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Course Offerings 2012

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Main Campus, Harrisonburg, Va.

Courses scheduled for upcoming semesters are listed below.
Complete the registration form for Main Campus, Harrisonburg, VA for the courses below to be added to the class roster. Full payment is due at the first class, or for online courses, upon receipt of your statement.

Spring 2012

EDSL 581 Language and Culture (online) (3 SH) 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) 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. Jan 16-Apr 16 (*Special tuition rate: $250 per credit hour)

EDCT 531 Everything Google for the Classroom (online) (3 SH)* Timothy Taylor
Explores Google 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. Jan 16-Apr 16 (*Special tuition rate: $250 per credit hour)

EDLA 511 Literacy Assessment (3 SH) Tracy Hough
Focuses on assessment as the basis for instruction. Teachers will learn to administer multiple assessments to diagnose and document a student’s 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 17, Apr 14, May 5 (Saturdays, 8:30am-4:30pm) Students will also be expected to attend the George Graham Lecture, tentatively scheduled for April 14, 7am-4pm

EDCC 551 Action Research in Educational Settings (3 SH) Donovan Steiner
Examines quantitative and qualitative research studies that 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 20-21, Feb 10-11, Mar 2-3, Apr 13-14, May 11-12 (Fridays 4:30-7:30pm, Saturdays 8:30am-3:30pm)

EDLA 581 Word Study (1 SH) Tracy Hough
Explores the development of orthographic knowledge of spelling. Provides hands-on experience in designing, implementing and assessing developmentally appropriate tasks for students’ needs in spelling phonics and vocabulary. Feb 18 (Saturday, 8:30am-4:30pm) and Feb 27, Mar 12, 26 (Mondays, 5:30-8:30pm)

Summer 2012

EDLA 611 Adolescent/Young Adult Literature (online) (3 SH)
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)
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

EDCC 521 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. June 11-15, 8am-4:30pm

EDCI 511 Teaming and Collaboration (3 SH) Judy Mullet
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 25-29, 8am-4:30pm

EDPC 601 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. June 21-July 13, 9am-12pm Jun 21; 8am-1pm Jun 22; 8am-2pm June 25-July 13, no class July 4

EDCC 531 Social and Ethical Issues in Education (3 SH) Donovan 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. July 9-13, 8am-4:30pm

EDLA 531 Literacy in Community & Family Arenas (3 SH) Donovan Steiner
Addresses workplace literacy, family literacy, adult literacy and literacy advocacy. July 23-27, 8am-4:30pm

EDSL 571 Language Acquisition and Grammar (3 SH)
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 30-Aug 3, 8am-4:30pm

Educational Technology Course Offerings*

Held at the Shenandoah County School Board Office
*Course tuition is $250 per semester hour for the educational technology courses offered in Virginia.

EDCT 691 Creating in the Classroom Using 21st Century Tools (3 SH) Timothy Taylor
Participants will identify, use and evaluate 21st Century Learning Tools that can be used to address the top level of Bloom’s Taxonomy – Creating. July 16-20, 8am-4:30pm

Please note that course work typically extends beyond the last class session.

Pre-register by completing and submitting the registration form for Main Campus, Harrisonburg, VA. 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.

Order your textbooks from EMU bookstore, delivered to your home or to be picked up at EMU. The tuition rate for the Master of Arts in Education Program and the Graduate in Education Non-degree Program is $400.00 per semester hour unless otherwise noted.* Institutes and special courses contracted with school divisions may vary in tuition rate.

For more information contact:

Don Steiner, Director
MA in Education Program
Eastern Mennonite University
1200 Park Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22802-2462
(540) 432-4142 or 432-4350
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