Introduction to reading instruction in various academic subjects. Study of instructional strategies for vocabulary development, for actively involving students in critical thinking activities through questioning and group discussion, and for developing study skills. A study of the human response to God in the light of contemporary psychology. A collection of topics related to critical educational issues of the current educational scene. Case studies of successful school programs as well as local, state, and national initiatives are investigated.
Subject matter varies from semester to semester.
Organizational Theory and Administration 3 semester hours Relationship of professional ethics and personal integrity to leadership. Strategies for achieving an maintaining personal health and wellness. Maximizing student achievement through collaborative visioning, strategic planning, risk taking, and decision making. Use of collaborative techniques to identify, assess, analyze, and develop strategies to improve school culture and climate to enhance student learning. ED 7302 Private and Public School Law 3 semester hours Federal and state laws, regulations, and codes for public and private schools are studied.