- Understand key principles of instructional design
- Design effective lesson plans
- Develop assessments
- Create rubrics for evaluation
- Motivate students
- Analyze existing curricula
- Promote critical thinking
- Deliver effective verbal instruction
- Utilize technology-based education
- Apply educational psychology to various disciplines
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Orientation to Teaching Course Description: This online course provides an introduction to the foundations of teaching, including principles of pedagogy and instructional design. It covers basic concepts, such as theories of learning, curriculum development, student motivation, and assessment. You will learn about different techniques used in planning lessons and activities as well as how to develop a deeper understanding of best practices for teaching. You will also gain an understanding of how to apply your knowledge of educational psychology to other areas such as classroom management and technology-based instruction. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of effective teaching practices while learning practical skills such as designing lesson plans, developing assessments, creating rubrics for evaluating student work, and delivering effective verbal instruction. This course is ideal for those who are new to teaching or are interested in pursuing a path involving more advanced topics in the subject. Course Objectives: -
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Course Description:
This course provides an overview of the principles of performance management and how to use them to foster a productive work environment. Students will learn about goal setting, feedback techniques and other topics related to achieving organizational goals. At the end of this course, students will be able to monitor team progress and provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement. Course Objectives:- Understand the basics of performance management
- Explore principles of goal setting
- Analyze methods for effective coaching
- Utilize problem-solving strategies
- Comprehend different types of feedback
- Evaluate approaches to successful decision making
- Create custom plans for improving results
- Develop strategies for performance assessment
- Design custom solutions based on program needs
- Implement techniques for continuous development
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Personal Finance
Course Description: Personal Finance is an online course designed to provide a comprehensive overview of financial management principles, budgeting, and investment strategies. This course aims to enhance your understanding of personal finance and develop the knowledge and skills required to manage your personal finances effectively. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, and assignments, you will develop an understanding of the basics of personal finance and develop effective financial strategies that are tailored to your financial goals. This course is ideal for individuals who want to develop a strong financial foundation and gain control over their finances. Course Objectives:- Develop a basic understanding of personal finance terms and concepts
- Develop an understanding of budgeting and budgeting tools
- Develop a financial plan, including setting financial goals and creating a budget to achieve them
- Understand the fundamentals of credit ratings, credit reports, and managing credit
- Understand the different types of savings and investment products available
- Identify short-term and long-term financial goals and develop strategies to achieve them
- Understand the basics of retirement planning and investing in retirement accounts
- Explore different types of borrowing, including loans, credit cards, and mortgages
- Understand the principles of insurance, including types of insurance and insurance planning
- Analyze case studies and real-world examples to apply financial concepts to practical personal financial situations
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Administration of School PersonnelCourse Description:Â Â Â This course provides an overview of the myriad of duties and responsibilities of the office of human resources. Through individual assignments and small/large group experiences, candidates gain the knowledge, skills, and attributes involved in leading both professional and non-professional staff. Specific case studies are presented, guest speakers are invited to present, and specific theories and philosophies are studied. Matters having to do with leadership and organization of school personnel will be addressed. Exploration of topics such as recruitment and selection; induction; professional development; supervision and evaluation; discipline and dismissal; the work environment; compensation and benefits; administering employee contracts; and legal issues in personnel management will be included.ÂLearning Objectives:Â- Explore the evolution of education administration and its future as an academic discipline and a professionÂ
- Differentiate among the various functions that public managers performÂ
- Examine the political, socio-economic, cultural, and diversity issues involved in major debates of education administrationÂ
- Explain the roles of education administrators as public managers and policymakers
- Explain the interaction of administrative and political processes in education administrationÂ
- Examine the importance of ethical standards and behavior of education managersÂ
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Perspectives of Early Childhood Education Course Description: This online course provides an introduction to the study of early childhood education. It covers key concepts, such as family dynamics, cultural differences, and teaching strategies. You will learn about different approaches used in early childhood education as well as how to apply a deeper understanding of educational theories & practices. You will also gain an understanding of how families & cultures influence children's learning and development. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of perspectives in early childhood education while learning practical skills such as understanding home-based curriculums, recognizing different learning styles & needs among children, utilizing effective discipline techniques & materials in the classroom environment, assessing individual student progress and exploring global influences on culture and parenting. This course is ideal for those who are new to working with young children or are interested in pursuing a path involving more advanced topics in the subject. Course Objectives:- Analyze child guidance techniques
- Recognize different learning styles
- Utilize effective discipline techniques
- Assess individual progress
- Explore culture & family influences
- Incorporate materials for classroom use
- Understand home-based curriculums
- Facilitate meaningful interactions
- Discuss environmental influences
- Analyze global influences on parenting
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Description: This course will study the historical, economic, political, social and psychological foundations of philanthropy in our society as well as the ethical, legal and financial aspects of organizational resource development. The role of leadership strategies for acquisition, maintenance and stewardship of resources will be explored. Students will review successful fundraising campaigns and develop a prototype fundraising campaign.  ÂPrerequisite: Graduate Program in Education ÂLearning Objectives: Students will Â- explore the historical, economic, political, social and psychological foundations of philanthropy in higher education Â
- examine the ethical, legal and financial aspects of organizational resource development in higher education Â
- review and analyze successful fundraising campaigns and develop a prototype fundraising campaign. Â
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Philosophy of Higher EducationÂ
Course Description:  This course will examine the history and development of higher education including the study of the philosophy, objectives, and functions of various types of institutions. ÂPrerequisite: Graduate Program in Education ÂLearning Objectives:Â- Understand why Higher Education was developedÂ
- Show an increased knowledge of higher education history and philosophical changesÂ
- Analyze higher education institutions and how historical events have shaped the institution
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Phonics
Course Description: This online course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of phonics, including basic rules and strategies for reading and writing. It covers key concepts, such as word structure, decoding skills and pronunciation. You will learn about different techniques used in learning how to pronounce new words as well as how to apply a deeper understanding of English language phonetics to areas such as spelling, grammar, and fluency. You will also gain an understanding of how to apply your knowledge on phonics-based instruction to other academic subjects. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of phonics while learning practical skills such as identifying sound-letter correspondences, analyzing syllable patterns in words, and applying appropriate instructional strategies. This course is ideal for those who are new to teaching phonics or are interested in pursuing a path involving more advanced topics in the subject. Course Objectives:- Recognize sound-letter relationships
- Apply letter combinations
- Analyze vowel sounds
- Identify syllable types
- Explain English orthographic conventions
- Develop decoding skills
- Utilize effective instruction strategies
- Identify commonly confused letters
- Interpret inflectional endings
- Construct multi-syllabic words
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Physics, Introduction
Course Description: This online course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of physics. It covers the basics, including motion, force and energy, electricity and magnetism, and optics. You will learn about different techniques used in analyzing physical phenomena as well as how to develop a deeper understanding of mathematical principles. You will also gain an understanding of how to apply your knowledge to build models that can explain real-world events and curious observations. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of basic physics while learning practical skills such as solving equations, predicting outcomes under varying conditions, and making predictions for future experiments. This course is ideal for those who are new to learning about physics or are interested in pursuing a path involving more advanced topics in the subject. Course Objectives:- Understand foundation concepts in physics
- Analyze physical phenomena
- Utilize scientific principles
- Develop strategies utilizing data from experiments
- Calculate motion and force
- Describe electrical circuits
- Explain concepts regarding magnetism
- Comprehend methods for optics
- Derive solutions for quantum mechanics
- Identify areas needing further exploration
