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EDLF 6183 - Best Practices Institute: Differentiated Instruction & Leadership
This course is designed to help teachers develop a more sophisticated understanding of principles and strategies relating to differentiated instruction, particularly in the context of leadership. Course participants will explore the interesection of best practices related to effective differentiation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment and the leadership structures necessary for effectively implementing those practices.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 6190 - Differentiation of Instruction: Exploratory
This course is designed to help teachers synthesize their understanding of principles and strategies for differentiating content, process, and products of mixed ability classrooms in order to address the varied readiness, interest, and learning profile needs of a variety of learners. Teachers will explore the intersection of effective instruction and differentiated instruction.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 6200 - Differentiation of Instruction: Continuing
This course is designed to help teachers synthesize their understanding of principles and strategies for differentiating content, process, and products of mixed ability classrooms in order to address the varied readiness, interest, and learning profile needs of a variety of learners. Teachers will explore the intersection of effective instruction and differentiated instruction.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 6210 - Mentorship in Gifted Education
Provides a context for the interrelationship between theory, research and practice in gifted education and related fields. Emphasis will be placed on the application of research methods for extending the scientific base of knowledge and for incorporating the use of evidence based practices. Learning methods include formal class meetings, readings, seminar-style discussions, critiques of published studies, literature searches & data analysis. Prerequisites: Open to all Ph.D. students in the Curry School.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7001 - Introduction to Instructional Design Lab
Lab accompanies Introduction to Instructional Design Course. Prerequisite: Instructor permission; corequisite: EDLF 700.
Credits: 1
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EDLF 7030 - Advanced Interactive Technologies I
Explores the theory and practice behind creation and testing of the most effective human-computer interfaces for interactive instructional and informational products. Students conduct an in-depth evaluation of an existing interactive product, and re-design to be more appealing and more effective.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7050 - Institutional Frameworks of Education Policy
We all have those epiphanies when we look at the people making public policy and say, ‘Why don’t they do this?’ This course is about why that brilliant idea so often doesn’t get on the agenda, doesn’t get done, gets done but doesn’t work, or gets done but doesn’t work as intended. This course examines the institutional constraints and incentives that shape public policy, with particular attention to the forces that shape education policy.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7060 - Theoretical Perspectives on Education Policy
This course will examine the underpinnings of educational policy from theoretical perspectives rooted in the social science disciplines in an intensive graduate-level seminar intended both for disciplinary students and for students pursuing specialized work in education. Our goal in the course is to examine, from a variety of normative and disciplinary perspectives, the core issues that underlie contemporary debates over public policy’and especially those underlying debate over education policy.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7080 - Education Policy: Professional Seminar
The purpose of this seminar is to assist students in developing to develop an understanding of policy and policy studies through common, shared readings of important texts, acquaintance with other important texts in policy studies and through individual student readings and reports. The goals of the seminar will be accomplished through participation in discussions with the professor, guest lecturers, and student guests and through the preparation of a Policy Brief.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7100 - Contemporary Educational Issues
Identifies the defining issues in the profession of teaching. Lectures, panel discussions, and case studies are used to present a variety of contemporary issues. Small group instruction is used to maximize the participation of students. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Teaching Program.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7140 - Schools as Professional Learning Communities
Few would argue that the pace of change is accelerating in our schools with an emphasis on accountability and school improvement as realities that educators face on a daily basis. As school leaders struggle to re-invent their schools, it has become increasingly clear to many leading educational researchers that a powerful means of school renewal is through a culture and orientation towards professional learning. In this course, students investigate the construct of schools as high performing learning communities for both students and teachers. Prerequisites: Restricted to students who are admitted into a degree and/or endorsement program in Administration and Supervision, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7150 - Educational Psychology
Overview of the contributions of psychology to the teaching-learning process. Topics include learning theory, individual differences, motivation, human development and personality, teaching methodology, and measurement and evaluation.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7160 - Life Span Development
This course will focus on biological, psychological and social development from birth through older adulthood. Topics will be presented via discussion of underlying theory, research, and application, with attention to how gender, race, SES, and cohort impact development. Concepts of consistency and change will be stressed. Throughout, students will be encouraged to examine and even question their own beliefs about what it means to “grow up”.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7170 - Concepts of Learning
In this course, prominent classical & contemporary theories of learning are introduced and evaluated. Special consideration is given to the influence of media on learning, individual differences among learners, and applications of learning theory to personal life experience. A variety of viewpoints will be surveyed, but emphasis will be placed on identifying the powerful coping mechanisms that contribute to successful adaptation throughout the life-span.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7180 - Tests and Measurements
This introductory course concentrates on the evaluation and interpretation of assessment tools. Topics include reliability and validity; social and ethical considerations of testing; summarizing and interpreting measurements; and the use of standardized tests, rating scales, and observational scales. To complete the full three-hour sequence, it is recommended that EDLF 7190 also be completed.
