Education

Reviews, analyzes and evaluates contemporary educational theory and practice in relation to the teaching and learning process of adults. This is viewed from the different philosophical perspectives of human development, motivational theory and learning theory, including effects upon the educational enterprise as they are applied to varied learning situations.

Examines classic and contemporary theories of learning that directly impact education and their influences on teaching and learning in the K-12 school setting. Explores the research base of the major theoretical models and examines the implications of those models for education. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to describe theories and styles of learning and discuss the relationship between different types of intelligence to learning motivation and its application to the classroom setting.

This course examines issues impacting schools and the American education system by analyzing the evolving relationship among schools, communities, states and national education goals and initiatives. Students learn how to examine issues in education from both historical and contemporary perspectives through dialogue.

In many ways, progress and change within education and training organizations and systems is driven by research. This course enables students to choose a topic to research and guides them through the decision process of methodological approaches, research procedures and evaluation and interpretation of research results. Additionally, students learn ethical procedures and formal academic writing that can be applied to careers in education and training.

Presents both formal and informal measures for assessing learners' progress. Course involves analyzing various approaches to interpreting individual and group performance. Uses of formative and summative assessments are examined in relation to maintaining a positive learning environment based on research and best practices. A variety of learning assessment strategies will be examined, such as the development of rubrics, journal evaluation techniques, standardized testing, universal design strategies, technology-based assessments and portfolios.

Introduces students to classroom teaching strategies that respond positively to a variety of learning styles. The course focuses on ways in which different learning styles impact global education. Explores teaching techniques, differential learning and curricular directions designed to improve school experiences for a variety of learning styles.

Today's schools are increasingly impacted, structured and managed according to laws and regulations. In this course, students learn the basis of legal terminology as related to cases and case law. Topics covered include regulation of public and private schools, church-state issues, rights of students and teachers, contracts, ADA accommodations and safety in the educational environment. Students also learn how politics influence the education system at the national and state level.

Focuses on the design, development and implementation of e-Learning. Topics include learning platforms for educational and corporate environments, online learning communities, content design for online delivery and preparation of learners for online learning. Students will learn how to use e-Learning as a teaching tool in a traditional classroom or training environment.

Examines adult education from historical perspectives, including social, economic, regulatory and technological developments that have shaped adult education. Students examine distance education, online education and other modes of adult education.

As schools and organizations continue to evolve, so does the need for individuals to understand and appreciate a variety of abilities and socioeconomic statuses. Students learn theoretical approaches and apply them to real-world experiences. Best practices for designing content and environments that appreciate and include multiple viewpoints are examined.

Provides a thorough examination of theories and methods of teaching, learning and motivation for adult learners in education and in the workplace. Students will analyze teaching and learning models, apply learning and motivation theories to instruction, develop learning solutions for adults, use specific analysis tools and discuss various issues that will influence adult learning in the future.

Examines current theory and practice in assessment. Prepares students to evaluate leading assessment trends, models, methods and tools used in workplace and educational settings. Students will analyze essential variables that influence adult learning, evaluate the costs and benefits of assessment programs, and develop formative and summative assessment plans that include authentic assessment techniques.

Examines the systematic processes of effective instructional design to create an instructional and training product. Content includes instructional design process and models, ADDIE framework, connections between learning theories and instructional design, relationship of technology to instructional design, and applications of state and national content standards to the design and development of instructional and training products.

Examines the elements of training and development in organizational and educational environments. Students learn how to incorporate adult learning theory into training and developmental programs. Topics include planning, facilitating and assessing training and development of adults.

Students will review, analyze, and evaluate technology innovation and leadership practices to better understand and connect through learning enterprises that foster working relationships, as learners, teachers, trainers, whether they are in K-12 communities, higher education, or corporate executives. Course materials also reflect on the nature of technology and how technology impacts both the individual and society within learning environments. Further emphasis is on how to critically analyze and assess technology in an ethical and socially responsible manner.

This course focuses on implementing and leading through technological changes in the learning environment. Specifically, students will leverage technologies, such as, social media, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, gamification, Chatbots, and other contemporary technology applications to enhance learning opportunities, to understand the impact on education and future design processes, and to cultivate innovation in the education enterprise.

This course examines the application of technology within learning systems, focusing on responsible practices. It analyzes current educational policies and standards related to technology, evaluating their effectiveness. Students investigate legal guidelines for material use.

In this course, students learn how to design and evaluate new technologies for learning environments. Various media, software and applications are covered for web-based and mobile devices. Students also learn how to assess and evaluate the process and effects of technological enhancements on learning.

