; problems of culture and race; teacher organizations; and alternatives in education.
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EDE 305 - Understanding Urban School Practice.
At least junior standing.(3).
Prepares students to become effective practitioners who understand key issues that impact education in urban systems. Students will learn to develop constructive strategies for achieving PreK-12 student success in urban educational environments.
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EDE 340 - Creative Learning Experiences.
(Formerly EDU 336).Prior or concurrent election of EDE 360 .(3).
Creative activities for early childhood, elementary and middle school children through the integration of art, music, play, and drama. Techniques of planning, presenting and evaluating creative learning experiences for the classroom.Also listed as ART 336 , MUS 336 and THE 336 .
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EDE 342 - Methods and Materials.
(Formerly EDU 300).ART 101 (MCC).(3).
Application of skills and information learned in studio classes to teaching. Development of sequential art curriculum for elementary, middle, and secondary teaching, production of instructional resource files, assessment of artwork; current issues in art education. Clinical experiences in elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms.Also listed as ART 300 .
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EDE 343 - Teaching Social Science in the Elementary and Middle School.
(Formerly EDU 345).Prior or concurrent election of EDE 360 .(3).
Objectives, materials, organization, and content for instruction in the social sciences in the elementary and middle school grades. Adaptation to special school conditions; contributions of research.
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EDE 344 - Teaching Science in the Elementary and Middle School.
(Formerly EDU 340).Prior or concurrent election of EDE 360 .(3).
Teaching strategies based on how children learn science. Experiences with content and materials drawn from modern elementary and middle school science programs.
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EDE 346 - Teaching General Music, Grades K-8.
(Formerly EDU 381).MUS 130 , MUS 241 , MUS 242 , MUS 243 , MUS 252 , MUS 261 , MUS 262 .(3).
Development of essential competencies for teaching elements of music, musical literacy, movement to music, listening activities, and works appropriate for grades K-8. Discussion of current methodologies. Observation by students in various school music situations.Also listed as MUS 381 .
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EDE 360 - Elementary Teaching Field Experience/Seminar.
(Formerly EDU 303).Prior admission to teacher education program; at least junior standing.(3).
Field placement in elementary school, accompanied by a seminar designed as an introduction to the elementary teaching profession. Students learn about teaching by participating in a public classroom under the guidance of a mentor to describe and analyze the role of the elementary classroom teacher in teaching and learning.Graded Pass/Fail/Y.
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EDE 361 - Fieldwork in School and Youth-Work Settings.
(Formerly EDU 392).Consent of instructor.(1-9).
Field assignments to fit student needs and interests; supervised by agency and University personnel. Periodic conferences and written work.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 401 - Sociology of Education.
(Formerly EDU 452).SOC 100 , senior standing; or consent of instructor.(3).
Critical examination of schools and schooling in American society. Contemporary relationship of education to political, economic, and social structures of society. Alternative perspectives on education.Also listed as SOC 452 .
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EDE 402 - Schools and Communities.
(Formerly EDU 482).At least junior standing.(3).
The role of schools in building community. Emphasis on interplay between schools and community agencies in provision of educational and social services to youth, parents, and community members. Concrete programs and policies for connecting schools and communities.Also listed as PUB 482 and SWR 402 .
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EDE 432 - Multicultural Education: Concepts and Strategies.
(Formerly EDU 438).At least junior standing.(3).
Designed to prepare certified and pre-certified teachers in multicultural education. Emphasis on design, development, and practical implementation of teaching strategies, theoretical constructs, and curriculum.Also listed as PUB 438 .
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EDE 433 - Girls, Culture and Education.
(Formerly EDU 440).At least junior standing.(3).
Interdisciplinary introduction to empirical research and critical inquiry on the education of girls in the U.S. Study of contemporary educational thought on the gendered social and cultural context of schooling.Also listed as WGS 440 .
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EDE 440 - Classroom Management.
(Formerly EDU 400).At least junior standing.(3).
Theory and practice. Mastery of fundamentals of classroom discipline and management. Emphasis on low profile techniques to focus student attention on lesson content.Graded ABCDN.
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EDE 441 - Assessment in Education.
(Formerly EDU 357).EDE 360 or consent of instructor.(3).
