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AEA13 - Workshops
Course Offerings  and  Workshops

 

Important -- Please Read!

You must register for all AEA 13-sponsored classes/courses and workshops using the new Professional Development On-line Registration Program. To access the Professional Development On-Line Registration Program, click on the icon below.
It takes two easy steps to register:
1. User Registration - Set up your own personal account
2. Enroll in a class/course or workshop
Complete instructions are available on the on-line registration site.



Drake University

Drake University's Summer Music Institute

http://www.drake.edu/artsci/Music_Dept/smi.html

 

 Morningside College

For information on any of our programs and offerings, visit our web site:

http://webs.morningside.edu/gradedu/index.htm               

Linda Goode
Morningside College Graduate Program
Graduate Field Coordinator for southern Iowa                
(800) 831-0806 ext 5375
(641) 534-4087          goode@morningside.edu

 

Geometry for Middle School Teachers (EDDL 259)
3  hours of graduate credit

Performance Learning Systems - This course offers opportunities for participants to increase their knowledge and understanding of the central geometric concepts the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has recommended for middle grade learners: transformations, symmetry, isometries, tessellations, and Pythagorean Theorem. In addition to developing rich curriculum materials for the classroom, these explorations will enable participants to build upon and expand their own understanding of the topics of geometry.  Through class discussions, projects, assignments and readings, participants will develop understanding of how middle level students come to learn geometric concepts.

 

Morningside Masters of Arts in Education and Endorsements are offered in Council Bluffs and Red Oak Iowa through partnerships with LHAEA13 and GVAEA14. 

The Professional Educator Program is a non-thesis 36-hour Master of Arts in Teaching degree with a solid academic core designed to enhance teaching and learning with a professional concentration. The Professional Educator Program is aligned with both National Board Standards and Iowa Teaching Standards. The program is designed for certified elementary and secondary educators who are seeking to be more effective educators.  It does not include an additional endorsement unless the candidate chooses to earn one.  It consists of two parts--the Professional Foundations Core and the Professional Teaching Core.

 

 

Introduction to SIOP (EDDL 247)

3 hours of graduate credit

Pearson Achievement Solutions - Thorough clasroom research by Drs. Short and Echevarria demonstrated there were specific steps teachers could take to help their ESL students acquire not only the English language, but the language of the content area. They also learned that teachers working collaboratively to reflect on and analyze their teaching were often able to improve achievement. Because many of the features of the SIOP® (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) Model are not limited to ELL students, but exemplify good teaching for all students in all content areas, this course introduces teachers to the concept of sheltered instruction in general, to the SIOP® Model in particular, and how the framework can be used in classroom instruction for ELLs and students of all capabilities.

 

Professional Foundations Core Courses:

501 Educational Research offered On-line          3cr
502 Learning in Educational Settings                  3cr
512 Issues in Education                                     3cr
522 Instructional Technology offered On-line       3cr
610 Reflective Teaching                                     3cr
611 Student Diversity and Educational Practice   3cr

Professional Teaching Core: Total of 18 hours

Courses approved for the Professional Teaching Core are designed to specifically address the competencies as outlined in the Iowa Teaching Standards. These courses may include graduate courses offered by Morningside College in endorsement and non-endorsement programs, on-line and Independent study courses.  Courses developed by the AEA and local school districts that have passed the graduate review and approval process also apply.  Up to six graduate credits from other institutions may be transferred in to the Professional Teaching Core

 

Cultural Diversity in the Classroom (EDDL 235)

3 hours of graduate credit

Pearson Achievement Solutions - Even as the world seems to get smaller because of technology, the variety of languages and ethnicities in many cities and towns in the United States seems to grow. Multicultural education takes on different nuances that require a firm understanding of historical, theoretical, and practical perspectives of its application in the classroom, as well as requiring different communication skills. This course will help you navigate some of those perspectives.
 

 

Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education is a non-thesis degree. The program is designed for certified elementary and secondary educators who are seeking to be more effective strategists.  It is based on a Strategist I or II endorsement.  Prior special education experience and or endorsement are not required.

Professional Foundations Core Courses:

501 Educational Research offered On-line          3cr
522 Instructional Technology offered On-line       3cr
610 Reflective Teaching                                     3cr       

Plus coursework to complete one of the following endorsements

Instructional Strategist 1: K-6                             31cr
Instructional Strategist 1: 7-12                            31cr
Instructional Strategist 2: K-12 BD/LD                 33cr
Instructional Strategist 2: K-12 MD                     33cr

 

Team Building for Success (EDEX 177) 1 hour of graduate credit

"Team Building for Success" is designed to assist coaches in developing strategies to foster teamwork through team building exercises and goal setting strategies. Course materials will guide coaches to explore the importance and the benefits of team building and goal setting in team sports as well as provide them with resources to guide their teams through these processes. 

Endorsements offered in AEA13-14

Persons seeking an endorsement may, in most cases, satisfy the requirements with a combination of undergraduate and graduate hours.  A transcript analysis done by the licensure officer or other designated staff member will indicate which courses the student needs to complete Morningside’s approved endorsement program.  For full endorsement requirements go to the Morningside Graduate Program Website.

