EDI 531 Content Enhancement and Anchored Instruction (3 SH)

Presents ways to enhance the academic performance of “at-risk” students including English language learners and students with mild disabilities in secondary/middle school content classes. Participating teachers will be trained to establish content enhancement strategies, routines and graphic organizers, which can be used to present content with differentiated instruction. Special attention will be paid to challenges of diversity, standards, strategic teaching and anchoring of learning.

EDI 541 Algebra I, Geometry & Algebra II Standards of Learning (3 SH)

Focuses on the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) in Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II and strategies for teaching these standards.

EDI 551 Math Their Way & Virginia Standards of Learning (3 SH)

Provides experiences for teachers in grades 3 through 6 who wish to develop a framework for implementing a student-centered mathematics curriculum. Utilizes Math A Way of Thinking (MAWT) workshop format.

EDI 571 Integrating Technology into the Classroom (3 SH)

Combines principles of instructional design with skill for technology integration. This course is designed for teachers already comfortable using educational technology. A hands-on approach provides teachers with opportunities to use and explore multimedia, Internet resources, and presentation software while focusing upon how to incorporate their use into the classroom. Each teacher is expected to create projects that demonstrate effective integration of technology as a tool for enhancing the learning environment.

EDI 583 Using “History Alive” to Master the SOLs (3 SH)

Provides teaching strategies that can be used to ignite students’ interest in history. Provides learning about innovative social studies curricular materials. This course is for social studies, geography, U.S. history and/or world history teachers, grades 4-12.

EDI 591 Assessing and Developing Word Knowledge in the Elementary Grades (1 SH)

Focuses on the systematic teaching of phonics, spelling, and vocabulary in beginning, transitional and intermediate readers. Knowing what to teach and when will be emphasized.

EDI 611 The Bullying Phenomenon in Schools: How Can We Create Healthy School Communities? (1-3 SH)

Focuses on recognizing the bully-victim-bystander power dynamic that perpetuates overt and covert bullying in school and cyber-bullying in the community. Participants explore research-based strategies for developing healthy school climates and patterns of relating to others that discourages harmful behaviors among students and educators. The course presents a restorative approach to discipline when bullying occurs in schools.

EDI 621 Restorative Discipline: Accountability & Restoration in Schools (1-3 SH)

Applies restorative justice principles to individual student, classroom, school and community practices that support safe, caring schools. Designed for teachers, counselors, administrators, social workers and others who work with discipline issues in K-12 schools. Participants learn how to facilitate classroom meetings and family group conferences.

EDI 631 Word Study (1-3 SH)

Explores the development of orthographic knowledge of spelling. Provides hands-on experience in designing, implementing and assessing developmentally appropriate tasks for students’ needs in spelling, phonics and vocabulary.

EDI 641 Junior Great Books Training (1 SH)

Explores the use of Junior Great Books materials in the curriculum; implements shared inquiry as a strategy to improve critical thinking skills in the study of literature; synthesizes the teaching of reading and writing; assesses students’ growth in analytical thinking through written and oral expression; and assesses the relevancy and applicability of the Junior Great Books materials within the context of an existing curriculum.

EDI 671 Computers as a Usable Tool for Teachers (1 SH)

Provides hands-on experience working with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, drawing/graphics and HyperStudio lesson design. Allows teachers to create classroom newsletters, room design layouts, bulletin board layouts, schedules, electronic grades, portfolio design, presentations, Internet communications, certificates and awards, drawing programs and PowerPoint.

EDIC 512 Teaching Middle East Issues to Middle & High School Students (3 SH)

Examines the historical, political and cultural context of the Middle East. Students participate in a one-day study seminar to Washington, DC.

EDIC 521 Teaching a Culturally Responsive Curriculum: Latino (1 SH)

Provides educators with a background in Latino culture. Appropriate for educators who want to learn more about their students and develop connections between the school and community. Course focuses on themes from a Puerto Rican perspective.

EDIC 531 The History of Cultural and Religious Diversity in Pennsylvania: Meanings for Classroom Teachers (3 SH)

Focuses on the experience and contributions of Mennonites and other religious groups in eastern Pennsylvania. Implications for cultural and religious diversity in today’s classroom are explored.

EDIC 541 Self Care and Renewal of Teachers (3 SH)

Focuses on the understanding and care for self as foundational for dealing with stress and understanding and caring deeply for others. This course is designed to give practical suggestions for enhancing self-awareness and positive involvement with others as a basis for effective teaching. The 13 Components of Emotional Intelligence are a significant frame of reference for accomplishing this goal.

EDIC 551 Teaching Science as Inquiry

Examines various research-based methods and strategies of teaching elementary and middle school science as reflected in the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) content and process standards. Inquiry-oriented hands-on activities will be used to demonstrate how the processes of science generate broad connections. Students in this course will critically examine their current instructional practice and together craft new approaches to teaching inquiry in the science classroom.

