EDF - Education Foundations - Grad

Evaluate key learning theories and environmental factors in relationship to student motivation; in order to advocate, nurture, and sustain the behavioral and academic success of students.

Provides candidate with understanding of historical, philosophical, social, legal, and ethical foundations of education. Topics include educational policy and impact on schools and classrooms as well as the aspects of child-to-late adolescence development (cognitive, social, emotional).

Explore the historical and philosophical foundations of education in order to evaluate educational trends and create a personal philosophy of education while practicing the profession with intentionality.

A comprehensive investigation concerning the identification, support, and resources necessary for supporting families and children/students with exceptionalities.  Utilizing a team-based approach, candidates will construct strategies for creating programs that advocate for and sustain an instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.

Examination of the role of the counselor in elementary, secondary and community college settings including counselor, advisor, educator, advocate and consultant. Study of exemplary models of school counseling programs effective with diverse and changing populations.

Evaluate the relevance of educational research to curriculum improvement, federal and state policies, systematic processes, and instructional and assessment strategies.  Apply various research methods within educational environments at multiple levels.

This course will examine the ethical guidelines and professional educator standards.  Analyze, engage in and demonstrate aspects of reflective practice, critical perspectives, and making informed and ethical decisions.  Learn about advocating for sound educational practices and policies.

Capstone course and directly associated with student teaching experiences or teacher apprenticeship culmination. Activities may include, but not limited to, professional development in trauma informed care, ELL instruction, dyslexia, balanced assessments, life-career balance and parent- community involvement. Final teaching worksample (action research) and/or case study portfolio will be completed.

Prepare major culminating scholarly project directly relevant to the program of study. Approved project proposal required.