Theoretical and practical study of assessment in various educational contexts; emphasis on techniques of assessment as a part of on-going instruction in the classroom.
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EDE 461 - International & Global Perspectives in Education.
(Formerly EDU 398).Consent of instructor; at least sophomore standing.(1-6).
Graded ABCDN.
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EDE 468 - Student Teaching Elementary-International.
Consent of instructor; concurrent election of EDE 469 .(1-5).
Full-time teaching in a classroom outside the U.S. to fulfill part of the 14-week student teaching requirement as described for EDE 469 .
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EDE 469 - Student Teaching in the Elementary School.
(Formerly EDU 349).
EDE 300 , EDE 302 , EDE 360 , EDM 341 , EDR 343 EDR 344 , all six with grades of C (2.0) or better; concurrent election of EDE 499 . Open only to students with 110 or more credits, who are within 8 credits of completing their major and within 8 credits of completing their minor prior to student teaching, and who have been formally admitted to a teacher certification program and completed an application to student teach. (At the time of application, students must have passed the State of Michigan basic skills tests and have grade point averages of at least 2.75 overall, in education courses, and in the major and minor subject areas to be eligible to student teach.) Application procedures include an online application and a mandatory orientation meeting. The application period is in December for Fall student teaching, and in late April/early May for Winter student teaching. Missing the deadline will result in waiting until the next application period. The application site is posted to the Education Department’s website and on the Department’s bulletin board. The mandatory orientation is held in August for Fall student teaching, and in December for Winter student teaching. Dates and times are listed in the student’s eligibility letter and posted on the application site and to the Student Teaching organization in Blackboard. It is strongly urged that students elect only 12 credits while student teaching.(3-10).
Full-time teaching internship in a classroom for 14 weeks under the joint supervision of University and school personnel. Designed to develop the special knowledge and skills required of teachers through supervised full-time participation in classroom work. Weekly seminar provides opportunity for discussion and evaluation of the student teaching experience. Additional clinical experiences and independent study may be required on an individual basis where deemed necessary by University and school personnel.Students should keep other course elections to a minimum during the semester of student teaching.Graded Pass/Fail/Y.
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EDE 470 - Honors Research Methods.
(Formerly EDU 394).Open only to Honors Program students in elementary education.(1).
Individual tutorial course to help the student design, conduct, and analyze educational research appropriate to the honors thesis.Graded ABCN.
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EDE 480 - Independent Study in Elementary Education.
(Formerly EDU 391).Consent of instructor.(1-3).
Research, readings, or special projects tailored to academic needs and interests of the student.May be reelected to a maximum of four credits.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 485 - Special Topics in Elementary Education.
(1-6).
Focus on various topics, including intensive study of specific areas related to elementary education. May follow a non-traditional university calendar schedule and may be delivered in non-traditional formats. The title for each section varies, based on the topic of study.May be reelected to a maximum of 6 credits when topics vary.
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EDE 488 - Honors Thesis I.
(Formerly EDU 495).EDE 470 . Open only to Honors Program students in elementary education.(4).
Credit and grade for EDE 488 is not awarded until successful completion of EDE 489 .Also listed as HON 495 .Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 489 - Honors Thesis II.
(Formerly EDU 496).Prior or concurrent election of EDE 488 . Open only to Honors Program students in elementary education.(4).
Also listed as HON 496 .Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 499 - Elementary Student Teaching Seminar.
(Formerly EDU 359).Concurrent election of EDE 469 or EDS 469 (2).
Group discussions, projects, and activities designed by students in student teaching to aid in looking beyond the details of the student teaching experience and in conceptualizing the teaching and learning process.Graded Pass/Fail.
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EDE 500 - Contemporary Issues in Learning and Teaching.
(Formerly EDU 530).Graduate standing.(3).
Critical examination of issues of learning, instruction, motivation, assessment, and student diversity pertinent to K-12 educational contexts. Topics investigated from cognitive-developmental, cognitive science, social constructivist, and motivational perspectives. Specific emphasis on facilitating the application of psychological research to problems of practice at classroom and school levels.
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EDE 501 - Sociology of Education.
(Formerly EDU 569).Graduate standing; SOC 100 or consent of instructor.(3).