EDIC 571 Teaching Civilization of the Roman Empire (3 SH)

Identifies the historical, social and theological underpinnings of the Roman Empire. This understanding serves as a framework for teaching about the culture of that period.

EDIC 601 Designing & Delivering Technology-Based Classroom Activities (3 SH)

Explores and examines ways to effectively design and deliver student-centered technology-based classroom activities in a collaborative environment. The overall goal of this course is help participants achieve NETS*T certification.

EDIC 611 Creating a Technology-Rich Learning Classroom (3 SH)

Enhances and further develops techniques to effectively provide student-centered technology-based classroom instruction.

EDIC 623 Digital Technologies: Digital Images (1 SH)

Teaches how to infuse instruction with the world of digital images. Topics to be covered: digital cameras, web resources, image editing, photo story, document cameras, and digital microscopes.

EDIC 633 Digital Technologies: Digital Audio (1 SH)

Teaches how to make learning come alive through audio. Includes recording, web resources, podcasting, and exploration of various audio devices.

EDIC 643 Digital Technologies: Digital Video (1 SH)

Provides instruction on how to combine digital images and audio and produce your own video.

EDIC 653 Classroom Technologies: Online Resources (1 SH)

Explores free and paid online resources, including Quia, Gizmos, United Streaming, Discovery Learning’s Science Connection, blackboard, moodle, etc.

EDIC 663 Classroom Technologies: 21 st Century Skills (1 SH)

Helps develop skills for the future. Includes exploration of 21 st century technology skills, blogs, wikis, and ways to use them in the classroom.

EDIC 673 Classroom Technologies: Emerging Technologies (1 SH)

Explores the use of Palms, PRS, Wireless keyboards, 1 to 1 computing, RFID, Biometrics, School Pad, and SMART Board.

EDID 511 School Law for Educators (3 SH)

Emphasizes state and federal statutes and case law affecting due process, liability, religion in the schools, special education, student rights, teacher evaluation, search and seizure, and other relevant topics. Participants develop a clear understanding of the rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, and administrators in the school setting.

EDID 531 Teaching Tolerance (1 SH)

Explores approaches to help children and adolescents interact more positively and overcome intolerance. This activity-based workshop examines underlying theory and research, as well as provides opportunities to practice strategies in small group participatory activities.

EDID 541 Religious Diversity in the Classroom (3 SH)

Focuses on an historical and comparative study of selected world religions and their implications in the classroom.

EDIL 503 Language, Phonics and Vocabulary Development (3 SH)

Encompasses language development from birth to adolescence including the development of phonology, syntax, morphology and semantics. The structures of English orthography in regards to spelling stages are examined and appropriate teaching strategies and materials are reviewed and practiced to advance the literacy of learners from grades K-8.

EDIL 553 Basics of Reading and Literacy (1 SH)

Develops an understanding of how children learn to read and write; examines current reading research based on the findings of the National Reading Panel; and considers its implication for classroom instruction. Special attention is given to addressing the needs of struggling readers.

EDIT 501 Conversational Spanish For Educators (3 SH)

Provides educators with an introduction to useful words and phrases for Spanish communication in the classroom. Teachers acquire tools for communication in a culturally responsive framework and also gain a basic understanding of the components of the target language.

EDAI 511 Learning the Language of Community (1 SH)

Presents an overview of key concepts critical to successful operation within the Anabaptist Christian community including an introduction to the people, the organizations and the vision of the church. Three key questions are examined: What is the ethics base for Anabaptist Christian Education? What is discipleship within the Anabaptist Christian community? What do you believe and model about truth seeking?

EDAI 521 Understanding the Roots of Community (3 SH)

Explores the theology and history of the Anabaptist movement, inviting students to articulate the significance of this movement for themselves as person and teacher. Who are the Anabaptists? Where do they come from? What is the story? What do Anabaptists believe? How do I fit into or respond to this story?

EDAI 531 Building Caring Communities (3 SH)

Explores the essential components of a vibrant diverse community with attention to service, conflict transformation, respect, simplicity, social justice, and creation care. Seeks to prepare teachers for transformational leadership based on commitments inherent in Mennonite Education and Anabaptist Mennonite faith and practice.

EDAI 541 Shaping a Community of Learners (3 SH)

Examines personal values and beliefs that form the integrity of the teachers’ soul and ultimately the learning environment. Teachers reflect on their spiritual journey, craft a personal mission statement for teaching, and integrate faith seamlessly into their classroom instruction. Faith development for children and youth will inform teaching practice that is content and grade specific. Pedagogical methods will be introduced and/or reviewed for their congruence with Anabaptist Mennonite faith and practice.

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