Credits: 2
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EDLF 7190 - Classroom Assessment
Focuses on the development of skills in constructing, evaluating, and interpreting the results of teacher-made educational assessment. Includes the principles of constructing and evaluating paper-and-pencil tests (objective and essay), rating scales, observational scales, and other non-paper-and-pencil techniques. Prerequisite: EDLF 7180 or the equivalent.
Credits: 1
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EDLF 7200 - Child Development
An introductory graduate course in which prominent theories of child and adolescent development are introduced, supporting research considered, and applications for teaching, counseling, and parenting explored. Major topics include: child development as a field of study, research strategies and ethics in the study of children, the human genome, biologically influenced development, constructing knowledge, cognitive development, socio-cultural influences, development of moral autonomy, and the life cycle.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7210 - Adolescent Development
Intermediate-level course designed to explore classical and contemporary concepts of adolescence. Attention will be paid to all aspects of development’physical, social, emotional, and cognitive. Emphasis will be placed on the interrelationships among these domains and the treatment of adolescent problems.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7280 - Creativity and Problem Solving
Explores theories of creativity through study of creative people, the creative process, creative products, and creative “press” or those environmental conditions that support and facilitate creative production. Focuses on assessment of creativity, research related to creativity and its applications to education, environments conducive to the development of creativity, and heuristics designed to encourage creativity.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7290 - Seminar in Educational Psychology
This course explores educational psychology as a profession and provides a forum for discussing current problems in the field of Educational psychology and the local program. This seminar is appropriate only for Educational Psychology majors in the Learning and Development specialty. Restricted to Master’s Degree Students
Credits: 1 to 3
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EDLF 7300 - Foundations of Educational Research
An orientation to designs and procedures utilized in educational research, emphasizing basic principles for conducting, interpreting, and criticizing published articles representative of educational problems and issues.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7310 - Educational Statistics: Stat I
Analysis of descriptive to inferential techniques. Specific procedures include the logic of hypotheses testing, t tests, chi square, correlation, and simple linear regression. Emphasis is on the theoretical basis and applied usage of these procedures as a necessary foundation for more advanced study.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7320 - Educational Statistics Laboratory
Designed to familiarize students with computer use in educational studies by using such ready-made programs as SPSS. Students learn to conduct computer-based data analysis, run weekly programs, and interpret the output in written reports. Topics include descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, analysis of variance, and factor analysis.
Credits: 1 to 3
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EDLF 7330 - Single-Subject Research
Detailed examination of the design and interpretation of single-subject research. Foci for the course include rationale for single-subject research; methods for planning, implementing, and evaluating studies; and issues in the use of these methods.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7340 - Information Management
Analysis of the use of integrated software: word processing, spreadsheet, database management, graphics and telecommunications. Educational applications focus on program planning, monitoring student progress, fiscal analysis, budgeting, and inventory control. Emphasizes standard and customized reporting.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7350 - Seminar in Educational Research
Advanced study of topics in educational research.