This course introduces students to open source and proprietary learning management systems (LMS). Students explore various modes of e-learning in addition to the components, tools and structure of LMS. The focus of the course includes conducting a needs analysis for an educational or business entity and deploying content for users and evaluating their activity and engagement within the LMS.

This course investigates the interactions between new technologies and educational practices, examining their effects on curriculum and teaching methodologies. Technology's application within the classroom and curriculum is a core component of this study.

Focuses on developing skills that will enable students to design and develop engaging e-learning experiences. Topics include design steps, technology uses for communication and learning, and globalization, as well as different learners' needs and motivations for using technology such as blogging, texting, social networking, gaming, micro worlds and Avatars. Students will learn to use various Internet sites and productivity tools to design, develop and evaluate engaging e-learning experiences.

Provides students with the tools to plan, design and implement curricula in educational settings. Approaches to, and models of, curriculum and program design will be explored, with a specific emphasis on developing curricula for adult learners. The internal and external influences on curriculum and program development will be evaluated.

Incorporates in-depth examination of the theory and practice of the design, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula. It encompasses the development of a K-12 curriculum involving a systematic approach to identifying learners' needs, establishing goals and objectives, and selecting educational strategies to meet those needs. Students explore the impact of educational research on curriculum plans and development. Emphasis will be placed on examination of curriculum standards and assessments, state and national influences, differing perspectives, and technological applications.

Explores the emerging roles of teachers as leaders in K-12 educational environments. Topics for reading and discussion cover teacher leadership in a variety of capacities for instruction, school reform, curriculum development, assessment, school finance and budgetary input, classroom management, collaboration and community building, technology integration and professional and staff development.

This concentration course will help students gain applied learning of organizational systems that impact the delivery of education. This course will prepare future leaders for understanding the organizational systems that impact the operations of the educational processes and systems through the lens of public policy and politics.

This course will prepare future leaders for understanding the aspects of funding and financing education such as preparation for budget hearings. Students will learn how to develop a budget for staffing, training and development, and for optimizing the growth and maintenance of educational programs.

Analyzes theoretical processes and practices of globalization and their global implications for leadership in education. Emphasis is placed upon international curriculum, global issues in education, strategies to promote globalization, international and global regulation of education, and identification and development of international and intercultural communication and leadership skills.

Addresses the need for curriculum leaders to understand the development and implementation of administrative policy and practices at the local, state and national levels. The student will develop critical skills required to systematically analyze, plan and make data-driven decisions and policies that foster instructional improvement and organizational change necessary to support instruction. The aim of the course is to prepare curriculum leaders to meet the instructional challenges that will shape K-12 education now and in the future.

This course examines the application of training strategies and methods within an organization and evaluates the effectiveness of training in bridging knowledge and skill gaps. It explores how learning and development professionals select content and methods, plan for the transfer of learning, and identify opportunities for quality improvement.

This course is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge, skills and strategies involved to conduct or participate in an evaluation in their schools, organizations and/or communities. Evaluations serve the interest of many people, who want to ensure their schools, corporations, nonprofit organizations and governments are held accountable. The focus of this course introduces the different approaches and methods for conducting an evaluation. This course covers methodologies used in evaluations to ensure accountability by measuring performance and outcomes to assess an organization's needs to enhance learning.

Applies learning theory to strategies for determining learners' needs; differentiating, implementing and sequencing appropriate instructional methods to meet those needs; identifying and providing learning support resources; and assessing effects upon student performance. Students will examine uses of various instructional methods such as learner-centered instruction, collaborative methods, distance learning methods and direct instruction.

This course will support students’ understanding of designing curriculum and assessments to support a personalized learning experience. Students will learn how to develop an individualized curriculum and assessment plan that will help learners rise to meet learning standards in K-12 education. Students will also learn how to scaffold content to help K-12 meet assessment goals.

This course will help students gain applied learning of strategic planning in an educational organization. This course will prepare future administrators to lead and apply a strategic plan for developing or enhancing operations, programs, and/or product offerings in an institution.

Master of Educational Design and Technology students across all concentration areas will apply the learning from the program to a current issue in education. Students will research a relevant concern in education and develop a proposal to address the issue. Students will synthesize their learning from previous courses to design a unit of curriculum that promotes integrity, a broad range of viewpoints, and supports student learning. Students are expected to demonstrate mastery of all program and concentration outcomes. The capstone course provides learners with practical experience that instructional professionals and administrators require to improve the learning environment.
A grade of B or higher is required for satisfactory course completion.