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Course Descriptions
EDET 8010 Reflective Teaching Practices Seminar
Introductory course for Educational Specialist Degree. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards are used for candidate's self-assessment of professional goals that are based upon an understanding and application of a master teacher as leader. This course provides the basis for an individualized program of study by identifying appropriate guided electives.
EDET 8020 Using Assessment and Research Data
Techniques for establishing reliable and valid data sources for student, classroom, and school-improvement decisions. Candidates learn how to utilize technology tools for educational management.
EDET 8030 Developing and Leading a Community of Diverse Learners
Examination of the impact of cultural, multicultural, diversity, and exceptionality issues on adults' and children's relationships, communication, and educational practices in American schools. Appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication techniques are addressed.
EDET 8040 Strategic Planning for School Reform
Prerequisite or co-requisite: EDET 8020. Study of major theories and evidence-based practices in the design and development of research to evaluate the effectiveness of school-based programs, including curricular, co-curricular, and staff development initiatives for the improvement of student learning.
EDET 8050 Action Research
Prerequistes: EDET 8020 and EDET 8040. Practical action research utilized for the purpose of school reform and student achievement. Examine the reflective roles of the classroom teacher and how reflection may lead to school improvement.
EDET 8880 Capstone Seminar
Prerequisites: EDET 8010, EDET 8020, EDET 8030, EDET 8040, and EDET 8050. Capstone course resulting in a portfolio demonstrating candidates' analysis of teaching, leadership, and mentoring. Analysis is based on National Board Standards, educational specialist degree goals, professional development program plans designed in EDET 8010, and candidates' school improvement project.
9 hours of elective classes appropriate for professional development