Credits: 1 to 3
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EDLF 7390 - Differentiating Instruction
Examines principles and practices necessary for addressing the learning needs of academically diverse student populations at all levels of schooling. Includes role of curriculum, on-going assessment, learning environment, and instructional strategies for addressing student readiness, interest, and learning profile.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7401 - Seminar: Educational Studies
Topical seminar. Focus changes from offering to offering.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7402 - Program Evaluation
An overview of current program evaluation approaches, this class is designed to provide an overview of the theories behind and approaches to evaluation as well as to begin to train students in evaluation design and methods. Theoretical, methodological, and empirical readings emphasize the terminology of educational evaluation and the variety of theoretical and design approaches to evaluation. Consideration is also given to the application of evaluation approaches and designs to non-educational settings.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7403 - Survey Design & Instrument Construction
This course provides students with practical experience in survey research. Topics focus on survey design, administration, analysis, and reporting. Specific topics include item writing guidelines, cognitive interviews and pilot testing, survey implementation and planning, sampling methods, data analysis, and presentation of survey results. Particular attention is given to strategies for ensuring reliable survey responses and valid inferences.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7404 - Qualitative Analysis
This class serves as an introduction to the central concepts of qualitative methods in research and evaluation. Primary emphasis is on the development of skills required to conduct qualitative research, with a focus on research design, specific methods of inquiry, and approaches to analysis. The philosophy and epistemology of qualitative approaches are also discussed. Empirical readings provide examples of qualitative research within education and related fields.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7405 - Seminar in Program Evaluation
A topical seminar. Topics change from offering to offering.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7500 - Special Topics
Pilot courses to meet new program requirements and changing needs in the field. Used also to offer experimental courses, and courses under development, these courses are announced and offered on a semester-to-semester basis.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7601 - Social Foundations of Education
Introduction to the scope and nature of education in American society as reflected in the historical, sociological, and philosophical forces affecting the school and other social institutions. Primary emphasis is on contemporary educational problems.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7602 - History of American Education
The development of education in the United States since colonial times, emphasizing the social-historical forces and ideological concepts that determined the direction and nature of education in the United States to the present.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7603 - Philosophy of Education
Inquiry into the applicability to present problems of selected philosophical themes and approaches. Issues include conceptions of pupils, theories of learning and teaching, educational equity and justice, indoctrination, and the adequacy of educational research itself.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7604 - Sociology of Education
Studies the sociological theory and research that applies to a systematic analysis of education as its functions in modern society. Selected social and educational problems are discussed to interpret the sociological nature of the educational process and the role of the school as a complex social organization. Research of educational outcomes and consequences is considered. The effects of school on social stratification are also considered.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7605 - Anthropology of Education
Anthropology’s unique contribution to the study of human life centers around the concept of culture and the methodology of ethnography. In the course of the semester, we will examine the relationship between culture and education and the ways in which the study and understanding of education can be enhanced by attention to culture. Using cases drawn from studies of learning and schooling in cultures around the world as well as among minority cultures and societies in the United States , students will be challenged to begin to see education through cultural comparative frames of reference.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7606 - Comparative Education
Both similarities and differences in educational practices, problems, and cultures abound in the world today. We will focus throughout the course on the sociocultural context of education, addressing values, ideology, practices and policies as they are found across a diverse selection of nations and societies. What can we learn from comparisons? What theories currently shape international educational developments? By gaining knowledge about how other countries approach key issues in education, it is hoped that students can broaden their understanding of their own educational practices, beliefs, and policies, and work toward more effective educational practice in an increasingly global educational arena.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7607 - Asian Education
Explores the cultural, philosophical, social, and political foundations of education in China, Korea, and Japan, with particular emphasis on how contemporary development and issues in education change require close attention to sociocultural and international contexts.
Credits: 3 to 6
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EDLF 7608 - Aesthetics and Education
An interdisciplinary endeavor that considers aesthetics as more than a specialized philosophical study of fine arts, and education as wider than the school or college. Study includes historical and theoretical understandings, cultural and public dimensions of aesthetics and education, psychological considerations, and the discipline of various art forms.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7609 - Futurism and Education
An interdisciplinary approach focusing on the theoretical contests of the future; the science and practice of futurism; the human condition; trends and projections of the future; ethical considerations; teaching strategies; and educational policy for the future.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7610 - Curry Forum on Educational Issues
School-wide interdisciplinary course on the key issues in education. Faculty from the Curry School and nationally recognized scholars introduce selected issues and topics. Small discussion groups explore these subjects in greater detail. Sponsored by all four departments and open to all master’s and doctoral students.
