King's College - Graduate Division

Educ 500 - Educational Research for Teachers (3 credits) | back to top
This course deals with understanding, developing, and utilizing data as applied to educational problems. The course will include an overview of quantitative and qualitative educational research. The major emphasis of the course will be teacher involvement in the action research process. This course is normally taken just before undertaking the Reading Research Project (Educ 575).

Educ 503 - Educational Statistics (3 credits) | back to top
Basic concepts of statistical reasoning and the underlying assumptions are presented. Analysis of variance is discussed. Designs for educational research are reviewed.

Educ 505 - ELL Adaptations (3 credits) | back to top
This course is designed to instruct reading specialists in the foundations, instructions, assessment, professionalism and culture of the E.L.L. student. It will introduce the prospective reading specialist to the current need for reading assistance for the E.L.L. student. Participants will explore the methods, strategies, research and resources to develop and implement ESL programs to help English Language Learners acquire both the English language and academic cognitive understandings and skills. Participants will design resource and teaching materials, implement them with their students, and provide reports to the class.

Educ 510 - Developmental Nature of Reading (3 credits) | back to top
The nature of literacy learning is explored from the perspective of children constructing meaning and being actively involved in their learning. The reading-writing relationship and authentic assessment procedures are stressed.

Educ 515 - Reading in the Content Area (3 credits) | back to top
The course emphasizes strategies that enhance a student's ability to understand content-area reading. Understanding the complexity of expository texts will be reviewed, along with techniques for improving vocabulary, comprehension, and study skills.

Educ 516 - Reading Disabilities: Diagnosis and Prescription (3 credits) | back to top
The course will review strategies for improving reading, writing, and study skills. Intervention based on assessment results to provide effective instruction will also be discussed. This course is the first half of the Reading practicum experience, which concludes with Educ 550.

Educ 517 - Organization, Administration, and Supervision of Reading Programs (3 credits) | back to top
The effectiveness of managing reading programs will be explored. The human resources, structural, economic, political, and symbolic relationships impacting on instruction will be examined. The organizational framework of actual settings and leadership styles will be analyzed.

Educ 518 - Computer Applications for Reading Instruction (3 credits) | back to top
This course explores how computer technology can be effectively used to support various theories of literacy instruction and learning. The course will provide hands-on opportunities to use and critique computer programs for use in reading programs. The course emphasizes effective integration of technology into teaching.

Educ 519 - Reading Instruction for the Exceptional Child (3 credits) | back to top
This course is designed to familiarize K-12 classroom teachers and reading specialists with children of varied exceptionalities, including behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, mental retardation, ADD/ADHD, and physical disabilities. While a theoretical base will be presented, the course will center around gathering useful pedagogical information from various sources that develop the literacy ability of these children and enhance instruction in all subject areas.

Educ 520 - The Writing Process K-12 (3 credits) | back to top
The course examines writing as a means of facilitating language development and learning. Practical means of implementing writing and the writing process into all aspects of the curriculum are examined, along with the reading-writing connection and writer's workshop. The goal of the course is to develop an understanding of the purpose for writing in K-12 classrooms.

Educ 521 - Alternative Assessment (3 credits) | back to top
This course considers alternative assessments for measuring performance, including portfolios, performance assessments, checklists, anecdotal records, and miscue analysis.

Educ 522 - Curriculum Development K-12 (3 credits) | back to top
This course examines the developmental nature of curriculum through elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Basic principles of curricular design are studied, as well as current curricular trends.

Educ 523 - Children's and Adolescent Literature in Reading Instruction (3 credits) | back to top
Students will survey the selection, evaluation, and utilization of literacy materials for children and adolescents. The course will focus upon the study of different literary genres, aesthetic and efferent responses to literature, and integrating literature into all curriculum areas.

Educ 524 - Seminar in Topics of Reading (3 credits) | back to top
This course examines current issues and trends in reading and literacy.

Educ 525 - Independent Study (3 credits) | back to top
Independent studies will be offered under special circumstance and will be designed with the program director. Permission required.

Educ 527 - Special Topics in Education (3 credits) | back to top
This course examines current issues in the field of education.

