Research and theoretical aspects of media in education systems; special reference to philosophies, learning systems, and communication models which relate to the teaching-learning situation.
Research and overviews of initial and inservice education of novice and veteran teachers. Typical topics include induction programs, peer coaching, mentoring, programs for new teachers, programs for experienced teachers, and evaluation of pre- and inservice programs.
This course will provide advanced students in the areas of educational research, psychometrics, and statistics with techniques for computer programming, data analysis, parameter estimation and conducting research using Monte Carlo simulations.
This course focuses on the integration of SJE as pedagogy and SJE as content to promote youth engagement and transformative education across learning environments. Its purpose is to help students develop a combination of historical, theoretical, conceptual, scientific, and pedagogical foundation for SJE in youth-based settings such as schools and community based organizations.
This course introduces doctoral students to key historical and philosophical legacies and debates in American public education, with particular attention to those relevant to current issues in the fields of curriculum, instruction, and teacher education.
Essential skills for conducting educational research. Stating purposes and hypotheses, instrument development, research design, sampling, data analysis, interpreting results, and preparing research projects.
Introduction to the sociohistorical, philosophical, and pedagogical foundations of cultural pluralism and multicultural education. Topics include experiences of racial minorities, white ethnic groups and women; intergroup relations in American society, sociocultural influences and biases in schools; and philosophies of cultural pluralism.
The purpose of this course is to focus on the application of current theories and research related to the practice of the school psychologist as a consultant in the school setting.