Instructional Strategist 1  K-6
Instructional Strategist 1 7-12
Instructional Strategist 2 BD/LD
Instructional Strategist 2 MD
Reading K-6
Reading 7-12
Talented and Gifted (TAG)
Middle School
Special Education Consultant (Master’s Degree and Special Education Endorsement required)

Morningside College also offers On-Line classes and VESi CD-Rom (Independent Study) courses which may be used as electives in our Master’s Program or taken for relicensure or personal professional development.

 

Basketball Coaching 401: "Advanced Tactics and Techniques for Successful Coaching" (EDEX 178)
3 hours of graduate credit

Basketball Coaching Methods is designed to help high school level coaches identify and express their individual coaching philosophies. You will be challenged to evaluate your own communication and motivational skills by examining how some of the top coaches in the profession function and run their respective teams.  We will look at cutting edge teaching techniques, as well as principles that have proven successful over decades. We will break down some of the most successful systems and ideas that are currently being executed by many of the nation’s most successful coaches.

 

  
Drake Masters of Science in Education and Gifted and Talented Endorsement
The Effective Teaching and learning program is a non-thesis 32-hour Master of Science in Education degree with a solid academic core designed to enhance teaching and learning with a professional concentration. The ET Program is aligned with both National Board Standards and Iowa Teaching Standards. Courses for the Gifted and Talented Endorsement Strand will comply with the 12-hour Iowa Dept.. of Education requirement for preparation of teachers, consultants, coordinators in gifted education programs. The required 12 hours in four areas (psychology, programming, administration and practicum) can include 12 of the 14 hours from Drake and/or transfer and elective hours for the masters degree. Six of the elective hours may be from EDEX.		  
Program Requirements
1. The Effective Teaching Core is required.
EDUC 214 Contemporary Issues in Education 3 hrs.
EDUC 280 Electronic Tool box for Educators 3 hrs.
EDUC 2216 Methods of Instruction and Assessment 4 hrs.
EDUC 201 Education Research I 3 hrs.
EDUC 218 Action Research 2 hrs.
EDUC 219 Teacher Leadership 2 hrs.
II. Professional Strand
Psychology of the Gifted
EDUC 291 Introduction to Gifted Education 3 hrs (online)
EDUC 292 Social Emotional Needs of the Gifted 1 hr (online)
EDUC 293 Creativity 1 hr (online)
EDUC 294 Special Populations of Gifted 1 hr (online)
Programming for the Gifted
EDUC 295 Curriculum and Assessment of Giftedness 3 hrs (online)
EDUC 296 Differentiated Instruction for Gifted Learners 1 hr (online)
EDUC 297 Gifted Readers: Literacy Strategies 1 hr. (online)
EDUC 298 Gifted Learners Math Strategies (1 hr (oniline)
Administration and Supervision of Gifted Programs
EDUC 290 Administration of Gifted Programs 1 hr (online)
Practicum Experience
EDUC 210 Practicum in Gifted Education 1 hr (online)
III. Elective Credits
Must be advisor approved (may be from EDEX) 3 to 6 hrs.

800-44-DRAKE
For program information, call Marcy Sparks, ext. 3946
For admission information, call Ann Martin, ext. 2034
For general information, call Dr. Sally Beisser, ext. 4850

  

Drake Masters of Science in Education and Middle School Endorsement
 The Effective Teaching and learning program is a non-thesis 32-hour Master of Science in Education degree with a solid academic core designed to enhance teaching and learning with a professional concentration. The ET Program is aligned with both National Board Standards and Iowa Teaching Standards.

Program Requirements
I. The Effective Teaching core is required.
EDUC 214 Contemporary Issues in Education 3 hrs.
EDUC 280 Electronic Toolbox for Educators 3 hrs.
EDUC 216 Methods of Instruction and Assessment 4 hrs.
EDUC 201 Education Research I 3 hrs.
EDUC 218 Action Research 2 hrs.
EDUC 219 Teacher Leadership 2 hrs.
II. Professional Strand
EDUC 231 Topics in Middle School Growth and Development 3 hrs (online)
EDUC 234 Middle School Curriculum and methods 3 hrs (online)
III. Elective Credits
Must be advisor approved (6 may be from EDEX) 9 hrs.

800-44-DRAKE
For program information, call Marcy Sparks, ext. 3946
For admission information, call Ann Martin, ext. 2034
For general information, call Dr. Sally Beisser, ext. 4850

 

  
Drake University Offers Online Graduate Courses
Drake University's online graduate courses, developed in cooperation with LessonLab SkyLight, are a convenient and flexible way to improve your career.  You can earn three semester hours of graduate credit with each course.  When taken in combination, these courses provide a well rounded, in-depth understanding of a specific topic area or teaching strategy.  For more information you may call the Drake University office of Distance Learning at: 1-800-76-TEACH or Click Here.

 		  
Drake University Graduate Level Video Courses
Drake University now has six graduate level video courses for Coaches and Physical Educators!  They are:  Real Coaching, Theory of Coaching, Ethics in Sports, The Teaching Coach, Adapted Physical Education:  EveryBODY Wins, and the Parent-Athlete-Coach Alliance.

Those who enroll in these courses will receive a Study Guide with readings and activities that expand concepts presented.  There are no tests or final papers.  Instead, there are application assignments for each segment that require you to summarize, design a plan or demonstrate comprehension of a new idea.  For more information you may call the Drake University Office of Distance Learning at:  1-800-76-TEACH or Click Here.