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EDU-460 Critical Issues in Secondary Education
Prerequisite: EDU-221
Designed for senior level secondary and PK-12 language teacher candidates enrolled in the Senior Block. Provides candidates with opportunities to examine significant issues in secondary schools including classroom management techniques and educational technology. 2 credits.
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EDU-464 Critique of Science Education Literature
Examines selected topics in the methodological and philosophical foundations of science education. Topics include nature of science inquiry, context of science, nature of learner, teaching and learning, curriculum, student assessment, and professional practice. 4 credits.
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EDU-465 Informal Science Education Practicum
Prerequisite: EDU-464
Provides students opportunity to apply theory and evidence-based practices in informal learning settings such as museums, zoos, aquariums, or state parks under the supervision of faculty. 4 credits.
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EDU-470 Practicum in Teaching
Prerequisite: EDU-221
Designed for senior level teacher candidates. Provides opportunities to apply theory and evidence-based practice in the classroom under the supervision of Furman faculty and a mentorship of master teacher. May only be enrolled as a part of the Senior Block. 4 credits.
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EDU-472 Practicum: Secondary Teaching
Prerequisite: EDU-221
Provides candidates with opportunities to apply theory and evidence-based practice in the classroom under the supervision of Furman faculty and mentorship of a master teacher. May only be enrolled as a part of the Senior Block. 4 credits.
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EDU-501 Independent Study
A project whose objectives and activities are designed by the student, approved by a faculty member who directs the project and by the department chair, and evaluated by a committee of three department members. Variable credit.
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EDU-503 Individualized Internship
Exposure to and experience with community-based programs working with children, adolescents, their families, or adults. Significant direct experience interacting with mentors to enrich understanding of community environments related to vocational or post-graduate goals. Instructor permission required. 4 credits.
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EDU-505 Teaching Internship
Prerequisite: completion of major requirements in music Education
Required of candidates intending to teach. Intern is placed with a mentor teacher in the subject area of prospective certification. Full-time teaching responsibilities assumed over time. Intern attends weekly seminars. Variable credit.
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EDU-506 Human Service Non-Profit Internship
Prerequisite: EDU-120
Through a 10-12 hour per week semester-long internship in a local human services non-profit agency, students will build upon classroom experience by facilitating collaborative projects. Focused on community-centered learning and exposure to the competencies for leadership in human services non-profit agencies which include agency program planning, program evaluation, budget and finance, personal communication, human resources, boards, fund development, marketing, persuasion, volunteer and human resource management, values and ethics appropriate to non-profit professionals and advocacy. Also requires a weekly seminar allowing for reflection and integration of the knowledge, skills, and expected dispositions. 4 credits.
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Curriculum and Instruction in Education |
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EDCI-671 Into to Project Based Learning
This course is designed to introduce students to the theory behind PBL and the basics of designing, delivering and assessing PBL that supports student attainment of core academic content and such 21st century skills as personal agency, critical and analytical thinking, collaboration, communication and technological proficiency. 3 credits.
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EDCI-672 Applications of Project Based Learning in the Curriculum
This classroom and field-based course is designed to give teachers the experiences required to plan, create, facilitate, and integrate appropriate instructional methodologies and technology within a PBL unit of study that will support the academic achievement of students with diverse learning needs. 3 credits.
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EDCI-673 Models of Teaching
This course is designed to provide participants with a working knowledge of the various models of teaching that support and enhance student achievement in the classroom. There will be a focus on models that support conceptual learning through effective instruction and assessment practices to meet the needs of all learning styles. Emphasis will be placed on providing active, real-life experiences that foster critical thinking, reflection, and understanding. 3 credits.
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EDCI-675 Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students
The course content will include instruction in the methods of identifying gifted students, curriculum models, strategies for differentiating instruction, methods for addressing the affective domain, information on dually exceptional students, and an overview of current issues and trends impacting the field. Course delivery is through classroom presentation and online coursework. 3 credits.
