2009-2010 Catalog - Graduate School - Bethel University

Course Descriptionsdevelop personal computing competence relative to administrative functionsand educational leadership. Includes grounding in administrative and academiccomputing applications and systems, district-wide networking, budgeting, andlegal/moral issues to enable the administrator to guide district policy. Substantialtime is spent hands-on with electronic applications and systems and in visitingprototype educational technology programs. A major project for the course is designinga system-wide technology audit, conducting the audit, and learners’ workenvironments. Prerequisite: Enrollment in this course requires prior permissionof the Ed.D program director.EDUC820 • Doctoral Research I(EDAD)3 creditsFirst in the series of four research methods courses in the Ed.D. program. Throughoutthese research courses, learners will examine the basic principles of, anddevelop skills relating to, qualitative and quantitative research. Academic writing,literature searches, research design, and the dissertation process will be enhancedwithin these courses as well. Graded on an A/F or S/U basis.EDUC825 • Leading in a Complex and Pluralistic Society(EDAD)3 creditsFocus is on the conceptual background on the needs of diverse constituencies,and on the skills to lead a school toward a healthy, productive environment forall students. A major project will include the application of the principles of thecourse as well as assessment and planning for positive change in the learner’shome district.EDUC830 • Administration of Essential Educational Programs(EDAD)3 creditsLearners, as school leaders, will examine their schools in depth to ensure that essentialprograms are in place. Examination of valuable educational practices thatsuccessfully address the needs of students and staff. Development of specific plansfor school environment that consists of student engagement, attention to safety,relationships, and creating a learning atmosphere where students and staff thrive.Learners will apply a personal belief system and explore best practices.EDUC835 • Measurement and Assessment(EDAD)3 creditsIntroduction to the concepts and skills involved in employing descriptive statistics.Overview of the principles and practices involved in the assessment processes inuse in schools and an evaluation of their uses, misuses, and limitations. Ethicalissues in assessment and factors that influence test performance. Investigation anddiscussion of current scholarly research on a specific issue in the field of educationalmeasurement and assessment. A major assignment applies the understanding ofassessment principles and practices in the learner’s home district in light of theresearch review and class discussions.104