• EDUC 5045: Critical Conversations: Communication in a Global Learning

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course will examine the critical issues associated with a wide array of diverse populations as they relate to American society as a whole and schools in particular. Emphasis will be placed upon the conditions of a globally networked society characterized by deep cultural interconnections. Classroom management and community building strategies that build bridges to the global community that is already present in our schools will be emphasized. Self-awareness will be extended through a model of intercultural praxis as students will be challenged to interconnect with and relate to other places and people of the global society in which we live. The end result should be a strengthening of classroom practice through an increased understanding of a diverse culture.
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• EDUC 5060: Social Foundation of American Education

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  The focus of this course is culture as a motivating influence in learning and the ways in which ethnicity race social class gender and language background affect access to education and economic opportunity and achievement. Social economic and political contexts within which schools function and the values which provide direction for our schools will be addressed. The course includes an overview of the historical philosophical and social influences shaping educational practices beliefs and goals through history.
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• EDUC 5070: Advanced Educational Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course examines in depth the contributions of psychology to the teaching and learning processes. The theories and applications of psychology applied to cognitive social and emotional learning are emphasized. In addition students will investigate how behavioral cultural and cognitive theories inform effective instruction and classroom management.
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• EDUC 5080: Elementary Methods and Materials

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course provides students structured investigation into the planning teaching and assessment strategies that areappropriate to their intended teaching area. Specific topics include national standards scope and sequence in their subject and main concepts of the discipline. There will be emphasis on instructional design media and methodology as well as recent developments in content and instructional procedures as they relate to elementaryschools.
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• EDUC 5085: Secondary Methods and Materials

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course provides students structured investigation into the planning teaching and assessment strategies that areappropriate to their intended teaching area. Specific topics include national standards scope and sequence in their subject and main concepts of the discipline. There will be emphasis on instructional design media and methodology as well as recent developments in content and instructional procedures as they relate to middle andsecondary schools.
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• EDUC 5090: Theory and Practice in Literacy and Reading Instruction

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course focuses on literacy acquisition as a developmental process and on effective methods of applying research to practice. Emphasis is on the developmental stages of reading evaluation of materials for reading instructions diagnostic assessment and effective reading programs. Students will also investigate instructional techniques regarding how diverse children develop abilities to decode interpret and use language to gain contentknowledge.
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• EDUC 5100: Action Research Project

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  * This course requires an action research project designed to explore an issue or line of inquiry chosen by the student. Emphasis will be placed on selecting a project relevant to an issue in local schools. This course focuses on the gathering of qualitative and quantitative data data analysis interpretation techniques drawing conclusions developing an action plan and preparing a publishable research report. *Not designed for transfer
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• EDUC 5110: Action Research Seminar

  2.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course provides students the opportunity to work with a high degree of independence to meet well-defined goals under the supervision of a member of the graduate faculty. Included in the course will be small group meetings for the exchange of ideas debate of issues or presentation of research in stages through completion.
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• EDUC 5210: Trends and Issues in Educational Technologies

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course will further develop students� technology skills for use in the educative process. A central focus will be research to determine emerging technologies appropriate for use in schools. Students will investigate the use of technology to accomplish data-driven decision-making and to effectively and efficiently solve school-based issues.
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• EDUC 5220: Creating a Culture for Teaching and Learning

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  Instruction will focus on engaging stakeholders in effectively developing and implementing the school�s visionmission and goals; creating a culture conducive to learning throughout the school community; making best use of resources to achieve the school mission; and carrying outresponsibilities ethically. The student will understand the challenges of continuous improvement while managing the school and fostering a school culture focused on teachingand learning. Discussions will include methods and procedures for developing programs and instructional staff in addition to assessment strategies applied to both areas. Principles and techniques of effective leadership will be assessed against the legal moral and ethical implications of teacher leaders� actions and beliefs. Concepts and methodologies from learning theory systems theory group dynamics and organizational culture assessments will be applied to collective learning and organizational culture.
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