Online Courses in MA in Education

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• Main Campus, Harrisonburg, VA

• EMU Lancaster, PA

Summer 2013

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 10-Aug. 12

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 10-Aug. 12

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. June 10-Aug. 12

Fall 2013

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 impact in their classrooms. Participants should be comfortable with surfing the web. Sept. 10-Dec. 10 (*special tuition rate: $250 per credit hour)

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. Sept. 10-Dec. 10 (*special tuition rate: $250 per credit hour)

Spring 2014

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. 14-Apr. 14 (*special tuition rate: $250 per credit hour)

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. Jan. 14-Apr. 14 (*special tuition rate: $250 per credit hour)

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. 14-Apr. 14

EDCC 531 Social and Ethical Issues in Education (online) (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. Jan. 14-Apr. 14

Notes:

¹ Meets requirement towards Pennsylvania ESL certification

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

³ Meets requirement towards Pennsylvania Reading Specialist certification

How do I register for online courses?

Pre-register by completing a Registration form. You will be put on the class roster(s). Full payment is due upon receipt of your statement.

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.* A $25 technology fee may also be charged to your account each term classes are taken. Institutes and special courses contracted with school divisions may vary in tuition rate.