2003-2004 Graduate Academic Catalog

- Page 30 - EDA-6600 The Principalship: Early Childhood to Young Adolescence (2) This course will focus on issues which promote the effective operation of schools for early and middle grades. Promotion of the success of all students by quality management of school operations will include (1) developmentally appropriate design and use of facilities, (2) development of a safe, secure, and efficient learning environment, (3) nurture of a school culture conducive to learning, and (4) develop- mentally and legally appropriate day-to-day operational policies and procedures. EDA-6700 The Principalship: Adolescence to Young Adult (2) This course will focus on issues which promote the effective operation of schools for middle and secondary grades. Promotion of the success of all students by quality management of school operations will include (1) developmentally appropriate design and use of facilities, (2) development of a safe, secure, and efficient learning environment, (3) nurture of a school culture conducive to learning, and (4) develop- mentally and legally appropriate day-to-day operational policies and procedures. EDA-7100 School Finance (2) A study of the historical issues, constitutional issues, sources of revenue, state aid distribution methods, and the budgeting process for K-12 schools. The course is designed for the practicing school administrator and will focus on Ohio public schools. EDA-7200 Staff and Pupil Personnel Services (2) This course emphasizes the systematic selection, evaluation, assignment, and development of both professional and classified school personnel. The development of an understanding of the decision-making functions of the personnel administration and an understanding of associated task areas will be emphasized. EDA-7900 Applied Research Project in Educational Administration (2-4) Students will complete an approved applied research project designed in conjunction with a faculty advisor and/or an external mentor. The project must take place in an appropriate educational setting. The research project will be documented by a multi-media presentation and written report which will be suitable for the portfolio. EDA-7950 Research Thesis in Educational Administration (2-4) An organized scientific contribution or comprehensive analysis of a theory and/or practice in a specific area of education. Thesis topic must be approved by graduate advisor or thesis committee. Credit may be earned over a period of several semesters. EDU-6000 Learning Theory (2) A study of the development of current theories in cognitive psychology: examination of human memory structure, encoding, storage, and retrieval processes, as well as how beliefs about one's self, intelligence, and the nature of knowledge affect knowledge acquisition and the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and reflective thinking. The course will focus on an examination of current theories regarding constructivism, associationism, cognitive motivation, and meta-cognition. EDU-6050 Applied Learning Theory (2) Revision as of 8/21/2003 An application of current theories of cognitive processing (e.g., encoding, storage, and retrieval), meta-cognition, and cognitive and affective factors of motivation, to classroom instruction and assessment. Emphasis placed on the