CURR530: Principles of Curriculum Development

Philosophic, social and economic forces in our society that have determined and will determine the pattern of curriculum in American education in the American public schools from K-12 grades. Accepted manner of designing such curricula and professional bodies and individuals who play leading roles in the process of curriculum design. Connection of community interest and power structures in society which are related to the professional decisions. 3 sh.

CURR534: Strategies for Curriculum Change

Principles and concepts from sociology, social psychology, educational administration and curriculum applied to education. Opportunity to develop change strategies for particular field settings. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Admitted to M.A.T., or M.Ed., M.A. in Administration and Supervision, or Post-Baccalaureate Certification program, or Supervisor administrative certification.

ELAD540: Differentiated Supervision

This course will examine the supervisory roles of school leaders, focusing on the process of clinical supervision and the learning and supervision needs of teachers at different professional levels. Topics include professional development, hiring and interviewing, intensive assistance, and adult learning. All students will engage in simulated and authentic supervision of classroom practice. 3 sh.

ELAD543: Administrative Aspects of Management and Supervision

This course will focus on comprehensive principles and future perspectives of schools as learning organizations and the management of personnel and facilities toward implementing a vision for a learning framework for all students and staff. Topics will include the law, policy, guidelines, procedures and ethics of administrative decisions; management and leadership of human resources; distributive leadership within the learning community; recruitment, selection and termination; staffing patterns; schedule design; and planning and budgeting processes. 3 sh.