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EDCI-676 Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students
This is a comprehensive course designed to give teachers and other educational professionals the tools to develop, implement and evaluate curriculum materials for gifted students. This course will educate teachers about the recommended program models to use in educating gifted and talented students as well as how each model meets the specific needs of gifted populations. This course includes information about the methods of instructional delivery that are most appropriate for gifted learners as well as the research basis for those techniques. 3 credits.
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EDCI-677 Middle School Curriculum and Organization
Current research and best practices will be used as the foundation for acquiring fundamental knowledge of the major components of middle education. Emphasis will be placed on curriculum development and delivery, diverse assessment methods, interdisciplinary teaching, use of technology, and effective pedagogy for the middle level student. 3 credits.
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EDCI-679 Technology Literacy for Teachers Grades 7-12
A course designed to help education majors and current educators understand how to integrate technology effectively into the classroom. This course focuses on the use of best practices and current emerging technology to enhance all areas of the curriculum. 3 credits.
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EDCI-732 Educational Assessment and Grading
Theory and practice of assessment for teachers and other education professionals. Emphasis on classroom assessment and evaluation practices consistent with SC Curriculum Standards and including differentiated instruction. 3 credits.
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EDCI-973 Practicum in Project Based Learning
The field-based practicum is designed to provide teacher/practitioners with experience and opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and dispositions for implementing PBL into the regular classroom setting. This knowledge is demonstrated through planning for, implementing, and managing standards based PBL and content instruction using a wide range of resources and technology effectively. Variable credit.
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Early Childhood Education |
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EDEC-640 Caregiving and Learning: The Infant And Toddler Years
Focuses on designing high quality caregiving environments for children, birth through age 3. Through a study of developmental milestones of very young children and factors which lead to positive developmental outcomes, students evaluate and design learning environments for infants and toddlers that provide for appropriate interactions between staff and children and give consideration to curriculum and materials, health and safety, staffing and parental involvement. Class time includes two days of field experience each week. 3 credits.
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EDEC-641 Teaching and Learning: The Preschool Years
Focuses on the development of children ages 3?5 and the design of optimal learning environments for this age child. Students observe, evaluate, develop, and adapt a wide range of commercial and teacher-made materials, methodologies, and curriculum resources for classroom use, and work collaboratively with professional staff and parents of young children during weekly field experiences in a classroom serving young preschool children. Course has a field experience component which requires work with young preschool children and parents. 3 credits.
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EDEC-642 Teaching and Learning: The Early Primary Years
Introduction to the field of early childhood education. Focus is on the development of children ages 5?8 and the design of learning environments, including curriculum and instruction, that will foster optimal growth and development. Course has a field experience component which requires work with kindergarten children and parents. 3 credits.
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EDEC-746 Methods and Materials for Educating Young Children With Diverse Abilities
Examines curricula, instructional strategies, and support materials for children with diverse abilities, birth to age 8, and their families. Planning, implementation, and evaluation of instruction is emphasized. Includes a minimum of 20 hours of field experience. 3 credits.
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EDEC-960 Practicum in Teaching the Young Child
Supervised application of instructional methods for the young child. 3 credits
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Exceptionalities in Education |
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EDEX-621 Education of Students with Exceptionalities
Characteristics of persons with exceptionalities, implications for teaching and learning, and applications of special education procedures and services. Extensive field experiences are incorporated. 3 credits.
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EDEX-622 Nature of Learning Disabilities
Designed to teach students the history of the field of learning disabilities, related educational theories, available educational services, and appropriate strategies for working with individuals with learning disabilities. Field-based experiences are incorporated. 3 credits.
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EDEX-623 Nature of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Study of individuals with emotional/behavioral disorders, major theoretical perspectives, and current issues and research. Factors which interrelate with emotional/behavioral disorders (community, school, family) are considered, and appropriate intervention strategies are studied. Field-based experiences are incorporated. 3 credits.
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EDEX-643 Differentiatng Instruction for Diverse Needs
Theory and practical strategies for modifying curriculum to meet the needs of all students. Topics vary according to need, grade level, and subject area. 3 credits.