Critical examination of schools and schooling in American society. Contemporary relationship of education to political, economic and social structures of society. Alternative perspectives on education. Not open to students with credit for EDE 401 or SOC 452 .Also listed as SOC 569 .
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EDE 502 - Schools and Communities.
(Formerly EDU 582).Graduate standing.(3).
The role of schools in building community. Emphasis on interplay between schools and community agencies in provision of educational and social services to youth, parents, and community members. Concrete programs and policies for connecting schools and communities. Not open to students with credit for EDE 402 /SWR 402 or PUB 482 .Also listed as PUB 582 and SWR 502 .
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EDE 503 - History of American Urban Schooling.
(Formerly EDU 570).Graduate standing.(3).
Investigation of the development and expansion of urban schooling in the U.S. From the mid-19th century to the present. Special emphasis on organization and administration of schools in central cities.
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EDE 510 - Child Development and Learning for Elementary Teachers.
Graduate standing.(3).
Exploration of child development and learning, focused on issues related to K-8 settings. Includes human growth and development, diversity, and motivation, as applied to learning and teaching.
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EDE 520 - Beginning Teacher Seminar.
(Formerly EDU 504).Graduate standing; consent of instructor.(3).
The Beginning Teacher Seminar focuses on the components of professional practice. Students explore issues that impact the effectiveness of the learning environment.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 521 - Structuring the Classroom for Success.
(Formerly EDU 502).Graduate standing.(3).
Developing upon a foundation based on the articulation of students’ personal teaching philosophies, exploration and critique of methods for providing classroom environments that enable learning while emphasizing affective development.
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EDE 522 - Educational Equality.
(Formerly EDU 503).Graduate standing.(3).
Intensive investigation of the interplay among the issues of race, class, and gender as they exist in schools today. Additional emphasis on critique of approaches aimed at the alleviation of problems associated with these themes.
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EDE 525 - Equality and Excellence.
(Formerly EDU 571).Graduate standing.(3).
Investigation of the historical and contemporary competition between equity and excellence in the schools. Focus on the issues and values related to these movements and their effect on urban schools and diverse student populations.
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EDE 530 - Students in Urban Schools.
(Formerly EDU 572).Graduate standing.(3).
Seminar with rotating topics. Focus on problems encountered by students, and current views on solutions. Among the issues to be covered: marginality, substance abuse, delinquency, violence.
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EDE 531 - Seminar in Urban Education.
(Formerly EDU 573).Graduate standing.(3).
In-depth study of particular issues related to urban education; topics to vary semester to semester. Among the topics to be included: school restructuring, school-community relations.
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EDE 532 - Multicultural Education: Concepts and Strategies.
(Formerly EDU 538).Graduate standing.(3).
Designed to prepare certified and pre-certified teachers in multicultural education. Emphasis on design, development, and practical implementation of teaching strategies, theoretical constructs, and curriculum. Not open to students with credit for EDE 432 or PUB 438 .Also listed as PUB 538 .
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EDE 533 - Girls, Culture and Education.
(Formerly EDU 540).Graduate standing.(3).
Interdisciplinary introduction to empirical research and critical inquiry on the education of girls in the U.S. Study of contemporary educational thought on the gendered social and cultural context of schooling. Not open to students with credit for EDE 433 or WGS 440 .Also listed as WGS 540 .
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EDE 540 - Classroom Management.
(Formerly EDU 500).Graduate standing.(3).
Theory and practice. Mastery of fundamentals of classroom discipline and management. Emphasis on low profile techniques to focus student attention on lesson content. Not open to students with credit for EDE 440 .
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EDE 542 - Seminar in Mathematics Teaching.
(Formerly EDU 505).Graduate standing.(3).
Current conceptions and new directions in mathematics, along with attention to issues of diversity.
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EDE 543 - Seminar in Social Studies Teaching.
(Formerly EDU 525).Graduate standing.(3).
Current conceptions and new directions in social sciences, along with attention to issues of diversity. Not open to students with credit for EDE 343 .
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EDE 544 - Seminar in Science Teaching.
(Formerly EDU 515).Graduate standing.(3).
Current conceptions and new directions in science, along with attention to issues of diversity.
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EDE 545 - Instructional Issues in Multicultural Education.
