Coursework for Michigan State University's Master of Arts in Education Program
Required Elementary Education Courses
ED 800-Concepts of Educational Inquiry
Instructor: Dr. Stephen Weiland
Semester Taken: Spring 2010
In this course we learned about the history and philosophies of education and well as our interactions with the many forms of educational inquiry.
Examples of Work: Different Strokes for Different Folks, Golden Wings
ED 870-Capstone Seminar
Instructor: Dr. Matthew Koehler
Semester Taken: Spring 2011
In this course we focused on creating a web portfolio, as well as reflecting on our Master’s coursework throughout the program. ED 870 also asked us to think about our futures as educators.
Example of Work: www.lindseyferstle.weebly.com
Instructor: Dr. Matthew Koehler
Semester Taken: Spring 2011
In this course we focused on creating a web portfolio, as well as reflecting on our Master’s coursework throughout the program. ED 870 also asked us to think about our futures as educators.
Example of Work: www.lindseyferstle.weebly.com
Literacy Education Courses
TE 836-Awards & Classics of Children’s Literature
Instructor: Professor Laura Apol
Semester Taken: Fall 2009
In this course we looked at books in categories: awards and classics. Specifically, we learned about what awards and classics "do" for readers.
Examples of Work: Reading Winners, Caldecott Winners' Speeches, Little Women
Instructor: Professor Laura Apol
Semester Taken: Fall 2009
In this course we looked at books in categories: awards and classics. Specifically, we learned about what awards and classics "do" for readers.
Examples of Work: Reading Winners, Caldecott Winners' Speeches, Little Women
TE 842-Advanced Methods of Elementary School Reading
Instructor: Professor Nicole Martin
Semester Taken: Summer 2010
In this course we deepened our expertise of elementary reading instruction and transitioned our new knowledge into tangible improvements within our practice.
Examples of Work: Fluency Instruction, Teaching Beliefs and Practices
Instructor: Professor Nicole Martin
Semester Taken: Summer 2010
In this course we deepened our expertise of elementary reading instruction and transitioned our new knowledge into tangible improvements within our practice.
Examples of Work: Fluency Instruction, Teaching Beliefs and Practices
TE 846-Accommodating Differences in Literacy Learners
Instructor: Dr. Gary Troia
Semester Taken: Summer 2010
In this course we learned about different federal and state policies, as well as best practices for effective reading and writing instruction. We summarized our learning throughout the semester by conducting a case study on one element of literacy instruction.
Example of Work: Fluency Case Study
Instructor: Dr. Gary Troia
Semester Taken: Summer 2010
In this course we learned about different federal and state policies, as well as best practices for effective reading and writing instruction. We summarized our learning throughout the semester by conducting a case study on one element of literacy instruction.
Example of Work: Fluency Case Study
Electives
CEP 842-Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms
Instructor: Professor Cynthia Okolo
Semester Taken: Fall 2010
In this course we examined how to design instruction that is sensitive to individual needs. Specifically, we deepened our knowledge of differenciated instruction, Universal Design for Learning, collaboration, and co-teaching.
Examples of Work: Professional Development Project, Student Handbook, Measuring Unit Plan
Instructor: Professor Cynthia Okolo
Semester Taken: Fall 2010
In this course we examined how to design instruction that is sensitive to individual needs. Specifically, we deepened our knowledge of differenciated instruction, Universal Design for Learning, collaboration, and co-teaching.
Examples of Work: Professional Development Project, Student Handbook, Measuring Unit Plan
TE 891-Teaching Across Cultural Differences in Schools
Instructor: Professor Dorinda Carter Andrews
Semester Taken: Summer 2010
In this course we discovered different approaches to teaching multicultural education. We practiced critical analysis as we explored different pedagogies for educating culturally diverse students from various backgrounds.
Example of Work: Multicultural Professional Development
Instructor: Professor Dorinda Carter Andrews
Semester Taken: Summer 2010
In this course we discovered different approaches to teaching multicultural education. We practiced critical analysis as we explored different pedagogies for educating culturally diverse students from various backgrounds.
Example of Work: Multicultural Professional Development
Internship Courses
TE 801-Professional Roles in Teaching Practice 1
Instructor: Professor L. Kirks
Semester Taken: Fall 2006
In this course we investigatede the importance of teachers professional and ethical responsibilities. We were encouraged to participate in our internship school’s community. This course focused specifically on math, and required me to design and teach math lessons that would reach a variety of learners and promote hands-on learning.
Example of Work: Math Unit Plan
Semester Taken: Fall 2006
In this course we investigatede the importance of teachers professional and ethical responsibilities. We were encouraged to participate in our internship school’s community. This course focused specifically on math, and required me to design and teach math lessons that would reach a variety of learners and promote hands-on learning.
Example of Work: Math Unit Plan
TE 802-Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching Practice 1
Instructor: Professor R. Wohl
Semester Taken: Fall 2006
In this course we focused on designing and evaluating different studies of teaching practices. This research based class also looked at educational problems within the classroom and community. This course concentrated on literacy instruction and required participants to create a literacy unit, prepare literacy lessons to teach in our classroom, and develop a Philosophy of Literacy.
Examples of Work: Lesson Plan Inspired by Lucy Calkins and Philosophy of Literacy
Semester Taken: Fall 2006
In this course we focused on designing and evaluating different studies of teaching practices. This research based class also looked at educational problems within the classroom and community. This course concentrated on literacy instruction and required participants to create a literacy unit, prepare literacy lessons to teach in our classroom, and develop a Philosophy of Literacy.
Examples of Work: Lesson Plan Inspired by Lucy Calkins and Philosophy of Literacy
TE 803-Professional Roles in Teaching Practice 2
Instructor: Professor R. Wohl
Semester Taken: Spring 2007
During this course we focused on different strategies for working with families and community groups to support student learning and growth. We were instructed on best practices to improve responsiveness of the school curriculum to foster student growth and learning. This course focused specifically on social studies instruction. We planned a unit plan, with interns from our school, that we were able to teach.
Example of Work: God, Glory, or Gold? unit plan
Semester Taken: Spring 2007
During this course we focused on different strategies for working with families and community groups to support student learning and growth. We were instructed on best practices to improve responsiveness of the school curriculum to foster student growth and learning. This course focused specifically on social studies instruction. We planned a unit plan, with interns from our school, that we were able to teach.
Example of Work: God, Glory, or Gold? unit plan
TE 804-Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching Practice 2
Instructor: Professor J. Gabrys
Semester Taken: Spring 2007
In this course we evaluated and investigated critical issues that educators face today through the collection and analysis of data. This course was centered around science instruction. We were asked to create an inquiry based unit.
Example of Work: Inquiry Project and Geology and Me! Unit Plan
Semester Taken: Spring 2007
In this course we evaluated and investigated critical issues that educators face today through the collection and analysis of data. This course was centered around science instruction. We were asked to create an inquiry based unit.
Example of Work: Inquiry Project and Geology and Me! Unit Plan