Educ 550 - Reading Clinic Practicum (3 credits) | back to top
The course is a clinic to implement instruction to improve a child's literacy abilities. The course provides for the application of the assessment and strategies discussed in Educ 516 and concludes the two-part Reading practicum experience. After working with a client, each student will write a report of the child's literacy ability, with a description of instruction, and recommend procedures for further assistance. Permission required.

Educ 575 - Reading Research Project (3 credits) | back to top
Each student will engage in a reading research project in an area of special interest. Upon completion of the project, students will write a professional-quality academic paper. Prerequisite: Educ 500. Permission required.

Curriculum and Instruction Program Core Requirements

Educ 580 - Curriculum Theory and Design (3 credits) | back to top

This course is designed to explore the developmental nature of curriculum in the elementary, middle and secondary school settings. Distinct theories will be explored as they relate to public, charter, private, and magnet schools. The interrelated nature of curriculum is stressed. In addition, the concepts of goals and objectives as they relate to the curriculum will be investigated. Current curricular trends will be studied, analyzed and evaluated using the principles of curriculum development discussed in the course.

Educ 582 - Current Issues and Trends in Education (3 credits) | back to top

This course will focus on an examination of contemporary issues in education and their historical perspectives. The development of school organizations and higher education; instructional programs and curricula; and the delivery systems and functions of education will be examined in light of contemporary issues.

Educ 584 - Interactive Learning (3 credits) | back to top

This course is designed to help students understand different key learning theories and their effective use in the design of accessible learning activities. Students will focus on the identification, design and development of classroom materials and lessons that involve technology. Ways to incorporate multimedia design and appropriate software into instructional methodology for the classroom will also be explored. Students will apply learning theory principles to develop model lessons using emerging technologies.

Educ 586 - Inclusionary Classroom Practices (3 credits) | back to top

This course will address the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized management, instructional, curricular, and environmental strategies and adaptations for all students within a heterogeneous classroom, based upon the curriculum of the school. Pedagogical recommendations and research-based effective instruction methodology is emphasized on a needs-based model incorporating the cognitive, language, attentional, affective, physical and sensory needs of children.

Educ 590 - Educational Research and Statistics (3 credits) | back to top

This course deals with understanding, developing, and utilizing data as applied to educational problems. Methodology and techniques of empirical educational research will be explored. Specific techniques of gathering and analyzing educational data will be explored. This course will include an overview of quantitative and qualitative educational research. Special emphasis will be placed upon the action research process.

Curriculum and Instruction Program Requirements for Concentration in PK-4 Elementary Education

Educ 510 - Developmental Nature of Reading (3 credits) | back to top

The nature of literacy learning is explored from the perspective of children constructing meaning and being actively involved in their learning. The reading-writing relationship and authentic assessment procedures are stressed.

Educ 625 - Instructional Materials, Technologies and their Development in the Elementary Classroom (3 credits) | back to top

This course is designed around the methods, strategies, research and resources that enable students to develop and implement programs to assist students in the language of and academic cognitive understanding and skills within the content area while understanding its impact upon the elementary curriculum. Graduate students design resource and teaching materials, implement them with their students, and provide reports to the class. Students also learn and practice adaptations of lesson content and present actual lesson activities within the structure of the course.

Educ 630 - Elementary Mathematics and Science Instruction (3 credits) | back to top

This course involves the study of the development of the elementary school child, the relationship between theory and practice, balancing traditional expectations with current concerns, and the selection and implementation of successful learning experiences in mathematics and science instruction. The curriculum within this area will concentrate on national and state standards as they apply to what is actually taught in the schools.

Educ 521 - Alternative Assessment (3 credits) | back to top

This course considers alternative assessments for measuring performance, including portfolios, performance assessments, checklists, anecdotal records, and the development of rubrics to measure the effectiveness of the curriculum. The alternative assessments will enhance the evaluation of a school’s curriculum.

Educ 635 - Master’s Project (3 credits) | back to top

A topic relevant to the teaching of elementary education in the classroom will be researched and/or conducted with the approval of the instructor. The topic of the research must be well documented in professional journals and studies. Upon completion of the project, the student will write a professional quality academic paper. Prerequisite: Educ 590. Permission required.

