Graduate Studies

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Instructional Strategies for Standards-Aligned Curriculum in Literacy (3)
This course involves the examination of principles and procedures in curriculum development with a focus on adapting curriculum to the needs of students as well as implementation of research-based teaching strategies. Emphasis on the elements of assessment is included. Coaching field experiences include activities from Competency II A- Instructional Coaching Skills and Abilities and Competency II B- Group Coaching. (10 hours of field experience required)
Literacy Assessment and Intervention (3)
In this course, participants will examine various assessment strategies and current methods of assessment, through the study of theory and effective practices in assessment. The philosophy of Pennsylvania’s Standards Aligned System (SAS) is embedded in this course experience, as well as the required field experiences. Research-based strategies for the assessment and instruction of diverse learners will be examined. The SAS Assessment Builder will be utilized to create an assessment at various grade levels. The Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument (Danielson, 2011 edition) will be utilized to correlate all work to the appropriate Domains I and V. Coaching field experiences include activities from Competency II A- Instructional Coaching Skills and Abilities and Competency II B- Group Coaching. (10 hours of field experience required)
Literacy in Education (3)
This course is designed to support teachers who develop literacy skills for individuals and provide instruction that is integrated and helps students understand how to access, evaluate, synthesize, and contribute to information (National Council of Teachers of English [NCTE], 2007). Coaching Field Experiences include activities from the Pennsylvania Department of Education: Competency II A- Instructional Coaching Skills and Abilities and Competency II B- Group Coaching. (10 hours of field experience required)
Teacher Leaders: Coaching Principles (3)
This course, aligned with the PA Leadership Core Standards and Corollary Standards, examines the goals, principles, and approaches to the coaching model. The emphasis of the course work is an understanding of adult learning principles that support collaboration with the ultimate goal of improved student performance. Options for working with teachers in a learning community and for encouraging teacher leadership are included. Through research, problem-based learning, in-class scenarios, case studies, and discussion, the course will focus on leadership and the role of supervision in student achievement. Coaching field experiences include activities from Competency II A- Instructional Coaching Skills and Abilities and Competency II B- Group Coaching. (15 hours of field experience required)
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