Curriculum & Instruction Track
View the Curriculum & Instruction M.A.Ed. program below to see courses included in this program, number of weeks for each course and location – online or on campus.
EDU-511 Issues in Education
An overview of the philosophy of education. The course introduces the Christian worldview as it relates to education within the context of educational leadership, global issues, diversity and choice, technology, learning disabilities, literacy, curriculum, home-schooling, charter schools, etc.
Credits: 3 Weeks:1 Location: Grand Rapids (July)
EDU-573 Introduction to Technology
A conceptual framework for technology in the classroom and on using technology as a tool in the classroom. This course will focus on the individual instructional needs of each student. Activities will commensurate with the technology comfort level of each student. Instruction will be given in the areas of using technology to facilitate inquiry-based learning, in finding and developing resources, in using computers in the classroom, and in exploring ways to use the Internet as an instructional tool.
Credits: 3 Weeks: 7 Location: Online
EDU-513 Student Motivation, Behavior, and Classroom Management
A review of current research and best practice in the areas of educational psychology, student motivation, brain research, multiple intelligences, learning styles, and classroom management. The course also reviews developmental psychology concepts necessary to understanding children and adolescents.
Credits: 3 Weeks: 7 Location: Online
EDU-521 Instructional Strategies for Diverse Classrooms
Study of issues relating to educating diverse populations within the classroom, including socioeconomic considerations, at-risk, and ethnic and racial groups. Students study issues in the context of a Christian world and life view, developing plans to meet the needs of all children in the classroom.
Credits: 3 Weeks: 7 Location: Online
EDU-525 Assessment for K-12 Students
Study of standardized and authentic assessments used in K-12 classrooms. Students review research and interpret its contribution to the field from a Christian worldview. Methods used to assess student success include consideration of educational tests and measurements, alternative assessments, portfolio assessment, and performance assessments
Credits: 3 Weeks: 7 Location: Online
EDU-527 Instructional Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities
Study of best-practices in remediation for students with learning disabilities. Students review research and interpret its contribution to the field from a Christian worldview. Students learn teaching strategies and their relationship to cultural and linguistic differences, developing plans to meet the needs of all children in the classroom.
Credits: 3 Weeks: 7 Location: Online
EDU-522 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional Theory
A review of current professional organization and governmental standards, state and local curriculum frameworks, and state-testing instruments. The course also provides guidance in developing objectives, assessments, and strategies in working with a variety of student populations in the inclusive classroom.
Credits: 3 Weeks:1 Location: Grand Rapids (July)
EDU-553 Research
A review of current best practice methods as indicated by meta-research. The course also reviews data related to student achievement (local and beyond) and provides direction on how to use teacher-developed data to improve student learning. Finally, provides a framework for the teacher to use data as a basis for professional reflection.
Credits: 3 Weeks: 7 Location: Online
EDU-566 Reading Diagnostic Tools and Remediation
An introduction to diagnostic tools and remediation strategies within the context of the differentiated instruction model. The course incorporates instruction in the following areas: interest inventories, English language learning, visual and auditory discrimination tools, language expression and processing screening, phonemics, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, spelling, writing and writing assessment tools and best practice instructional strategies in all areas of literacy.
Credits: 3 Weeks: 7 Location: Online
EDU-524 Community Building and Educational Leadership
An investigation of institutional structures, managing and creating change, managing technology, administrative/teacher cooperation, teacher/teacher cooperation, and parental involvement. Students also explore stress management, conflict management and how to become an agent for school improvement and educational leadership.
Credits: 3 Weeks: 7 Location: Online
EDU-593 Master’s Project
A course in which students complete a project that fills an area of need in the educational system. Students submit a project proposal in the first course (EDU-511). Throughout the program, the student continues to refine and develop the proposal, adding useful resources in order to complete the project. The master’s project is generally done in the area of educational leadership, curriculum development/ assessment, technology or school management.
Credits: 5 Weeks: 7 Location: Online