(Formerly EDU 501).Graduate standing; EDE 432 or EDE 532 .(3).
Exploration of issues and concepts of multicultural education. Special emphasis on problems and prospects of teaching to diverse groups and accounting for diverse learners from a variety of perspectives.
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EDE 560 - Field Practicum and Seminar.
(Formerly EDU 595).Admission to the MA in Education program; passing score on MTTC Basic Skills exam; graduate standing.(3).
Field placement in elementary school, accompanied by seminar designed as introduction to teaching profession. Students learn about teaching by participating in a public school classroom under the guidance of a mentor/teacher. Emphasis on use of critical thinking, reflection, and clinical observation to describe and analyze the role of classroom teachers in teaching and learning.Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Y.
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EDE 561 - International and Global Perspectives in Education.
(Formerly EDU 598).Graduate standing, PSY 100 , consent of instructor.(3).
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EDE 580 - Independent Study in Elementary Education.
(Formerly EDU 599).Graduate standing, consent of instructor.(1-3).
Research, readings, or special projects tailored to academic needs and interests of the student, on a topic related to elementary education. Students should consult with advisor about applying credits to an MA in Education specialization.May be repeated to a maximum of 4 credits.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 585 - Special Topics in Elementary Education.
(Formerly EDU 507).Graduate standing.(1-6).
Focus on various topics, including intensive study of specific areas related to elementary education. May follow a nontraditional university calendar schedule and may be delivered in non-traditional formats. Section titles vary based on topic of study. Students should consult with advisor about applying credits to an MA in Education specialization.May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits when topics vary.
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EDE 587 - Special Topics for Professional Development.
Graduate standing.(1-6).
Relevant professional development for K-12 professionals. Section titles vary based on topic of study. Students should consult with advisor about applying credits to an MA in Education specialization.May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits when topics vary.
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EDE 601 - Contemporary Issues in Educational Policy in a Pluralistic Society.
(Formerly EDU 520).Graduate standing.(3).
Inquiry into historical, philosophical, and social forces that impinge upon contemporary educational policy. Topics include relationships between education and issues of gender, race and class, school reform, and other factors which influence educational thought and practice. Analysis of conflicting points of view emphasized in interpretation of current educational issues and problems.
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EDE 602 - Historical and Current Perspectives of Teaching and School Structure.
Admission to Vocational-Teacher Cadet Program.(2).
Review of the development of education in America; structure, funding and governance of public education; current trends and issues facing education, including recruitment of future teachers, certification processes, and employment and teaching in diverse settings.
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EDE 625 - Using Technology to Investigate Mathematics.
(Formerly EDU 604).Graduate standing.(3).
Exploration, investigation, application, and evaluation of the use of current technological tools in teaching middle and high school mathematics. Students will focus on innovative uses of technology to support new ways of thinking and learning, with attention to topics such as arithmetic, geometry, algebra and statistics.
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EDE 669 - Student Teaching in Elementary School.
(Formerly EDU 596).Admission to the Master of Arts in Education program; passing score on MTTC Basic Skills exam; no less than a B(4.0) in the following courses:
EDE 510 , EDE 542 , EDE 543 , EDE 544 , EDE 560 , EDE 601 , EDN 510 , EDR 543 , EDR 544 , EDT 501 ; overall GPA of at least 5.0; GPA of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 undergraduate scale) in major and minor subject areas; concurrent election of EDE 699 .(6).
Full-time teaching internship in a classroom for 14 weeks under the joint supervision of University and school personnel. Designed to develop the special knowledge and skills required of teachers through supervised full-time participation in classroom work. Weekly seminar provides opportunity for discussion and evaluation of the student teaching experience. Additional clinical experiences and independent study may be required on an individual basis where deemed necessary by University and school personnel.Students should keep other course elections to a minimum during the semester of student teaching.Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Y.
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EDE 670 - Research Seminar.
(Formerly EDU 561).Graduate standing; a course from specialization strand.(3).
Seminar providing support for professional development and evaluation and execution of research.
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EDE 698 - Master’s Project.
(Formerly EDU 560).Graduate standing; at least 24 credit hours in specialization.(3).
Research, conducted under the supervision of a member of the graduate education faculty, that investigates an issue, problem, or approach in the student’s field of study.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 699 - Student Teaching Seminar.