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EDEX-646 Advanced Behavior Management
Nonbehavioral techniques of managing variant behavior of exceptional children and youth, using the supportive, valuing, and social discipline models. Training in crisis resolution, crisis intervention, and social skills. 3 credits.
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EDEX-741 Methods and Assessments for Teaching Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs
Covers processes of assessment specific to individuals identified as having an emotional or behavioral disorder (EBD) or a specific learning disability (SLD) in both placements that are inclusive and those that are restrictive. Discuss case studies and participate in class activities tailored to the specific characteristics of these students, as well as develop individualized education plans (IEPs) and individualized family service plans (IFSPs). Explore instructional and collaborative practices with exposure to alternative assessments. 6 credits.
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EDEX-742 Exceptional Learning Needs Grade 6 through Transition
3 credits.
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EDEX-745 Social and Behavioral Interventions
Development of a knowledge base and skills for implementing applied behavior analysis and social skills instruction with groups and individuals with variant behaviors. 3 credits.
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EDEX-962 Practicum in Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities
Supervised application of instructional and behavior management strategies for students with learning disabilities. 3 credits
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EDEX-963 Practicum in Teaching Students With Emotional Or Behavioral Disabilities
Supervised application of instructional and behavior management strategies for students with emotional/ behavioral disorders. 3 credits
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Extended Program in Education |
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EDEP-640 Best Practices for the Induction Teacher
Designed to provide the induction teacher with a support system throughout the first year of teaching. Best practices from the field are introduced, discussed, and modeled, with emphasis on preparation for the beginning of school, classroom management, performance dimensions of SAFE-T, and application of educational research and practices. Course offers opportunities for the induction teacher to network and share common concerns with master teachers and instructional support personnel from participating school districts and Furman University. Limited to participants in the Teacher to Teacher program. 3 credits.
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EDEP-670 Teaching Internship
Designed for candidates enrolled in Furman’s extended program. The course provides candidates with opportunities to plan and implement instruction, manage the classroom, evaluate student progress, communicate with other professionals and parents, and develop as professional educators under the supervision and mentoring of university and public school personnel. 6 credits.
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EDEP-692 Physical Science Activities for Grade 5
Concepts that correlate to the SC Science Academic Standards for 5th grade physical science using hands-on, inquiry-based activities are the framework for this course. 3 credits.
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Educational Foundations |
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EDFD-600 Teacher to Teacher: Research Inquiry I
Designed for candidates enrolled in Furman’s extended program. The course uses several theoretical frameworks as a foundation for furthering the professional development of induction teachers to become leaders and scholars. Major emphasis on classroom-based research serves to link theory to practice. 3 credits.
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EDFD-601 Teacher to Teacher Research & Inquiry II
As a follow-up to EDFD 600, the course continues to focus on developing induction teachers as leaders and scholars. Building on the research done in EDFD 600, participants will produce a publishable research paper, to be presented in a formal academic setting. 3 credits.
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EDFD-602 Educational Theory & Psychology
Study of emerging theories of learning, with emphasis on the application of psychological concepts and principles to the learning process. Recent research and critical issues are examined as they relate to learning. 3 credits.
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EDFD-604 Statistics and Measurement in Education
Explores concepts related to measurement and evaluation processes, including descriptive statistics, technical measurement characteristics, test item construction, alternative assessment, standardized achievement and aptitude measures, and non-achievement related measures. Emphasis on school and classroom-level applications. 3 credits.
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EDFD-606 Research in Education
Study of basic educational research design and use of basic research techniques. Topics include identification of a research problem, development of a research design, conducting the subsequent study, and implications of the results for educational practice. 3 credits.
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EDFD-608 The Culture of Schooling in America
In-depth examination of the major influences on education in a democratic and pluralistic society from an anthropological perspective. Students will be engaged in cultural inquires to relate the material presented in the texts, handouts, lectures, and videos to their own classrooms, schools, and communities. The goal is for teachers to take ownership of their classroom culture and to actively work to co-create with students a sustainable and inclusive classroom. 3 credits.
