Communication education abroad is an academically rigorous and experientially rich opportunity for students to work with a UK faculty member by participating in a formal study abroad course, research program, or service project related to one or more of many communication theories, concepts, and skills.
This course is designed to explore the dimensions of leadership as presented in both the traditional and contemporary literature. It focuses student understanding on their leadership qualities and the ways to apply them in the current public health environment.
Problems of measurement with emphasis on standardized tests. General principles of test construction and evaluation, for standardized assessments and/or teacher-made tests, examinations, criteria for evaluation and marking and other rating systems.
This course provides an in-depth study of theories and teaching methods for integrating literacy (including digital literacy) instruction into content area classrooms at the K-12 levels. Instructional strategies, procedures, and assessments designed to increase vocabulary learning and comprehension of expository texts are emphasized.
An advanced course for classroom teachers which focuses on selection and implementation of reading assessment and instructional procedures. The theoretical bases of the reading process and the knowledge of research in reading will be related to the design of classroom instruction. This course is to become an option in Area 7 of both the Elementary and Secondary Standard Certification programs.
Study of overall school district management and operations including administration of auxiliary services, federal programs, financial management, and human resources.
Study and observation of the role and responsibilities of the school superintendent in practice. Students are required to spend time in field settings.
Problems of measurement with emphasis on standardized tests. General principles of test construction and evaluation, for standardized assessments and/or teacher-made tests, examinations, criteria for evaluation and marking and other rating systems.
A survey of counseling psychology, philosophy, procedures and practices. Consideration of the roles of the counselor in relation to counseling services in the community and educational settings. In-depth training in initial counseling skills, interviewing (listening) and relationship building skills.