(Formerly EDU 597).Admission to the Master of Arts in Education program; concurrent election of EDE 669 .(2).
Group discussions, projects, and activities designed by students in student teaching to aid in looking beyond the details of the student teaching experience and in conceptualizing the teaching and learning process.Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Y.
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EDL 410 - Leadership Theory and Practice.
(Formerly EDU 450).At least junior standing.(3).
Theory and practice of supervision and management functions in public administration; attention to private sector management practices. Traditional and innovative group leadership and motivation techniques. Relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers, clients, customers. Computer-assisted and group practice of skills which induce rather than coerce productivity, including conflict resolution and negotiation. Highly clinical. Not open to students with credit for EDE 440 .Also listed as PUB 450 .
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EDL 503 - Management of Educational Systems.
(Formerly EDU 562).Graduate standing.(3).
Systems approach to examination of educational administrative leadership tasks, personnel management, and organizational structures which determine interaction within the school organization and between the school and the community. Emphasis on strategies for organizational change in decision making, program design, two-way communication, performance evaluation, staff motivation and morale issues. Particular attention to the area of community relations and involvement of parents, community groups and civic organizations in planning and assessment of school objectives.Also listed as PUB 562 .Offered infrequently.
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EDL 510 - Leadership Theory and Practice.
(Formerly EDU 550).Graduate standing.(1-3).
Theory and practice related to supervision and management functions in public administration; attention to private sector management practices. Traditional and innovative group leadership and motivational techniques. Relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers, clients, customers. Computer-assisted and group practice of skills which induce rather than coerce productivity, including skills of conflict resolution and negotiation. Highly clinical. Not open to students with credit for EDE 440 or EDL 410 or PUB 450 .Also listed as PUB 550 .
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EDL 520 - Introduction to School Law.
(Formerly EDU 563).Graduate standing.(3).
Administrative, judicial and statutory factors related to educational institutions. Legal aspects of evaluating staff personnel and students; court decisions regarding teacher academic freedom and student rights; legal issues of race, religion, liability, tort and contracts.Also listed as PUB 563 .
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EDL 525 - School Finance and Business Administration.
(Formerly EDU 564).Graduate standing.(3).
Principles and issues of public school finance: theory, revenues, expenditures, federal/local finance issues. Overview of principles and practices governing management of business affairs in educational institutions, including accounting, auditing, reporting, and applications of electronic data processing as a management tool.Also listed as PUB 564 .
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EDL 527 - Supervision.
(Formerly EDU 565).Graduate standing.(3).
Critical analysis of the purpose and functions of organizational supervision. Principles, practices and strategies in the supervision of personnel. Supervisory terms, tasks and perspectives, particularly in school district organizations.Also listed as PUB 565 .Offered infrequently.
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EDL 529 - Curriculum Development.
(Formerly EDU 566).Graduate standing.(3).
Assessment and understanding of principles involved in curriculum development and design; practices and skills necessary in organization and implementation of scope and sequence curriculum planning. Internal and external influences impacting curriculum development.Also listed as PUB 566 .
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EDL 531 - The Principalship.
(Formerly EDU 567).Graduate standing.(3).
Administrative leadership responsibilities and functions of the school building principal. Knowledge and skills for program administration; personnel selection, supervision and evaluation; curriculum planning; joint decision-making; consensus problem-solving; community relations; human relations; staff/student motivation. Emphasis on application of skills and behaviors through simulated problem-solving techniques such as in-basket and case study exercises.Also listed as PUB 567 .
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EDL 540 - Instructional Practice and Evaluation.
(Formerly EDU 568).Graduate standing.(3).
Contemporary theories of instruction and evaluation with their application to classroom practice. Emphasis on the building and central office administrator as an instructional leader.Also listed as PUB 568 .
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EDL 545 - Grantwriting and Administration in Public and Nonprofit Agency Settings.
(Formerly EDU 594).Graduate standing.(3).
Comprehensive approach to grantwriting and administration in public agencies and non-profit organizations, with emphasis on elements and characteristics of effective proposals and proven, practical techniques for their development. Students prepare a grant proposal addressing a need in the organization in which they are currently employed.Offered online.Also listed as PUB 594 .
