EMU at Lancaster Graduate Course Offerings for Master of Arts in Education

Spring 2012 | Summer 2012 | Fall 2012

All courses are approved for Act 48 credit.

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Tuition: $400 per semester hour
Technology fee: $25 per registered student per term
Textbooks: View and order your textbooks from the EMU bookstore, delivered to your home. Credit is given to your charge card account for standard shipping fees, after books are shipped.

MA in Education Orientation: March 17, 2012, 1-3 p.m., Fall TBA

Action Research Project Presentations: Saturday, March 17, March 31, 9:00 a.m., May 5, July 28, 8:30 a.m. The public is invited.

Graduation Brunch and Commencement: Sunday, April 29, 2012, Harrisonburg, Va.; Brunch – 10:00 a.m., Commencement – 1 p.m.

  • Diploma Dates: April 29, June 15, August 10, December 14, 2012

Spring 2012

EDSL 581 Language & Culture (ONLINE) (3 SH) 1 3 Michael Medley
Enables students to gain a deeper understanding of the intricate ways in which culture and language influence each other. Surveys the basics of sociolinguistics and language policy through case studies from communities around the world. Includes a critical evaluation of the role of culture in the second-language classroom. Jan. 16 – Apr. 16

EDSL 571 Language Acquisition & Grammar (ONLINE) (3 SH) 1 Tu Phillips
Explores current topics and issues in the study of language acquisition, language development, and grammar. Offers teachers practical ideas for teaching grammar in the context of today’s classroom. Jan. 16 – Apr. 16

EDCT 611 Creating a Technology-Rich Learning Classroom (ONLINE) (3 SH) Timothy Taylor
Identifies, uses and evaluates technology resources in the context of designing and delivering instruction that is consistent with current best practices for integrating technology. The National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers will be referenced throughout the course. (special tuition rate: $250 per semester hour) Jan. 16 – Apr. 16

EDCT 531 Everything Google for the Classroom (ONLINE) (3 SH) Timothy Taylor
Explores standard and new Google tools that can be used in the classroom to assist with classroom management and instruction. Teachers will increase their knowledge using discussion threads, reflection papers, lesson plans involving the implementation of Google tools, and a course project where candidates use a Google tool for professional or student development or enhancement. Participants will collaborate on ways to use these tools to have the greatest positive impact in their classrooms. (special tuition rate: $250 per semester hour) Jan. 16 – Apr. 16

EDLA 531 Literacy in Community & Family Arenas (3 SH) 3 Susan Finn Miller
Addresses workplace literacy, family literacy, adult literacy and literacy advocacy. Jan. 7, 14, Mar. 10, Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-3:30 p.m., Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Mar. 7, Wednesdays 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

EDCC 551 Action Research in Educational Settings (3 SH) Michael Young (see Note:)
Examines quantitative and qualitative research studies which have impacted education. Presents action research theory and design so that students may apply action research to their individual programs. Prerequisite: admission to candidacy. Jan. 13-14, 26, Feb. 10-11, 23, Mar. 16-17, 29, Apr. 20-21, Thursdays & Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-3:30 p.m.

  • Note: Action Research Orientation session: Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 6-7:30 p.m.

EDPC 602 Clinic I: Diagnosis of Reading & Writing Difficulties (3 SH) 3 Janine Presloid
(formerly EDLA 511 Literacy Assessment)
Designed to focus on assessment as the basis for instruction. Teachers will learn to administer multiple assessments to diagnose and document a students literacy development. Teachers will also examine the design and purpose of national, state, and district assessments. Prerequisite: EDLA 501 Foundations of Literacy or instructor’s permission. Jan. 28, Feb. 11, 25, Mar. 3, 31, Apr. 14 [snow make-up day: Apr. 28] Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-4:30 p.m.

EDPC 611 Action Research Project (3 SH)
Incorporates a written report and delivery of a student-designed action research project. Under faculty mentor supervision, Action Research Projects may take a variety of formats: curriculum restructuring projects, staff development projects, research for public policy change, research for publication, etc. Prerequisite: EDCC 551 Action Research in Educational Settings. Feb. 1, 2012 – Feb. 1, 2013

EDLA 651 Developing an Effective Reading Program (3 SH) 3 Michelle Crotteau
Designed to provide practical knowledge about developing and implementing K-12 reading programs. Develops the strategies and understandings needed to provide a diverse student body with effective reading instruction. Emphasizes professional development, leadership and advocacy for reading specialists. Prerequisite: permission by advisor. Mar. 23-24, May 4-5, July 18-20 Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-3:30 p.m., weekdays 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-5:00 p.m.

