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Graduate Educational Foundations

2022 Spring 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.

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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.

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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.

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DESIGNING FOR DIGITAL LEARNING: THEORIES AND MODELS

EDFOUND 702

This course provides a review of foundational instructional design principles and focuses on the design process. Topics in this course include planning for instruction (understanding the learner, instructional needs and the context of learning), foundational learning theories and models of instruction, and an exploration of the process for determining learning objectives and assessing instructional outcomes.

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CURRENT TRENDS IN LEARNING AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

EDFOUND 711

Much like within organizations themselves, learning technology trends, challenges, and developments are constantly emerging and evolving. This three-credit courses will equip current and/or future learning technology professionals with the tools they need to understand the evolution of learning and associated technologies and make connections to current practice.

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PRODUCING EFFECTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES

EDFOUND 727

Need experience creating content and assessments? Join us to learn how to use learning management, content authoring, and assessment tools. This three-credit course will equip current and future learning technology professionals with the tools they need to create learning experiences for their organizations. Students will get hands-on experience with emerging technologies that create engaging learning experiences.

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TECHNIQUES OF RESEARCH

EDFOUND 740

A basic course in the methods of research in education, including a study of the literature and techniques of research, the planning of a research paper, the basic types of research and design; a brief introduction to the statistics used in research; and the elements included in program evaluation.

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LEARNING TECHNOLOGY UNIT LEADERSHIP

EDFOUND 752

Much like within organizations themselves, learning technology trends and innovations in learning are constantly emerging and evolving. This places unique challenges upon leadership affiliated with technology and innovation. This three-credit courses will equip current and/or future learning technology professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively provide leadership for technology-related units.

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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.

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FOUNDATIONS OF GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION

EDFOUND 781

An overview of the history and current research on giftedness and talent. Development, characteristics, and individual learning differences of students with gifts and talents will be explored, as will educational strategies and program options in gifted/talented education. Readings will emphasize multicultural issues at local, state, national and international levels.

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INDIVIDUAL STUDIES

EDFOUND 798

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.

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THESIS RESEARCH

EDFOUND 799

Students must complete a Thesis Proposal Form in the Graduate Studies Office before registering for this course.