2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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EDLD 5103 Public Educ<strong>at</strong>ion Law3 credits: 3 hours lectureThis course prepares school leaders who applyknowledge <strong>of</strong> federal and st<strong>at</strong>e constitutional, st<strong>at</strong>utory,and regul<strong>at</strong>ory provisions and judicial decisionsgoverning educ<strong>at</strong>ion.EDLD 5213 Public School Organiz<strong>at</strong>ion andAdministr<strong>at</strong>ion3 credits: 3 hours lectureThis course prepares school leaders who understandand improve organiz<strong>at</strong>ion, implement oper<strong>at</strong>ionalplans, manage financial resources, and applydecentralized management and procedures.EDLD 5223 Supervision <strong>of</strong> Instruction3 credits: 3 hours lectureMethods <strong>of</strong> supervising instructional personnel,including teachers, aides, volunteers, student teachers,and field experience students.EDLD 5333 Str<strong>at</strong>egic and Instructional Leadership3 credits: 3 hours lectureThis course prepares school leaders who work withfaculty and other stakeholders to: 1) identify needs forpr<strong>of</strong>essional development; 2) organize, facilit<strong>at</strong>e, andevalu<strong>at</strong>e curriculum and programs; and 3) develop andimplement techniques to ensure th<strong>at</strong> new knowledgeand skills are practiced in the workplace.EDLD 5403 Elementary/Secondary SchoolAdministr<strong>at</strong>ion3 credits: 3 hours lectureThis course is a critical study <strong>of</strong> current theories,concepts, trends/issues, and innov<strong>at</strong>ive practices inschool administr<strong>at</strong>ion specifically designed to focus onthe school leader in improving instruction <strong>of</strong> teachersand the quality <strong>of</strong> educ<strong>at</strong>ion in elementary andsecondary public schools.EDLD 5423 Fiscal Management in School Settings3 credits: 3 hours lectureThis course prepares school leaders who demonstr<strong>at</strong>ethe ability to identify and analyze the major sources <strong>of</strong>fiscal and non-fiscal resources for schools and schooldistricts.EDLD 5483 Curriculum Development3 credits: 3 hours lectureConsider<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> historical, philosophical and societalimpact on the school curriculum; emphasis onevalu<strong>at</strong>ion and analysis <strong>of</strong> curriculum developmentmodels and the change process.EDLD 5513 Technology for School Leaders3 credits: 3 hours lectureThis course prepares school leaders who usetechnology, telecommunic<strong>at</strong>ions, and inform<strong>at</strong>ionsystems to enrich curriculum and instruction.EDLD 5643 Practicum in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Administr<strong>at</strong>ion(Elem/Sec)6 credits: 6 hours internshipThis practicum experience requires a variety <strong>of</strong> schoolbasedexperiences over an extended period <strong>of</strong> time indiverse settings th<strong>at</strong> are planned cooper<strong>at</strong>ively andsupervised by university and school district personnel.EDUC Courses(Educ<strong>at</strong>ion M.A.T.)EDUC 5023 Critical Literacy Across the Curriculum3 credits: 3 hours lecture; 1 hour labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisites: Admission to MAT programDesigned to improve students’ understanding <strong>of</strong>language and communic<strong>at</strong>ion through developingskills in: 1) traditional literacy; 2) scientific literacy; 3)m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ical literacy; and 4) technological literacy.Emphasis will be placed on writing skills. Students willtutor in field-based settings and will use technologyduring the tutoring experiences, including desktoppublishing, graphics, and d<strong>at</strong>abase management.EDUC 5033 Teaching Diverse Learners3 credits: 3 hours lecture; 1 hour labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisites: Admission to MAT programDesigned to provide students with a basic introductionto special educ<strong>at</strong>ion and the cultural, socioeconomic,and emotional needs <strong>of</strong> 7-12 learners. Students willobserve learners in field settings and will utilizetechnology through Internet research and s<strong>of</strong>twareanalysis.EDUC 5043 Assessment Techniques for Teachers3 credits: 3 hours lecture; 1 hour labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisites: Admission to MAT programAn introductory course in the assessment and researchprocedures commonly used in the field <strong>of</strong> educ<strong>at</strong>ion,including altern<strong>at</strong>ive, performance-based, teacherdeveloped,and standardized assessments.EDUC 5803 MAT Internship I3 creditsPrerequisites: Admission to MAT programThe first semester <strong>of</strong> the year-long internshipexperience, this course focuses on directed teachingstr<strong>at</strong>egies, classroom management, working withparents and colleagues, st<strong>at</strong>e and local standards, andbest-practices for the content being taught. Studentswill be working in the schools during Internship I.EDUC 5813 MAT Internship II3 creditsPrerequisites: Admission to MAT programThe second semester <strong>of</strong> the year-long internshipexperience, this course focuses on directed teachingstr<strong>at</strong>egies, classroom management, working withparents and colleagues, st<strong>at</strong>e and local standards, andbest-practices for the content being taught. Studentswill be working in the schools during Internship II.236Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Programs
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