Content Area Reading

Catalog description

A study of the role of the instructional leader in promoting school and district-wide literacy procedure designed to assist students in grades 4-12 in becoming adept readers. The primary focus is on evidence-based practices and professional development for literacy in the content areas. Literacy development for students with varying level of language abilities is also included. Three semester hours. EDUC 728/728M. Education of Exceptional Students – A study of best practices and research related to the instruction of children with disabilities for instructional leaders. Topics include how to provide school- and district-wide programming for students with disabilities including instruction, evaluation, intervention, and procedures for special education. Emphasis is also placed on the instructional leader’s role in compliance with special education law. Three semester hours. EDUC 730/730M. Management and Leadership - This course examines current issues in leadership and appropriate strategies for implementing planned change. The course integrates materials from both micro and macro approaches to leadership and looks at the differences between managers and leaders, the leader-member exchange process, the leader’s role in setting the strategic direction of an organization, and the ethical, moral and professional issues of leadership with concentration on developing a biblical foundation of leadership. Three semester hours. EDUC 731/731M. Cultural Diversity and Education – An in-depth study for instructional leaders of the ways in which ethnicity and race, age, gender, language, social class, geography, religion, and other cultural factors influence student performance. Emphasis on creating culturally responsive environments and pedagogy at the school and district levels will be provided. Three semester hours. EDUC 732/732M. Leading Organization Change - An examination of…