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EDFD-620 Child and Adolescent Growth and Development
Key theories and milestones of physical, cognitive, language, and social-emotional development, from conception through adolescence, with specific applications to teacher education. Fifteen hours of off-campus fieldwork at a local public school required. 3 credits.
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EDFD-640 Best Practice for Induction Teachers
3 credits.
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EDFD-879 Masters Seminar in Education
Course integrates knowledge and underlying concepts from the core courses in the master?s program with the student?s concentration. Participants will demonstrate ability to synthesize previous coursework and to understand the holistic nature of an advanced degree in education. Emphasis is on oral and written communication, as well as use of information technology. 3 credits.
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EDFD-970 Teaching Internship
Designed for candidates enrolled in Furman’s extended program and enrolled concurrently with EDEP-100: Inquiry and Research in the Classroom. The course provides candidates with opportunities to plan and implement instruction, manage the classroom, evaluate student progress, communicate with other professionals and parents, and develop as professional educators under the supervision and mentoring of university and public school personnel. Variable credit.
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EDRD-640 Foundations and Current Trends in Literacy Research and Practice
Critical reading and discussion of theories, models, and current research designed to improve language arts instruction and develop understanding of reading and writing as processes. Topics include: the politics of literacy, balanced literacy, content area literacy, writing instruction, bilingual education, response to literature, adolescent literacy, assessment, and multi-literacies. 3 credits.
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EDRD-641 Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas
Designed for prospective and in-service elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers, this course will provide opportunities for an in-depth study of teaching literacy in various subject matter areas and present skills and strategies that facilitate literacy learning with content textbooks, content-area authentic texts, and other media. Strategies for teaching scaffolded instruction of language and literacies to support standards and curricular objectives in the content areas will be presented. Candidates will use evidence-based, student-centered, developmentally appropriate interactive approaches to promote literacy and content area learning. 3 credits.
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EDRD-645 Reading & Writing Connection
3 credits.
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EDRD-729 Literacy Methods and Instructional Strategies
This methodological course is designed to give an understanding of reading and writing as literacy processes and develop reading and writing proficiency emphasizing critical thinking and metacognitive skills. The content of the course will focus on integrating communication processes in both English-Language Arts and content areas; children?s and adolescent literature and its effective presentation in the classroom; and the role of the teacher as a reflective practitioner. 3 credits.
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EDRD-747 Critical Survey of Children’s Literature
This course is a review of literary theory and research and survey of children?s literature, novels, and picture books published primarily in the past ten years and appropriate for the elementary and middle school student. Selections also include multicultural exposure for students through a variety of genres. Course work will emphasize the research based, critical evaluation and selection of books; methods for linking reading, writing, and literature; and techniques for guiding children?s reading. 3 credits.
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EDRD-748 Critical Survey of Literature for Young Adults
This course is a review of literary theory and research and survey of middle and high school level literacy programs and pedagogical practices related to the teaching of poetry, short stories, traditional literature, nonfiction, and novels written for the adolescent. Selections also include multicultural exposure for students through a variety of genres. 3 credits.
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EDRD-749 Assessment and Instruction in Literacy
An exploration of various cognitive and affective literacy assessments with strategies for using data to adapt instruction for all learners. Candidates in the course will interact and participate in decision-making with other educators as they explore the work of literacy teachers and literacy specialists. 3 credits.
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EDRD-750 Scholarly Reading and Writing
With demands higher than ever for K-12 educators to be scholars and leaders, course offers workshop opportunities for literacy educators to expand and refine their literacy skills as consumers of educational research and as writers of scholarly works. Participants will read and analyze a wide range of scholarly works, both qualitative and quantitative, while also drafting their own original scholarly writings to submit for publication. 3 credits.
