2009-2010 Catalog - Graduate School - Bethel University

Course DescriptionsCOMM722 • Effective Teaching Online(CPST)3 creditsIntroduction to the theory and tools of teaching online courses. Use of principlesof good practice as a structural core to develop knowledge and skills necessary toeffectively develop and teach an online course. Goal is to foster communication,collaboration, active learning, and prompt feedback. Emphasis is on personalconnections, time on task, high expectations, and respect for diverse talents andways of learning. Prerequisites: COMM605, COMM721.COMM723 • Postsecondary Teaching Internship(CPST)5 creditsClassroom teaching at the postsecondary level under the supervision of a seniorfaculty member. Prerequisites: COMM605, COMM721, COMM722. Co-requisite:COMM724.COMM724 • Postsecondary Teaching Internship Seminar(CPST)3 creditsDevelopment of reflective personal qualities, instructional and classroom managementstrategies and practices, and authentic assessment tools. Skills and knowledgeinclude clarifying personal beliefs about teaching and learning, enhancement ofcommunication skills, understanding of diverse learner skills, and the developmentof an effective teaching/learning environment. Teaching interns will discussprofessional ethics, identify teaching skills and areas for improvement, and createa professional development plan. Significant independent study work is expectedin this course. Prerequisites: COMM605, COMM721, COMM722. Co-requisite:COMM723.COMM790 • Comprehensive Examination(COMG)Graded on an S/U basis.COMM791 • Master’s Thesis(COMG)Graded on an S/U basis. Prerequisites: COMM615, COMM625.COMM792 • Master’s Project(COMG)Graded on an S/U basis. Prerequisites: COMM615, COMM625.0 credits6 credits6 credits86