Orientation to graduate education programs and readiness for online learning to be completed during the student’s first semester of enrollment. Expectations related to scholarly writing skills are introduced.

Overview of approaches to educational research and pertinent educational theoretical frameworks. Students will examine the role of action research in their practice.

Identify and review scholarly literature, critically evaluate research, and develop skills to write an effective literature review related to topics in literacy education.

Students examine the systematic design feature of action research, with a focus on selecting effective data tools and creating an implementation plan for a research project.

Students examine evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of action research data, as well as designing strategies for instructional adjustment and re-evaluation.

Expands the use of technology tools in teaching situations and includes an action inquiry project using a technology-infused solution. Discusses issues related to technology and its use in schools.

Examination of socio-cultural concerns and ethics related to educational foundations with emphasis on contemporary issues influencing curriculum, pedagogy, inclusion, human relations, educational policy, and social justice.

• EDUC 760 (2 cr) Reading Assessment
• EDUC 761 (4 cr): Reading in the Content Areas
• EDUC 762 (3-4 cr): Diagnostic Teaching of Reading
• EDUC 763 (4 cr): Oral and Written Language Development
• EDUC 764 (3 cr): Literacy for Grades K-4
• EDUC 765 (3 cr): Literacy for Grades 5-8
• EDUC 766 (3 cr): Literacy for Grades 9-12
• EDUC 767 (1 cr): Literacy Capstone
• EDUC 870 (3 cr): Adolescent Literature
• EDUC 872 (3 cr): Children’s Literature
• EDUC 478G (3 cr): Literature Across Culture
• SPED 681 (3 cr): K-8 Mild/Moderate Reading Remediation Strategies
• SPED 682 (3 cr): 5-12 Mild/Moderate Reading Remediation Strategies

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