EDMA 5543 - Current Educational Issues and Trends (Assessment/Leadership)

3 credits

Evaluate contemporary movements, theories, products, and practices which affect common schools (P-12). Topics vary by term depending on current events; may include federal and state legislation, court cases, regulations, religion in public schools, published studies and journal articles, social and political dynamics, school finance, special needs populations, diversity, affirmative action, equal educational opportunity, technology, teacher preparation and licensure, professional development, teacher effectiveness, professional ethics, and career and retirement planning. Candidate focus will follow their program Concentrations (Assessment/Leadership).