Curriculum and Instruction Program Requirements for Concentration in English as a Second Language (ESL)

Educ 600 - Basics of English Grammar, First and Second Language Acquisition and Instructional Strategies for Second Language Acquisition (3 credits) | back to top

This course focuses on the grammar and structure of the English language including the components: lexical, syntactical, phonological and morphological and semantic. Theoretical perspectives of first and second language acquisition are examined. Students develop activities to demonstrate selected instructional strategies and theoretical acquisition perspectives.

Educ 605 - Instructional Materials, Technologies and Their Development (3 credits) | back to top

This course is designed around the methods, strategies, research and resources that enable students to develop and implement an ESL program, to help English Language Learners acquire English language and academic cognitive understanding and skills. Students design resource and teaching materials, implement them with their students, and provide reports to the class. Emphasis is placed on working with colleagues in schools, to help them understand that they, as well as ESL teachers, must adapt and modify content/lessons to enable ESL students to develop social and academic cognitive English.

Educ 610 - Assessment and Evaluation of Student, Program, Instruction, Family Involvement and Support Services (3 credits) |back to top
This course emphasizes multiple assessment models to determine English language performance and proficiency. Models include: paper and pencil tests, authentic assessment, and conferencing evaluation methods. Emphasis is placed on linking instruction with assessment results using individual and small group activities. Students design an ESL Unit to be implemented with ESL students in their classrooms. Additional ways of assisting families to participate in their children's learning are examined. Finally, the ESL placement and annual state tests mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) are examined.

Educ 615 - Cultural and Linguistic Diversities, Approaches and Collaborative Methods for Developing Cultural Awareness (3 credits) back to top
In this course, cultural and linguistic diversities are examined through the mosaic of groups immigrating to the United States. The analyses focus on: time period of immigration, reasons for immigrating, and differences among immigrating groups in education, occupation, religion, native language, ESL mode or type used with these groups, and other variables. Methods of working with culturally and linguistically diverse families and ways to collaborate with them and their needs are examined.

Educ 620 - Master’s Project (3 credits) | back to top

A topic relevant to the teaching of English as a Second Language in the classroom will be researched and/or conducted with the approval of the instructor. The topic of the research should be well documented in professional journals and studies. Upon completion of the project, the student will write a professional quality academic paper. Prerequisite: Educ 590. Permission required.

Curriculum and Instruction Program Requirements for Concentration in Mathematics Education

Educ 640 - Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction (3 credits) | back to top

This course will focus on curriculum development and implementation using the National and Pennsylvania Standards. Students will learn to plan, execute and evaluate standards-driven mathematics experiences in the classroom. Students will work together to explore the way children develop mathematical ideas. Current developments in mathematics education will be addressed.

Educ 642 - Mathematics Instructional Materials, Technologies and their Development (3 credits) | back to top

This course is designed around the mathematics methods, strategies, research and resources that enable students to develop and implement mathematics programs, to assist students in the language of and academic cognitive understanding and skills within the content area while understanding its impact upon the mathematics curriculum. Graduate students design resource and teaching materials, implement them with their students, and provide reports to the class. Students also learn and practice adaptations of lesson content and present actual lesson activities within the structure of the course.

Educ 644 - Advanced Studies in Mathematics (3 credits) | back to top

This course is designed to further the skills of the student in the field of mathematics curriculum. Students will explore contemporary models and in particular the newest advancements within mathematics through books, news magazines, newspapers, and the internet. Emphasis will be placed on a mathematics literate population who are able to solve problems, and can function as critical thinkers. Ethical issues involving mathematics and technology will be discussed.

Educ 647 - Assessment in Mathematics (3 credits) | back to top

A variety of assessment techniques, especially applicable to hands-on, mind-on will be presented that will assist in the evaluation of the student and the curriculum. The focus will be on developing and adapting authentic assessment for all learners of mathematics. The statistical portion of this course will introduce commonly used statistical methods that a teacher may employ to analyze instructional, local and state assessments for differentiation of instruction and improved student performance. Topics will include data analysis, calculation and interpreting data for use in decisions about the cause-and-effect relationships of instruction.

Educ 650 - Master’s Project (3 credits) | back to top

A topic relevant to the teaching of mathematics in the classroom will be researched and/or conducted with the approval of the instructor. The topic of the research must be well documented in professional journals and studies. Upon completion of the project, the student will write a professional quality academic paper. Prerequisite: Educ 590. Permission required.