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EDL 580 - Independent Study in Educational Leadership.
Graduate standing, consent of instructor and advisor.(1-3).
Research, readings or special projects tailored to academic needs and interests of the student in a topic related to educational leadership. Students should consult with advisor about applying credits to an MA in Education specialization.May be repeated to a maximum of 4 credits.
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EDL 585 - Special Topics in Educational Leadership.
Graduate standing.(1-6).
Focus on various topics, including intensive study of specific areas related to educational leadership. May follow a nontraditional university calendar schedule and may be delivered in non-traditional formats. Section titles vary based on topic of study. Students should consult with advisor about applying credits to an MA in Education specialization.May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits when topics vary.
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EDL 660 - Clinical Practice in School Administration.
(Formerly EDU 592).Graduate standing, completion of at least 12 hours in the program.(3).
School-based experience designed to expand candidate’s awareness of nature and demands of school administration and to apply administrative theories, concepts and best practices under the mentorship of a veteran cooperating administrator and a university supervisor. Offered on line using computer-mediated technology to link faculty, administrators and candidates at various sites across the region for communication, instruction and networking activities.Also listed as PUB 592 .
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EDL 670 - Applied Research Methods for Administrators.
(Formerly EDU 585).Graduate standing.(3).
Introduction to the principles and practices of applied research for administrators. Topical coverage of both qualitative and quantitative data and analytic methods. Also listed as PUB 585 .Offered infrequently.
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EDL 700 - Contemporary Leadership Issues in Education.
Admission to Ed. Specialist program, concurrent election of EDL 701 .(3).
Critical examination of multiple and at times conflicting contemporary issues in education. Curriculum and instruction, assessment and accreditation, technology and distributed learning, special needs and cognition, counseling, leadership and supervision, finance and constrained resources, post-secondary and higher education, multicultural and international issues.
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EDL 701 - Survey of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment.
Admission to Ed. Specialist program, concurrent election of EDL 700 . (3).
Analysis of the interaction between curriculum standards, instruction practice, and assessment tools. Focus on appropriate utilization of national, state and local assessments to impact district- and building-level curriculum decisions and adoption of effective instructional approaches in diverse classrooms. Dynamics of instruction design, purposes of assessment, practical application to local district issues.
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EDL 702 - Survey of School Reform.
EDL 700 , EDL 701 ; concurrent election of EDL 703 .(3).
Examination of relations between education policy prescribed by state and federal policies and practice in the classroom. Policies that seek to change instruction; policies that regulate school finance, building safety, student transportation, etc.; recent national and state reforms that propose to dramatically improve the intellectual quality of teaching and learning.
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EDL 703 - Survey of Advanced Leadership.
EDL 700 , EDL 701 ; concurrent election of EDL 702 .(3).
Survey of leadership ideas, values and cultures and contemporary issues affecting society and education in particular. Students gain enhanced knowledge of multiculturalism, racial, ethnic and gender diversity, individuals with handicaps, school-community relations issues, principles and recommended practices for dealing with the public.
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EDL 740 - Curriculum Design.
EDL 702 , EDL 703 ; concurrent election of EDL 741 .(3).
Study of development of comprehensive school curricula at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Focus on current curriculum trends in major academic disciplines, curriculum design processes, implementation issues, monitoring effectiveness and congruence with school and district goals, implementation of change in educational settings, the role of stakeholders in curriculum design and selection of instructional materials.
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EDL 741 - Instructional Approaches.
EDL 702 , EDL 703 ; concurrent election of EDL 740 .(3).
Identification of the rich variety of instructional techniques and practices in major curriculum disciplines in the K-12 school district, analysis of research data supporting these practices. Implementation of learning theory, implementation issues and effective strategies, implications of technology on instruction effectiveness and efficiency.
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EDL 742 - Program Evaluation.
EDL 740 , EDL 741 ; concurrent election of EDL 761 .(3).
Systematic approaches to program evaluation in the K-12 school district. Roles of various stakeholders in the evaluation process, quantitative and qualitative research techniques, effective utilization of data collected. Students develop a realistic program evaluation plan suitable for adoption in a local district.
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EDL 750 - Topics in Educational Leadership and Administration.
