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The following courses were taken through Michigan State University in preparation of a Masters of Arts in Education with a focus in Literacy Education.  Courses began in the Fall of 2010 and were completed in the Spring of 2014. 

 

Spring 2014

 

TE 870: Capstone Portfolio Seminar                                                                                                                                                                         Dr. Matthew Koehler

 

During the completion of the degree program the portolio seminar course is a finishing touch.  This course breaks down a large project into segmented pieces that are manageable throughout the semester.  During this time we reflect on the past courses, consider future goals and assist others with the completion of their portfolio.  It is a great way to reflect on your learning and put all of your top work and thoughts into one manageable location for future use. 

 

 

CEP 882: Seminar (The Nature and Design of Compelling Experiences)                                                                                         Ha Nguyen, E. David Wong

 

This course looked at the correlation of the nature of an experience and the design of the experience.  Through the exploration of photography and film we worked to create compelling moments for our classmates.  In this way, we also learn to create more compelling moments in our classroom.  The lessons we teach and the way in which we teach them combine to give our students individual experiences.   It is our job to create compelling and meaningful experiences for all of our students in an inviting atmosphere.  Highlights of the class were music, speaking dynamics, photography and architecture.

 

 

 

Fall 2013

 

ED 800: Concepts in Educational Inquiry                                                                                                                                                                 Dr. Steven  Weiland

 

Looking at various forms of educational inquiry was very interesting.  We studied how to improve inquiry based instruction and encourage questions from our students.  Vivian Paley was an important historical educator that we studied that ran a successful classroom based upon inquiry.  We assessed the forms of inquiry most often used in our own classroom and how to include a wider variety in the future. 

 

 

Summer 2013

 

TE 842: Elementary Reading Assessment and Instruction                                                                                                                                      Dr. Tanya  Wright

 

This course gave multiple ideas and strategies for use in an elementary reading classroom.  We analyzed and assessed provided data, considered goals for students and wrote insturctional strategies for achieving these goals.  The course gave me a greater understanding of the data received from various assessments and how to best utilize the data for future use. 

 

 

Spring 2013

 

TE 846: Accomodating Differences in Literacy Learners                                                                                                                                             Jennifer Knight 

 

Learning to accommodating a variety of learners in your classroom is an imperative strategy.  This course gave ideas for different ways of teaching, explained developmental processes and gave strategies for effective assessments at different levels.  

 

 

Fall 2012

 

TE 849: Methods and Materials in Teaching Children and Adolescent Literature                                                                                                      Bevin Roue

 

This class was one of my favorites in the program.  Exploring literature on a foundational level gave me thoughts and ideas that will be effective in my classroom.  We analyzed our own background with literature, discusse the use of books in the class, looked at a variety of genres and how they can be applied.  I appreciated the use of multicultural literature as well as the in-depth discussions regarding the actuality of multicultural literature and what should be included in the genre.  

 

Summer 2012

 

CEP 841: Classroom Mangagement in the Inclusive Classroom                                                                                                                              Dr. Troy Mariage

 

What do we need to do for our students to be successful in the general education classroom?  That was the main topic of dicussion in this course.  Looking at accommodations and instructional practices for improving the success rate for special education students will ultimately aid in the sucess of all students.  Looking at various disabilities and the needs in the classroom for each specific disability proved very helpful in writing IEP's for numerous students. Researching further methods and practices in Deaf Education and Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing students in teh general education classroom was also beneficial on a personal level within my classroom. 

 

 

Spring 2011

 

CEP 434: Structure of English and ASL                                                                                                                                                                      Dr. Claudia Pagliaro

 

Studying the roots of the languages English and American Sign Language gave to a greater undertsanding of both.  We looked at English grammatical structure and parts of speech and compared them to the structure of American Sign Language.  ASL uses an entirely different structure and format and once English was more understood, ASL was more clear also.  Symbols are used for glossing ASL and showing on paper the way that it will be signed.  Course work included sentence diagramming and parts of speech identification along with practical applications of translating sentences and paragraphs from English to the written gloss of ASL to signing.  

 

CEP 435: Oral Instruction in Deaf Education                                                                                                                                                            Dr. Harold  Johnson

 

Another approach to Deaf Education is Oral Instruction.  This course focused on speech and sounds and how to form the sounds.  We focused on audiological services that are offred and how to best utilize assistive communication devices in the classroom.  Particularly useful was learning the ability to read and analyze an audiogram and determine the child's hearing ability adn what services will assist that child the best.   

 

 

Fall 2010

 

CEP 801A: Professional Roles in Special Education: Consultant                                                                                                                       Dr. Harold Johnson 

 

Learning about another aspect of Deaf Education was enlightening.  As we learned about the role of the Teacher Consultant and the strategies of working with students at differnet ages.  Instructional practices for working with the general education teacher/special education teacher and the student were discussed and practiced.  Teaching students about their hearing loss, self-advocacy and their rights was also imperative as a personal connection to the student.

 

CEP 802C: Bilingual Instruction in Deaf Education                                                                                                                                              Dr. Claudia Pagliaro

 

Bilingual isntruction is the main focus in Deaf Education.  The process of teaching English and American Sign Language simulatenously to Deaf children to foster greater reading and writing skills later in life.  The class included showing lesson samples and projects for teaching Deaf children.  We were also able to focus on mathematics on a more visual scale to present to Deaf children.  The way that story problems are written and signed was broken down and analyzed for a clearer understanding for Deaf students.  

 

 

Noel McDowell's Annotated Transcript

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