2003-2004 Graduate Academic Catalog

- Page 32 - Revision as of 8/21/2003 EDU-6700 Advanced Media and Technology (2) Presents and assists students in the use of a wide range of technology to develop and enhance classroom instruction. Students will be introduced to and develop classroom applications for CD-ROM based instruction, class web pages, and multi-media presentations. Various applications of computer-assisted instruction (CAI), use of interactive video, and applications for distance learning will be examined. EDU-7000 School Improvement (2) School improvement is the continuous process of renewal of the social system, the curriculum, and the staff of the school. This course is designed to develop the meaning of the concepts, strategies, and practices involved in improving the school as a whole. The students will analyze school improvement from both the short-range and long-range perspective. The course will address areas such as improving proficiency scores, the learning environment, and attendance rates. The students will participate in simulations and discussions designed to analyze school improvement using data, improvement strategies, and formal evaluations. EDU-7200 Research Design (2) The critical study of research techniques and reporting methods used in education. Students will design a research project or thesis, utilizing accepted educational research methods. EDU-7600 Building Collaborative Schools (2) Presentation and development of the skills necessary for the principal in building collaborative schools. Emphasis on the building and development of a shared vision for the school which values the positives of a diverse community; consensus building and negotiating with various constituents, business, and social agencies within diverse community settings. Techniques in collaborating with families, responding to community needs, and mobilizing community resources to facilitate student success and the school vision will be presented. EDU-7900 Applied Research Project in Education (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. EDU-7950 Research Thesis in Education (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 the graduate advisor or thesis committee. Credit may be earned over a period of several semesters.