* EDDS 611 Curriculum & Instructional Support for Special Education Students (3 SH) Nadine Larkin
Blended course: on site and online
Addresses research and best practice in curriculum development, instructional planning and behavior management to support students with high incidence disabilities: cognitive (MR), learning (LD), and emotional needs (ED). Emphasizes culturally sensitive integration of students into family life, schools and community programs and services. Online: Mar. 24 – May 11; On site: Mar.30-31, Apr. 13, 20, 28, May 4, Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Summer 2012

Tuition: $400 per semester hour
Technology fee: $25 per registered student per term

Action Research Project Presentations: May 5, July 28, 2012. The public is invited.

Note: Action Research Pre-class Orientation session for FALL 2012 EDCC 551 course: Summer TBA, 2012

EDLA 611 Adolescent/Young Adult Literature (ONLINE) (3 SH) 3 Mark Hogan
Concentrates on literature written for and by adolescent/young adult readers while relying on works typically classified as young adult literature as well as literary “classics” found within the curriculum for middle, junior and senior high classrooms. Employs reader-response theory. June 11-August 13

EDDA 631 Research in Risk & Resiliency (ONLINE) (3 SH) 2 Sarah Armstrong
Analyzes research bases for understanding risk and resiliency and explores protective factors within the child, family and community which enable resilience and mitigate risk factors. June 11-August 13

* EDDS 601 Advocacy Issues Within Special Education (3 SH) Nadine Larkin
Blended course: on site and online
Recognizes the impact and importance of decision-making and the dynamics of advocacy. Includes but is not limited to current topics such as impact of health and medical issues, self determination by and for students, selection and implementation of instructional and assistive technologies, and creating safe psychological and physical environments. June 13, Wednesday, August 6-7, Monday-Tuesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-5 p.m.

EDSL 581 Language & Culture (3 SH) 1,3 Carmen Rowe
Enables students to gain a deeper understanding of the intricate ways in which culture and language influence each other. Surveys the basics of sociolinguistics and language policy through case studies from communities around the world. Includes a critical evaluation of the role of culture in the second-language classroom. June 13-15, Wednesday – Friday, July 5-6, Thursday – Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-5 p.m.

EDID 531 Understanding & Affirming Diversity in the Classroom (1 or 3 SH) 2 Frances Skolnick
Explores approaches to help children and adolescents interact more positively and overcome intolerance. This reflective and activity-based workshop examines underlying theory and research, as well as provides opportunities to practice strategies in small group participatory activities. June 18-19 (1 SH), Monday-Tuesday, June 18-22 (3 SH) Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-5:00 p.m.

EDCC 521 Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution (3 SH) 2 Judy Mullet
Explores peacebuilding and conflict resolution within educational contexts. Focuses on peaceable climates and conflict transformation approaches and integrates peace curricula for individual classroom settings and within specific schools. June 18-22, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-5 p.m.

EDCC 501 Creating Cultures of Change (3 SH) 2 Toni Flanagan
Explores practical implications of constructivist theory in classrooms. Emphasizes concepts such as reflective practice, student-centered learning, and processes for change. June 25-29, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-5 p.m.

EDDA 501 At-Risk Issues in School & Community (3 SH) Jim Cox
Serves as a forum for engaging dialogue among educators, counselors, law enforcement personnel, social service agents, and other community service workers regarding at-risk issues. It emphasizes current trends and program development models empowering collaboration within communities. June 25-29, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-5 p.m.

EDLA 571 Assessing & Developing Word Knowledge (1 SH) Kathy Ganske, author
Focuses on the systematic teaching of phonics, spelling, and vocabulary in beginning, transitional and intermediate readers. Knowing what to teach and when will be emphasized. More info at Word Study Course. July 2-3, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 1:00-4:30 p.m.

EDCC 531 Social & Ethical Issues in Education (3 SH) Michael Young
Examines educational and ethical values through discussion of case studies and current issues in education. Analyzes how public policy in education is shaped via the community’s social and ethical concerns. July 9-13, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-5 p.m.