EDL 702 , EDL 703 ; concurrent election of EDL 751 .(3).
Topics in school leadership and administration explored through examination of relevant academic literature. Issues such as “zero tolerance” discipline, special education placement, changing graduation requirements and standardized testing. Intended to ground school leaders’ practice in legal and academic issues surrounding contemporary issues.
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EDL 751 - Topics in Executive Leadership.
EDL 702 , EDL 703 ; concurrent election of EDL 750 .(3).
The role of the education leader in managing resources. Specific attention to development of a performance-based budgeting system and understanding implications of accounting practices. Practical application of budgeting and accounting principles as they apply to schools.
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EDL 752 - Advanced Supervision.
EDL 750 , EDL 751 ; concurrent election of EDL 761 .(3).
Exploration of processes in teacher evaluation and retention through examination of academic literature. Issues involved with pre-tenure evaluation of teaching effectiveness; remediation strategies for beginning teachers; the concept of Professional Learning Community as a process for enhancing post-tenure teaching performance.
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EDL 761 - Practicum I.
EDL 740 , EDL 741 , or EDL 750 , EDL 751 ; concurrent election of EDL 742 or EDL 752 .(3).
First half of year-long practical experience/internship supervised by professional in field and university supervisor, with a seminar component. Candidates apply their Curriculum or Leadership skills in an educational setting, developing and implementing individual internship/field-based research projects.
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EDL 762 - Practicum II.
EDL 761 , concurrent election of EDL 790 .(3).
Continuation of year-long practical experience/internship supervised by professional in field and university supervisor, with a seminar component. Candidates apply their Curriculum or Leadership skills in an educational setting, implementing and evaluating individual internship/field-based research projects.
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EDL 780 - Special Topics - Educational Specialist.
Admission to Ed. Specialist program, consent of instructor.(1-3).
Addresses core objectives of required courses in the Educational Specialist program.Offered on an as need basis. May be repeated to a total of 9 credits.
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EDL 790 - Capstone Seminar.
EDL 761 , concurrent election of EDL 762 .(3).
Culmination of Educational Specialist program, in which candidates demonstrate integration of knowledge, skills and dispositions developed during the program through a range of opportunities including dissemination of project results, work in seminars, conferences, publications, workshops and/or portfolios.
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EDM 100 - Problem Solving for College Students.
(Formerly 221).(4)FQ.
Students acquire and internalize problem-solving strategies such as drawing diagrams, making systematic lists, and eliminating possibilities as they solve a wide variety of puzzles and brain teasers. Communication and collaboration skills enhanced through group participation; individual writing skills developed through submission of regular journal entries and weekly sets of detailed problem solutions.
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EDM 120 - Mathematics for Elementary Education I.
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Exploration of content and methods relevant to whole number arithmetic in the K-5 classroom, with emphasis on how children learn. Includes exploration of place value and arithmetic operations and error analysis of children’s work. Reflective lesson development via lesson study through guided discovery-based activities in a cooperative group setting.Portion of the course held in a local elementary school.
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EDM 121 - Mathematics for Elementary Education II.
EDM 120 , or concurrent election of EDM 120 with consent of instructor.(4).
Exploration of content and methods relevant to geometry in the K-5 classroom, with emphasis on how children learn. Patterns, classification of shapes, measurement, area and perimeter, volume and surface area. Reflective lesson development via lesson study through guided discovery-based activities in a cooperative group setting.Portion of the course held in a local elementary school.
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EDM 220 - Algebraic Thinking for Elementary Education.
EDM 120 .(4).
Algebraic thinking and its application to the K-8 classroom. Focus on the nature of algebraic thinking and how algebraic thinking can be coordinated with the teaching of number and operation; proportional reasoning; geometry and measurement; data analysis and probability. Special focus on the notion of variables and unknowns, the concept of function, and modeling of real world situations using algebraic language. Guided discovery-based activities in a cooperative group setting.Part of the course may involve interaction with school children.
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EDM 222 - Geometry for Elementary Education.
EDM 121 .(4).
Topics in Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry and their application to the K-8 classroom. Topics may include classification of shapes, investigation of basic properties of polygons and polyhedra, concepts of measurement, area and volume, and the notion of proof. Use of technology appropriate to teaching elementary and middle school geometry featured. Guided discovery-based activities in a cooperative group setting.Part of the course may involve interaction with school children.
