2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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EDUC 533 Science Methods/Materials/Elem/Ed
This course emphasizes science attitudes and process skills, science concepts, and the
integration of science across the curriculum. Students learn developmentally appropriate
hands-on strategies for diverse populations. Topics include organizing for effective science
teaching, safety, methods of inquiry, questioning techniques, using technology, diagnosing and
correcting misconceptions and the role of science in every-day life. National Standards and NC
Standard Course of Study are addressed. Field experience and reflective journal required.
Phase I Course. 3 Hrs.
EDUC 534 Educational Leadership
This course examines trends in educational leadership in the United States. Leadership styles,
including small learning communities and school recovery models will be analyzed. Students
will work examine the issues associated with leading professional educators in various levels of
school performance. An emphasis will be placed on schools viewed as low-performing and
high-performing. Other ancillary areas including, tesing and assessment, data collection, human
resources, curriculum and instruciton management, working with parents and team building will
be integrated throughout the course. 3 Hrs.
GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EDUC 535 Topics in School Administration
This course examines current issues related to site-based school administration. Areas of focus
may include exceptional children, discipline, staff development, human resources and communication
skills. An emphasis will be placed on developing structures to support professional learning
communities. Additionally, appropriate articulation and dissemination of accurate information
to all constituents will be emphasized. 3 Hrs.
EDUC 536 School Law
This course examines key legal issues as they apply to the building level administrator. Areas
of focus may include: historical development of school law and its implication on school policy,
managing human resources, students' rights, parental rights and legal obligations of school.
Students will demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions and perform site-based management
based upon legal precedence. 3 Hrs.
EDUC 540 Social Studies Methods and Mats/El/Ed
Studies across the curriculum. Reflective writing, valuing a multicultural environment, National
standards and NC Standard Course of Study will guide students learning. Cooperative learning,
group process and inquiry models will be used in planning lessons. Multi-faceted assessment
techniques will be practiced. Field experience and reflective journal required. Phase I
Course. 3 Hrs.
EDUC 546 Secondary Methods/Materials
Study of teaching methods, resources, materials and strategies as related to general secondary
school teaching and specific content area teaching. Prerequisite to student teaching; normally
to be taken in fall term of senior year. A field experience is required. Fall Term, every year.
3 Hrs.
EDUC 547 Content Area Reading
The importance of reading development in the content fields for the improvement of learning is
emphasized. Topics include study skills; selection of appropriate reading materials, both functional
and recreational; classroom strategies for facilitating reading comprehension; and vocabulary-building
methodologies. Required for secondary teacher certification in all areas. Fall
Term, every year. 3 Hrs.