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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60 Hours

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

Courses Offered In MASTERS DEGREE

  • Courses Name

  • Courses Description

  • Credit Hours

  • Effective Methods in Teaching

  • The course presents a model of teaching, the goals of instruction, how teaching is done in an era of standards and accountability, planning for e-learning, teaching history, basic teacher instructional methods and how classroom has to be managed in order to ensure that students worldwide could acquire quality education.

  • 6 Credits

  • Management of E-Education

  • This course provides an overview of online learning. The course presents various methods through which students get online education and how people can learn from E-Courses.

  • 6 Credits

  • Management of teaching for special fields

  • The course emphasizes the importance of education for handicapped children and how teachers have to deal with them to provide quality education. The course covers various techniques used by teachers in learning process of special children.

  • 6 Credits

  • Community Relations in Education

  • Central to the course are a variety of broad topics demonstrating the positive contribution that a good school-community relations plan has upon student achievement. The positive impact on student achievement that results from the development of a common school-community culture is stressed.

  • 6 Credits

  • Multicultural Education

  • The course examines multicultural education through a focus on the historical, sociological, and philosophical foundations of education. Special emphasis is placed on the role of ethnicity in the development of the United States and its education system.

  • 6 Credits

  • Advanced Concepts of Social Studies in Early Childhood Education

  • The course is designed to examine the content and methods of social studies education for young children in pre-primary and primary level settings. This course develops an understanding of the concepts and skills for effective instruction in all aspects of social studies for children.

  • 6 Credits

  • Management in Early Childhood Education

  • This course covers management and instructional techniques with school-age populations. Upon completion, you should be able to utilize developmentally appropriate behavior management and instructional strategies that enhance the teaching/learning process and promote students' academic success.

  • 6 Credits

  • Curriculum Development of Early Childhood Education

  • The course content places emphasis on the growth and development of children. Special attention will be given to sequencing of skills in order to plan for the holistic development of the child to encompass the social, physical, emotional, creative and cognitive selves with strong emphasis on appropriate activities

  • 6 Credits

  • Advanced Concepts in Early Education

  • This course will provide early childhood care and education professionals, and those aspiring to the profession, with the opportunity to apply early childhood education experience and continuing professional education to college credit. You will gain and apply knowledge in many aspects of teaching young children in child-care and educational settings.

  • 6 Credits

  • Special Topics in Early Childhood Education

  • This course expands your knowledge through exploration of early childhood education topics including emotional development, pro-social behavior, large and small motor development, cognitive development, art skills, sharing observational data with parents etc.

  • 6 Credits
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Teaching & learning and effective methods in teaching

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    One: becoming a teacher
    Two: today and rsquo;s students
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Three: families and communities
    Four: schools as the work place for students and teachers
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Five: the history of schools in the united states
    Six: the social context of schools
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Seven: thinking about teaching and learning
    Eight: focusing on learning and results
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Nine: teaching strategies
    Ten: integrating technology and teaching
    Eleven: assessing student learning and results
    Twelve: managing the classroom and student behavior
    Thirteen: improving teachers and schools, and school reform
    Fourteen: succeeding in your teacher education program and ndash;and beyond

Management of e-education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Technology and media-facilitating learning
    Instructional strategies-integrating technology and media
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Visual principles-designing effective materials
    Introduction
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Computers and multimedia-accessing digital worlds
    Distance education-connecting learners beyond the classroom
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Online learning-learning through the internet and computer networks
    Instructional materials and displays-using media to engage learners
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Visuals- nhancing learning with visuals
    Audio-listening and learning
    Video-enhancing learning with moving images
    Trends in technology and media-looking ahead

Management of teaching for special fields

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Foundations
    Collaboration between professional educators and families
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Students with low incidence disabilities
    Students with high incidence disabilities
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Students with other special learning needs
    A process of delivering special education and related services
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Systematic assessment for inclusion: the saale model
    Adapting the learning environment
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Adapting lesson plans
    Adapting teaching techniques
    Adapting the format of content
    Adapting assessment evaluation and grading
    Transition

Community relations in Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Home, school, and community influences on children's lives.
    Historical and philosophical perspectives.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Viewing family diversity.
    Understanding roles and experiences of parents.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Meeting child-care needs from infancy through school age.
    Including children with disabilities.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Responsibility for educating and protecting children.
    Curriculum of the home.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Curriculum of the school.
    Curriculum of the community.
    Strategies for working together.
    Models for parent--school--community partnerships.

Multicultural Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Foundations of multicultural education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Class
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Ethnicity and race
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Gender
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Exceptionality
    Religion
    Language
    Age
    Education that is multicultural

Advanced concepts of Social studies in Early Childhood Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Dynamic social studies: the subject you will teach
    Diversity in the classroom: the children you will teach
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Young historians: coming face to face with the past
    Young geographers: investigating the people/place connection
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Young political scientists: future citizens in action
    The learning cycle: teacher scaffolded social constructivism
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cooperative learning: student assisted social constructivism
    Inquiry and problem-solving: cognitive constructivism in action
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Instructional planning: the basis of successful teaching
    Key instructional resources: going beyond the ordinary

Management in Early Childhood Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding child development- the foundation for developmentally appropriate child guidance.
    Guiding with positive discipline and an authoritative caregiving style.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Positive discipline strategies- direct guidance.
    Developmentally appropriate practices -dap- and early childhood classroom management.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Guiding children in times of stress.
    Guiding children toward a healthy sense of self and self-esteem.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Guiding young childrens understanding and management of anger.
    Understanding and guiding aggressive children.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Prosocial behavior- guiding its development.
    Child-guidance theories and their strategies.
    The decision-making model of child guidance- an -eclectic- approach.

Curriculum Development of Early Childhood Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Developmentally appropriate practice: an evolving framework for teaching young children.
    Teaching andlearning in developmentally appropriate programs.
    Planning and implementing effective small-group activities.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Planning and implementing effective whole-group activities.
    Organizing space, materials, time.
    Child guidance in early childhood classrooms.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Evaluating and guiding children's progress by using authentic assessment.
    Strengthening developmentally appropriate programs through family involvement.
    The aesthetic domain.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The affective domain.
    The cognitive domain.
    The language domain.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The physical domain.
    The social domain.
    Integrating curriculum through pretend and construction play.
    Integrating curriculum by using themes and projects.

Advanced concepts in Early Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Exploring your role as a reflective practitioner.
    Exploring your child advocacy role from an historical perspective.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Exploring your role as a child development specialist.
    Exploring your role in fostering young children's learning.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Exploring your role as a curriculum developer.
    Exploring your role in planning for instruction.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Exploring your role in documenting children's learning.
    Exploring your role in guiding children's behavior.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Exploring your role in supporting families.
    Exploring your role as a professional in the field of early childhood education.

Special Topics in Early Childhood Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Assessing children and #39;s development through observation.
    Using the child skills checklist.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Self-esteem.
    Emotional development.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Social play.
    Prosocial behavior.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Large motor development.
    Small motor development.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cognitive development.
    Spoken language.
    Emergent literacy skills.
    Art skills.
    Imagination.
    Sharing observational data with parents.