EDUC503 - The Professional Educator
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This course is intended to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the Master of Education program. Students will explore what it means to develop as a professional educator and how this impacts teaching and learning. The course examines the significance of various educational theories, historical developments, philosophies, pedagogical approaches, basic research designs, and educational paradigms. Students will discover how different social, emotional, physical, and ethical issues impact various aspects of K-12 classrooms, and other instructional settings. Effective use of technology as a tool in educational situations will be emphasized, as well as how educational research can alter classroom practice.
Prerequisites
N/A
Corequisites
N/A
Schedule of Classes
| 09/26/11 - 02/26/12 |
03/05/12 - 04/29/12 |
Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 10/31/11 - 03/25/12 |
04/02/12 - 05/27/12 |
Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
| 11/28/11 - 04/29/12 |
05/07/12 - 07/01/12 |
Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session |
| 12/26/11 - 05/27/12 |
06/04/12 - 07/29/12 |
Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 01/30/12 - 06/24/12 |
07/02/12 - 08/26/12 |
Summer 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
| 02/27/12 - 07/29/12 |
08/06/12 - 09/30/12 |
Summer 2012 Session I - 8 Week session |
| 03/26/12 - 08/26/12 |
09/03/12 - 10/28/12 |
Summer 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 04/30/12 - 09/23/12 |
10/01/12 - 11/25/12 |
Fall 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
| 05/28/12 - 10/28/12 |
11/05/12 - 12/30/12 |
Fall 2012 Session I - 8 Week session |
| 06/25/12 - 11/25/12 |
12/03/12 - 01/27/13 |
Fall 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
Course Materials
| Book Title: |
Action Research, 4th ed
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| ISBN: |
0137003145
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| Publication Info: |
Pearson
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| Author: |
Mills, Geoff E.
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| Unit Cost: |
$52.25
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| Book Title: |
The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life, 10th ed
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| ISBN: |
0787996866
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| Publication Info: |
Wiley
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| Author: |
Palmer, Parker J.
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| Unit Cost: |
$27.95
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| Book Title: |
Educating Esme : Expanded Edition
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| ISBN: |
1565129350
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| Publication Info: |
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
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| Author: |
Codell, Esme Raji
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| Unit Cost: |
$12.95
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| Book Title: |
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Ed
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| ISBN: |
1433805618
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| Publication Info: |
American Psychological Association
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| Author: |
American Psychological Association
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| Unit Cost: |
$29.00
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