M.A. in Education Course
Offerings 2008
Summer 2008
EDDS 513 Foundations and Procedural Issues in Special Education (3 SH) Fred Kennon
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. June 16-20, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
EDCC 533 Social and Ethical Issues in Education (2-3 SH) Don Steiner
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. May take for 3 semester hours upon permission of the instructor. June 23-27, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
EDDN 513 Teaming and Collaboration (3 SH) Lori Leaman
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. June 23-27, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
EDCC 523 Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution (3 SH) 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. July 7-11, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
EDPC 603 Literacy Practicum (3 SH) Tracy Hough
Focuses on applying literacy knowledge and expertise in a clinical or classroom setting. A case study method of assessing literacy progress in a student will be implemented, supervised by a reading specialist. July 7-25, Mon, Wed, Fri 8 a.m.-12 noon, Tues & Thurs 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
EDCI 503 Curriculum and 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 14-18, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
EDDT 573 Language Acquisition and Grammar (3 SH) Donovan Steiner
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. July 14-16, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
EDIC 553 Teaching Science as Inquiry (3 SH) Toni Flanagan
Designed for the in-service elementary or middle school teacher of science. Examines various research-based methods and strategies of teaching elementary and middle school science as reflected in the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) content and process standards. Inquiry-oriented hands-on activities will be used to demonstrate how the processes of science generate broad connections, and thus promote the concept that science content or ideas are not simply isolated facts to be memorized. Students in this course will critically examine their current instructional practice and together craft new approaches to teaching inquiry in the science classroom. July 28-Aug 1, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
EDLA 553 Developing an Effective Reading Program (3 SH) Katrina Maynard
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. Aug 4-8, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fall 2008
EDPC 521 Teacher Work Sample (1 SH) (replaces Reflective Practice Portfolio) Donovan Steiner
Integrates knowledge with professional practice through the assessment of contextual factors and the analysis of student learning. Five core porpositions of the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) are examined. Required by candidates participating in the curriculum transition who have not addressed NBPTS standards. Aug. 26, Sept. 9, 30, Oct. 7, 21 (Tues. 4:30-7:30 p.m.)
EDDT 551 Methods of Teaching ESL/FL (3 SH) Mike Medley
Emphasizes theory, practical methods, assessment and materials design and development for teachers teaching English as a second language and foreign language. Aug. 28-Dec. 11 (Tues. & Thurs. 3:50-5:05 p.m.)
EDLA 521 Integrated Literacy Instruction (3 SH) Judy Wilfong
Focuses on literacy learning throughout the curriculum and addresses integrated, interdisciplinary approaches to learning in K-12 classrooms. The course will explore instructional strategies, materials, and issues that impact the development and extension of literacy across the content areas. Technology as a tool for literacy will be an integral part of designing appropriate instruction. The role of research in learning, and specifically in reading and writing will be a focus area. Aug. 28-Dec. 11 (Thurs. 4:30-7:30 p.m.)
EDDT 591 ESL Assessment and Support (3 SH) Barbara Eye
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. Sept. 5-6, 19-20, Oct. 3-4, 17-18, 31, Nov. 1 (Fri. 4:30-7:30 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)
EDCC 501 Creating Cultures of Change: Constructivist Environments (3 SH) Donovan Steiner
Explores practical implications of constructivist theory in classrooms. Emphasizes concepts such as reflective practice, student centered learning and processes for change. Sept 12-13, 26-27, Oct 10-11, 24-25, Nov 7-8 (Fri. 4:30-7:30 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)
EDLA 501 Foundations of Literacy (3 SH) Tracy Hough
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. Sept. 19-20, Oct. 17-18, Nov. 14-15, 21-22, Dec. 5-6 (Fri. 4:30-7:30 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)
Please
note that coursework extends beyond the last class session.
Preregister by printing the
registration form (Word) and sending it
to the MA
in Education Program. You will be put on the class roster. Official
registration will take place at the first session of each course. Full
payment will be due at that time.
The tuition rate for the Master
of Arts in Education Program and the Graduate in Education Non-degree
Program is $330.00 per semester hour. *Institutes and special courses
contracted with school divisions may vary in tuition rate.
For more information contact:
Don Steiner, Director
M.A. in Education Program
Eastern Mennonite University
1200 Park Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22802-2462
(540) 432-4142 or 432-4350
E-mail:
mained@emu.edu
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