2003-2004 Graduate Academic Catalog

- Page 31 - Revision as of 8/21/2003 development of instructional lessons and units that utilize current theories of learning to enhance the development of meaningful learning, critical thinking, and intrinsic motivation in students. Prerequisite: EDU- 6000 Learning Theory. EDU-6100 History and Philosophy of Education (2) A survey of the relationship between philosophy of education and how various philosophies have effected the practice of schooling historically in the United States. The course will examine how different philosophical schools answer questions related to the nature and purpose of schooling, and how these philosophies have been incorporated and modified to deal with social and cultural changes in United States history. EDU-6150 Diversity and Social Issues in Education (2) A study of the social, cultural, and political issues that effect decision-making and student achievement in schools. The course will examine the role of school in the enculturation or "Americanization" of students; the effects of student background and culture on achievement; and the different socio-cultural groups with a political stake in the curriculum and how these groups work to further their interests. EDU-6200 Models of Teaching (2) This course provides an overview of several models of teaching. After studying the theory behind a given model, students will participate in classroom demonstrations and then practice the model in micro-teaching or classroom situations. EDU-6250 Statistical Reasoning in Education (3) A survey of descriptive and sampling statistics applied to for use in investigation and decision-making in education. Topics covered include the nature of quantitative design in educational research, descriptive statistics for univariate distributions, joint distributions, drawing inferences from statistical data, and statistical tests for between-subjects and within-subject designs. EDU-6300 Program and Outcomes Assessment (2) This course studies assessment concepts and procedures in the K-12 school setting. The course will review competencies required of teachers for educational assessment of students and application of assessment procedures in a K-12 program setting. EDU-6400 Intervention Strategies and Techniques (2) The course will focus on examination of the educational literature regarding effective teaching practices and behavior change strategies for students with special educational needs. Provides an opportunity to explore, design, implement and evaluate school-based interventions for students with high-incidence disabilities. EDU-6550 Special Topics: Current Issues (2) You will be exposed to a variety of current issues in education. As part of the class students will be expected to determine a topic of current educational interest and then complete a 10 page paper on this topic. The primary purpose of this course is to prepare students to develop what is traditionally considered chapter one of a master's thesis or master's level project.