Credits: 1 to 3
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EDLF 7699 - Seminar
Section 1: Problems in Educational Studies: An introductory course for those in education and the behavioral sciences. Topics include problem-solving and planning, knowledge representation, natural language and understanding, intelligent tutoring systems, and expert systems. Balances theoretical concepts with their practical implementation. The Prolog computer language is used for building working models. Section 2: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7701 - Seminar: Social Foundations of Education
Seminar: Social Foundations of Education
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7702 - Women and Education
Examines the role of women in education from historical, sociological, philosophical, and psychological perspectives. Focuses on issues related to girls and women in current educational settings.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7801 - Introduction to Information Technology
Introduces graduate students to information literacy skills focusing on selecting, accessing, organizing, retrieving, evaluating, preserving, interpreting, and archiving information for scholarly research whether it is in print or electronic format. The class will include discussion about issues surrounding technology and scholarship. Another component is hands-on training with library databases, search engines, and other Internet tools. A culminating project involving research and delivery of a presentation on a topic related to literacy is also included. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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EDLF 7803 - Problems in Administering School Systems
A study of special problems involving school administration, school district management, and central office management. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 3
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EDLF 7804 - Public School Administration
Introduction to school administration, including the organization and structure of the school system; legal basis for school administration; authority, responsibility, and control of different levels of government for education; the administration and supervision of the instructional program; and the application of theories of leadership and organization to enduring problems of schooling. Prerequisites: Restricted to students who are admitted into a degree and/or endorsement program in Administration and Supervision, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7805 - Human Resource Management
In this course, the management of human resources in public schools and school divisions is examined with particular attention to reflective practice, ethical considerations, interpersonal skills, and the building and maintenance of relationships. Theory and practice relative to the staffing of schools for effective realization of educational goals and objectives will be explored. Current challenges and other contextual factors influencing the administration of personnel in public schools will be studied and students will be encouraged to apply the concepts to a critical analysis of their own settings. Prerequisites: Restricted to students who are admitted into a degree and/or endorsement program in Administration and Supervision, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7806 - School and Community Relations
The purpose of this course is facilitate the understanding and application of the philosophy, principles, techniques, and practices involved in a desirable school and community relations program. Special attention is given to the role of school administrators in coordinating building-level communication and outreach networks. Prerequisites: Restricted to students who are admitted into a degree and/or endorsement program in Administration and Supervision, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7807 - The School Principalship
This course is one of several courses required for endorsement for principals in Virginia. Prerequisites: Restricted to students who are admitted into a degree and/or endorsement program in Administration and Supervision, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7808 - School Finance
This course represents the analysis of the problems and principles involved in finance in an individual school with special emphasis on budgeting procedures and accounting systems. Prerequisites: Restricted to students who are admitted into a degree and/or endorsement program in Administration and Supervision, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7809 - Policy in Curriculum and Instruction
Analyzes policies developed and implemented at the local school division level.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7810 - School Law
The purpose of this course is to explore legal issues relevant to education. Basic legal principles and guidelines for assisting administrators in fulfilling their many duties in schools are developed. The tensions and legal controversies that contribute to and in many ways shape the teaching and learning environments of public education in the United States are explored and discussed. Legal opinions and the analysis of selected cases provide the content for the course. The material is intended to assist school personnel in understanding the current application of the law and to encourage further and continuous study of the law. Knowledge and understanding of educational law allows educators to avoid harmful litigation and to interpret legal mandates and statutes in such a way that educational opportunities for all students are enhanced. Prerequisites: Restricted to students who are admitted into a degree and/or endorsement program in Administration and Supervision, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7811 - Introduction to Supervision of Instruction
This course provides students with a conceptual and philosophical framework for supervision of instruction. It entails an analysis of basic concepts involved in modern educational supervision and provides the aspiring or practicing administrator with the tools required to link evaluation and development with best educational practice. Additionally, students will develop a personal vision of supervision related to teacher performance, professional and state standards, teacher and student interventions, and accountability outcomes such as student achievement. Prerequisites: Restricted to students who are admitted into a degree and/or endorsement program in Administration and Supervision, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7850 - Emerging Issues in the Profession of Teaching
This course introduces teachers to the defining issues in education. The course begins with the presentation of a model for the identification and analysis of issues and requires teachers to search out and debate key problems using the latest literature.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7856 - Topical Seminar
Seminar on topics or issues.
