Graduate Educational Foundations
Graduate Educational Foundations
2022 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.
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.
RESEARCH METHODS TO SUPPORT LEARNING TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION
EDFOUND 712
In an ever-changing field, learning technology professionals must be equipped to understand the needs of their organization and act accordingly by proposing solutions, evaluating them effectively, and making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement. This three-credit course will focus on applying foundational and current research in the learning technology field to explore needs.
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.
CURRICULUM AND METHODS IN GIFTED EDUCATION
EDFOUND 783
This course provides the teacher with tools to support the social-emotional and cognitive development of gifted and talented children in the classroom. Various models of curriculum and teaching are investigated, including the infusion of important thinking and problem-solving skills. Teachers will create effective, appropriately challenging curriculum units for advanced learners, based on cognitive and social-emotional preassessment.
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES
EDFOUND 798
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.
THESIS RESEARCH
EDFOUND 799
Students must complete a Thesis Proposal Form in the Graduate Studies Office before registering for this course.