MEd in Educational Studies - Curriculum

This course provides an introduction to methods of educational research These methods encourage educators to be action researchers in their own classrooms school districts and or communities to improve teaching and learning practice Students will become familiar with purposeful quantitative and qualitative research designs to develop an increased understanding of the issues both theoretical and practical arising through the research process An emphasis will be placed on understanding interpreting and critiquing educational research and developing research proposals

This course offers practice in identifying and developing basic beliefs and values while assessing contemporary philosophies It includes a study of the history and current issues of education in America

In this course students will develop the knowledge and skills to use technology to enhance student learning and achievement This course also introduces students to learning targets standards outcomes and a general model of curriculum development implementation and assessment

This course studies the role of contemporary learning theories and their application to educational practice including issues of readiness motivation problem solving and the social context of learning Students will understand how to apply scientifically based instructional strategies to promote learning

Students will be introduced to the issues related to children with disabilities and the educational implications for participation within the general education classroom will be examined The course includes the history of Special Education as well as current trends and research Federal and state legislation will be reviewed as well as the NH State Standards for Children with Disabilities Students will review the Individuals with Disabilities Act as it relates to the Elementary Secondary Education Act ESEA reauthorized as No Child Left Behind NCLB the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA including title II of the ADA and section 504 and The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1973 as amended