EDCI 511 Teaming & Collaboration (3 SH) 2 Kay Frunzi
Focuses on collaborative strategies for teaming among educators, parents and community agencies. Examines models of consensus building, team leadership, team planning, collaborative strategies and school-community partnerships within the context of inclusive classrooms and transition programs for at-risk learners. July 9-13, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-5 p.m.

EDCI 501 Curriculum & Instructional Strategies (3 SH) Cathy Smeltzer Erb
Examines the philosophical foundations of curriculum development and implementation. Curriculum mapping, interdisciplinary inquiry, activity curricula and culturally responsive development will be discussed. July 9-13, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-5 p.m.

EDSL 551 Methods of Teaching ESL/FL (3 SH) 1 Carmen Rowe
Emphasizes theory, practical methods, assessment and materials design, and development for teachers teaching English as a second language and foreign language. July 16-20, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-5 p.m.

EDLA 521 Integrated Literacy Instruction (3 SH) 3 Don Steiner
Focuses on literacy learning throughout the curriculum and addresses integrated, interdisciplinary approaches to learning in K-12 classrooms. The course explores instructional strategies, materials, and issues that impact the development and extension of literacy across the content areas. Technology as a tool for literacy is an integral part of designing appropriate instruction. The role of research in learning, and specifically in reading and writing is a focus area. July 16-20, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-5 p.m.

EDLA 601 Multicultural Children’s Literature (3 SH) 2,3 Tracy Hough
Explores multicultural literature for children in a variety of genre. Elementary classroom activities, including critical thinking and writing, are demonstrated. July 23-27, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-5 p.m.

EDDA 511 Teaching Diverse Learners (3 SH) 2
Focuses on the application of integrated strategies, differentiated instruction, curriculum compacting and adaptations for diverse populations, i.e. students served under alternative education, special education services, ESL and gifted/talented programs. July 23-27, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-5 p.m.

EDSL 591 ESL Assessment & Support (3 SH) 1 Janet Purcell
Explores assessment tools and practices as they relate to second language learners. Emphasizes the assessing and monitoring of oral language, reading and writing, and content area subjects. Examines support services both in language acquisition and content learning. July 30-August 3, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-5 p.m.

EDAI 521 Understanding the Roots of Community (3 SH) 4
Explores the theology and history of the Anabaptist movement, inviting students to articulate the significance of this movement for themselves as person and teacher. Who are the Anabaptists? Where do they come from? What is their story? What do Anabaptists believe? How do I fit into or respond to this story? Location: Lancaster Mennonite School. June 11-15, 2012, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-5 p.m.

EDAI 531 Building Caring Communities (3 SH) 4 Donovan Steiner
Explores the essential components of a vibrant diverse community with attention to service, conflict transformation, respect, simplicity, and social justice. Location: Christopher Dock Mennonite High School, Lansdale, PA. June 18-22, 2012, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-5 p.m.

Fall 2012

Tuition: $400 per semester hour
Technology fee: $25 per registered student per term

Action Research Project Presentations: Fall TBA, 2012. The public is invited.

EDSL 571 Language Acquisition & Grammar (ONLINE) (3 SH) 1
Explores current topics and issues in the study of language acquisition, language development, and grammar. Offers teachers practical ideas for teaching grammar in the context of today’s classroom. Sept. 5 – Dec. 5

EDCT 681 Online Learning Tools for the Classroom (ONLINE) (3 SH) * Timothy Taylor
Explores online tools that can be used in the classroom to assist with classroom management and instruction. Participants will collaborate on ways to use these tools to have the greatest positive impact in their classrooms. Participants should be comfortable with surfing the web. (special tuition rate: $250 per semester hour) Sept. 5 – Dec. 5

EDCT 531 Everything Google for the Classroom (ONLINE) (3 SH) * Timothy Taylor
Explores standard and new Google tools that can be used in the classroom to assist with classroom management and instruction. Teachers will increase their knowledge using discussion threads, reflection papers, lesson plans involving the implementation of Google tools, and a course project where candidates use a Google tool for professional or student development or enhancement. Participants will collaborate on ways to use these tools to have the greatest positive impact in their classrooms. (special tuition rate: $250 per semester hour) Sept. 5 – Dec. 5

