Graduate Educational Foundations
Graduate Educational Foundations
2021 Fall Term
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MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EDFOUND 624
This class is designed for special education, communicative disorders, and elementary education majors. It includes testing, measurement, and evaluation of student progress in multiple contexts. Teacher testing, assessment, and decision making in the school environments are emphasized as well as examining traditional and performance assessment strategies. Basic statistical procedures, the use and interpretation of standardized tests, appropriate use of non-testing techniques are covered as well as various grading and reporting systems.
MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL
EDFOUND 625
This class is designed for special education, communicative disorders, and secondary education majors. It includes testing, measurement, and evaluation of student progress in multiple contexts and subject areas. Teacher testing, assessment, and decision making in the school environments are emphasized as well as examining traditional and performance assessment strategies. Basic statistical procedures, the use and interpretation of standard tests, appropriate use of non-testing techniques are covered as well as various grading and reporting systems specific to the secondary school setting.
HUMAN ABILITIES AND LEARNING
EDFOUND 681
This course is designed to help educators comprehend and apply the fundamental psychological principles underlying the teaching-learning process. Among the areas considered are motivation, classroom management, instructional applications, individual differences and creativity.
INTRODUCTION TO INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES
EDFOUND 701
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of instructional design. It includes an intensive study of the instructional design process and application of the process to solve instructional problems.
DESIGNING DIGITAL LEARNING IN THE FIELD
EDFOUND 703
The purpose of this course is to apply knowledge of theories and models of instructional design to analyze the systematic design and development of learning systems and to apply the process in solving instructional problems. In this three-credit course students will work with a mentor and subject-matter expert to design a digital learning experience.
WORKING WITH AND EVALUATING EMERGING LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES
EDFOUND 713
This course will provide students with requisite knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate and integrate emerging learning technologies into online or digital learning. Specific attention will be placed upon the integration of new and emerging technologies to support active learning, increased accessibility, and/or to promote enhanced learning.
PLANNING EFFECTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES
EDFOUND 726
Producing effective learning experiences is no easy task. It takes a deep understanding of learner experience design principles, learner needs, universal design, and copyright along with strong collaboration and project management skills. This three-credit course will equip current and future learning technology professionals with the tools they need to produce effective learning experiences for their organizations.
LEADING LEARNING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES
EDFOUND 751
Learn how to create learning technology programs and initiatives that meet organizational and audience needs. This course will cover designing workshops, programs, and initiatives around specific needs, as well as how to determine needed resources and ways to assess quality. Students will also have the opportunity to create a professional development plan that will prepare them for career advancement.
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND LEARNING TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE SEMINAR
EDFOUND 779
The purpose of this course is to provide the master's student with the opportunity to connect what they have learned in their coursework to the outcomes of the program and the needs of the instructional design and learning technology profession.
READING, ANALYZING, AND EVALUATING EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
EDFOUND 780
The course provides practicing teachers with background in the processes of reading, analyzing, and evaluating research in the field of education. The emphasis is on development of skills in understanding how educational research is conducted, and in knowledge and skills needed to evaluate research writing in educational journals.
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES
EDFOUND 798
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.