| EDL 712: Philosophical and Curricular Foundations (4 hrs.) Overview of past, present, and emerging curriculum trends. Examination of educational and curricular philosophy and how philosophy impacts school programs.
EDL 713: Applied Psychological Learning Theory (4 hrs.) Selected theories of learning and theirvalue to instructional practices. Emphasis on the relationships among learning theories, learner characteristics, motivational theories, and instructional practices.
EDL 733 Seminar: Professional Development for Teachers (4 hrs) Provide students with a foundation for professional development. Emphasis on belief systems, teaching styles and teachers-as learners: intra and inter personal communication skills needed in leadership roles;functioning in a multicultural/pluralistic society.
EDL 751: Statistics and Research (4 hrs) Introduction to educational statistics and appraisal techniques. Emphasis on how to understand and use research data. Enrollment limited to participants in the Teacher Leader Program.
EDL 757: Student Appraisal Methods (4 hrs.) Intensive study of methods constructed and/or used by teachers for appraisal of student progress and adjustment. Includes selection, use, and interpretations of standardized instruments.
EDL 771: Educational Leadership Behavior (4 hrs.) The development of leadership skills and abilities and the dynamics of team functioning, including decision-making models and processes, problem-solving techniques, communication skills, conflict management, and self-improvement.
EDL 773: Curriculum Development of School Leaders (4 hrs.) Designed to improve the student-practitionerÕs ability to manage and lead the development and organization of curriculum and materials. Presents the concepts and skills of curriculum development and shows how to apply them to actual course planning.
EDL 774: Analysis of Teaching (4 hrs.) Provides the opportunity for analysis of one's teaching through an exploration of models of instruction, critical theory related to teaching, and the Pathwise Model for mentoring.
EDL 775: Instructional Management and Evaluation (4 hrs.) With the focus on the assessment of students and the evaluation of instruction management, this course is an exploration of theory, contemporary thinking, and fundamental questions and decisions relative to the management and continual improvement of instructional processes and outcomes.
EDL 782: School Law (4 hrs.) The legal framework of compliance in education, the civil liberties of teachers, curriculum content, and academic freedom. Teacher's rights, duties, and responsibilities to education process are also explored.
EDL 780: Ethics and Politics in Education (4 hrs.) (Beginning Fall 2003) EDL 780 is in place of EDL 730 for all students beginning Fall 2003 with revised programs of study reflecting this change. Develops and understanding of potential structures and effective principles of school/community relations.
EDL 792: Professional Development and Change (4 hrs.) Understanding self and others, and professional development. Emphasis on skill acquisition in the areas of personality data; consultation processes; and designing, implementing, professional development programs
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