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EDRD-751 Critical Survey of Children’s and Young
The course is designed to familiarize candidates with contemporary children’s/young adult (YA) literature. Candidates will read a range of instructor-selected and student-selected texts that represent a variety of genres, media, and perspectives. Candidates will consider trends in children’s/YA literature, participate in the professional conversation around children’s/YA literature, respond critically to children’s/YA literature, and consider text selection for their own students. 3 credits
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EDRD-965 Practicum in Literacy Coaching
In this practicum setting, candidates will engage in a variety of practices to prepare as literacy coaches. Classroom assessment data will be gathered and analyzed continuously as candidates design and implement instruction to provide individualized tutoring as part of the 25 hours of field work. Candidates will also develop their literacy leadership skills through planning, leading, and evaluating professional development for their colleagues. They will engage in meaningful interaction with their colleagues and school communities to enhance their professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions. 3 credits
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EDRD-966 Advanced Practicum in Literacy Coaching
Second practicum in a series of practica in the literacy concentration designed to develop affective and cognitive skills in literacy processes needed by elementary or middle school students. Supervised application of comprehensive assessment and instructional strategies in a clinic setting to enhance candidates’ knowledge of evidence-based instructional approaches that improve student learning. Guided to reflect on their own professional growth, candidates will develop essential literacy leadership skills through peer coaching. 3 credits
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Master of Arts in Teaching |
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EDMT-650 Teaching Foreign Languages (pk-12): Methods
Introduction to a variety of language learning theories, with opportunities to develop materials and practice techniques appropriate to teaching foreign languages on any level. Field observations required. Emphasis on the teaching of the four skills, testing, culture, technology, and the development of foreign language proficiency. 3
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EDMT-652 Teaching English in grades 9-12
Explores two of the major components in the secondary school English curriculum: language and composition. Emphasis placed on teaching the writing process. Examines strategies needed to learn from text materials included in the English classroom. 3
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EDMT-653 Teaching Social Studies in Grades 9-12
Provides in-depth investigation of the methods associated with teaching social studies on the secondary level. Special emphasis placed on how the social sciences differ from other disciplines, and how differences affect curricular and pedagogical strategies. 3
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EDMT-654 Teaching Science in Grades 9-12
The purpose of this course is to help the student become a reflective practitioner who is competent in the development and delivery of a quality science curriculum. Topics covered include laboratory safety, animals in the classroom, instructional strategies focusing on inquiry and the learning cycle, exemplary curriculum, integration of science within the entire high school curriculum, performance assessments including science notebooks, use of data to change practice, use of technology, resource analysis, Project Based Learning in the science classroom, and STEM. 3
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EDMT-655 Teaching Mathematics in Grades 9-12
Teacher candidates become reflective practitioners in the development and delivery of a well-designed standards-based mathematics curriculum. Topics include mathematics curriculum in the secondary school, instructional strategies, performance assessment and resource evaluation focusing on technology. Students are expected to participate in field work in local mathematics classrooms. 3
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EDMT-670 Teaching Internship
Designed for candidates enrolled in Furman’s extended or MAT programs. The course provides candidates with opportunities to plan and implement instruction, manage the classroom, evaluate student progress, communicate with other professionals and parents, and develop as professional educators under the supervision and mentoring of university and public school personnel. 3
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EDMT-760 Critical Issues in Secondary Education
Designed for senior level secondary and PK-12 language teacher candidates enrolled in the Senior Block and MAT programs. Provides candidates with opportunities to examine significant issues in secondary schools including: classroom management techniques and educational technology. 3
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EDMT-972 Practicum: Secondary Teaching
Provides candidates with opportunities to apply theory and evidence-based practice in the classroom under the supervision of Furman faculty and mentorship of a master teacher. 3
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School and Educational Leadership |
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EDSL-718 Organization and Control of American Schools
A study of the conceptual and structural organization of public education, educational governance, and policy making at the federal, state, and local levels. 3 credits.
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EDSL-719 Leadership in Educational Organizations
A study of leadership principles and theories and the administrative and management applications of such in educational organizations. 3 credits.
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EDSL-727 Strategic Planning and Thinking in Education
A study of strategic planning and thinking for the learner-focused educational system that integrates curriculum, instruction, assessment, facilities, human resources, finance, and educational technology. 3 credits.
