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Active Learning
Active learning is student-centered, but multi-directional. You will learn strategies to implement active lerning strategies, such as questioning, creating, reflecting and problem solving, that will likely expand and deepen your current teaching practices, and help promote higher level learning and retention of learning in your students. Your own learning in this class will be influenced by your participantion in active learning processes through discussion, case analysis, concept mapping and more.
Number: EDDL 245
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Best Practices in Balanced Assessment
Assessment is a key component of a student's educational experience, yet too often educators take a "one size fits all" approach to determining what a student knows. In this course, you will examine issues critical to incorporating balanced assessment in your classroom, exploring strategies for performance and authentic assessments as well as key elements for communication and celebration of student success.
Number: EDDL 204
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Children's Literature in the Classroom
A student is never too old for children's literature, and children's literature can be used in any classroom in any discipline. This course will help you learn how to select children's books to teach a topic in a content area, to reinforce learning and reading, and to enrich students as they are re-introduced to children's literature.
Number: EDDL 241
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Computer Applications and Technology for Teaching Math
There are so many technologies and Web resources available for the mathematics classroom, it's difficult to keep pace. This course does just that, in addition to examining how to connect math to the real world and other content areas.
Number: EDDL 232
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Cultural Diversity in the Classroom
Even as the world seems to get smaller because of technology, the variety of languages and ethnicities in many cities and towns in the United States seems to grow. Multicultural education takes on different nuances that require a firm understanding of historical, theoretical, and practical perspectives of its application in the classroom, as well as requiring different communication skills. This course will help you navigate some of those perspectives.
Number: EDDL 235
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Earth Science
Students learn earth science by watching, listening, and reading about it; however, they must do science to gain true understanding. This course will help engage your students, help challenge and change their perception of science, and improve their understanding of science concepts, processes, and demonstrate the relevance of earth science.
Number: EDDL 246
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Foundations of Literacy
Reading is a complex system of deriving meaning from print that requires motivation, constructing meaning, sufficient background information and vocabulary to comprehend text. Reading requires decoding unfamiliar words, fluency, and the skills and knowledge to understand how phoemes are connected to print. This course helps you decode and further comprehend the components of reading, current research in literacy, and effective strategies for instruction, assessment, and technology integration.
Number: EDDL 244
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Foundation of Reading Assessment
How does a teacher assess reading to inform instruction and identify appropriate intervention strategies? This course will instruct in mechanisms for diagnosis, assessment, evaluation, and intervention.
Number: EDDL 210
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Hands-On, Minds-On Science in the Elementary Classroom
Teaching scientific fundamentals can be challenging and fun. In this course, learn different ways to introduce and teach grade appropriate science concepts, choosing the skills and activities most beneficial for your students. Aligns to NSTA standards.
Number: EDDL 245
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Hands-On, Minds-On Science inthe Middle School Classroom
This course offers active and problem-based learning strategies to engage all students in learning science. The grade appropriate activities, designed to enhance your specific teaching needs, provide science education research and Internet resources to help you create engaging middle school science lessons. Aligns to NSTA standards.
Number: EDDL 213
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Integrating Mathematics Across the Curriculum
Like reading and writing, math is a discipline not always limited to its content boundaries. But getting students to see that math can and should exist in a space outside of the math classroom can be difficult. Learn how to integrate mathematics into other areas of your teaching to enrich not ony mathematics but also your content area instruction.
Number: EDDL 233
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Interactive Strategies for the Brain-Friendly Classroom
Educators and researchers alike continue to explore the efficacy and advantages of brain-compatible education. This course helps you review the impact of brain research and discover how the brain processes information to make meaning and contribute to learning. Explore strategies to help students engage and develop brain-compatible learning for classroom and real-life learning.
Number: EDDL 209 (also available as video course EDEX 232 Creating Brain Compatible Classrooms)
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Introduction to SIOP
Classroom research by Drs. Deborah Short and Jana Echevarria demonstrated specific steps to help ESL students acquire the English language, and the language of the content area. They also learned that teachers who work collaboratively to reflect on and analyze their teaching were often able to improve achievement. Because many features of the SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) Model are not limited to EL students, but exemplify good teaching for all students in all content areas, this course introduces teachers to the concept of sheltered instruction in gneral, to the SIOP Model in particular, and how the framework can be used in classroom instruction for ELs and students of all capabilities.
Number: EDDL 247
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Managing the Interactive Classroom
Regardless of class size or student ages, daily routines and procedures can make a huge difference in proceeding with the instructional plan for the day. Students who learn and abide by daily routines and procedures are well on their way to becoming effective independent learners. Learn strategies and methods for developing and implementing a classroom management plan that becomes part of your instructional structure, and will help you and your students focus on the learning tasks at hand. Incorporates the new Drake Inquiry Project.
