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Education 461-4
Summer Session 1988
July 4- August
12
Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:00-4:50
Location: MPX 8620F
Dr. A. S. Tindill
Required Text:
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STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT: A FOCUS
ON THE TEACHER. Wideen, Marvin F. and Andrews, I. editors.
The Falmer Press, Philadelphia, P.A. 1987.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
There is very little chance for any significant improvements in education when
teachers work independently. Learners go through the spectrum, over the years, of
the entire staff. The adults in the building, the teachers, can make a significant
difference when they work together, plan together, collaborate and interact collegially
in professional development. They focus on an action plan, a theme, and devote their
non-instructional days and other available time to longitudinal plans and conduct
formative and summative evaluation.
This course is designed to examine the philosophical underpinnings of
professional development perse, to look at what we now know about effective
inservice, to examine and develop inservice sessions designedtO make a difference
and to increase the student's effectiveness in working with adults (the teachers)
through a knowledge and understanding of adult learners and effective workshop
organization and presentation.
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OBJECTIVES
1.
to critically examine the issues inherent in professional development
2.
to examine the context of professional development
3.
to develop effective inservice programs based on recent developments and
practices which seem to make a difference
4.
to develop strategies designed to assist a school's staff in arriving at a
readiness level for cooperation, collaboration and joint planning
5.
to develop strategies designed to assist a school's staff in moving from a
readiness level to a school-wide action plan
6.
to become fully aware of the issues related to the adult learner
7.
to become familiar with inservice action plans which seem to work well for
schools
8.
to be able to develop strategies designed to promote teacher collegiality vis-
a-vis professional growth
9.
to develop formative assessment strategies of inservice education
10.
to develop summative assessment strategies of inservice education designed
to facilitate proactive planning for the future.
TOPICS OUTLINE
1.
Professional development, staff development and inservice education
2.
Strategic planning
3.
Contemporary issues in professional development
4.
Workshop development skills
5.
Presentation skills
6.
Adult learning
7.
Political issues related to inservice education
8.
Formative and summative assessment
9.
The principal's role in school based professional development
10.
School improvement focussing on the people most centrally involved in that
process, teachers.
ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
The course is open to all educators, preservice and practicing, classroom teachers and
administrators - all who wish to develop skills, sharpen skills and/or enhance the
quality of professional development.
1.
Active class participation ?
10 %
2. Adhoc written assignments ?
15 %
3.
Development and submission of a workshop action
plan incorporating the objectives of the course ?
75 %
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Revision approved
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EDUC 461-4 - Trends and Developments in Educational Practice
Examination of general trends with application at
different levels and in several subject areas.
Prerequisite: Not less than 60 hours of credit.
(Revision - prerequisite.)
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Revision approved
2/12/74
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EDUC 461-4 - Trends and Developments in Educational Practice
Examination of general trends with application at
different levels and in several subject areas.
Prerequisites: EDUC 401/402 or equivalent.
(Revision in prerequisite statement)
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
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Revision approved 7/8/72
Paper S.72-88
EDUC 461-4 - Trends and Developments in
Educational Practice
Examination of general trends with application at
different levels and in several subject areas.
Prerequisites: Recommended: Education 401 and 402.
(Revision in course description.)
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Revision published in
1972-73 Calendar
EDUC 461-4 - Seminar: Trends and Developments
in Educational Practice
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1-3-0
Lectures deal with general trends. Students register
for a specific section in which seminars deal with trends
in one aspect of Education, e.g., Early Childhood,
Language Arts, etc.
Students with credit for PDC 461-4 may not take this course
for further credit.
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(Revision - previously offered as 461-4 - Professional
Development Centre.)
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Trends and Developments in
Program:
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Education
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Course Number: 461
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Title:
Educational Practice
Sub-title or Description:
Examination of general trends with application at
different levels and in several subject areas.
Credit Hours. 4
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Vector Description:
Pre-Requicite(s): Recommended: Education 401 and 402.
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OLMT AiD Sc2EDULI1G
Estimated Enrolnt:
25 in each of Fall and Spring.
Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring, twice yearly, Fall
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and spring):
Fall and Spring.
When will course first be offered?
Fall,
1972
or
1973.
3.
JUSTIFICATION
A.
What is the detailed description of the course including
differentiation fran lover level courses, from similar
courses in the same department, and from courses in other
departments in the University?
Continuation of a successful existing course on a more limited basis.
B. What is the range of topics that may be dealt with
in
the
course?
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fit the goals of the proun?
l course for inclusion in Education minor or for elective credit.
this course affect degree requirements?
E.
What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the
addition of this course?
Revised description.
F. What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if
this course is approved?
None
G.
What is the nature of student deniand for this course?
Currently high but should decline as specific sections become
separatecourses.
H.
Other reasons for introducing the course.
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B.
What are the special space and/or
equipment
requirements
for this course?
None
C.
Any other bud.etary implications of
mounting this course:
Approval:
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Curriculum Committee
Faculty
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