Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education 377 MED 6201 - Coaching EC/ECE Professionals: Foundation & Organization of Coaching Application: Organization & Self Reflection Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Educator coaching is an evidence-based strategy to increase program quality and teacher effectiveness in early childhood/ early childhood education classrooms, programs, and home delivery systems. This course will train EC/ECE coaches using material from research-based sources, program experiences, and related theory. Participants will learn recommended practices in coaching related to early childhood and develop a systematic, individualized approach to effective coaching. Participants will learn practical strategies for coaching early childhood staff of diverse backgrounds and varying adult learning styles. Materials and discussions will include theory, research, interpersonal communication skills, and a systematic approach to more intentional coaching. Students will apply these strategies to Case Studies and field work experiences throughout the course and will participate in hands-on activities in class to apply new skills. Educator coaching skills will apply to any early childhood/early childhood education curriculum or model. This is course 1 of a three course series for the Utah Coaching Credential. MED 6202 - Coaching EC/ECE Professionals: Connecting Awareness with Application & Deepening of Practice Credits: (3) Typically taught: Summer [Full Sem] Becoming an effective educator coach is a result of theoretical understanding, introspection, thoughtful planning, application of coaching skills and knowledge, and continuous self—improvement. This course will identify effective ongoing support strategies for individuals providing educator coaching. Participants will integrate skills with effective application in real life coaching experiences. Discussions will include self-reflective practices, self- directed action, planning and goal setting, and managing progress and accountability. Students will apply these strategies to case studies and real life experiences throughout the course. Students will be encouraged to engage in self-reflection and share ideas, successes, and challenges with other students in this course. This is course 2 in a three course series for the Utah Coaching Credential. Prerequisite: CHF 4201 /MED 6201 or instructor permission. MED 6203 - Coaching EC/ECE Professionals: Attuning for Personal and Organizational Change Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] The success of the educator coaching relationship has been based on the trusting relationship between two peers, coach, and adult learner, through a collaborative process of co-learning. The opportunity for the adult learner to self-monitor, self- analyze, and self-modify enhances the adult learner's own resourcefulness and alters his/her own personal understanding. In addition, when the act of coaching is a collaborative process, the coach is also allowed the same opportunity to reflect on self as part of their learning. This course is designed to support the coach in creating a social learning climate where a synergy of shared learning and reflective dialogue about practice are examined, analyzed and refined. Participants will integrate skills from Course 1 and 2 with opportunities to engage in conducting and constructing ongoing support strategies the coach can apply, refine and alter based on the adult learners' needs, readiness, and values about practice. Using strategies and protocols, coaching for organizational change in diverse settings (home- based programming, early care settings, classrooms, and school districts, etc.), and identifying effective ongoing personal supports will also be addressed. Students will apply these strategies to case studies and real life experiences throughout the course. This is course 3 of a three course series for the Utah Coaching Credential. Prerequisite: CHF 4201 /MED 6201 and CHF 4202 /MED 6202 or instructor approval. MED 6210 - School Law Credits: (3) Considers the rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, and other educational practitioners. Relates these to school programs and operations as determined by state and federal constitutions, laws, and court decisions. MED 6220 - Current Problems in Education Credits: (3) Typically taught: Summer [lst Blk] A survey course which identifies and gives opportunity to research current problems in education at national, state, and local levels. Solutions and responses are developed from the research to address problems. MED 6229 - Instructional Technology for Pre-service Teachers Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Summer [lst Blk] This course allows students to apply existing technology literacy into educational environments to promote use of technology for teaching and instructional support in learning environments. The curriculum is based on teacher skills required to teach Utah State Educational Technology Standards. MED 6230 - Instructional Technology for Teachers Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Summer [lst Blk] Designed for students who have had a prior introduction to technology. Topics could include classroom applications of technology, software evaluations, and technology integration. MED 6240 - Foundations of Teaching for Cultural and Language Differences Credits: (2) This course will address the nature of pluralism in American Society, including but not limited to exploration of multiculturalism, bilingualism, first and second language acquisition and instructional strategies. Establishes the core foundations for valuing diversity. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog