Graduate Courses for Teachers

Three hours of graduate credit in five days or in a hybrid format.
Cost: $675
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EDU 570: Technology Integration in the Classroom
Audience: K-12 grade teachers
Teachers will explore the integration of technology in the classroom that effectively helps students meet learning objectives.

  • Software tools will be used to create both learning activities and classroom management tools
  • Readings on current research in technology will be assigned daily
  • Homework will include the use of software tools, online discussions and a final paper

Dates and Locations: June 6-10, 2011 Taylor University
Taught by: Jeff Cramer, PhD

EDU 570: Response to Literature
Audience: K-6 grade teachers
Teachers will explore various activities and projects that promote response to literature.

  • Teachers will participate in a mock book award, author studies, and literature circles
  • Teachers will explore many children's books published 2010-2011
  • Teachers will create artifacts that promote discussion
  • Homework might include reading various children's literature

Dates and Locations: June 6-10, 2011 Taylor University
Taught by: Quinn White, PhD

EDU 570: Creating Problem Based Learning Units
Audience: 3-12 grade teachers
Teachers will learn the principles of designing Problem Based Learning Units that promote cross discipline thematic learning.

  • Current research will be used to suggest best practice with PBL
  • Teachers will design a unit ready to be used in the classroom
  • Appropriate technologies needed to facilitate PBL units will be explored
  • Daily readings and a final paper will be assigned

Dates and Locations: June 13-17, 2011 Taylor University
Taught by: Jeff Cramer, PhD

Contact
Beth Holloway
236 West Reade Avenue
Upland, IN 46989
Phone: (765) 998-5162
Email: btholloway@taylor.edu