Curriculum and Instruction Program Requirements for Concentration in Science Education

Educ 660 - Science Curriculum and Instruction (3 credits) | back to top

This course will focus on curriculum development and implementation using the National and Pennsylvania Standards. Students will learn to plan, execute and evaluate standards driven Science experiences in the classroom. Students will work together to explore the way children develop mathematical ideas. Current developments in Science education will be addressed.

Educ 662 - Science Instructional Materials, Technologies and their Development (3 credits) | back to top

This course is designed around the science methods, strategies, research and resources that enable students to develop and implement science programs, to assist students in the language of and academic cognitive understanding and skills within the content area while understanding its impact upon the science curriculum. Graduate students design resource and teaching materials, implement them with their students, and provide reports to the class. Students also learn and practice adaptations of lesson content and present actual lesson activities within the structure of the course

Educ 664 - Advanced Studies in Science (3 credits) | back to top

This course is designed to further the skills of the student in the field of science curriculum. Students will explore contemporary models and in particular the newest advancements within science through books, news magazines, newspapers, and the internet. Emphasis will be placed on a science-literate population that is able to solve problems and can function as critical thinkers. Ethical issues involving science and technology will be discussed.

Educ 667 - Assessment in Science (3 credits) | back to top

A variety of assessment techniques, especially applicable to hands-on, mind-on will be presented that will assist in the evaluation of the student and the curriculum. The focus will be on developing and adapting authentic assessment for all learners of science. The statistical portion of this course will introduce commonly used statistical methods that a teacher may employ to analyze instructional, local and state assessments for differentiation of instruction and improved student performance. Topics will include data analysis, calculation and interpreting data for use in decisions about the cause-and-effect relationships of instruction.

Educ 670 - Master’s Project (3 credits) | back to top

A topic relevant to the teaching of science in the classroom will be researched and/or conducted with the approval of the instructor. The topic of the research must be well documented in professional journals and studies. Upon completion of the project, the student will write a professional quality academic paper. Prerequisite: Educ 590. Permission required.

Curriculum and Instruction Program Requirements for Concentration in Social Studies Education

Educ 680 - Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction (3 credits) | back to top

This course will focus on curriculum development and implementation using the National and Pennsylvania Standards. Students will learn to plan, execute and evaluate standards-driven social studies experiences in the classroom. Students will work together to explore the way children develop social studies ideas. Current developments in social studies education will be addressed.

Educ 682 - Social Studies Instructional Materials, Technologies and their Development (3 credits) | back to top

This course is designed around the social studies methods, strategies, research and resources that enable students to develop and implement science programs, to assist students in the language of and academic cognitive understanding and skills within the content area while understanding its impact upon the social studies curriculum. Graduate students design resource and teaching materials, implement them with their students, and provide reports to the class. Students also learn and practice adaptations of lesson content and present actual lesson activities within the structure of the course.

Educ 684 - Advanced Studies in Social Studies (3 credits) | back to top

This course is designed to further the skills of the student in the field of social studies curriculum. Students will explore contemporary models and in particular the newest advancements within social studies through books, news magazines, newspapers, and the internet. Emphasis will be placed on a social studies-literate population that is able to solve problems and can function as critical thinkers. Ethical issues involving social studies will be discussed. Two areas to be emphasized will be teaching world history and the history of the United States.

Educ 687 - Assessment in Social Studies (3 credits) | back to top

A variety of assessment techniques, especially applicable to social studies will be presented that will assist in the evaluation of the student and the curriculum. The focus will be on developing and adapting authentic assessment for all learners of social studies. The statistical portion of this course will introduce commonly used statistical methods that a teacher may employ to analyze instructional, local and state assessments for differentiation of instruction and improved student performance.

Educ 690 - Master’s Project (3 credits) | back to top

A topic relevant to the teaching of social studies in the classroom will be researched and/or conducted with the approval of the instructor. The topic of the research must be well documented in professional journals and studies. Upon completion of the project, the student will write a professional quality academic paper. Prerequisite: Educ 590. Permission required.

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Curriculum and Instruction Program Requirements for Concentration in Excellence in Teaching

Educ 530 - Standards Aligned System (SAS) | back to top