Summer Calendar - St. Francis Xavier University

EDUC 527.66Principles of LearningCRN 14049C. Boulter*EDUC 561.66Leadership andAdministrative TheoryCRN 14050M. Meyer*EDUC 508.67Critical Research Literacy inEducationCRN 14051M. MeyerEDUC 533.66Dynamics of ChangeCRN 14052W. MacAskillEDUC 569.66 – SelectedTopics in Education: UsingSocial Media in theClassroom to EngageStudent LearningCRN 14053L. LindoEDUC 573.66Professional Developmentand SupervisionCRN 14054J. WithrowJuly 9 – 19Mondays – Thursdays9:30 am – 2:00 pmJuly 9 – 19Mondays – Thursdays9:30 am – 2:00 pmJuly 23 – August 2Mondays – Thursdays9:30 am – 2:00 pmJuly 23 – August 2Mondays – Thursdays9:30 am – 2:00 pmJuly 23 – August 2Mondays – Thursdays9:30 am – 2:00 pmJuly 23 – August 2Mondays – Thursdays9:30 am – 2:00 pmThis course examines theories of learning anddevelopment and their implications for instruction. Inaddition to the general cognitive and behavioristtheories, the course will focus on the aspects ofcognitive learning that are relevant to understanding thediversity of learners.This course is an introduction to theory, research, andpractice in educational administration. Emphasis isplaced on the evolutionary nature of administrativetheory and this role in the operation of public educationsystems.This course examines educational research issues andtrends from the perspective of professional practice.Students will explore a variety of educational researchpublications in relation to their own educational context.Prerequisite: EDUC 505.This course examines major concepts in the successfulimplementation of change. Students will learn torecognize and understand the ways in which change canhave an impact on education.This course will focus on social media for pedagogicalpractice. Teachers will develop a sense of thepedagogical value of various social media in theclassroom whether at the elementary, middle school orsecondary level. With a focus on Social Media processesthe course will help educators see the values in makingblogs, videologs, podcasts/ vodcasts, youtube videos,websites with their students. Having an interest in‘playing with technology to engage students’ is far moreimportant than having any prior technology experience.Regardless of technological skills, if teachers are ready toplay with technology, this course will be an excitingelective.This course addresses the role of supervision in aninstructional program, focusing on human resources andthe professional development process for instructionaland support staff.37