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EDSL-730 Designing and Implementing Curriculum
Study of the school curriculum including objectives, current issues, experimentation, and change. Perspective and methodology to equip the teacher, administrator, or supervisor to participate effectively in curriculum development. 3 credits.
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EDSL-780 Issues in Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment in Schools
For elementary, middle and secondary school teachers and administrators. The course focuses on current research on curriculum as it relates to philosophy of teaching, learning, instruction, supervision, and policy and assessment. Offers the opportunity to investigate the breadth of issues that affect curriculum. 3 credits.
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EDSL-823 School Finance
A study of fundamental concepts of local, state, and federal financing of schools and of the business functions of school-level administration, with emphasis on the budget process. 3 credits.
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EDSL-825 Schools and the Law
A course designed to help potential school administrators understand the current concepts of school law and their practical import for educators, students, and the community served by the school. Attention is given to Constitutional legal principles, case law, and legislation at all levels of government. 3 credits.
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EDSL-840 Supervision and Instructional Leadership
Introduction to educational supervision, including the primary supervisory responsibilities of the building-level administrator for providing leadership to improve instruction. Course includes required field experience. 3 credits.
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EDSL-849 The Principalship
EDSL-719; must be taken prior to or concurrently with the internship
A study of the roles, responsibilities, functions, authority, and leadership practices of the school principal in improving school effectiveness. Focus is on the skill dimensions and performance domains of the principalship. Course includes required field experience. 3 credits.
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EDSL-851 Interpersonal and Group Relations in Education
This course is a study of individual and group behavior in organizations. Emphasis is a on interpersonal skill development and skill assessment which, in conjunction with findings from theory, research, and practice, enable candidates to reflect on themselves as leaders. 3 credits.
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EDSL-852 Data Analysis for Educational Leadership
The course builds upon student prior experience in analysis and interpretation of basic and inferential statistical procedures with a more refined focus on practical applications for management in educational settings. Advanced data analytic procedures for inference, modeling and forecasting will be emphasized. 3 credits.
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EDSL-853 School Personnel Administration
This course focuses on identifying, analyzing, and developing effective methods of personnel administration, with an emphasis on human resource responsibilities and functions occurring at the school district office level. Topics include human resource planning, policies, recruitment, selection, induction, evaluation, and professional development. 3 credits.
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EDSL-854 Leadership for Social Justice
A course designed to provide a contemporary and prospective examination of the social, cultural, political, economical and philosophical contexts from which the current issues that affect schools and schooling have evolved. Students will be introduced to a variety of ideas, values, and beliefs surrounding social life, cultural identity, educational reform, and some historical practices. They will then be challenged to explore these constructs from numerous, diverse, and changing perspectives. 3 credits.
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EDSL-855 Leading School Renewal
This course is designed to examine the research and the processes that are important and significant for school improvement. Concepts that will be included in this course are defining school renewal and exploring conditions for its success; using data as a tool to enhance decision-making processes for school improvement; understanding school culture and its relationship to school renewal; identifying legislative improvement planning. 3 credits.
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EDSL-856 School Facilities Planning
A course designed to equip advanced educational leaders to improve the knowledge base, skills levels, and communications practices among the various groups involved in planning, designing, constructing, using and managing educational facilities. To introduce concepts that encourage people who plan and design physical learning environments to become more responsive to student needs and community cultures. 3 credits.
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EDSL-858 Evaluation of School Programs and Personnel
This course is a study of the requirements, practices, procedures, and problems of administrative evaluation of school programs and personnel. The course provides a broad survey of educational evaluation theory, standards, models, approaches, and practice, with a focus on practical guidelines for planning, conducting, and using evaluations to review and improve instruction and the performance of personnel. 3 credits.
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EDSL-859 The Superintendency
This course is a study of the leadership and management roles, responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges of the district superintendent and other district level administrators. The course examines the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that superintendents must develop to effectively lead and manage change in a school district. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between the superintendent and the local school board as they deal with policy, policy administration, leadership roles, and community relations. 3 credits.
