KSP 641: Classroom Learning Communities (3). This course addresses NBPTS Standards 1.4 and 3.2 through attention to knowledge and application of: the nature of teacher-student relationships, instructional methods, assessments and problem-solving strategies that support the development and maintenance of classroom learning communities in our schools.
KSP 657: The Professional Learning Community (3). This course addresses NBPTS Standard 5.1 through attention to knowledge and application of: characteristics of effective learning communities, team skills for collaboration, completion of a collaborative school-based project.
KSP 665: Teacher as Leader (3). Candidates will develop knowledge NBPTS Standards 5.2 and 5.3 through attention to knowledge and application of: collaborative leadership skills, supporting change processes, partner-oriented parent communication, and engaging the community in the learning process.
KSP 652: Advances in Development and Learning (3). This course addresses NBPTS Standards 1.1 and 1.2 through attention to understanding and application of: advances in student development, student learning, and the whole student as learner.
KSP 659: Character Development and Moral/Ethical Reasoning (3). This course addresses NBPTS Standards 1.1 and 1.4 through attention to understanding and application of: concepts underlying character education, ethical decision-making models, and enhancement of moral reasoning and social competence.
KSP 672: Spirituality and Learner Development in Education (3). This course addresses NBPTS Standards 1.1 and 1.4 through attention to understanding and application of: the key components for education for the spirit-meaning, connectedness, compassion and purpose; attention to the global trend toward such education, and the core differences between spirituality and religion.
KSP 601: Education for a Multicultural Society (3.) This course uses experiential, intercultural activities to examine how their own world view impacts the curricular choices they make while teaching. They will develop a plan to integrate a multicultural world view into their current curriculum.
KSP 638: Literacy and Bilingualism (3). This course will examine the interaction between first and second language literacy. Students will learn strategies for helping ELL students improve reading skills and develop content area literacy.
KSP 644: School, Family and Community Partnerships (3). Students will become familiar with the culture and norms of recent immigrant populations through interactions with community members. Cross cultural communication, storytelling, and ethnographic interviews will be used to create awareness and analyze cross-cultural incidents.
Optional--KSP 551: Cultural Diversity Internship (1-3 credits). Opportunity for
hands-on immersion experience in a culturally diverse setting. This may be faculty led or self-designed
by student with prior approval by instructor.
The experience will include: cultural orientation,
site based experience, debriefing, and reflection.
KSP 619: Technology Integration of the K-12 Teacher (3). This course includes in-depth modules which present various types of application for the classroom. Current software applications and hybrids will be explored to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each. This course establishes both theoretical and practical application and integration of technology into the classroom.
KSP 624: Integrating Multimedia into the K-12 classroom (3). This course includes in-depth modules that are involved in multimedia. Participants will have the opportunity to use current software and explore how to integrate multimedia into the K-12 classroom setting. This course establishes both theoretical and best practices of the uses of multimedia.
KSP 629: Communicating Electronically to the Learning Community (3). This course explores how current applications and multiple approaches that can be used to develop and support communication with parents, students, and the community.
KSP 611: Action Research to Improve Student Learning (3). Classroom teachers will learn how to conduct research in their classrooms that is designed to improve student learning.
KSP 640: Data and Assessments (3). This course examines assessment at the district, school, and classroom level. The alignment of classroom assessments with state mandated and other standardized assessments will be addressed. This course will also examine the connection between assessment and instruction.
KSP 675: Using Data to Improve Student Learning (3). This course is designed to promote a faculty culture of collaboration, inquiry, and student achievement through data driven decision making. Methods of data collection and analysis will be examined and placed in the context of a school improvement program.
KSP 612: Differentiated Instruction (3). Improving student achievement through differentiated curriculum and instruction; learning about and applying best practices; teaching for understanding, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making; and accommodating teaching and learning styles.
KSP 613: Managing and Monitoring Student Learning (3). What every classroom teacher should know about management strategies, discipline models, successful classroom environments, planning that facilitates positive behavior, dealing with difficult students, as well as formats for focusing observation, peer observation and collecting data.
KSP 663: Curriculum Management (3). Various theories for organizing and managing curriculum; aligning standards with outcomes, curriculum, instruction, and assessment; deep curriculum alignment; theories of leadership and their applications in school improvement; applications and criteria for assisting teachers' competence and growth.
