GRADUATE COURSES
6063 Advanced Instructional Methods (3)
Learners study various research bases of effective methods of instruction. An emphasis is placed on the application of various learning and instructional theories to group settings.
6113 Applied Linguistics (3)
This course examines the study of language and focuses on the processes by which people learn their native and second languages, as well as approaches and techniques for ESOL instruction. This course is designed for teachers and volunteers who work with students who are English speakers of other languages. Learners explore common problems encountered in learning English and learn to facilitate second language acquisition.
6123 ESOL Assessment (3)
Learners study the assessments used to place, teach, track and exit their ELL students in K–12 classrooms. Formal and alternative assessment instruments are analyzed and testing bias is examined. Learners explore how assessment measures are used at the state, district, school and classroom level. They develop alternative methods of evaluation to understand more accurately the language levels of their students.
6133 ESOL Methods (3)
The purpose of this course is to introduce the methods and materials used in teaching the English language and literacy skills to English language learners. Emphasis is on the preparation of activities, materials and evaluation techniques for classroom use.
6143 The Principalship (3)
Candidates examine the many challenges facing administrators and learn ways to implement the KSDE Building Leadership Standards and the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for School Leaders. Candidates complete a School Enhancement Project for their school and show effective written and communication skills.
6153 Financial Resource Management (3)
Learners understand basic constitutional issues related to students, school personnel and school systems operation. An emphasis is placed on understanding various school funding sources and the development of skills in budgeting educational funds at the building level.
6173 Foundations of Human Resources (3)
This course provides graduate learners exposure to the foundations of organizational management and support for employees. Students will learn the basics of compliance issues, strategic human resource planning, recruitment and retention of the best employees, talent development, and termination of poor performers. Skills also include how to effectively and efficiently manage a diverse workforce, appraise job performance, coach and counsel, conduct conflict mediation, and identify legal pitfalls to stay out of court. In addition, learners will develop a current Vita and practice effective interview skills.
6183 Strategic Planning (3)
Strategic planning is essential for all public, private, for-profit and non-profit organizations, and offers a method for organizations to articulate and assess stakeholder priorities, mission, mandates, strategies, opportunities and threats to the organization as well as a powerful organizational vision. Students develop knowledge and application of the strategic planning process.
6503 Knowledge and Beliefs About Reading (3)
This introductory course focuses on the history of reading and prominent reading research figures, how reading instruction has changed over the years, and how an historical and research-based perspective affects the students’ personal philosophy of reading instruction.
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