Number: EDDL 203 (also available as video course EDEX 237 Best Practices in Classroom Management)
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Problem-Based Learning
Problem-based learning (PBL) is an educational approach that will provide your students with authentic opportunities to think, investigate, problem solve, and reflect while collaboratively considering topics that naturally cross the curriculu. they will be engaged and motivated to solve an authentic real-world problem and present their findings and solutions. You will explore and practice PBL and then produce a PBL unit in a "learn today, apply tomorrow" model. Incorporates the new Drake Inquiry Project.
Number: EDDL 242 (also available as video course EDEX 224 Problem-Based Learning)
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Reading Across the Curriculum
Struggling math students may have difficulty with the math because they cannot easily decode or comprehend what they are reading. Science students may love lab work and science concepts, but retreat from it because the vocabulary and scientific language is difficult. Students who highlight their history textbooks but cannot summarize what they have read probably struggle because of weak reading or literacy skills. This course introduces content area teachers to critical reading strategies that can be applied effectively in the teaching of their disciplines.
Number: EDDL 219
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Reading Strategies for At-Risk Students
The teacher who is able to diagnose reading difficulties and implement interventions may sleep more and pace less, especially if that teacher has also learned how to assess student progress to determine if further problems are related to reading or to the subject matter.
Number: EDDL 216
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Research-Based Reading Practices and Strategies
Reading instruction should not stop at elementary school, but too often teachers are concerned they lack skills, knowledge, and strategies. You will learn or relearn proven approaches to integrate and instruct reading.
Number: EDDL 214
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Teaching Reading and Language Arts to English Language Learners
Despite language and grammar peculiarities, learning a first language seems commonplace. Acquiring a second language, expecially beyond the fundamental developmental ages of language acquisition, complicates the process. This course examines theoretical foundations of language acquistion and provides opportunities to learn strategies to promote language development and acquisition as well as improving reading achievement for the second language learner. Focuses on the SIOP Model.
Number: EDDL 234
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Teaching Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom
Differentiated instruction, cooperative learning, active learning, assessment and more require some different skills in the inclusive classroom. Legal requirements necessitate a familiarity with the IEP and its role as well as a certain comfort with what might be more complex requirements for adaptation, modification, and accommodation. This course examines strategies and information to help you build that skill set and make your tasks more manageable.
Number: EDDL 205 (also available as video course EDEX 235 Teaching Every Child in the Inclusive Classroom)
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Teaching Strategies to Increase Math Achievement in the Elementary School
The impact of state and federal standards, of state testing, and of research consistently challenges teachers to provide quality instruction to help students meet or surpass achievement requirements. In this course, you will review each strand of the elementary math curriculum and discover how concept development and computational strategies can be enhanced creatively and effectively. Aligns to NCTM standards.
Number: EDDL 206
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Teaching Strategies to Increase Math Achievement in the Middle School
Any math curriculum needs to be coherent and consistent, focusing on problem solving and engaging students as they try to develop required skills to function in the real world as well as pass state and federal exams. The four themes of middle school math curriculum are explored in this course as are strategies to help students learn and understand the math for the classroom and beyond. Aligns to NCTM standards.
Number: EDDL 207
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Teaching the Writing Process
Reading and writing are inextricably linked. The student who reads well can generally write well, and vice versa, but students often fear writing because they understand it only as "grammar." In this course, you will learn how to design effective writing assignments that reduce fear and increase mastery. You will also learn ways to assess student writing that are effective for the writing purpose and in concert with the student's writing style.
Number: EDDL 240
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
The ABCs of Reading
This course emphasizes the fundamentals and foundations of reading as the young reader moves from early literacy to emergent literacy. You will study phonics, phonemic awareness, and print and alphabetic awareness as well as vocabulary development and comprehension. More importantly, you will develop increasing awareness and skill in how to use your knowledge to help that young reader become a lifelong reader.
Number: EDDL 215
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Trends in Technology
Build a body of technological essentials in your content area by learning how to infuse the Internet's unlimited resources into any teaching area. Improve curriculum by making it as expansive as necessary, or refining it within your specific discipline. Computer expertise not required for this course. Formerly Titled infusing the Internet into Your Curriculum
Number: EDDL 225
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
Using Technology to Enhance Student Learning
The "digital divide" is a reality, but not only between socio-economic groups of students. The fact is that today's students often know more about computers and technology than their teachers, especially as they freely use attributes and capabilities many adults have barely begun to explore. Get ready to go to the next level and learn how to use technology, from basic applications to the Internet, to enhance your teaching and engage their learning. Incorporates the new Drake Inquiry Project.
Number: EDDL 211 (also available online as EDEX 230 Using Technology to Enhance Student Learning)
Audience: Teachers
Registration: You may register online at http://drake.teacher-courses.com/drake.cfm or call (800) 463-4951
Fees: Drake graduate credit - $485, plus a materials fee of $105.00 and a technology fee of $35. Total = $625
Credit: 3 Sem. Hrs.
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