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EDM 320 - Concepts of Calculus for Elementary Education.
EDM 220 .(4).
One-variable calculus and its relevance to the K-8 classroom. Topics include functions, limits, derivative, integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Guided discovery-based activities in a cooperative group setting.Part of the course may involve interaction with school children.
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EDM 321 - Discrete Structures for Elementary Education.
EDM 120 .(4).
Discrete mathematics and its application to the K-8 classroom. Topics may include graph algorithms, induction, recursion, and permutations and combinations. Guided discovery-based activities in a cooperative group setting.Part of the course may involve interaction with school children.
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EDM 322 - Probability and Statistics for Elementary Education.
EDM 121 .(4).
Investigation of descriptive statistics and probability directly relevant or transferable to the K-8 classroom or used professionally by working teachers. Guided discovery-based activities in a cooperative group setting.Part of the course may involve interaction with school children.
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EDM 341 - Mathematic Learning and Curriculum for Elementary Education.
(Formerly EDU 342).EDM 121 , prior admission to the teacher education program.(4).
Exploration of content and methods relevant to rational number arithmetic in the K-8 classroom, with emphasis on how children learn. Integers, multiplicative structures, fractions, decimals, data representation, probability, percent, ratio and proportion. Reflective lesson developments via lesson study through guided discovery-based activities in a cooperative group setting.Portion of the course held in a local elementary school.
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EDM 390 - Capstone to the Elementary Education Mathematics Minor.
EDM 220 .(4).
Seminar devoted to investigating topics in calculus, discrete mathematics, and probability and statistics with an eye toward developing lessons for the K-8 classroom.Part of the course may involve interaction with school children. Does not count toward the Elementary Education Mathematics Major.
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EDM 480 - Independent Study in Mathematics for Elementary Education.
Consent of instructor.(1-4).
Research, readings or special projects tailored to academic needs and interests of the student.May be reelected to a maximum of 4 credits.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDM 485 - Special Topics in Mathematics for Elementary Education.
Consent of instructor.(1-4).
Intensive study of specific areas related to elementary mathematics education. May follow a non-traditional university calendar schedule and may be delivered in non-traditional formats.Section titles vary by topic; may be reelected to a maximum of 8 credits when topics vary.
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EDM 490 - Capstone to the Elementary Education Mathematics Major.
Completion of 28 credits toward the Elementary Education Mathematics Major, or consent of instructor.(4).
Seminar concerning advanced topics in middle school mathematics. Students develop and present lessons in the areas of calculus, discrete mathematics, and probability and statistics.Part of the course may involve interaction with school children.
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EDN 410 - Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom.
(Formerly EDU 432).EDE 300 , EDE 360 ; or consent of instructor.(3).
Introduction to and critique of the theory and practice of inclusion, education of students with disabilities in the regular classroom. Philosophy and goals of inclusive education as they relate to general school and classroom level practices that support the success of all students regardless of ability; skill development in inclusion strategies.
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EDN 420 - Young Children with Special Needs.
(Formerly EDU 453).ECE 100 , ECE 200 , ECE 225 , ECE 235 ; prior or concurrent election of ECE 240 , ECE 340 , EDE 360 .(4).
Introduction to working with young children (birth-8 years old) with special needs. Topics include: Developmental and ecological perspectives on young children with special needs, assessment, identification, IFSPs, IEPs, least restrictive environments, early childhood special education and intervention programs, strategies and techniques, ancillary supports, family supports, transition to primary grades, and ongoing support in the primary grades.Also listed as ECE 420 .
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EDN 480 - Independent Study in Special Education.
Consent of instructor.(1-3).
Research, readings or special projects tailored to academic needs and interests of the student in a topic related to the education of children with special needs.May be reelected to a maximum of 4 credits.
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EDN 485 - Special Topics in Special Education.
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Focus on various topics, including intensive study of specific areas related to the education of children with special needs. May follow a non-traditional university calendar schedule and may be delivered in non-traditional formats. The title for each section varies, based on the topic of study.May be reelected to a maximum of 6 credits when topics vary.
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