EDPC 611 Action Research Project (3 SH)
Incorporates a written report and delivery of a student-designed action research project. Under Faculty mentor supervision, Action Research Projects may take a variety of formats: curriculum restructuring projects, staff development projects, research for public policy change, research for publication, etc. Prerequisite: EDCC 551 Action Research in Educational Settings. Sept. 5, 2012 – Sept. 5, 2013

EDLA 501 Foundations of Literacy (3 SH) 3
Examines the psychological, social and linguistic components of the developmental processes of reading and writing including phonemic awareness, alphabetic code, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Emphasizes the importance of appropriate instruction and materials according to the child’s developmental stage. TBA

EDCC 551 Action Research in Educational Settings (3 SH) (see Note:)
Examines quantitative and qualitative research studies which have impacted education. Presents action research theory and design so that students may apply action research to their individual programs. Prerequisite: admission to candidacy.
TBA Thursdays & Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-3:30 p.m.

  • Note: Action Research Orientation session: TBA

EDCT 501 Technology to Enhance Learning (3 SH)
Focuses on strategies and delivery systems of instruction which are now available to teachers through the use of technology. Investigates how a wide range of electronic information technology might affirm core values and promote excellent teaching practices. Emphasizes hands-on learning. TBA Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-3:30 p.m.

* EDDS 511 Foundations & Procedural Issues in Special Education (3 SH)
Focuses on recent changes within special education policy and law that directly impact the classroom teacher. Presents ways to use internet services to keep current with procedural issues. TBA Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:30-3:30 p.m.

EDI 611 Bullying Phenomenon in Schools: How Can We Create Healthy School Communities? (1 or 3 SH) 2
Focuses on recognizing the bully-victim-bystander power dynamic that perpetuates overt and covert bullying in schools and cyber-bullying in the community. Participants will explore research-based strategies for developing healthy school climates and patterns of relating to others that discourages harmful behaviors among students and educators. The course presents a restorative approach to discipline when bullying occurs in schools. TBA

Directed Studies, To Be Arranged

Note: Please indicate term desired when registering for the Literacy Practicum or the TESL Practicum.

EDPC 601 Literacy Practicum(3 SH) 3
Focuses on the outcomes of the Literacy track. Supervised by a graduate faculty mentor. 60 hours of field experience will take place in a setting necessary to complete the literacy track requirements. Spring, Summer, or Fall term

EDPC 601 TESL Practicum (3 SH) 1
Focuses on the outcomes of the TESL track. Supervised by a graduate faculty mentor. 60 hours of field experience will take place in a setting necessary to complete the TESL track requirements. Spring, Summer, or Fall term

Notes:

TBA = To Be Arranged

* course meets new Instructional II requirements for Inclusive Classrooms

1 Meets requirement towards Pennsylvania ESL certification

2 Meets requirement towards the Pennsylvania Graduate Certificate Peacebuilding & Conflict Transformation in Educational Settings.

3 Meets requirement towards Pennsylvania Reading Specialist certification

4 Meets requirement towards Mennonite Education Agency (MEA) certification as an Anabaptist Educator. EDAI courses are designed for educators in Christian schools, but are open to anyone.

Please note that coursework extends beyond the last class session.

Registration and tuition information

Pre-register online using the registration form, and it will be submitted directly to our Lancaster MA in Education office. Application to the program is not a prerequisite to taking classes, until you reach 9 credit hours. Please note the course(s) you wish to register for on the form, and you will be put on the class roster(s). Official registration will take place at the first session of each course held on location. Full tuition payment and technology fee will be due at that time. Online courses or EDPC 511 Action Research Project will be billed to your home address, and are due as noted on your statement. For approved courses taken through IU13 or the Anabaptist Learning Institute for transcripted credits through EMU, pre-register online using the EMU Short Registration Form

Tuition: $400 per semester hour
Technology fee: $25 per registered student per term
(Institutes and special courses contracted with school divisions may vary in tuition rate.)

Ordering textbooks

Order your textbooks from the EMU bookstore, delivered to your home. Credit is given to your charge card account for standard shipping fees, after books are shipped.

For more information contact:

MA in Education Program
Eastern Mennonite University at Lancaster
1846 Charter Ln., P.O. Box 10936
Lancaster PA 17605-0936
(717) 397-5190 or (866) 368-5262