ECI 640 Writing for Reflective Practice *

This course is intended to provide students with support as they work on written component requirements for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Candidates will have opportunities to integrate personal and professional growth through feedback, reflection and collaboration. This course will focus on the three writing styles: descriptive, analytical and reflective to express content knowledge and commitment to student learning.  

Credits

6

Prerequisite

Admission to the M.Ed. program

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Evaluate and apply the results of scientifically based research to inform and improve student learning.
3. Articulate the importance of keeping current in knowledge of the field of education.
4. Demonstrate that ALL students are engaged in the learning process.
5. Evaluate progression of student learning to inform teaching practices.
6. Reflect on effective teaching practices.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research, the history of teaching and best practices found within education and instruction.