Credits: 1 to 3
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EDLF 7871 - Critical Issues of the Superintendency: Technology Strand
Study of philosophy, principles, techniques, agencies, and practices involved in the implementation of equitable and efficient learning technologies in the school setting. Consideration of the issues and problems associated with programs and procedures requiring a paradigm shift. Major issues involving technology planning and evaluation; establishment of fair use practice; funding issues including capital outlay, support issues and maintenance both hardware and software; and applying learning technologies directly in the curriculum. Components of the course will involve online learning and professional development using the BlackBoard learning system.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7872 - Introduction to Critical Issues of the Superintendency
This introductory course for the Ed.D. in the superintendency offered at the University of Virginia. Introduces students to the opportunities and challenges encountered by today’s superintendents. A superintendent must be knowledgeable of curricular and instructional issues. The superintendent must also be an astute politician, but the focus of his or her efforts in the public arena should be on forming coalitions and garnering resources to accomplish district goals and objectives. In addition, the superintendent should be an ethical and considerate problem-solver, who has the interest of the children uppermost in his or her mind. These and other issues will be discussed.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7874 - Problems in School Business Administration
Focuses on selected problems in school business administration and the administrative uses of computers, including accounting and finance; data processing; school indebtedness; insurance management; maintenance and operations; personnel administration; purchasing and supply management; food service management; schoolhouse planning and construction; school store management; management techniques and development; systems analysis; written and oral communication; and transportation. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Curry School and instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7875 - School Governance Issues of the Superintendency
This second course developed for the Ed.D. in superintendency is designed to help students explore the intersection between theory and practice. Current superintendents, as clinical instructors, are responsible for sharing with the students the daily realities of dealing with each of the critical issues within their particular contexts. Superintendents represent a variety of school divisions located in different parts of the Commonwealth serving a range of populations.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7876 - Annual Policy Institute
The Annual Policy Institute serves as a forum to address leadership and policy issues currently they affect our nation’s schools. National, state, and regional speakers set the stage for discussions on critical shortages of teachers and administrators, leadership in technology, politics and policy development, and federal mandates. This course is a combination of web based instruction and conference attendance.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7877 - Superintendent’s Seminar
Designed for practicing division superintendents in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the focus of the course is to develop an understanding of the complex role of the superintendent in leading and managing a school division. The course will focus on policy issues, superintendent and school board relationship, school design, finance, law, and politics of education.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7878 - Education Finance, Policy and Practice
Introduces the problems and principles involved in financing public schools, including the economics of education; the characteristics of selected taxes for school purposes; the role of federal, state, and local governments in financing education; finance litigation; and the concepts of equality of educational opportunity, liberty, and efficiency as a basis for resource allocation policies in education.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 7993 - Independent Study: Leadership and Policy Studies
Under close guidance of an individual faculty member, students work on areas of particular interest that cannot be met in regularly scheduled courses. Enrollment in this course is limited to three credits in a master’s degree program.
Credits: 1 to 6
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EDLF 8000 - Seminar in Instructional Computing
This seminar offers advanced study of special topics and issues related to use of computers in education with an emphasis on recent developments in the field.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8011 - Advanced Instructional Design Lab
Lab accompanies Advanced Instructional Design course. Prerequisite: EDLF 700; corerequisite: EDLF 801.
