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TE 802 - Fall 2017
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching Practice I
Instructor(s): Dr. Raven Jones Stanbrough
TE 803 - Spring 2018
Professional Roles and Teaching Practice II
Instructor(s): Dr. Marti Beitner-Miller
This course was focused around teacher inquiry and research based questions and learning, specifically in literacy. This semester was during the start of our "Student Teaching" program, and it was a good way to put my studies thus far to practical use. I designed multiple lessons and units based on inquiry-driven learning practices, followed by proper assessments. Through the readings and lessons, I discovered ways to make literacy learning attainable and exciting for all students. Throughout this course, I had multiple opportunities to reflect on our learning and findings through essays, presentations, and discussion with peers.
The focus of this course was on "Whole-Child/Student Learning". With the rest of the class, I learned how to ensure students and their families and community are involved, as this is an important aspect in teaching and learning. I created actual letters to parents/guardians describing lesson plans and intentions, and started to foster connections with them. I also participated in multiple brainstorming activities and projects to help us determine ways to be inclusive of all student's needs. This was also a way to create lesson plans and activities that were relatable and therefore meaningful and effective for our students.
TE 804 - Spring 2018
Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching Practice II
Instructor(s): Dr. Marti Beitner-Miller
This course was similar to TE 802, however it centered around isntructing science rather than literacy. I read and learned about the different Science Standards and Michigan's Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCE), which many district's must follow. Keeping these in mind, I designed engaging and interactive lessons that were efficient and fun for young learners. This course emphasized the importance of creating lessons around standards and certain benchmarks, which is crucial in the field of education.
ED 800 - Summer 2020
Concepts of Educational Inquiry Instructor(s): Dr. Steven Weiland &
Nathan Clason
ED 800 was one of the first classes I took after having been in a full time position for a couple of years. In this course, I did extensive research of various psychologist's and their practices and beliefs. I then wrote descriptive essay's explaining my understanding of these philosophies as well as their presence in today's world of education. It was very interesting to learn about different theorists and relate it back to what I was noticing on a daily basis in my classroom.
TE 845 - Fall 2020
Language Diversity and Literacy Instruction and Assessment
Instructor(s): Dr. Patricia Edwards
This course was once again focused on "Whole Child/Student Learning", specifically in relation to language and heritage. Each student has their own family heritage and lineage that is an unignorable part of them. I learned about different language and culture types, structures, and the overall impact society has on these factors and vice versa. I ended the course by creating our own "Language Heritage Project" ,where I was able to research and share our own lineage and who I am in society today. It was powerful to connect the similarities but also celebrate the differences among peers, and learn how to embrace them in my classroom each day.
CEP 801 - Spring 2021
Psychological Development: Learner Differences and Commonalities
Professor(s): Brooke Harris-Thomas
The framework of CEP 801 was centered around learner differences and development. Throughout this course, I did various readings and wrote supporting essays regarding topics such as IQ/intelligence, learning disabilities, and factors that affect learning acquisition. This course was very eye opening as I discovered many misconceptions I had orinigally believed in related to IQ. I was then able to correct my thinking and also adjust my instruction accordingly to be fair and efficient for all my different learners.
TE 838 - Summer 2021
Children's Literature in Film
Instructor: Dr. Laura Apol
This was by far one of my favorite courses of my Master's program. In this course, we watched classic movies and films (both new/old) and read the related poems, books, or journals. We then compared and contrasted the similarities and differences. Even more so - we examined the "hidden" purposes and reasoning behind certain aspects of film specifically, and were able to watch films critically in this way. It was a very interesting way to watch any type of videography and I still catch myself relating things back to my learning to this day!
TE 846 - Fall 2021
Differences in Literacy Learners
Instructor(s): Dr. Raven Jones Stanbrough
This was another course which I was very excited about initially as it related specifically back to the focus of my master's which is "literacy edcuation". Throughout this course, we learned about best practices in regards to teaching reading and writing to a wide variety of learner differences. Additionally, we learned how to create and implement assessments at the beginning, during the middle, and at the end of units we created as a way to measure student learning and struggles. The most important aspect of the course was having us pick and actually assess/teach a literacy learner using our newfound knowledge. This was especially rewarding for me, as I chose to work with my eight year old niece who was struggling with writing and reading. By the end of the course and this final assignment completion, we were able to see the results of our unit planning, lessons, and supporting assessments. I highly recommend this course!
CEP 800 - Spring 2022
Learning in Schools and Other Settings
Instructor(s): Dr. Stephanie Jennings
CEP 800 was a great course that centered around how learning occurs and how habits are formed. Through numerous readings, we dove deeper into famous theorists and their perspectives as well as the earning theories that remain prevalent to this day. During the duration of this course, we conintuously created our "Personal Theory of Learning" using our lesson and reading findings. This "Personal Theory of Learning" showcases our personal beliefs regarding certain learning styles and theories that best suit our educational journies. At the same time, we also chose and created some type of personal habit plan to implement and keep track of throughout the course. This truly proved just how long and how difficult acquiring new habits can really be.
ED 870 - Summer 2022
Capstone Seminar
Instructor(s): Dr. Matthew Koehler
In the capstone course, I was able to deeply reflect on my time both as an educator but also a learner simulteanously. I designed a media based portfolio (which you are currently on!) that showcases important pieces of work I chose to highlight. This portfolio also gives me an outlet to share my goals , both past, present, and future. Overall, I believe this course and the creation of these portfolios to be very practical, especially for those looking to further persue their careers in education.