Courses
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- Graded: S/U
- Co-requisites: ED 568
- Prerequisites: ED 558, ED 560, ED 561, ED 562, ED 566, ED 567, ED 571, ED 581, ED 587
The seminar will focus on the application of previously learned strategies to utilize when teaching students with learning disabilities. Collaborative models, data-driven curriculum planning and accountability of student progress (i.e., IEP) are infused within the course contents. This course runs in conjunction with the practicum for the second portion of a semester.
A study of the reading process, examination of current approaches in reading instruction, individual and group evaluation techniques and instruments, and consideration of the professional literature as it relates to reading instruction.
Identification of problems related to the reading process, examination of diagnostic procedures for use with groups and individuals, examination and use of specific diagnostic instruments and consideration of corrective and remedial procedures.
Clinical experience in diagnosing and treating disabled readers and managing a remedial reading program.
Various ways of organizing reading programs within a school building and/or school system; a consideration of assessment and evaluation of reading programs; selection of materials for reading instruction; and the role and responsibility of various school personnel.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: ED 500
A capstone graduate seminar in educational research. Candidates will complete (1) a graduate research project report, portfolio, or exhibit, or (2) two file papers.
- Prerequisites: Graduate standing
- Prerequisites: Graduate standing
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: ED 500, ED 560, ED 561, ED 562, ED 571 or instructor permission
Fostering competency in the areas of writing (text composition and revision, grammar, spelling), and language development (listening and speaking) are focused on within the class. In addition to oral communication, the written word in the form of written expression will be focused on with intervention strategies for written communication, as well as testing and diagnosis of written communication, and reinforcing linguistics related to learning disabilities.
- Graded: S/U
- Graded: A/F
(online seminar with field experience requirement, 3 credits), will provide an opportunity for students who hold a bachelor’s degree related to the education field to engage in collegial and collaborative knowledge/skill building within two domains: a) literacy within interest-based, purpose-driven learning experiences and b) responsive teaching. Participants will work individually and as a class (online discussions) to discuss, reflect, synthesize, evaluate, and apply current and seminal research and theory in these two fields. They will also have the opportunity to design and implement teaching and learning ideas during the course and to reflect upon those experiences to apply them to their future teaching and learning experiences. Participants may take this as an elective for masters degree programs within the School of Education, Leaderhship and Public Service or as continuing education credit (licensed K-12 teachers).
- Graded: S/U
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: ED 500, ED 560, ED 561, ED 562, ED 571 or instructor permission
A study of the diagnostic principles and practices in assessing intellectual capacity, educability, behavioral and emotional characteristics, and academic achievement. Incorporate issues of strategic performance, self-determination and interplay between cognition and psychosocial functioning. Students will administer formal and informal assessments for instructional planning and be able to communicate results.
- Prerequisites: Application and acceptance as a fellow of the Upper Peninsula Writing Project
- Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department head
- Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor
Presenting unique and timely topics. Specific topics are announced via departmental and university publications.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of the department or instructor.
Clinical coursework specific to the individual development plans or educational improvement plans important to certified PK-12 educators and administrators, preschool teachers, adult educators, higher education instructors and administrators, and others who qualify for admission to graduate studies. The credits apply to the renewal of education certificates. With adviser or program approval, credits may apply as elective credits to plans of study leading to M.A.E. degree programs.
- Graded: S/U
- Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor
Presenting unique and timely topics. Specific topics are announced via departmental and university publications.
- Graded: S/U
- Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of the department or instructor.
Clinical coursework specific to the individual development plans or educational improvement plans important to certified PK-12 educators and administrators, preschool teachers, adult educators, higher education instructors and administrators, and others who qualify for admission to graduate studies. The credits apply to the renewal of education certificates. With adviser or program approval, credits may apply as elective credits to plans of study leading to M.A.E. degree programs.
- Graded: S/U
- Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department head
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department head
Independent study under the supervision of a member of the department. Supervisor and study must be selected prior to enrollment in the course and appropriate directed study forms must be completed. The content of the course does not duplicate existing course content.
The student develops a thesis with the help of a thesis committee. Appropriate thesis forms must be completed prior to enrollment. The thesis must be approved by the thesis committee and the Office of Graduate Education. The student should consult the department and the Office of Graduate Education for specific requirements.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
Advanced study of educational research for students pursuing an education specialist degree. Students will study research methodology as a prerequisite to completing a thesis in ED 699.