EDST 6465 Collaborative Learning
Research of Slavin, the Johnsons, Kagan and others
document positive effects of cooperative learning on student
achievement, social relationships, self-esteem, and racial harmony in
classrooms. In this class, students implement pertinent cooperative
learning practices in their classrooms and assess their effects on
students. Products: Pertinent Practices Paper and Demonstration
Lessons.
EDST 6460 Contemporary Assessment Practice
This course offers students the opportunity to create standard and
alternative assessment products to be used with their students, as well
as discuss current issues in assessment and evaluation. Products:
Exhibition, Display, Performance-based Task, Rubric Design, Selected
Response and Essay Tests.
EDST 6551 Advanced Teaching Strategies
Informed by current research on effective teaching practices, this
course involves students in creating
lessons in their subject fields that follow models of teaching (Joyce
& Weil, 2000). Products: Videotaped portfolio of Direct
Instruction, Concept Attainment, Comparison/Contrast, Reading for
Meaning, Inquiry, Synectics Models and Humor Lesson.
EDST 6229 Elementary Education Seminar
Serving both a supportive and instructional function, this class
involves students in discussing opportunities and challenges they face
during the student teaching experience. Typical topics addressed include
relationships with students, working with the cooperating teacher,
presenting powerful lessons and assignments, teaching in heterogeneous
classrooms, classroom management, teaching for understanding and working
with families and communities. Products: Action Plan, Videotaped
Demonstration Lesson, Reflective Journal, Model Assignment, Parents'
Night Presentation.
EDST 6228 Graduate Field Experience
An examination of issues and the culture of elementary schools.
Observation: 90 hours. Reflective Journal, Sample Lesson, Observations,
Summaries of a Teacher Bio and a How-to book on classroom
management.
EDST 6221-6222 Inservice Seminar
Guides beginning teachers in Catholic Schools. Typical topics include:
service learning, classroom management, differentiated instruction,
varying instructional strategies, grading and assessment. Products:
Action Plan, Videotaped Demonstration Lesson, Reflective Journal, Model
Assignment, Parents' Night Presentation, Service Learning Project.
EDST 3301 Educational Evaluation
The emphasis on accountability in schools and the need to enhance
student performance make this course necessary and valuable. Products:
Interdisciplinary Team Unit, Unit in Subject, Selected Response and
Essay Tests, Performance-Based Task, Rubric Design, Exhibition, Display,
Affective Measure, Grading Plan, Modifications.
EDST 2003 Instructional Theory into Practice
Coupled with an intensive field experience, this course has participants
practice and demonstrate their learnings on-site. Products: Variety of
lessons piloted in class and at field site with small and large groups.
Technology products (digital camera, video clip, display, web quest,
virtual field trip), Portfolio of Teaching.