Credits: 1
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EDLF 8020 - Advanced Interactive Technologies II
Students expand their interactive design and development skills by working together in project teams to develop interactive products of increased sophistication. Projects may be for an outside client or may serve as a base for research on interactive technologies. Prerequisite: EDLF 703 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8150 - Advanced Tests and Measurements
A comprehensive analysis of traditional, latent-trait, criterion-referenced, and psychophysiological tests. This course builds upon EDLF 718 and 719, and is assigned for students who need to further their study of measurement theory and practice. Prerequisite: EDLF 718 and 719.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8160 - Advanced Child Development
A doctoral seminar in which prominent theories and key empirical studies in child development are introduced, discussed, and critically evaluated. Emphasis is placed on the study of developmental processes rather than static changes or normative milestones. The course is built around selected empirical, methodological, and theoretical readings. Development of cognition, temperament, and moral autonomy are emphasized.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8220 - Advanced Seminar in Educational Psychology
This course explores educational psychology as a profession and provides a forum for discussing current problems in the field of Educational psychology and the local program. This seminar is appropriate only for Educational Psychology majors in the Learning and Development specialty.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8260 - Social Development in Context
This is a doctoral seminar on theory and research on children and adolescents in context. The course focuses on families, child care, peer relationships, schools and classrooms as contexts that foster (or hinder) youth development.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8300 - Experimental Design: Stat II
This course is designed to provide students with both a theoretical and applied understanding of experimental/randomized control designs and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Emphasis on the applied use of these principles will be facilitated through SPSS.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8310 - Correlation and Regression Analysis: Stat III
Considers basic correlation and regression analysis, including regression theory, dummy coding, and basic multivariate techniques. Prerequisite: EDLF 731 and 830, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8320 - Non-Parametric Statistics
Considers a wide-range of non-parametric statistical techniques and covers typical procedures, such as one sample, two sample, k-sample, and correlation. Prerequisite: EDLF 731.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8330 - Bayesian Statistics
Analysis of basic theory, rationale, and application of Bayesian statistics and techniques. Topics include Bayes’ theorem, conditional probabilities, posterior densities, and Bayesian inference for the binomial and normal models. Emphasizes case studies and computer-assisted data analysis. Prerequisite: EDLF 731 and 830, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8340 - Measurement Theory I
Additional topics include test equating, dimensionality assessment, and connections to other latent variable models. Application of these methods to educational and psychological testing and the use of statistical software is emphasized. Prerequisite: EDLF 7310, 8300, 8310, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8350 - Multivariate Statistics
Presents the theory and rationale of selected multivariate statistical techniques. Topics include multivariate analysis of variance canonical correlation, discriminant analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis. Emphasizes computer-assisted analysis and the application of appropriate statistical methods to research data. Prerequisite: EDLF 830 and 831, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8360 - Seminar in Advanced Statistics
Brings about a synthesis and mastery of research and analytic techniques previously introduced in the research course sequence and utilizes current literature in psychometrical, biometrical, and statistical journals. Prerequisite: Advanced research majors; mathematics background recommended.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8361 - Structural Equation Modeling
The major topics include exploratory/confirmatory factor analysis models, a variety of structural equation models, growth curve models, and multi-sample modeling analysis. The major focus of the course is both on the conceptual understanding of latent variable modeling and on practical application of these models in research and measurement. Students will work with data sets and computer programs to gain practical research experience.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8370 - Advanced Seminar in Educational Research and Measurement
Addresses current measurement issues as presented in measurement journals, national or regional conferences, or legislative policy. Objectives are to bring about a synthesis and mastery of measurement theory previously presented and to understand and critique the most recent measurement developments. Prerequisite: EDLF 834 or instructor permission
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8400 - Program Evaluation Design
Explores problems of designing, conducting, and reporting evaluation research studies. Time is spent examining philosophies of science that underlie evaluation studies; conceptualizing a total evaluation study; planning for the use of time and resources in conducting an evaluation study; assembling the evidence for or against a particular proposition; analyzing costs; and learning how to avoid common pitfalls in working with clients and program participants to design and conduct an evaluation study.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8410 - Advanced Seminar In Program Evaluation
A topical seminar that focuses on advanced topics in program evaluation. Topics change from offering to offering.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8430 - Evaluation of Teaching