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EDSL-879D Advanced Seminar in Educational Leadership and Research: Topics in Finance, Law and Policy
This course serves as the culminating experience in the Ed.S. Program. Seminar meetings will be held to share experiences, engage in discussions related to practice in educational leadership/administration and student services, and develop plans and policies for the individual school districts in which the candidates are serving. 3 credits.
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EDSL-971E Internship in Elementary School Administration
Limited to students enrolled in Furman’s school leadership concentration who have prior approval. Supervised application of principles of school administration in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment; staff personnel; student personnel; finance, operations, and business; and school-community relations. Performance activities are designed to develop management and leadership skills. 3 credits
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EDSL-971S Internship in Secondary School Administration
Limited to students enrolled in Furman’s school leadership concentration who have prior approval. Supervised application of principles of school administration in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment; staff personnel; student personnel; finance, operations, and business; and school-community relations. Performance activities are designed to develop management and leadership skills. 3 credits
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EDSL-972E Internship in Elementary School Administration
Limited to students enrolled in Furman’s school leadership concentration who have prior approval. Supervised application of principles of school administration in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment; staff personnel; student personnel; finance, operations, and business; and school-community relations. Performance activities are designed to develop management and leadership skills. 3 credits
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EDSL-972S Internship in Secondary School Administration
Limited to students enrolled in Furman’s school leadership concentration who have prior approval. Supervised application of principles of school administration in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment; staff personnel; student personnel; finance, operations, and business; and school-community relations. Performance activities are designed to develop management and leadership skills. 3 credits
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EDSL-975 Internship in the Superintendency & District Administration
This course provides the first part of a year long internship in which candidates participate in planned district level leadership and management field experiences. Based primarily on the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) standards, the internship will engage candidates in experiences designed to bring the relationship of theory and practice into focus. 3 credits
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EDSL-976 Internship in the Superintendency & District Administration
This course provides for the second part of a year long internship in which candidates participate in planned district level leadership and management field experiences. Based primarily on the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) standards, the internship will engage candidates in experiences designed to bring the relationship of theory and practice into focus. 3 credits
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EDSP-650 International Perspectives on Public Education
In-depth focus on the issues, philosophy, history, and cultural differences of public education from an international perspective. Comparison of the educational system in the United States with other nations, focusing on the country visited. May be repeated once with change of country. 2 credits.
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EDSP-670 Topics in Music Education Grades 7-12
A one credit recertification unit for current South Carolina music educators. Requires attendance at a prescribed number of events provided by the South Carolina Music Education Association. Students submit a summary of their experiences and design their own curriculum to address individual interests and areas of expertise. 1 credit.
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EDSP-671 Astronomy: Solar System
Participants study interactions between the Sun, Earth, and Moon, the planets of the solar system including common planetary processes such as cratering, gravity and orbital motion, and the electromagnetic spectrum. Teachers will enhance their knowledge of the solar system through hands-on investigations, image processing, readings, and sky simulation software. 3 credits.
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EDSP-672 Physics for Teachers
The goal of this course is to improve teachers? understanding of the physics they teach. Teachers will study force and motion employing coordinated computer, hands-on, group discussion, and assessment activities. 3 credits.
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EDSP-673 Models of Teaching
3 credits.
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EDSP-674 Teaching About Asia
The purpose of this course is to work with SC teachers to enhance instruction on Asia throughout the curriculum, especially in world history, social studies, and geography courses. Themes covered include geographical determinants shaping the culture, history, and economic development of East Asia; the nature of East Asian society, politics, and culture; interaction among East Asian societies; and East Asian history in the context of world history. 3 credits.
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EDSP-675 Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted a nd Talented Students
3 credits.
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EDSP-676 Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students
3 credits.
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EDSP-677 Best Practices for Teaching Math in the Elementary Schools
Students examine the new revisions to the SC Math Standards, learn differentiated instructional techniques to improve student achievement in math, and explore the best math methods for teaching diverse learners. 3 credits.
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EDSP-678 Curriculum and Advanced Methods of Teach ing Grades 7-12
3 credits.
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EDSP-679 Technology Literacy for Teachers Grades 7-12
3 credits.
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