In previous Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction courses, the focus was on building a solid foundation around technology use and classroom integration techniques. In Part 3, the emphasis is on leadership skills and teacher productivity. This course prepares you to take on a broader role within the educational technology community. It guides …
This course will build on the knowledge and skills gained in Kindergarten Part I. Students will explore curriculum and program development in greater depth as well as examine effective implementation strategies for the Kindergarten program. This course will place emphasis on the application of childhood development theories in order to design and implement play-based education. …
This course examines professional leadership in Kindergarten education. Students will use the knowledge and skills gained in Kindergarten Part I and Part II courses to develop leadership skills with a focus on conceptual frameworks for early childhood education, curriculum planning, the instructional setting, and assessment and evaluation. Textbook Required Credit Weight: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Certificate of …
This course provides an in-depth study of literacy development, K-13. This course emphasizes the perceptual, cognitive, psycholinguistic, and linguistic processes involved in both reading and writing. The course also examines the differentiation of teaching-learning strategies in a developmental reading program to meet the needs of the high- and low-achieving student. Through practical activities, this course …
This is an advanced course in reading education designed for educators in curriculum leadership roles. This course examines current issues in linguistic and cognitive development as well as the implications for school-wide and system-wide reading programs. Specialized leadership roles in reading education will be examined through the solving of practical classroom, school, and system-related problems. …
