Waterloo Teacher Leader Program - Professional Development for Teachers (MAE)
2012 Cohort
Tentative course schedule
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- Summer 2012
Module 1: Instructional Leadership
EDLEAD 6245 Leadership -- 3 unit(s)
Study of contemporary leadership, change, and staff development in school organizations
EDPSYCH 6214 Foundations of Instructional Psychology -- 3 unit(s)
Study of factors involved in designing and implementing effective instructional environments.
- Fall 2012
Module 2: Educational Research and School Transformation
MEASRES 6205 Educational Research -- 3 unit(s)
An introduction to research methods relevant to educational research with an emphasis on how these methods address the challenges of conducting research in applied settings such as schools. Course content includes a survey of major types of research designs (both quantitative and qualitative) and their associated approaches for minimizing bias, establishing validity, collecting data, and drawing conclusions. A primary goal of this course is to equip students with an understanding of basic concepts and tools so they can systematically locate, efficiently read and critically evaluate empirical research studies.
EDLEAD 6286 Studies in Change Facilitation -- 3 unit(s)
The development of knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate change at the classroom and building level combined with the understanding of the change process.
- Spring 2013
Module 3: Literacy Development
LITED 6289 Seminar
-- 3 unit(s); Topic: Leadership in Literacy
MATH 6286 Studies in Improving Mathematics Achievement -- 3 unit(s)
- Summer 2013
Module 4: Instructional Improvement
EDPSYCH 6299 Research
Conduct supervised research on selected topic(s).
-- 1 unit(s)
Course details and enrollment informationSOCFOUND 6286 Studies in Cultural Competence -- 3 unit(s)
Course details and enrollment information
SPED 6289 Seminar in Special Education
May be repeated on different topics for maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisite(s): SPED 4183/SPED 5183 or SPED 4187/SPED 5187; SPED 4192/SPED 5192.
-- 3 unit(s); Topic: Differentiated Instruction
Course details and enrollment informationEDPSYCH 6299 Research
Conduct supervised research on selected topic(s).
-- 2 unit(s)
Course details and enrollment information- Fall 2013
Module 5: Assessment and Instruction
MEASRES 6289 Seminar
-- 3 unit(s); Topic: Evaluation and Research
Course details and enrollment informationEDLEAD 6249 Leading Learning, Teaching and Curriculum -- 3 unit(s)
Extensive study in the knowledge and skills needed by PK-12 principals to lead the development and delivery of curriculum, assessment and instruction focused on student achievement. Prerequisite(s): EDLEAD 6206; EDLEAD 6247; or consent of instructor.
The sequence of these classes may change depending on available faculty and other resources. The specific content of the reading and mathematics courses will be more fully developed once the cohort is formed and the needs of the group have been more fully identified.
Course delivery
Fall and spring semester courses will meet in-person Monday evenings at UNI's Center for Urban Education (CUE). The summer course schedule will be determined after assessing building and district needs. Some courses and coursework are offered online using eLearning, a Blackboard learning management system requiring Internet access and a web browser.
While most students encounter very few technical difficulties with our online courses, our team of support specialists is available to assist you as needed.
Services and support
Support services such as access to the UNI Rod Library, UNI Financial Aid and technical assistance will be readily available.