Learning Community (EDU)
Course Descriptions
EDU 601 Cr. 1
In this first course of four, students will be introduced to
the concept of learning in community. Coursework requirements
include application to the workplace setting and communication
via technology. The key concepts of this course include: adult
learning theory, communication, community building,
facilitation, personality typologies, theories of community
development, and values. Prerequisite: admission to the Learning
Community Program. Repeatable for credit —maximum 2. Offered
Fall, Spring.
EDU 602 Cr. 1
In this second course of four, students will explore the
concept of learning in community. Coursework requirements
include application to the workplace setting and communication
via technology. The key concepts of this course include:
classroom climate, communication, community building,
facilitation, personality typologies, and values. Prerequisite:
EDU 601; admission to the Learning Community Program.
EDU 661 Cr. 1
In this first course of four, students will be introduced to
the concept of teacher leadership. Course requirements include
application to the workplace setting and communication via
technology. The key concepts of this course include: teaching
and academic content standards, baselines, professional history,
professional visioning, and reflective practice. Prerequisite:
admission to the Learning Community Program.
EDU 662 Cr. 1
In this second course of four, students will explore the
concept of teacher leadership. Coursework requirements include
application to the workplace setting and communication via
technology. The key concepts of this course include:
professional development plan and portfolio, communication
skills, facilitation skills, reflective practice, and current
trends in educational issues. Prerequisite: EDU 661-Teacher
Leadership I: Introduction. Repeatable for credit — maximum 2.
Offered Fall, Spring.
EDU 703 Cr. 1
In this third course of four, students will integrate the
concept of learning in community. Coursework requirements
include application to the workplace setting and communication
via technology. The key concepts of this course include:
communication, community building, facilitation skills,
personality typologies, and values. Prerequisite: EDU 601 and
602; admission to the Learning Community Program.
EDU 704 Cr. 1
In this fourth course of four, students will take action with
regard to learning in community. Coursework requirements include
application to the workplace setting and communication via
technology. The key concepts of this course include:
communication, community building, facilitation skills, and
values. Prerequisite: EDU 601, 602, and 703; admission to the
Learning Community Program.
EDU 763 Cr. 1
In this third course of four, students will integrate teacher
leadership into practice. Course requirements include
application to the workplace setting and communication via
technology. In addition to continuing the concepts from Teacher
Leadership I & II, key concepts for this course include:
educational policy and legislation, school systems, and current
trends related to educational improvement. Prerequisite: EDU 661
and 662; admission to the Learning Community Program.
EDU 764 Cr. 1
In this fourth of four, students will take action with regard
to teacher leadership. Course requirements include application
to the workplace setting and communication via technology. The
key concepts for this course include: leadership theory and
dissemination of action research. Prerequisite: EDU 661, 662,
and 763; admission to the Learning Community Program.