Evaluating teaching in worthwhile ways involves understanding the needs and abilities of teachers, tasks teachers must accomplish, the environmental effects on teachers, and behaviors demonstrated in teaching. This course examines the independent and interactive effects of these four factors. Emphasizes formative evaluation (i.e., helping teachers improve via in-class observation and feedback) and the translation of research results into practice. Requirements include various combinations of project work, writing, and tests.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8440 - Advanced Qualitative Analysis
Advanced course in methods and practices of qualitative research. Students determine their own philosophy of inquiry and become increasingly proficient in the application of qualitative methods. Assumes an introductory course in qualitative methods. Focuses on research design and proposal development, data collection and analysis techniques, and presentation of findings. The course is field-based and guides students through the complete qualitative research cycle.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8450 - Qualitative Data Analysis with Computers
An advanced course in qualitative research methods that emphasizes the application of qualitative analysis using a qualitative data analysis software package as a tool. Readings focus on various approaches to qualitative analysis and the issues surrounding software use in relation to these approaches. A general knowledge of qualitative research design and methods and comfort with computers is assumed. Part of each class serves a workshop to learn a qualitative data analysis program and, therefore, the class is most useful for students who have data to analyze. EDLF 753 (Introduction to Qual) or equivalent cours is required: EDLF 844 (Advanced Qual) is recommended
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8481 - Advanced Seminar in Foundations of Education
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3 to 6
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EDLF 8482 - Advanced Seminar in Educational Studies
Advanced Seminar in Educational Studies
Credits: 1 to 6
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EDLF 8500 - Special Topics
Special topics in education leadership, foundations and policy.
Credits: 1 to 6
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EDLF 8647 - Student Affairs in Colleges and Universities
This course is a survey of current theory and practice in student affairs programming, organizations, and administration in institutions of higher education. It emphasizes philosophy, services provided, and trends and issues within the profession, including research and literature analysis.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8648 - College Student Development
This course promotes an understanding of contemporary, traditional-aged college students from sociological, psychological, and historical perspectives. Topics include the social and cultural context of entering college students, student development theory, student outcomes assessment, student attrition, and the dynamics of student change.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8649 - Introduction to Higher Education
This course introduces students to the range of topics, theoretical frameworks, and research strategies appropriate to the study of higher education.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8650 - Educational Policy Formulation and Implementation I
Analyzes current theories of political allocation and processes of public policy formulation in relation to selected current issues in education. Students acquire knowledge and skills required to interpret and conduct research studies related to educational policy.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8651 - History of Higher Education
This course emphasizes the historical development of American higher education, the growth of colleges and universities, and the major philosophical and sociological forces that have shaped their development.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8652 - College Student Experience
This course examines trends and changes in the characteristics of college students and institutions they attend, as well as the larger social context in which they operate. It will explore emerging theories and methodologies that address student experience and research related to how college affects students.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8653 - Curriculum in Higher Education
This course examines curricular structures and processes in postsecondary institutions. It includes historical, political, and theoretical perspectives on the curriculum, as well as state and national policies shaping curricular design in higher education.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8654 - Organization and Governance in Higher Education
This course addresses the organization of and governance and decision-making in postsecondary institutions. Through the application of theoretical frameworks based in a variety of social theories, it focuses on the impact of politics, culture, and policy on the organization and governance of higher education.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8655 - Politics of Difference
This course explores the dynamics of race/ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality in higher education policy, theory, and practice. Using a variety of theoretical frames and emerging research, the course will examine group differences in experience and perspective within American higher education.
Credits: 3
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EDLF 8656 - Ethical Considerations for Student Affairs Administrators
Analyzes the principles of the organization and administration of student affairs programs in institutions of higher education. Attention is given to relating theory to practice and the evaluation of programs. Includes case studies of contemporary issues. Prerequisite: EDLF 855 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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